~ ZoraThat was enough to break my focus and send me flying out of Roman's mind. By the time, I came down to my own consciousness, I fell on my knees. My head felt like it belonged to someone else. It felt sore like I had a wound and every part of my head was hot and aching. Instinctively touching my face, my fingers came in contact with the blood streaming from my eyes and nose.I looked down at it again, wondering what I have done. To my right, Roman was just getting to his feet and then he approached me, helping me rise to mine. "Are you okay?" He panted. I simply nodded because I was short of words, then I looked up and met his gaze. All traces of the Roman I knew or the General was gone. In his stead, was a broken man. "You're in love with me?" I asked incredulously. Roman's gaze shifted away from me nervously. "It doesn't matter because I would never act on what I feel towards you."Closing my eyes, I shook my head briefly. "How long has this been going on?!" "Since the mome

~ ZoraWhen we got within a few miles, we decided it would be best if Sydney and I came down while Abigail drove the rest of the way there. My men in the other car found a place to hide their vehicle and so began the long journey to the meeting spot. We all stayed quiet and alert in case Mabel sent her men to scour the area. As for our scent, Sydney had given me a liquid to rub on my neck, face and open skin. She said it would prevent others from sniffing us out and that was something we didn't want happening if all should go well. When we got closer to the venue, my men spread out and climbed the trees while Sydney and I stayed down behind a bush. The place Mabel had chosen for a meet was an open field not too far from the main road and she had brought about a dozen men with her while Abigail was the only one standing opposite her. Luckily for us, Mabel was on a phone call with some other person and through some mindlink interaction, Abigail informed me that they hadn't yet begun

~ ZoraI woke up in a brightly lit room and the familiar beep of a heart monitor alerted me to the fact that I was in a hospital room. Looking around, I realized I was in Nox's room but in a separate bed. Lifting up my cover, I swung my legs out of bed with the intention of grabbing a seat next to my husband. As a result, instant dizziness and nausea washed over me. Taking deep breaths, I closed my eyes waiting for the dizziness to pass. My head felt sore like I had taken a hit to it but aside from that, I felt fine. Gradually, I placed each leg on the cold, hard tiles of the hospital room, and I first stood on my feet, flexing my toes. When I became certain that the nausea was gone, I took small steps towards Nox. Reaching him, I grabbed the chair close to his bed and sank in it, suddenly feeling exhausted from that small feat. Thankfully, Nox was looking so much better than the last time I saw him. His skin color was fully back, and I could even detect a little blush around his

~ Zora"Come see this." I told Sydney and she hesitantly obeyed. Pointing to the blue flower that bore so much resemblance to the symbol on Emilia's gift case, I asked, "Do you know this story?"Sydney peered at Moon Goddess gifting Lykin the blue flower. "Do you know the story behind this?" I asked. Sydney gazed up, growing before shaking her head slowly. "No I don't.""What is going on here?!" A stern voice asked behind us. I turned around to see Kirsten staring wide eyed at us like we had done something abominable. Excited, I approached her. "Do you know the story behind that?" I pointed to the painting. Elder Kirsten didn't bother a glance at it. "Do you have any idea how many rules you've broken, your Highness?" She asked sternly. "It's like you have zero regard for our rules and law and frankly that is highly disappointing." "My apologies." I said, not really feeling apologetic. "I never knew it was against the rules to cross the altar."Kirsten's lips tightened at the corne

~ ZoraAfter a good meal, a shower and a change, Roman and I made our way to The Underground. As usual, Alastair opened the door for us and I climbed down before Roman. When I reached the bottom stairs, I wasn't expecting the hiss and growl Alastair sent my way. "You've changed." He said slowly, as his green eyes became ablaze with malice. "Hey relax!" Roman said as Alastair tried to advance on me but the General held him back. I found myself stepping back till my back hit a wall. "She's on our side." Roman said slowly as if explaining something to someone who had very little grasp of understanding. "She's your Queen.""Mind-Wraith. Enemy." Alastair protested, jabbing a crooked white claw finger my way. "Mind-Wraith. Friend and your Queen." Roman said, beckoning me to come forward. Hesitantly I obeyed, staring apprehensively at the Ennoia. "Friend?" Alastair asked, staring at me like Roman couldn't possibly know what he was saying. "Yes. Friend." I said, nodding my head slowly.