Ate Samantha finally left after telling me about her meeting at the orphanage. I could see that she knew something was off with me, but all things considered, I think I kept my composure. I feel so guilty for keeping secrets from her, but it is for the best. This is one secret I am willing to keep for as long as I possibly can. The look in Samantha's eyes when she told me that she didn't need Mark to babysit her was priceless. I knew she didn't need someone to look after her. Mark only went along to keep her away from the castle for as long as he could. I make my way towards the kitchen where all the preparation is being made. The head chef saw me and made his way toward me. "How can I help you, my king?" He asks bowing in front of me. "I was checking in? How far along are you?" I start walking around looking at all the food that was prepared. "We are just putting the finishing touches on everything. The queen will love everything that was prepared. The table outside in the gar

Samantha Pov Things have barely slowed down after Ate asked to marry me. I nearly had a heart attack when I heard what his timeline is. We decided to hold our wedding and my initiation ceremony on the same day, that way we can have more time to plan the other ceremony. First, I thought that it would be easy since both ceremonies would be held on the same day, but boy was I wrong. There is so much planning that needs to be done. I am thankful that my parents are helping me. same with the castle staff. One thing that I did plan was that I am going to wear the same dress at both ceremonies. It will save us time and money. That is what I am currently doing. I am in search of the perfect wedding dress. My mom and dad came with me, but I can feel the void in my heart. I wish Joan was here. This is something that we planned on doing together. we always knew that we wanted each as our made of honour. we were even planning to wait until the others aged out of the slave market before we

Samantha POV With the wedding over and done with, it is now time for my initiation ceremony. My mom pulled me into a room. I walk closer to the mirror. True to my mother's words, there are no black tear streaks on my face. I did not need to touch up my make-up. This will save me a few minutes in the long run. My mom helped me take off my shoes and veil. I still don't know why I have to do the initiation ceremony barefoot. We only have a few minutes before I need to get back out there. My mom propped a plate full of food into my hands and told me to eat. "Mom, why are you so adamant that I eat? I am not even hungry." I say taking a bite from one of the crackers. I know there is no use in arguing with her. "I know you are not hungry. I want you to eat because I wished someone did that for me when I got married. When your father and I got married, I was so stressed and busy that I forgot to eat. Halfway through the ceremony, I passed out. It was so embarrassing that I promised mysel

A few months later.Samantha POVI woke up this morning with a major headache. It was not unusual since I have been under a lot of stress. I have been helping out a lot at the new orphanage.You only see the glamorized side of things, but never truly see the soul-crushing side of being a queen.My mom and dad did eventually move in with us. My mother took over the castle duties. She is now the head of the house. My dad still goes to work.I walk to the dining room where everyone is already waiting for me.I opened up the door and was met by the heavenly smell of eggs and bacon. It was my go-to breakfast food in the morning. I rarely eat anything in the afternoon so I try to eat as much as I can in the morning.I kissed everyone good morning and went to sit on the right of Ate. I took my first bite savouring the taste when it bubbled back up.I ran as fast as I could to the bathroom and just in time I kneeled over the toilet.Food has never made me sick. My mother came rushing in after

Wedding in Ate POVI don't know why, but I feel nervous, so nervous that it feels like I need to throw up. The wedding march has begone and I see Samantha and her father walking hand in hand.The sight of Samantha made my heart soar. The dress looks like it was made for her.I was so mesmerized that I only felt it when Mister Jackson placed Samantha's hand in mine."Do you willingly give your daughter to this man?" The elder asked her father and he replied with a yes. Samantha and I turned towards the elder.The elder kept drowning on about the love that Samantha and I have. I wished he would just finish up. I have plans for me and Samantha.Mark came forward and placed the rings in my hand. He gave me a wink and went to sit back down."Samantha. I knew you were special since the moment I laid my eyes on you. My dragon and I couldn't understand what was going on. It sounds weird, but I am glad that Mark bought you because if he didn't we wouldn't have found each other. I vow to love y