The second phase of General Torunn’s plan had been successfully executed, however, there was a hiccup and that would be quickly resolved once he finished his plans for the Princess. The corrupt monks had been found dead by his guards  this morning in the old tomb he had left the Princess. The day before that he was informed that someone had freed all of  the prisoners in the castle’s dungeon. He was irritated to say the least at the incompetence that he was surrounded by, but no matter he would solve that as well. Once he blamed the King’s murder on that pitiful, defenseless Kingdom that neighbored them he would have full access to their best soldiers and jewels so he could hire more.  He had to just wait. He watched the Princess at the coronation ceremony she looked beautiful, and all that looked upon her seemed entranced by the fact she was almost identical to her mother

She opened her mouth to show her she couldn’t explain. Her tongue had been cut out.“Very well I will help was it the General? Did he do this to you?”She nodded her head ‘yes’.“Did he do this because of me?” She asked.Alexi looked even more sad and shook her head ‘yes’.“Oh my god. I’m so sorry. I did-” Alexi put her hand up, signaling Flossina to stop from blaming herself. The poor girl’s innocence was lost and the beauty she had once seen seemed gone. All was left was a meek, hollow shell.“He cut your hair to taunt me and to humiliate you. H

“To our future Your Majesty, may it be prosperous and blessed.”She smiled and brought the cup to her lips, but did not drink it. She watched as he drank the liquid in one gulp.“That was delicious.” He said. She still held the goblet in her hand when she walked to her place and sat down. He sat down after her. “Husband, I mean General? Could your men wait outside while we dine?”He looked curious at her request. She once again lied to placate him.“I wish to enjoy our meal together and to speak freely of the upcoming plans to be made”

She touched his cheek then, bringing him back to reality.“I am fine, Marlon. I promise. It’s over.” She reassured him.He hugged her tight. She didn’t care that he wore armour and it was cold against the sheer outfit she wore. She was just happy it was finally over. There was a loud knock on the door. She jumped. Marlon pulled his sword out. She walked over to her door and opened it. It was General Torunn’s second in Comand, Blake. Blake stood in the foyer of her bedchamber. He bowed to her, and then spoke.“Your Majesty, It appears General Torunn is dead.”

She was expecting them to leave, but they didn’t instead they all began to clap and chant. “Long live the Queen! Long live the Queen!”Marlon turned and looked up at her.She looked back at him. She had done what she thought she would never be able to do. Believe in  herself and lead her people… ******Later that night … Flossina fell on top of Marlon’s chest out of breath. Once again he had made her body feel exquisite. She looked up at him. His eyes were closed but his heartbeat was rapid. “I can’t believe it’s over.” She said.&ldquo