The courtroom door opens, and the lords are sitting waiting for me. I don't know the cause of this issue yet and what these men want. Currently, we have fifty dead bodies, and twenty injured badly, more than ten people taking hostage, and a note saying they needed a huge amount of gold if we wanted them alive all these happens in just three days, and it's already challenging to find a place for the survivors who ran to the palace for shelter, they've been camping outside while I provide foods, water, and the other necessity. Isabelle has been so helpful, I wouldn't dare do what she does, going around and making sure everyone got food, water, and blankets, including medical help. "Your Majesty, I suggest we leave the people of Lakes aside, what if this is a plan of theirs, their queen isn't dead yet, so it gives them hope to return home and claim their lands again," Lord Bane says at the top of his voice. He is standing among many white headed men, birds of the same feathers.The cour
"Kyler," Isabelle's moans are disappearing into my mouth, and I can feel the hotness of her breath as she gasps for breath. My hands are burying into her hair and pulling her for more. She taps my chest, slightly pulling away, "Kyler," she calls against my lips, and I pull back, opening my eyes."What?" I ask breathlessly."The door— what if someone comes in, it's dangerous," she says, but I can't stop thinking about her and how to rip the dress she's wearing, it's thick, and it's difficult for me to get full access to her skin. I need her skin against mine, I need to feel the softness of her skin and touch it cause it's mine, I want to make her feel so good. "Are you listening?" She asks, and I raise my brows, looking up at her, and I notice her dress is actually too thick for me to slip my hands under her. I can't even feel the softness and tenderness of her thighs. "Why are you wearing this?" I ask, instead. I didn't mean to, but now it left my lips, and I won't be backing out."
Banished from the castle was the most humiliating day of my life, time– perhaps. I lost everything thinking I was going to gain their trust, I should have planned this indirectly, but now, I have other plans, I have an eye, someone to keep Isabelle on track. Gosh, how is she so perfect? I can't even find a crime to pin on her. I have to be careful. There's such a thing as treason, especially blaming the Queen of Yodora for a crime that wasn't committed, and whatever crime she I blame her for, is not enough for Kyler to see her has worthless."My lady!" The serving girl Isabelle left me with calls, breathlessly running into the small compound I was banished to.It's small compared to what I lived in at Lakes. It has a two storey building, a garden, a pool, a library, and three bedrooms, each with a bathroom, a large kitchen, a sitting room, maids quarters, and a walk-in closet for each bedroom."What is it, Stella!" I yell, slamming the book I held for almost two hours on the table whe
"How's the patients?" I ask, standing up as soon Ayn walked in. She looks a bit gloomy, and I don't know why. Her sister, Riley, has been with us for a while, and she's doing everything well."We received reports, His Majesty won't be coming home tonight—" she says with the saddest expression ever."Ayn," I take a step closer, "What's wrong?" I ask. She raises her head and inhales deeply. "Well, his Majesty was in contact with a commoner– a patient, he has to be checked all night, and watched closely." "What?!" I frown, blinking ten times faster, I can't think I have nothing in my head right now. Kyler could be sick. No one knows what kind of sickness this and I have been ordered to sit in my chambers until it's well. I bit my nails, damnit, he told me he would be here. And then locked me up, saying he would come over tonight. I know I shouldn't be selfish, I should understand, but two nights ago, he was supposed to see me, I ended up with Queen Charm interrupting. The meeting was s
"A thief! Catch him!" An old man with pot belly rushes out of the small space, pointing towards the kid. "Stop him!" Kesem turns back, and with speed, the young boy passes us, running and panting with a huge bag over his shoulders. The man rans towards us, and the moment he spots me, he bows, running past us to catch the boy."Kesem?" I call, and he steps forward. "How many thieves do we see every day in the palace?" "Not a lot, the people ain't actually satisfied with what they have," he says, and I chuckle.I have been a servant once, yes, the people aren't satisfied with what they have, because it's not their fault, while they till the ground, working their lives out, the royals eat like they earned it. Partly they do, being a royal now, it's a little understanding, being a royal who's a wife to a kind king. Yes, it's a little understanding because I know no normal king would risk their life to go to war when he has subs."Why do you think the people aren't satisfied?" I stop and
"Why? A lowly servant can't lock up a Lord? Last time, I checked, we go by rank, and currently I am queen, which means my rank is higher than yours, I'd give you sometime to reflect in the dungeon," I say, staring at his green eyes, something seems off.Well, that meeting didn't end well, and I came back furious after all. "Ughhh! Damn those people!" I yell and pause, staring at the large painting in the hallway. Damn, I sound just like Kyler after his meetings. Can't they be more reasonable?" I roll my eyes and continue to my chambers. I push the door open and find Princess Kaylani sitting on the couch with a cup of tea, and Ayn beside her. Ayn shakes her head and looks at Kaylani. "Kaylani, it's a pleasure seeing you here," I say, walking towards her. "To what do I owe this sudden visit," "Oh, well, we would be leaving soon, and I thought I should come say hi before my departure, it's a shame things went of his way, and I'm glad my mother was able to help, maybe someday when I be
After Kaylani and Queen Charm had left, I stayed all night, reading the documents in Kyler's study. It is all complicated, and I can barely understand. I grabbed my cup of tea, staring at the file, and I can't figure out most words since I was a servant, I didn't have much access to education, but I learn quite a lot while staying in Yodora, Kyler also helped me, but some words are too strong to pronounce. "You look stressed," I heard a voice, and my closing eyes opened instantly. Oh, it's Kesem, I thought I ordered the guards outside, not to let anyone in."I—" I sigh, sagging my tired shoulders. "They let me in, I brought you something," he says, stepping in fully, and I can see a piece of chocolate cake and smoothie. There's no way he would have been thoughtful to bring even my favourite cake, I know the chef isn't here right now. Well, speaking of my favourite dessert, Betty only knew how to make it since it was her recipe. "That's not you," I say, and he giggles, dropping it
"What do you know about Henrietta?" I ask, and the book he ought to pick slips from his hands. The room is silent, and our eyes are locked in each other. There's a very long pause, and I know I have nothing to say, but I'm sure he does, seeing how silent he is.I clear my throat, breaking the awkward silence since he won't."It's fine. If you don't want to tell me a thing, I understand," I say. "Let's forget this ever happened..." I gather the papers on the desk, arranging it. "I think that's enough for tonight, I'd continue the rest in my chambers," "Your Majesty," Kesem calls, and I continue, making sure to not take a glance at him."It's fine. Please take this to my chambers," the chair drags, and I get up, adjusting my hair before my dress."Yes, Your Majesty," he says and picks the papers from the table.I watch him make his way out of the study. If he wanted to tell him he should have had earlier, I gave him quite some time to think, and he blew it. He isn't expecting me to beg