Adaline
I couldn't tell if I was sick to my stomach because of how my plan failed woefully or probably because the maids are out to get me and definitely plan my demise. I was immediately pulled out of exile just to be fitted for a dress, I would much rather fight a demon than go through this process though."Can't I wear a dress without a corset?" I asked but I was immediately ignored.The doors immediately opened and all the maids stopped what they were doing as the Empress walked in with Cortia the head maid.Her lips curved into a lowly smirk, more like a mocking one. "She looks exactly like her mother, the night she was beheaded." The Empress mocked as I just did nothing but watch her. I could slap her in the face, but I would be tried for treason and since I cannot die, goddess knows what sort of torture she has in store for me.Ever since my father put an end to her torture fanatic two years ago, I've been threading dangerously in her grasps and would do anything to make sure I don't end up her muse.The night my mother was beheaded, my father had connive her to wear a yellow dress, he had promise her to make her his second wife but that night she was beheaded or that's what I've been told.The color of my dress was picked by the empress and it was none other than yellow. "Goddess knows I'll be happy if she could just die this instant." She said in the most cheerful voice she could muster. "But either way the curse of Alpha Grant will do just fine." She laughed manically until she paused amidst laughter. "Adaline.." she mutters. "Can you cut yourself?" She started. "A deep cut that will drench this dress in blood. You won't die but I'll be so happy, you'd look just like your mother but sadly with your head intact." I felt sick to my stomach for the first time in a long while."What's with that look?" She paused and gasps. "Can you mate with Alpha Grant in this same dress?" She stated grabbing my face. "So that when you die, you'll be repeating a certain part of history. Just die." She says pulling me into her embrace, I didn't hug her back, I just stood there pressed against the full folds of her ball gown.She pulls away from me. "Don't worry, if you die. I promise I'll mourn you the longest okay." She taps the tip of my nose as I nodded.Immediately she went from her cherry sweet aura to a scary one. "Make her corset tighter." The Empress ordered as she immediately leaves the room with Cortia as the maids finished up with my corset. I looked at the far end of the room where the mirror was. I looked like a child bride. The dress that was even picked for me had way too many ribbons. My hair was nothing to write home about, since it was cut short the maids didn't really know how they could style it so they just clipped on some ribbons. But for once no matter how odd it was, it felt nice being a princess, even though it was short lived.When the maids were done, they immediately left me alone to get ready for the debutante. I was going to make my debut along with some other young ladies, I've always dreamt about having one, it just felt unreal at the moment.The door opens, revealing Nyla, Melanie and Penelope. They all squeezed into the room and began chuckling to themselves. "Ah, so the swine finally gets a debutante. It's kind of odd since you're the oldest debutee don't you think?" I ignored Nyla's effort to mock me."I don't think you're here to mention the same lame joke you've been saying for the past hour." I say holding my posture. "She's even trying to hold her back straight." Melanie chuckled loudly as Nyla and Penelope drown her out with their laughter.Nyla walks up in front of me and hands me a blue bottle. "Drink it." She orders."What's in this?" I asked knowing damn well it's not poison, Nyla should already know by now that I'm immune to any sort of poison. "Drink it, every debutee takes a sip, it's basically tradition." She states."I didn't see any of you drinking unknown liquids on the day of your debutante. All I know you could be giving me piss to drink." I say as could tell they were getting aggressive. "Drink it before I call mother, take it as payback for fucking Cole Giles on my bed." She threatened. If her mother comes here anyway I'll be forced to drink it publicly and be shamed for my poor decision publicly.I sighed removing the cap from the bottle and immediately drinkin"What is this?" I asked, a bead of sweat gathering on my forehead. My hand felt shaky as the bottle slipped from my grasp and shattered into pieces. My head was pounding, and my body was burning. My throat was dry, and breathing suddenly became a chore.It was tasteless but it has an odd smell of detergent, did she really give me detergent to drink?"What was in the bottle?" I asked, my eyes becoming watery too. "Kroa," she said in a low tone. "You gave me Kroa? Have you lost your fucking mind, Nyla?" The taste of her name leaving my mouth felt bitter."You worry too much, Adaline. You know how Kroa works. The pain only stops when you're sexually satisfied. But don't worry, I've arranged for about two men to take care of your concerns. I'll send them in as soon as I leave. So, don't go anywhere," she muttered cheerfully, sounding just like her mother. That sent shivers down my spine, recalling that same errie feeling from mother and daughter.A lump lodged in my chest as I called out her name. "Nyla," I choked out, even speaking a single word causing tears to well up in my eyes. "Don't do this, please." I pleaded, but she erupted into manic laughter."But if you don't have sex, you'll be in pain," she taunted. "Don't worry, I'll make sure they're gentle. Besides, you're a slut anyway. I'm positive you can handle two men." Nyla sneered, my head pressed against the cold floor. My senses were fading, and I could barely muster a flicker of resistance."Happy Debutante, Adaline," Nyla chirped cheerfully, leaving me in unimaginable pain as two men walked in. I couldn't make out their faces clearly, but disgust churned in my stomach as they argued over who would go first. "Don't do this please, I'm begging." I hope to talk some sense into them but they immediately shut the doors behind them."You didn't say no when you slept with Giles. Besides, it's the princess's orders. Who are we to refuse her?" They said this slowly, approaching me. One of them remained by the door, while the other came closer.NylaAs the doors to the ballroom open, I walk in with Melanie and Penelope at my side.All eyes are glued to my dark purple, strapless ball gown. The dress has a sweetheart neckline and a fitted bodice with a slight V-cut. The skirt of the dress is full, embroidered with floral patterns only at the top. It's made of layers of tulle or netting, trailing behind me in a long train.My lavender hair complements the dress beautifully, and the tiara simply ties the whole look together. I strut in proudly as people begin murmuring amongst themselves"Once again, the princess never comes second to the best dressed," I hear murmurs from a group of girls my age. "If I were the daughter of the emperor, I would do the same." Indistinct chatter bounces back and forth as I walk up alone to my parents and bow, paying my respects."Mother, Father," My eyes meet theirs as they nod in satisfaction, mostly my mother. She ensured she had the best seamstress in the kingdom make my dress. So, obviously, it
AdalineI was compelled. That was the only explanation for why I had revealed Nyla's name. My mouth just moved without me wanting it to and I could hear one particular voice compel me, the voice of Alpha Grant.I dare not look at the Empress after that confession, infact screw this, I need to flee the kingdom.The entire room mummur at my confession, I doubt they would even believe me but here I am with no one by my side. "Adaline, are you sure of what you are saying?" The empress inquired, like she didn't have a part in this. I only nodded as the Empress turns to Nyla."Nyla is this true?" The empress could even sound a bit baffled, she just seemed disappointed, disappointed that her daughter was caught."No, Mother. Adaline must be confused. I didn't drug her, nor did I send men her way," Nyla asserts, casting doubt on the accusations. As tension fills the room, no one knows whom to believe."Are you certain, Princess?" Alpha Grant probes, his tone sly. "I am certain. I would never
NylaTension was building with each passing moment. It wasn't a hard miss. Alpha Grant gave me a long hard look before he considered the perfect word to say to me."Who is Cole Giles? And why are you telling me this now?" Alpha Grant asked, I tried my best to stop myself from acting out of character. "He's Adaline's mate." I say as Alpha Grant furrowed his brows seeming skeptical, I didn't expect him to believe me right away but all I wanted was his reaction. That wasn't exciting at all."How long has he been Adaline's mate?" He asked, peeking interest. I look down feigning thoughts as I massaged my chin gently. "Oh, it's probably ever since they were caught naked on my bed." Once again, his expression was grim. "And why are you telling me this exactly? Didn't you swear you had nothing to do with it?" He may not give a single reaction, but Alpha Grant could not hide his anger behind his words. Immediately, I go down on my knees and begin sobbing harder. "He blackmailed me into doing
AdalineI and Maverick went to a cafe to discuss our business. We were at the top part of the cafe where only the most prominent nobles would dine as well as our most precious Luna Nyla.Servants normally stood next to their masters why their masters tried every single delicacy. I should know, I've watched Nyla and her group barely touch their food and not let me eat just to spite me, even though I was starving.Viscount Maverick has other plans, he had Theodore sit downstairs and wait, away from our conversation, what he had to discuss was important obviously but to the point he only wanted us alone says alot. We weren't the only one upstairs, a couple who were loving up sat three seats away from us."I apologize for having your knight sit downstairs, he works for Grant and I really can't risk anything, I commend you for not spilling anything to him when you read the letter." I nodded in response, I didn't really know how to feel about that. "Why is Cole being tried?" I ask almost im
AdalineExhausted could not even begin to express how I felt at the moment. Nyla had held parties in the past and I would be pissed at her that I had to do almost all the work setting up the party with the other maids as well as cleaning up as well. No one told me it was fucking hell on earth hosting these parties.Walking from table to table to ensure everyone was happy, getting extra hands from maids to attend to some of the guests and if I could remember correctly I would always envy Nyla that at least she could eat amidst all the hosting. I haven't not even for once gotten the chance to eat, there wasn't a difference between I and Nyla's situation, I would think she was on her diet as always but actually hosting is tasking and this time the part invited all impressionable noble ladies of the kingdom, whether they've debuted or not, I even saw a few wealthy commoners attend which is strange, Nyla despises commoners.I really didn't think much about it, I just did my part co-hosting
My voice echos as Melanie immediately puts down her skirt and Daniel quickly pulls up his pants and wears his belt.They both get up sharing mortified looks. It's funny how Melanie always slut shamed me when she's fucking a man that's old enough to be her father."Adaline it's not what it looks like." Daniel the one with reason started. "She invaded our privacy Danny, she should be executed for that. You damn slut. She definitely wanted to watch us go at it." Melanie says and I swear on the goddess, I rather lick prisoners clean than engage in that bullshit."You're one to talk Melanie, you're fucking someone old enough to be your father. The dick is probably good though since you had confused me for a slut, ironic enough I caught you in the act." I watch the weight of her tongue get heavy, she didn't even continue her scrutiny, she finally shuts the fuck up for once. Is this how it feels having the upper hand? It feels so fucking good."Adaline, don't tell anyone you saw us, I beg of
WillowThe night of the trial came and i had prepared. It was immediately announced in the afternoon, same was the arrest. The entire kingdom was in shock about the whole thing. I had just finished eating and once again Theodore was nowhere to be found, Grant was resting in our bedroom and I really didn't find time to worry about him, I'll worry later.I immediately get up after I finished eating, I left the dinning hall and the moment I shut the door behind me i heard Nyla call my name."What?" I answered to her beck."Prepare to mourn tonight Adaline, save yourself the trouble and mourn Cole." She said which infuriated me. "Excuse me?" I question. "Count Maverick is dead." My eyes widened at her revelation. "Stop saying stupid things he paid a visit to the castle a few hours ago. You're wasting my time, I'm going to the court." I say as she grabbed hold of my hand."Are you deaf? I said Maverick's dead. Quit whatever you're planning and stay put, I order you as your Luna." My hand
ADALINEAs I approached the grand door of my father's study, the heavy wood seemed to groan in protest against my touch. "Ahh, your highness," a grunt echoed from the other side, causing the two guards stationed there to exchange awkward glances. Their discomfort mirrored my own, amplified by the knowledge of what awaited me beyond those doors. The air was thick with the smell of secrecy and luxury, hinting at the hidden affair happening inside. I couldn't decide which was more unsettling: the realization that my father had summoned me only to be preoccupied with his illicit affair with a palace maid, or the burden placed upon the guards, who stood as reluctant witnesses to the intimate spectacle. In their eyes, I saw a mixture of sympathy and discomfort, torn between their duty and the moral dilemma of whether to intrude upon my father's euphoria."Ahh Please, faster," the maid's voice pleaded, her tone oddly familiar, but I couldn't be bothered to identify who was servicing my fath