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TWENTY-EIGHT
He heard the constant bickering from inside where he lay, he walked out, it was a beautiful night, a full moon and a starry night. He admired it for a while, on nights like this he chose to sleep under the open skies so he could admire the beautiful night sky. He stared ahead and he spotted them sitting outside.
He walked towards them, he could not conceal his disappointment when he saw Cleopatra sat next to Dylan, a smile on her face. He didn’t know why but it disturbed him. Iris broke into his thoughts when she saw him approaching, “I saved a spot for you” He sat besides her. He and Cleopatra exchanged brief glances. Dylan glared at him, he merely smirked at him, it was nothing he was not used to. They fell into an awkward silence but thankfully Iris came to their rescue, “It is such a beautiful night…”, shRelated chapters
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***The following morning when they woke up, it was just the break of dawn.“Where is my sister?”, Dylan asked in a panicky voice.Cleopatra rubbed her face and pointed in the direction of the horses, “I think we might have underestimated Iris”“Morning people”, Iris announced with a smile, “You might want to get up now before the princess kills you"Ivan sluggishly got on his feet, “You are an outdoor person”, he smiled at her, “You will make a good partner”Iris returned the smile, “Indeed, imagine how exciting the journey will be and how far you will go with me by your side?&rdquo
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***Cedric had on a red royal mantle, that flowed down and trailed behind him. He sat at the head of the high table, he stared bored at the guests that were gathered in his party. The swaying dancers and leaping acrobats did nothing to lift his mood. The ladies subtly glanced in his direction where as the men tried so hard to get favors from him. He was bored to say the least. He hated balls and parties.He munched on an apple and sipped wine, the music did nothing to elevate his mood. Then in the sea of guests, something caught his eye. It was not flashy or colorful, neither was it eminent like all the guests where. As a matter of fact it was dark and broody. He saw a dark haired beauty that stood out amongst the others, he couldn’t pinpoint what exactly it was that made her stand
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*** Dylan had looked for Cleopatra but he did not see her and had given up. Ivan also came out to check for Cleopatra, he was almost giving up, when he saw her sitting under a tree just a few yards away from the hall. He staggered towards her, he was a little tipsy from taking a little too much wine. He came up behind her, “Cleopatra”She recognized his voice at once, “Leave me alone Ivan”“Cleopatra I am sorry. I did not mean it that way…”Cleopatra turned away from him, “Just let me be Ivan!”“Why are y
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***“Your majesty?”, Cleopatra said with a bow, the others followed suit.Javaid ignored their greetings, “Who are you?”“I am Cleop…”He snapped his fingers and a ball of fire began to float in his palm.Cleopatra straightened up and began to fidget. She curled her hands into fists and controlled her emotions, “I am from Averna, I am Averna’s leader”He quenched the flame, “I believe you know why you are here?”, he asked, “I was made to believe that someone from Averna possesses magic and I want to meet with whoever that is…”“I have been Averna&rsquo
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***Queen Charis brushed invisible speck of her blue gown, a pearly crown sat gingerly on her hand. Olivia trailed besides her as usual. It was easy to act poised as a queen as she slowly approached her husband’s chambers. It was unusual for her to refer to Javaid as her husband. She preferred the title king. Years of practice and she had perfected the art of putting up this façade, even though deep inside of her she was in turmoil or undergoing some mental torment of some sort.The corridors were littered with guards and maids moving from one end to another, they all bowed on sight of her and went about their duties, unlike her family. She got to the door of his chambers, she heaved a deep breath and paused to compose herself.Olivia reached for the queen’s hand and squeezed reassuringly. Charis looked back at her
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