Maids rushed to the scene as they whispered amongst each other. What was happening?They all had pitiful looks on their faces as they watched the sight before them. Soli knelt before them, her hands gripping the side of her gown and the Head Maid staring at her with no emotions. She had a whip in her left hand and the maids murmured in the midst, some were wondering what she did and others could only muster rumors out of jealousy that she was serving a Royal closely.The first whip landed on her back and Soli gripped her gown tight. She was not going to fall. She was strong, she chanted in her head as the second came. The other maids grimaced at how the linen she had worn tore apart at the third lash.Instantly, she let out a painful cry and one of her hands grasped for sand. She needed something she could hold unto. More lashes came and beads of sweat formed on her forehead as more bitter sobs erupt from her.When it got to the ninetieth lash, everyone began to murmur that she should
"Any news on the search for the Gemma Wolves yet?" Zenith asked as Zariel stepped in. He shook his head."Not yet, Your Highness. I tried to look into the Black Junction but it seemed like their name was forbidden to be mentioned so, I was unable to find anything but...""But what?" Zenith asked, quirking a brow at him."I think they intentionally kept it that way because it would be dangerous if Lionel found any clue as to where they are and it is really quite suspicious because no one knows how to recognize them apart from Lionel who has been really careful in keeping his search a secret." He said.Zenith thought about it and nodded. He was right. If Lionel finds them faster than he does, he could kill them which will ruin his plan. He nodded, slowly assimilating what he said, and dismissed him. Zariel walked out and bowed as Mathias walked past him inside the study room."Your Highness," He greeted with a slight bow.Zenith let out a deep breath. "Ask Rieta to come." He said. Mathia
She knew what that smell was. She knew what must have happened to have that smell etched on her skin. She knew who that scent had belonged to. She knew who that lady was. She had seen her and heard of her… her escapades. Raw fury burned through her as rage clouded her vision. How dare he do something like that?She barged into his study room and Mathias paused mid air with what he was saying and he turned his head to the see the one who had the guts to barge into Zenith's study room.Her chest heaved with every breath she took, her eyes hardened at Zenith who did not so much move from where he was or even look up at her.Mathias glanced between them and contemplated leaving but both Zenith's and Selda's voice came through."You can continue-""Right Hand, Kindly leave us!"Heavy silence descended into their midst and Mathias chose to obey his King so he continued talking till he was done. Selda stood there and waited till Mathias answered the questions Zenith was unnecessarily throwing
Mathias rushed in, a surprise look etched on his face. Zenith glanced a look up at the way he had rushed in and blinked."What is it?" He asked him.Extending the letter out to him, he urged him to collect it from his hand. "It is a letter."If there was one humane thing Zenith could not do, it was definitely rolling his eyes."Obviously," He pulled out the letter from the envelope and his brows creased together when he saw the seal on it. Lionel... it was from Lionel. A look of shock or rather surprise ran across his face as he dropped the envelope, picking the written sheet.Mathias moved forward, craning his neck forward to look into the paper. The only thing that was moving was Zenith's eyes as he read the letter. He soon dropped the letter and Mathias picked it, his eyes narrowing at the words.What was this that Lionel asked?"People who could heal us?" He asked Zenith who seemed to be in deep thoughts. His brows drew in as several thoughts twirled in his head. What was Lionel p
Two days later and Zenith still has refused to see Selda who had taken it upon herself to stand by the door. On a occasion, he had met her and ignored her. He even went ahead to bark out orders. So today, she decided not to go to his study room. She did not even bother to have a bath as she stood under the morning scorching sun. The maids had pity etched on their faces on her behalf. They silently murmured that the King was being to hard on her but no one, not even Mathias went to speak to Zenith on her behalf, dared go to meet the King.Drips of sweat trickled down her exposed chest and her forehead. She did not even blink for once as she kept her stare on the entrance of Zenith’s office. She was going to do this for Soli, even if it means bringing herself down. She had brought her ego down and this man named Zenith was toying with her. Pure rage glowed through her but she quickly tamped it down. She was not going to let her anger get the best of her and make her lose all these sacrif
The heat in his gaze made her breath catch. This was… his beast. She subconsciously pulled her lower lip in and his gaze dropped to it. She noticed the way his throat had bobbed and he flicked his eyes up back at her. Her heart skipped twice and she gripped the bedsheets to hold herself from grabbing his back– his bare back that glistened with sweat underneath the dim light. A head of sweat raced down his hairline and dropped on her exposed neck. She could hear the cracking of bones above her head where his hands had her caged between them.Was he fighting for control or what?“What are you doing, slave?” His voice was low and thick, hoarse and filled with undefined want. Want for her. Her thighs clenched as the vibration of pleasure, one that was definitely not hers, cascaded down her body. Her toes tightened to still herself. If she was careful she would wrap them around him. She swallowed hard at the intensity in his eyes.“I asked a question,” He reminded her, his eyes staring deep
She dragged herself to her usual spots. It's been a week. A week of coming here, to beg him. To plead with him. She had even refused to see Soli because she knew if she saw her, she could do what would make all of her effort be in vain. She took her place again, her chest heaved heavily. Her pulse were unsteady as it began to drizzle. One of the guards rushed forward to cover her with his shield but with a harsh glare at him, he cowered and retreated, keeping his shield to himself. She remained there, stiff and stoic.Why was he so hard to break? She had wondered throughout the night and yet she could not make out an answer for it. Why was she doing this for a maid? She needed someone and if this was way to gain the girl’s trust, she would gladly do it. She needed someone there to bring her what she wanted and she would do this just to get it.For the past few days, he had not even bothered to address her. She had watched him walk out of his study room everyday and yet he did not spea
“Is there any other news as concerning what Lionel has suddenly suggested?” Zenith asked Mathias as he settled into his chair under the shade. He was there to rest and enjoy the afternoon’s weather.“Not yet, Your Highness. He just dropped it and disappeared. Our sources are even yet to see or even send anything.” He informed him and Zenith slowly nodded his head as the maids placed the fruits before him. If there was something Zenith loved, it would be fruits.The maids walked away, leaving Cassandra to stand behind him. She watched him closely as he picked the sliced fruits into his mouth. The way he chewed was really regal so she took the bold step, one she has been thinking of executuing. She stopped behind him and hesitated.“What is with the reluctance?” Zenith’s voice came, startling and catching her by surprise. Her hands hang mid air and she blinked before steadying herself again behind him. Of course, he had noticed the way she was staring at him creepily. She gently placed