It's a sunny afternoon, and the tournaments are finally ending. We've received so many positive results towards Isabelle as my queen. The commoners and nobles seem to love her more than me, which I enjoy. That's my goal, and I am finally achieving it, seeing her being adored by them.My study has become more crowded with Nash and Cade around. They are my closest, and it's best, although I want to assign Nash as Isabelle's bodyguard since we haven't caught the assassin yet— but Nash talks a lot, which bothers me. He would get so close to her and eventually won't stop until he spills all my plans. He has a weak spot for the woman I adore– Henrietta. Victoria has been on the low, quiet, and not even making a move. I know she won't last for long, and that's when I tend to strike."Isn't it weird? Her Majesty seems to have more fun with Leonard?" Nash's useless talk interrupts me, and I look behind and find Nash and Cade by the window with a cup of tea in their hands while they peep at Isa
The tea party was to invite more noble women. Ayn said it was necessary. Noami would never give me a hint of what I should do. Instead, she said I was doing great. I have heard news of the late Queen— Kyler's mother. She was the best queen, and I know I can't measure up to her, but I wanted to fit in.She was a pro at everything she did. People loved her, and I needed to put in pressure, but I love being around Kyler, his touch, his scent. He makes everything easy, and I hate to be a bother to him.The chattering and laughing sounds of the ladies beside me don't help the urge to push him to the bed and fuck the hell out of his handsome face and gorgeous dick. I was wet and drenched again, just thinking of the minutes we spent touching each other. I was dying to ride that beautiful cock all afternoon, but he wouldn't let me. Instead, he pushed me to have my tea party after giving me a mind-blowing head, which I also appreciated, but I needed him in me. Gosh, it was making me so horny a
"Promise," Isabelle says against my lips, moaning and kissing me while I send her off to her ladies. Suddenly, she doesn't want to go. "Let me stay with you, Kyler, please," I sigh, avoiding her pleading gaze. I can't stare at her right now. It would only make me say yes."I promise, I'd be here when you get back, I'm all yours, love, I'm not going anywhere," I say, and her hands are running through my hair. Lord, help me, I'm a mess, but I'm her mess. I would let her scatter my hair over and over.Her tongue is pondering into mine, and her eyes halfway shut. As much as I try to pull her off, I possibly can't, so I walk her to the door gently, making sure I didn't ruin her makeup or her dress.The door opens, and I help her out, "I love you, love," I say, and she smiles, looking at me. She leans and pecks my lips."I love you, handsome," she whispers against my lips, and I smile.A FEW MINUTES LATER, LEE IS HELPING WITH the chambers while I have a bath. As soon as I am done, Lee is no
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