Zina stood by her window staring at the kingdom she had ruled for years, by dawn she was going to be the crowned queen. She realized that her life had been routed to this kingdom from the start. Her stomach felt like it was in a knot and her heartbeat wasn't in a normal pace."Tomorrow, I will be crowned queen and then I will be ruler of such a big kingdom, all authority will be mounted on me tomorrow."Meanwhile, Xavier wasn't in a good mood, he was worked up and stressed out. He didn't love Zina, but he needed to go the extra mile so he could impress her. The diamond ring was ready and so was the band he had hired play the moment he kneels down to propose to her,"Marcus!" He yelled out as he gulped down the last bit of alcohol in his cup, he was wasted, completely drunk, he was doing crazy things because of power but nothing pained him like him proposing to that stupid girl."Marcus, take me to my room!" Xavier ordered in his drunken state,"Marcus!" He yelled again, not knowing h
The long awaited day finally arrived, all preparation for the party had already been made available.Different dignitaries could be seen going into the palace compound and one of such dignitaries was the well known King Xavier who arrived in his golden chariot causing all attention to be drawn to him.The kingdom's streets were empty as everyone was dressed in their best attire to attend the princess' celebration, this was a rarely occurring event in which no one would want to miss."Janet please, let me go, this celebration especially the coronation is usually so rare, don't let me miss it," Levi pleaded but Janet was not ready to listen to his plea. She believed he had suffered alot and wasn't supposed to go through such cruel treatment for a girl who didn't love him."I said No! I don't hate her, but she has caused you so much pain. It's best you stay away," Janet stated simply."But…" "No buts…" Janet interrupted,"You can't go and that's it."Levi's face held a sad expression, hi
Ann's eyes lit up the moment Zina said yes. For the first time Zina did the right thing that made her proud. She smiled happily as everyone cheered for Zina's new betrothed. The long night continued with Zina and Xavier taking a stroll together in the palace garden. There was a kind of silence between them and it bothered Zina so much."Do you really love me? Or this was a way to gain partnership between both kingdoms," Zina asked in a saddened tone, her voice sounding like she was about to break down in tears. Xavier smiled tenderly, holding her hands in his as he gazed into her hazel eyes,"I love you Zina and I know why you're thinking about the partnership but the truth is I've always admired you," Xavier confessed, leaning towards her for a kiss.At first, Zina didn't respond but after a while she responded with a tear streaming down from her right eye. She thought about how Levi was disgraced and how she would be able to face him again."Why are you crying dear, didn't you enj
Morning came faster than expected and excitement passed through Zina's vain like a rush of adrenaline.A random servant was getting her ready when Ann barged in looking grumpy as always. She gazed at the servant and Zina for a while before asking the servant to leave."Stay and continue with my hair," Zina said before gazing at Ann, then turning to her mirror like she didn't care."Princess,""You mean queen," Zina interrupted her, giving her the take correction look before turning back to the mirror again."I'm sorry your majesty, Queen Zina, I heard you'll be going with king Xavier to his kingdom.""Yes, do you have any problem with that?" Zina Questioned this time, her gaze focused on the mirror."Not really…""Then you may leave. I have to get ready for breakfast and departure, it's a long journey ahead of us. Duke Charles will oversee the kingdom while I'm away, and send him a letter as soon as possible." Zina ordered Ann who walked out the door of Zina's room without looking bac
"Abby, are you sure we're going in the right direction? You said it wouldn't take long, my legs are aching," Nelly complained breathlessly."Same here Abby, we seem to be walking for a long time now and this search isn't leading anywhere, are you sure you…""There it is," Abby interrupted king as she made her way through a bushy part. "Wow, we did it," Nelly screeched as she hugged Abby,"Shhh,"he placed his hands on their mouth,"You're trying to save your mother, not lead the enemies to your trail." King told them before taking the lead."Stay behind me, it could be dangerous," king uttered as they moved closer to the house. Both ladies nodded as they tip-toed behind king. The scream from inside the house made them storm into the house to see a surprising scene."Girls?" Delilah said in a surprised tone,"What are…""Mom?" Both the girls said together, "What's going on here?" Nelly ask in confusion,"Whose this man?" Nelly asked, moving backward, fear evident in her eyes, he seem
After dinner, Xavier accompanied Zina to her room. She was scared because he had been showing a different attitude she didn't understand but she guessed it to be because of the journey they had taken. "I told you I got you a little present right?" Xavier asked Zina who seemed to be lost in thought."My love," he interrupted her thought, "Is something wrong?" He asked again to be sure."Nothing is wrong Xavier it's just that, you seem angry with me throughout today." She confessed, lowering her gaze to the ground."Angry? No I'm not, I'm just a little bit stressed and that's all. Don't worry when you see your surprise, all these feelings will go away."He grinned a little to show her he wasn't angry as he opened the door to her room. She walked into the well lit room, looking around the room like she had lost something valuable."Where is it?" She asked, her face looking puzzled and she took a deep breath to calm her racing her."Close your eyes, only then will I be able to give you
"Abigail, don't go, listen to me. We can be the most powerful force together, please let me help you," Heddis stretched out his hand towards his daughter."No!" She screamed out as she jolted out of bed to find king sitting uncomfortably. He was dozing off and she could tell that she had a relapse."King get up, go get some rest," she shook him lightly, gently climbing down from the bed. "King!" She shouted once he wasn't responding."Oh you're awake, thank goodness, everyone was worried." He said in a sleepy voice, hugging her in a passionate manner,"You got me scared, I love you so much, don't ever do that again okay?" He said before walking out of Abigail's room, leaving her in uttermost shock. "You can't be in love with me king, I know you take me as a friend and nothing more," Abby said before going back to sleep.The carriage Xavier was in stopped in one of the places in the second realm. He asked the coach man to wait in a motel as he dived deep into another part of the fores
Abby woke up to see King by her side again. She was happy and at the same time nervous. Did he really mean what he said last night? Her pounding heart could be heard from a mile away however she smiled to cover up how nervous she was."Good morning king, did you enjoy your night?" She asked him even when her hands were shaking."Yes I did and why are you looking at me like you just saw a ghost." King asked with a raised brow as he moved closer to her."Nothing!" She said quickly getting up from the bed in a haste. "Where are you going, I brought you breakfast." King said pointing towards the table close to her bed, "Are you avoiding me?" He asked again to be sure."No, nonsense! How would I avoid you," sweat was dripping from her head as she gazed at him with fear.King noticed she was scared so he backed away."If you know you aren't afraid of me," stand there and do not move. She gulped with fear as she shivered on the spot. Her heart raced the closer he got to her. When she cou