Aria pov"This! Miss Erika, is exactly what happened when our kind king decided to give powers to some foolish buffoons who called themselves nobles." "I agree with you Lady Brunhilda. I'm still in shock at the news, I fear greatly for the life of our great king, even though, I know he's a strong man capable of crushing little insect like Sir Nuriel and his cohorts." "Indeed Erika. This was part of the reason I refuse to join the outer court, the people there are so full of themselves, all they have is a little status, now they are starting to get way too ahead of themselves, all because of their desires for a power that they can't handle." Lady Brunhilda and Erika were both taking the news of king Kaida more personal than I was. It's not like I didn't care, it was just that my ability to feel strong concerned for the man who holds my life in his hands have been affected by prince Zane."Bless whoever it was, that exposed Sir Nuriel. That wretched man is no different from a crimina

Aria pov"I heard about what happened between you and two nobles called, Arnon and Njal. From what I heard, they saw a certain human princess who was willing to bow her head easily in front of them because of fear."Nadia poured another wine for prince Zane, when the first wine she gave him was finished. I didn't know what prince Zane was expecting me to say. He found out through his two loyal lackeys that I had eavesdrop on some vamp before, so what? I don't see how any of that matters to him. "I believe you are already aware of how much your kinds looks down on humans, It's nothing new my prince." "I know. it's good you have done what you did. I can see you took my advice from last time." Prince Zane places his wine glass on the table, it rims was covered in gold. The glass was beautifully design in a way an ordinary human wasn't capable of. "You two," he called out, "leave us!" Prince Zane order Aidan and Nadia out of the room. Nadia glared at me as she followed her brother out

Aria povThe last time I spoke to prince Zane wasn't good, we were both at each other throat, at the end of the day, we were both angry with each other. The insult he throws at me wasn't true, but still it hurts. Prince Zane had a venomous way of making his words really hurt. I haven't bother myself to do anything that could cross him, even though if he found it amusing. I wasn't here in Esterial for his amusement. For me, this was just a survival game, one I wasn't sure I could ever be free from. Seeing prince Zane leaning on the wall close to lady Brunhilda chamber, where I normally take my lessons wasn't exactly something i expected would happened. Erika kept telling me in that annoying girly voice of her's, that he was here because he missed me. I knew that wasn't true. Erika still believe that we were actually in love and that he had strong affection for me. When i came out from lady Brunhilda chamber and sighted prince Zane, I doubted I was the one he was here for, it could be

Aria povI wonder if I was the only one in Esterial who knows about king Kaida secret. Elqenna could know but I doubt she lives in Esterial. Ever since the day I met her, I haven't seen her again since then. I only remember about her whenever I thought of how I got my pendant. Secret could be nothing but an heavy burden sometimes. Usually I don't care, but this situation about king Kaida bothers me. "Lady Aria your skirts is up." Erika said. "Lady Aria, lady Aria!" "Stop shouting, I can hear you, Erika! is there really any need to put it down? I wasn't the one who made it go up anyway." Vampires kept coming in full speed, it somehow felt like they were battling among themselves on who was the fastest. Couldn't they just walked in like any normal beings? Because of their damn fast feet, the wind kept lifting my skirt up. I'm sick of putting it down. Even my hair feels ruined.King Kaida had ordered everyone to gather at the garden. Sir Nuriel cases would finally be clearfield. Was h

Aria povLast night was strangely unforgettable for me. It was my first night with prince Zane on the bed. The first night he actually allowed me to stayed on his bed, together with him. We didn't do anything sexual, it feels wrong to touch him like that. Mostly when he was feeling down for reasons I didn't understand. Okay, to be honest I was no saint, I hated myself for it. But being with prince Zane alone, watching him looking so vulnerable for the first time in my arms gave me the desire to do more than just lay down with him on that bed. I don't know what was wrong with me, maybe the only reason i felt like that was because he had ordered everyone to leave us alone. Last night we slept together in each other arms without a single word. His embrace was gentle. Each time I would like to tell myself that the only reason I still haven't pulled myself away from him was because the last person that acted like they wanted me like this was alpha Bryant. It could be that my heart still mi