When I opened my eyes, I realised it wasn't a dream, and Kyler sat beside me. Tears gathered in my eyes, seeing how much I made him uncomfortable. "W–" I inhale heavily, trying to get up. He offers help, but I brush his hands. I can't put pressure on him."Hey, let me help you. Your body is weak," He says, giggling. How can he be laughing right now? Was that funny?"And you're injured," I say, forcing myself not to cry even though my voice had failed me."It's something I am used to. Remember, I go to wars," he says, gently brushing hair strands from my face. Yeah, I remember it well. I also remember last night. I look at him head to toe, and I recall his fine body covered in blood and the hands he is using to touch me, wrapped in thick blood. I can't help but think about how many lives he had taken with those hands. His face splashes of blood, and I look away, trying to think of something positive. "You shouldn't have come," He says. He probably could have noticed me staring at his
"Your Majesty, you should rest," Dr Nick says, and I shake my head. I thought I had lost her. The moment I woke up. I realised I had several stitches, but the first thing that came to my mind was Isabelle. I had them move her to my chambers, and there I watched her. According to Dr Nick, there isn't any progress in her health. I thought she was doing well. I should have told her exactly what was wrong with her."Are you sure she's okay? There's no wound?" I ask, and he nods. Isabelle is lying on the bed in a changed gown, one that's much lighter, and her red hair spreads on the bed. She's my favourite star, but right now I need her to be well."Yes, Your Majesty, why? Is something wrong?" He asks, and I shake my head."No," I say. I remembered Victoria holding on to her, but Isabelle was looking okay. There's no scratch on her skin. She didn't sip anything in her mouth. Her breathing is back to normal, and I am sure she is.I blink and look back, finding Dr. Nick leaving the chamber,
"Are you going to keep yelling? I said. I'm sorry, OKAY!" I groan, resting my back on the bedframe. She barged into the chamber where I sleep, yelling about locking her maids and guards up. I wonder who told her that. Well, it's not like it's a secret either, but, gosh, I'm having a headache trying to find a reason for my dumb action."No, Kyler, sorry doesn't cut this. I got myself into trouble. They had no idea. WHY? Because I was at the tea party, why do you fucking blame them?" Isabelle yells, and I grab my sheets. Gosh, she's looming so crazy with those eyes glaring at me like she's going to rip my heart out of my body.However, she's right, and I guess I have been blaming others because I couldn't protect her. I nod, accepting the fact that I am weak."You're right. I'm sorry, I shouldn’t have done that. I was mad, furious, angry. I couldn't do anything, but If I wasn't there, they should be there," "Be there? Well, Victoria was. She had me in her arms safe, isn't that what you
My routines are quite the same: soaking myself in rose water, washing my face with milk, coconut fragrance, honey and strawberry extract for my hair shampoo, and almond oil for the final touch. However, the gowns these days are extravagant, too shiny, and flashy. I sometimes can't complain, I wasn't living like this before, I only get to experience this, thanks to Kyler and Victoria. Thinking about it, I haven't even met the royal designer before, I wanted what she looked like. She must be so good, but she's doing a little too much."Ayn?" I call, and she tilts her neck so I can see her reflection in the mirror as I FIVE YEARS LATER,"Aarhh" the woman lying on the bed screamed as she pushed. "I can't do this anymore, I'm tired I don't think I can make it" she said weakly.Isabelle who stood by the side of the room with a bowl of water in her hand, froze."We are almost there Your Grace, you can't give up now not when the baby is almost out." Galatea, the midwife and her assistant s
"Nothing happened!" I yell, but Kyler seems to have his theory. I really don't want to argue."Right, Isabelle! Your ex-lover in your chambers hugging you!" He frowns, "Why were you crying? Did he hurt you?" I sigh heavily, rolling my eyes. "For the thousandth time! No! Are you going to believe me?" He stops, staring around. Leon had been dragged out after I managed to stop Kyler. Now, I feel bad for him, and I really hope he is okay. His face looked severely hurt. It wasn't a fair fight, seeing Kyler was King and he was just a competitor."I need some time alone," I say, turning around and heading to my bedroom."Isabelle," he calls, and I turn over."You don't trust me, do you?" I ask."What!" He exclaims, holding his hands on his waist and staring at me."You think I still love him, do you? Did you really think I'd cheat on you? I feel ashamed, and I want you to leave," "Ashamed? Isabelle, don't give me that—" "Get out now!" I yell, and he takes two steps backwards, his eyes lo
Am I mad at her for getting mad at me? No. I saw Leonard, and I immediately thought he hurt her. Damnit, she was crying in his arms, and I lost it."Sire, the dungeon is ready," Rowan says. I pause and look at him, sighing quietly. I can't imagine he brought up torturing the last assassin. We have been through this. He doesn't even look like he wants to speak, and I just sit in the dark corner watching. Kesem and Rowan are really fans of me joining the party. Honestly, I don't want to hear what he has to say. It's not like we don't know who is responsible for it, Victoria, who is being sly right now, and her long-time partner King Damson, but really why don't they just get married, I know Damson is married but they scheme a lot, they could conquer the world but not Yodora, but they seem too foolish to me. Sometimes, I wonder how they get into people's head, like Lee— speaking of Lee, I haven't visited him since I locked him up. "Lee?" I ask, "Just like has you ordered, he eats, an
"Are you okay?" A familiar voice asks. I stop groaning and gently take my hands off my head, "I had them prepare you honey water for your headache," Kyler says."What?" I whisper, staring at him. He looks guilty but also confused. "I just found out about the dinner," he says, and I look at him, gently trying to sit up. Gosh, my headaches are so bad. "Here, have the water. It would help with the headache," he hands me a teacup of the honey water. It's not my business why honey water is given to me in a teacup. I just want to yell at him, but this fucked headache won't let me. However, I take it, drinking quickly. "I'd send for breakfast," he brushes strands of my hair so I could drink better. How can I even stay mad at him? I watch him head towards the door, and once he disappears, I can't hear what he is saying.He comes back in, heading towards me, "There would be here soon," Kyler says.Honestly, I can't understand him sometimes. He literally ditched me last night because of that
THREE YEARS LATER.It's a sunny day, and I can hear whispering, gossips and noise coming from the hallway. Three years in Yodora seems to have changed me because I got used to the tradition, the rites, the festival periods, and laws. Kyler had done a lot to change Yodora. He grew chains of hotels, increased the food sectors, and estates. It's a lot, but one of the most popular was the project for the first motor company. He's been a talkative these days, and that's how I get to learn a lot. I also, I'm meeting with the Queen of Aldora tomorrow. I have held countless balls, attended countless balls and parties, hunting, and tournaments, Kyler seems to hold every year. it's getting bigger and better since the last one three years ago.Back to Queen Charm, goodness. I'm nervous, I have to plan a one week entertainment for her, Ayn said I focus on planning tea week, but tea week? A whole week of just drinking tea and talking about men? Queen Charm has a daughter who is first in line to