"Let's help you get to your room". Sharon said calmly, as they each placed my arms on their shoulders."No Sharon''. I said, as I gently removed my hands from their shoulders and necks and did the same to theirs. "I have work to do, and I need to get back to it". I said, beaming a soft smile at them, grimacing when my cheeks began to hurt."No Latifah.. No.. We can't possibly leave you like this.. How could you be thinking of getting back to work with a bleeding scalp and a bruised cheek?". Sophia retorted calmly, her eyes full of genuine concern and sympathy.I chuckled, and quietly flinched. "I understand your concerns for me.. But you see.. I don't have a choice here". I replied, wincing, and began taking one step forward to the kitchen, placing my hand on my tummy. I was really hurting from the kicks I had received.Sharon and Sophia rushed up to me, holding my hands and with teary eyes of sympathy, looked me in the eye."We are very sorry, Latifah.. We could have intervened whe
I headed for the store room, and got out my cleaning apparatii. Then, gently on the King's door I knocked a couple of times. However, there was not a response, so I gently turned the door knob and pushed, making it squeak mildly as it opened.As usual, the obviously large room was empty and I knew by instinct that the King was not present. With a breath of fresh air, I relieved his absence and immediately commenced my job, trying so hard to ignore the voice of my entire body which at this time was killing, from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet. Moreso, I carefully avoided gazing into the mirror as I knew I was already a mess, a complete shadow of my true self. It would definitely fuel my grief and pain, and that was the least thing I wanted for myself right now. Good thing I was able to quickly conclude my task on time, before the King arrived and scurried off downstairs to the maids quarters, precisely to my room. Good heavens!. I was seriously starving as I litera
lA frightening look of confusion crept across his face as he looked at my face, his eyes focusing more on the bruises on my face as well as the swelling and black eye I had now.Suddenly, he growled intensely, as he turned his eyes away from my face and returned the trail of his gaze at mine again.Suddenly, he cupped my cheeks in the most gentle and harmless manner, yet I still did hurt when he touched it. I managed to wince, moving away from his hold, as we still maintained eye contact.Suddenly, I watched on as his eyes softened for a moment, and then heralded the booming of a huge storm in it."Who did this to you?". He asked in a feat of fury.I turned my gaze immediately from him as I had my mind slip into a moment of flashback to what had happened yesterday and today ofcourse.Oh.. it was Lady Eva.. I thought about mentioning her name, but what would be the repercussions on me should I rat her out now?The King was now enraged. Suddenly, I heard a loud sound. It was the soun
LUCIANO'S POVI sat on my Kingly throne anticipating the report of the investigation on the Blood moon pack. It's been long overdue anyway, and since these lousy council men could not come up with any lasting solution, I decided to handle it my way.First it needed to be investigated, and now that I have the results of the investigation, I needed to hear it so as to be able to decide on the next line of action."Your Majesty". Cyrus, the commanding officer said, as he bowed before me. "What report of the investigation have you brought to grace my itchy ears Cyrus?". I asked with a raised brow. "Speak at once". I ordered."Your Majesty.. The attack on the Blood moon pack has been investigated just as you commanded. It is no longer news that the rogues are camped a few kilometers from the pack, outside of its premises. Clearly, it appears they are planning to launch another attack". Cyrus spoke in clearly terms as he stood with his arms crossed before him.The report was well received.
I stood up pacing back and forth the room, wearing a mild frowñ on my face. I just couldn't imagine why mother was pestering me with this whole idea of getting a mate as quickly as possible. It was as though I was too old to still be without a mate. I was only in my mid twenties, and I still had ample time to find my mate, and definitely, not the likes of Shania, Alpha Philip's only daughter.No!.I understand her father is royalty and a member of my governing council. I have no problem with her father but her. The young lady is nothing but a spoiled brat with an obnoxious, overbearing sense of entitlement, that tends to disgust me every time I see it on display. Besides, she has proven to be very rude and insolent too, and that I cannot tolerate, else, I would end up fraying her alive.Mother had quietly stood up and walked out of the main room and I was damn sure she was leaving with a lot of disappointed feeling, however, I cared less about her feelings or any other. No one was g
LATIFAH'S POVI got to my room that night wondering my heart out. Fear and terror gripped me. I sat on my bed unable to join the other maids for dinner. I was literally expecting hell to let loose on me tonight, or perhaps the heavens to fall, or better, the earth to cleave asunder and swallow me up. What would she tell Madam Lorretta about me?. What action was Madam Lorretta going to take against me?. I can understand why Eva hates me now. Oh my god.. I could literally see the disgust for me as she spoke those terrible words to me. Tearing off my dress, I quickly changed into my underclothes and collapsed on my bed. Multiple emotions swirl in around me - Fear, anger, sadness, pain. Moments later, a knock sounds on my door. My heart skipped in fright. Surely, it's the guards. 'Oh good heavens.. Save me now.. They have come to take me for another round of punishment'. I thought, fidgeting upon my bed. The knock came on again. ''Come in". I said mildly, with my voice small and sti
No sooner had Eva left the King's chambers, sobbing and sniffling, than she accosted Madam Lorretta a few blocks away from the general kitchen. Madam Lorretta, quite unsure she was the one they were walking in opposite directions, narrowed her eyes closely on her. Now, she was sure it was Eva. 'But why is she walking that way and.. and sobbing as well?' . She thought.She sure had never seen her in such a sorry state. Something must be up and she would pause to inquire."Eva.. Is that you?". Lorretta asked softly. The night was getting darker and everyone was almost off the streets and road. Unable to say a word in response, Eva covered her face with her hands still sobbing.Taken aback by a feeling of concern, Madam Lorretta pulled her close to her embrace, as she buried her face on her shoulder in tears."What could be the matter Eva?.. Why are you crying?". Lorretta said, patting her back in consolation.Eva would not be comforted as she kept sobbing the more. Lorretta would
Latifah's POVRain droplets trickled down the glass panels of the palace's wide arched top windows, tickling and teasing the transparent material as they slid down. Intricately large designs framed the large pieces, a quiet reminder of the palace's wealth and exquisite taste. Outside the tall solid walls, the rain poured in torrents. And so, a soft melody gently welcomed the new day into the city.A new day had dawn, and not even the nimbus clouds could delay the routine of the sun as it had begun to shine into every household unapologetically.Loud pounding on my door jerks me from a restless sleep. "Lady Latifah.. The King request your presence in the dining hall". The servant said in a rather husky and gruff voice, and then left. I immediately took a quick but deep breath, and got dressed. My old servant dress seemingly drav next to the rainbow of gowns I see daily in the castle. I then put my locket on, the only piece of jewelry I'm allowed to wear. Inside is a picture of myself