"The assassin must have been very skilled with knives, Your Majesty. The cuts look shallow but deep," I shook my head, staring at the dead bodies. It isn't doing any good for my head. "Send their names and their families if they have one. I'll go through it tonight and send my regards. The palace would hold a funeral for them," I say, walking out of the room.I needed to return to Isabelle as soon as I could. I can't bear leaving her alone. I have no idea if I am their target or Isabelle is their target."Also, send the most important documents to my chambers. I won't be using my study, and send more guards to ky study; however," "Yes, Your Majesty," Perry says. "I'm sure they are still in the palace, so make sure the guards are observed. Also, block the main gate. No one goes out or comes in. We have to catch that person," I say, and I am almost close to my chambers when someone catches my attention. A blonde, he looks different," "Is something wrong?" Kyler asks, and I blink, lo

THREE DAYS AFTER THE FEAST.The security has been freaking tight, I need to get more gold and jewels from Isabelle's chamber, but I can't. Kyler has more than a hundred guards around her palace and his, and I am prohibited from even sneaking into her chambers. If it wasn't for King Damien, I asked him to stop. He should have listened to me. Now, Kyler has his men everywhere, and for the past three days, I have been seeing Nash and Cade around. Idiots, they betrayed me without a second thought. I warned King Damien, but he seemed to trust all his men to believe Kyler had planted someone in his Kingdom. He says he did the same, but I don't think he knows just how cruel Kyler is. Damien is rough; he moves without thinking, and Kyler is more like a green snake in a green garden, waiting for the human to attack. He kills without mercy, while strangely, he has been too soft because of Isabelle. Back then, when he had nothing to lose, he was so much stronger. Now, he has so much to lose. It'

The tea party was to invite more noble women. Ayn said it was necessary. Noami would never give me a hint of what I should do. Instead, she said I was doing great. I have heard news of the late Queen— Kyler's mother. She was the best queen, and I know I can't measure up to her, but I wanted to fit in.She was a pro at everything she did. People loved her, and I needed to put in pressure, but I love being around Kyler, his touch, his scent. He makes everything easy, and I hate to be a bother to him.The chattering and laughing sounds of the ladies beside me don't help the urge to push him to the bed and fuck the hell out of his handsome face and gorgeous dick. I was wet and drenched again, just thinking of the minutes we spent touching each other. I was dying to ride that beautiful cock all afternoon, but he wouldn't let me. Instead, he pushed me to have my tea party after giving me a mind-blowing head, which I also appreciated, but I needed him in me. Gosh, it was making me so horny a

When I opened my eyes, I realised it wasn't a dream, and Kyler sat beside me. Tears gathered in my eyes, seeing how much I made him uncomfortable. "W–" I inhale heavily, trying to get up. He offers help, but I brush his hands. I can't put pressure on him."Hey, let me help you. Your body is weak," He says, giggling. How can he be laughing right now? Was that funny?"And you're injured," I say, forcing myself not to cry even though my voice had failed me."It's something I am used to. Remember, I go to wars," he says, gently brushing hair strands from my face. Yeah, I remember it well. I also remember last night. I look at him head to toe, and I recall his fine body covered in blood and the hands he is using to touch me, wrapped in thick blood. I can't help but think about how many lives he had taken with those hands. His face splashes of blood, and I look away, trying to think of something positive. "You shouldn't have come," He says. He probably could have noticed me staring at his

"Are you going to keep yelling? I said. I'm sorry, OKAY!" I groan, resting my back on the bedframe. She barged into the chamber where I sleep, yelling about locking her maids and guards up. I wonder who told her that. Well, it's not like it's a secret either, but, gosh, I'm having a headache trying to find a reason for my dumb action."No, Kyler, sorry doesn't cut this. I got myself into trouble. They had no idea. WHY? Because I was at the tea party, why do you fucking blame them?" Isabelle yells, and I grab my sheets. Gosh, she's looming so crazy with those eyes glaring at me like she's going to rip my heart out of my body.However, she's right, and I guess I have been blaming others because I couldn't protect her. I nod, accepting the fact that I am weak."You're right. I'm sorry, I shouldn’t have done that. I was mad, furious, angry. I couldn't do anything, but If I wasn't there, they should be there," "Be there? Well, Victoria was. She had me in her arms safe, isn't that what you