Visenya gently placed the breakfast tray down on the table just outside Lucian's bedchamber and gave his door three swift knocks, expecting a response.... Silence.Undeterred, she knocked again, this time with a hint of urgency.Still... no sign of movement from the other side of the door.With a m
When she finished eating, she made her way back to the kitchen and caught sight of Grace walking towards her with a scornful look on her face. As always, Visenya opted to ignore her. But as she passed by, Grace extended her foot, causing Visenya to stumble, sending the entire tray of dishes crashing
"Geesh, Delilah," Visenya huffed, "did you have to be so brash? The woman apologized.""You call that brash?" Delilah retorted, "I think I let her off easy."Visenya shook her head, concerned. "Well, now she's going to be afraid of me.""Good... she should be," Delilah replied, her tone unapologetic
She refrained from making eye contact, simply standing there as he played with her body as if she were a lifeless doll. The altercation between her and Grace that morning had reached his ears, fueling his anger at how easily Visenya would allow another woman to take her place. For a brief moment, he
-Thirteen Years Ago-"Your beautiful hair... gone... in one snip! I can't stand that boy!" Sarai fumed, her anger fueling each decisive cut of Visenya's remaining strands, desperately trying to make it more presentable."It's just hair, mother. It will grow back," Visenya replied, her voice weighed
This feeling of isolation weighed heavily on Visenya, leaving her with a sense of desolation and abandonment. "Please, Delilah... don't leave me. I need you."Finally, Delilah emerged from the shadows, bringing with her a wave of tranquility and security that washed over Visenya's weary soul. The co
Visenya sat on the palace steps, diligently scrubbing the dirt from Lucian's boots. A gentle breeze caressed her face, while the sun painted the sky in a stunning shade of blue. Once her task was complete, she knew she was expected to return to his chambers. And she knew all too well what awaited he
Visenya swiftly bolted past Lucian towards the distressed man and his horse, determined to assist. With a quick motion, she reached out to snatch the reins from the man's hands, who was just seconds away from being flung into the air. Despite his initial reluctance, she assertively took control of t