CHAPTER 48 Every step Zavan takes is sound. People's attention was divided between the two of us. I closed my eyes tightly and tried to walk faster, but I was halfway up the stairs when a hand came to my waist.I gasped in shock. The people present were the same; I know even the monarchs were surprised at what Zavan did, but the teasing looks of Corinna and Nathalia did not escape me."What are you doing?" I will ask.We walked down the stairs together. He held my back while the other supported my hand. It's a shame because it was actually the prince who escorted me down."Escorting my girl, what else?" he answered teasingly."You don't have to do that.""Then who can? Is there anyone else besides me?" He said, authoritative, imperious, and possessive. I kept quiet and let him support me until we got down.I greeted the echelons."Is that you?" Corinth asked."That's why it's bad if one of them gets fenced in there; reduce your repairs; we're not good at it." Nathalia said with a lau
CHAPTER 49We softly danced to the soft melody of the orchestra. throwing every doubt and fear out the window. That was the best night of my life. I'm dancing with the prince—not just any other person, but the prince himself.My hands were wrapped around his neck while his was on my waist. We're too close to each other; I follow the rhythm of his movement. The prince is really tall; I'm wearing heels up to his shoulders. "Can I dance with the echelons?" I couldn't stop asking.I swallowed when his face darkened. not happy with my question. He's being possessive and irrational; maybe it's not right if even among his echelons he denies me.The prince sighed, "Of course." he answered.I was surprised by his answer and smiled. "I know you'll dance some elites and royals here. Let's be fair."His brow furrowed. "What are you talking about?""You're a prince. You are supposed to dance with the most beautiful girl here, someone elite or royal." There was sadness in my voice because it wasn'
CHAPTER 50"Zavan," I said, grabbing his arm."What baby?" He replied.I need to warn him about Maximus. "I have to tell you—""Zavan!"A voice cut me off. Just why? This always happens whenever I try to talk things about Maximus."The King wants to talk to you," the voice said, it was Greyson.I held my breath. I couldn't seem to say what I had to say."Later, baby, this is urgent, I think." Zavan said and quickly kissed me on the cheek. I even bowed down in shame because the people present turned to us. The prince doesn't really choose a place; I'll have to get used to it."Beryl, excuse us for a moment," said Greyson. I did nothing but nod. Maybe I'll be the only one watching Maximus because I'm the only one who knows his plan. The echelons are busy, but I know they won't let anything bad happen to Zavan either.I followed Maximus. It followed a sentry, who also followed Zavan. My throat was dry; it looked like his plan was about to begin. I stepped forward and followed. But I stop
CHAPTER 51"Zavan..." I mouthed.My tears continued to flow, and I was about to cry when two sentries pulled me away from the prince, who was now dumbfounded, confused, and in disbelief. I bit my lower lip to prevent sobbing. But the thought of the prince makes me cry even more. He might be regretting that he didn't even take the time to get to know me. He might be mad that I didn't even say anything about me, and I'm sure the upper echelons thought the same. I snapped when Maximus laughed beside me; he was also being pulled by three sentries."You can't get rid of me, Ferrero." He said.My eyes widened. How did he know I am Ferrero? The hairs on my body stood up because of the horror that Maximus carried. I was even more confused about my feelings."You're an animal,""No matter what you say, you're just a piece of dust that doesn't belong in this palace. You don't deserve to be with the nobility; you're a pretentious slave!" He shouted.It was like a sharp arrow pierced my heart wit
CHAPTER 52"Because you are Lucianno Ferrero's daughter,"What Maximus said ran through my mind over and over again. I tried to understand everything; I was about to explode, not only my body but also my brain."You're an animal!" I screamed and lost my mind. "You have no shame! What have you done to my father?""Do you want to know the true story of your life? I know your story better than you, Ferrero." He said.I cried again while crawling on the floor. Is this as hard as most people say it is? It's not only my body that feels pain but also my mood, and I think that's the most painful of all. I tried to cry while trying to fight the pain. I can't breathe anymore; my problem is increasing with every word Maximus utters. I gasped for air, but I sucked nothing. I'm just forcing myself to breathe because if I give up, I won't be able to live anymore."One night, a girl was born." Maximus began that the more I tortured, I vomited blood again, more this time. "There was no more fun that
CHAPTER 53I was supposed to be immune to the pain; I shouldn't feel anything anymore, so I don't know how I felt the prince's presence at that time."Hush, you'll be fine, precious."That was the only thing I was holding on to at that time—that I would be safe in his arms despite the hardships I was going through."How dare you, Maximus?" said Zavan. "I've heard everything, and you will pay for it."I seem to have been revived by hope. They came before my death; at least it wasn't too late. I have done justice to my father as well as my mother. I protected the Euphrates from the hands of Maximus, and I still triumphed in spite of everything. It's not too bad to die to end all this; I'm having too much trouble... I can't take it anymore."Don't you dare die, Beryl? It is a command," whispered Zavan.I don't even know what happened next. I only felt two drops of hot tears on my cheeks and a long kiss on my lips before I finally took my breath away."I love you..."I feel that someone i
CHAPTER 54"WHO ARE YOU?"I frowned because of Zavan's question to me. I slapped his arm and said, "You're not funny." I forced a laugh as I had said those words.He laughed at me and faced me again: "I'm not kidding, who are you?"I stopped laughing. My knees shook when I noticed that I was slowly disappearing. It's not Zavan who's missing, but me. What is it?"Za-Zavan?" I asked nervously."Who are you?" he asked again. His expression was blank, and my heart was breaking because of what was happening."Zavan!" I called because I was disappearing and he was becoming a blur in my sight. "NO!"The scream slowly entered my brain. Zavan's voice sounded like he was struggling. What was happening was very blurry, and after I screamed, I heard his voice.I heard a loud bang that woke me from my sleep. "Oh sh*t! Sh*t! Sh*t!" It was a nightmare! I had a nightmare!It rattled outside again. I quickly got up, stood up, and hid in the back of my room. I made sure I was awake because maybe this w
CHAPTER 55The prince is recovering in his room as the upper echelons, including myself, are summoned for our requests. The prince was so weak, he was lifeless. Until now, my tears have not stopped pouring. How is this all happening to us? What did I do wrong that I deserve to suffer this much?I was never a survivor of happiness or love. What exactly is wrong with me? I was deprived of meeting my real family; they were erased from my memory. It was only Manang Omeng who removed my memories, but I still had a hard time remembering them. What about the prince? He was surrounded by elders, and no chant could break the spell they put on him.I'm broken; the prince had forgotten about me. I can't even stand properly because of my weakness, so I remained seated while facing the void. I couldn't think clearly, and after the incident, I didn't speak anymore. Life is so cruel; why does life seem so angry with me? Am I that bad to suffer like this?"Beryl..." Corinthians called. I almost forgo