Lucien's POVI walked out of my chambers, and that should be the first time in so many weeks. I've always been the kind of person whose always indoors. The guards followed me behind while I walked in front.Holding my robe with my left hand, I walked bravely to the treasury room. I go there every month ending to check the treasures that I've kept there.Axel quickly opened the chains and padlock used to lock the door, and throws the door open. I walked into the dark treasury room, and looked around it. I was already used to the dark, so I could see through it perfectly.The first place I went to was the place I placed my precious diamond necklace. I consider that treasure precious because it was the last gift my late wife had given to me before she was gruesomely killed.I picked up the little silver bowl where I usually place the necklace, and to my greatest surprise it was nowhere to be found. Not only that, but I flared up with so much rage. Furthermore, I can lose every other trea
Mona's POV: I burst into tears as the guards dragged my friend Madison along with them. I was still in shock. The Madison I know would never steal such a thing."What could be the problem? This must be a set-up" I thought out loud.I ran out of the room to follow them, but one of the guards grabbed me by my neck. I coughed helplessly, but he still didn't let me go."Where do you think you're going? Who told you that you can follow her to the master's court?" He glared hard at me."Let me... Let me go! I'm sure my friend didn't do what you're accusing her of. She's not that kind of person" I struggled to free myself from his grip, but it was so tight that I couldn't even breathe."Who do you think you are? Her savior? Well, it's quite unfortunate that she's as good as death. Nothing will make the master free her, he has already ordered that whoever it is that stole the diamond necklace will be killed brutally" The callous guard smirked at me. Even if I was choking due to his grip, I g
Xavier's POVI got down from the horse, and walked majestically closer to Stone who glared hard at me like he just saw his enemy."How are you doing, cousin?" I forced a smile at him, and he rolled his eyes."I should be asking you what you are doing here Xavier? What are you doing here uninvited?" Lucien furrowed his eyebrows, and I smirked."I got your message, but I didn't want to believe it. I mean, she's just a slave and there's no way you would refuse selling her to me, right?" I replied, and turned my gaze to the unconscious slave.To my greatest surprise, it turned out to be the same slave who I wanted Lucien to sell to me."What is the meaning of this, Stone? Why do you want to kill the slave whom I told you I'd like to buy from you?" I arched my eyebrows, and he exhaled deeply."She's mine, and whatever I do with her, it's none of your business. You're not allowed to interfere here because you have no right to" Lucien growled at me."Are you planning to kill her? If you real
Xavier's POV:The guards carried the unconscious slave into the room, and laid her on the bed. I stood in front of the bed, and signalled them to leave so that I could be alone with her.The herbalists had already cleaned her wounds, and applied some medicines on the sores all over her body.Mere looking at her, I could tell she's so exhausted. Taking her away from Stone was the best decision that I've ever taken, but what if he wants her back, will I still be able to give her back to Stone?I was still engrossed in my thoughts when a servant walked into the room with a glass of herb."Master, the herbalists wants her to take this tonight. May I get your permission to feed her this herb?" The servant bowed slightly."What are you waiting for? Go ahead and feed her that" I turned my gaze away, and she nodded.She sat on a low stool in front of the bed where the slave was lying unconsciously. She opened her mouth, and with the help of a spoon, spooned the liquid into her mouth."I hope
Emery's POVI clinked the glass of wine I was holding with Rodolfo smiling broadly."This is the best day of my life. I've never been this happy for a long time, and now I can happily be here again as the one and only master's favorite slave" I married, and Rodolfo nodded his head in agreement."I'm very happy for you Emery, but don't you feel guilty after doing what you did to her. She would have been killed you know?" Rodolfo exhaled deeply."That was the plans young man. I had wanted the Master to kill her, she should consider herself lucky that Master Xavier decided to take her to the valleys" I smirked rather mercilessly."I know I should be feeling this way, but I kind of feel guilty. I don't know, but I feel sorry for her. You heard Master Xavier, right? He said they were still going to punish her in the valleys?" Rodolfo widened his eyes."She deserves all the punishments in the world for trying to steal my precious position from me thinking I'll let her be. She's mistaken bec
Madison's POVI was still sitting on the ground and shivering when I noticed him closer to me."I'm sorry... I'm sorry master. I shouldn't have eaten the food. Furthermore, I've always known that there's no way this food could be mine" I pleaded with tears in my eyes."Leave" He signalled the servants and guards. My heart skipped a beat. Is he going to force himself on me?"There's no need for you to be scared, Madison. Sit up, and stop shivering. I didn't bring you here to punish you" He continued, and I raised my head at him with arched eyebrows."Huh? You're not going to punish me?" I asked with my eyebrows still wrinkled, and he nodded with a smile on his face."I brought here because I want you to be here with me" He continued, and I scoffed in disbelief."You want to be here with me? What does that mean? I still don't understand what you mean master. Why would you want to be with a slave who you'll gain nothing from?" I shook my head, and he held my left hand.Am I dreaming? Thi
Madison's POVI raised my eyebrows at him still very stunned. Was that a slip of the tongue? He can't possibly mean marriage? What is he talking about? Lots of thoughts kept running through my mind."What are you saying master? Are you trying to tell me that I'm getting married to...to you?" I stammered, and he took my hand. "I know you are surprised, but I just want you to know that there's no way I'll let anyone hurt you. You're safe here, and about the marriage... Yes. You and I are getting married anything soon" He replied with a smile, and I gulped hard."You seem to have forgotten who I am Master, have you forgotten that I'm a slave at the Stone's castle? Why would a Master like you want to marry a slave?" I cried out, and he shook his head."You're not a slave here in the valleys, Madison. No one will dare to treat you like a slave" He assured me, and I scratched my head.Honestly, I didn't know how to feel. Should I be happy that he said he'd protect me? Should I be happy he
Lucien's POVSmokes emanated from my mouth and nostrils as I smoked deeply the cigarette in between my lips. Why am I feeling unhappy? Is it because of that unfortunate slave? I shouldn't be feeling this way."Master, would you like me to bring in your breakfast? Lady Delia already prepared it for you just the way you like it" Axel started, and I shook my head in disagreement.Axel stared at me in confusion. He must be surprised that I refused to have breakfast. Probably because I don't do that often. Why have I suddenly lost appetite? My head was aching so badly, and my eyes heavy."Master, may I ask you a question?" Axel spoke up calmly, and I nodded my head again. My eyes were fixed on the scroll in my hand."What's going on, Master? You have refused to eat your favorite breakfast, and your eyes is swollen like you haven't gotten sleep at all for a whole week. Is there anything bothering you?" Axel asked with concern, I turned my gaze away throwing the scroll on the ground."Get me