Latifah's POV.It's the dawn of another day and it simply reminded me that I needed to clean the King's room yet again. As customary, I had gone for my breakfast and immediately set out for the King's quarters. By the time I got to the last floor, I was exhausted, but then, I had no option. I had come to do my task and I must have it done.Without much ado, I got out all of my necessary cleaning equipment.I pushed the room open, noticed the door to the bedroom was left ajar. So, I decided to go shut the door when a deep, masculine baritone voice wrecked fear into, bringing me to an abrupt halt."I see you are back". The voice said.Startled, I let the items in my hand fall. I need not anyone tell me whose voice it was. The King's familiar voice hit me like a thunderbolt, and filled me with worry and anxiety. Tension and panic began to cringe upon me.I wondered why he was still around. I had tried to conclude my breakfast quickly, so as to be able to resume my day's task and finish
I continued sweeping and cleaning everything and everywhere that needed a touch of sanitation. Finally, I was done with my chores. It was already fifteen minutes to the hour of twelve. Mid-day was at hand.Phew!I let out a sigh of relief, and then picked up my cleaning materials, as I was preparing to leave.Suddenly, I saw the door swing open. The King had returned, wearing a frown on his face. I watched and began wondering what could have gotten him wearing such a hostile countenance.Well, thank goodness I was done with my chores and was just about leaving. I picked the remaining materials, made my obeisance, and made a quick dash for the door."And who gave you the permission to leave?". He voiced in a rumbling tone.Oh no!. Not again. I was becoming exhausted with everything as my mind froze midway at the door knob. I was already having a terrible headache and my eyes were becoming blurred. Well.. he is the King.. Who am I complain? I had to suck it up to meet his demands."Who
"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