Novels by Iroh Kelechi

SETH POVThe ride back to the palace was unbearable. Not because of the silence.Not because Cassian kept glancing at me every few seconds like he was trying to decide whether speaking would get him killed.No. It was because of those stupid words.“That doesn’t mean I enjoy the thought of you getting hurt.”What did he mean by that?Why did he care?What kind of psychopath says things like that after conquering the four kingdoms.I hated him. I had every reason to hate him. So why was his voice still stuck in my head?“Your Highness?” I heard Cassian call.“What?”“You’ve been glaring at the same flower vase for long.” I blinked.Sure enough, we had already entered my chambers and I was threatening the innocent vase with my eyes.“I’m thinking.”“Should I be worried?”“No.”“Alright then.” He paused. “Though if you are thinking of using Ryn, you should be careful. If Vaelor picked him then he is no ordinary person.”I glared. He was right.“I am no ordinary person either.”“Just

SETH’S POVRyn was interesting. Too interesting.He had a secret and Vaelor knew it. That was how he was able to hold him down.A dangerous secret.Which meant I needed to know everything about him.The crowd finally dispersed after the child was taken away. Women thanked him, old men praised him. Disgusting.“People really love heroes, don’t they?” I muttered.Cassian glanced at me. “I don’t think approaching him would be a wise thing to do. Vaelor kept him for a reason.”“Exactly. That is why I have to make a move.” I replied. “Keep an eye on him.”“We have to go back.” “Not yet.” I saw Ryn slip through the crowd exhausted. Before he could disappear into another street, I called out.“The People’s hero.”He stopped.“You again.” “Disappointed?”“No. Just surprised.”I folded my arms. “We weren’t done talking.”“What do you want to talk about? Probably why Vaelor is keeping me around?”I understood why Vaelor kept him around. Not only was he strong but smart too. “You are sharpe

Seth’s POV “Don’t, don’t run, you RASCAL!”I heard Queen Mother Sareaphine shout from my chambers. At least she isn’t in the worst place right now. She had few children from the Vaelor’s concubines to keep her company.She seemed to be adapting to the changes well but I knew she had something up her sleeves. She always does.She wouldn’t sit like this while the kingdom she’s worked so hard for trembles at the sight of one man.If even Elias knows then Vaelor probably knows too. He must be keeping a close eye on her.Vaelor.The thought of him reminded me of our encounter the day before and embarrassment kicked in.“Get a grip!” I pinched myself so hard my skin turned red.I tried to move and I was HARD.Hard? Just because I thought of him? “I can’t be tainted by that man’s barbaric behaviors right?” I asked myself as I looked down.A knock.I jumped.“W-who’s that?” I asked, covering myself with the sheets.“It’s me, Your high- Seth.”Since I noticed Vaelor’s people were always kee

Seth’s POVThe moment we left the meeting room, Elias exploded.“That man is insane.”I ignored him. My mind was everywhere. Everything was happening too fast and it was not a good sign.The letter.The seal.The Silver Dragon.Someone knew. Someone had known long before the prophecy descended from the heavens.Someone had been watching me for years.The same person who sent that maid.My stomach tightened.“Elias.”“What?”“Think.”He looked at me confused. “About what?”“The Elder.” I stopped walking. “I think it’s Valen.”“You don’t know that.” He replied.“I do. This is too much of a coincidence.”Silence followed. Even Elias looked unsettled for once.“Do you really think it’s him?” He asked.I don’t know.”That was a lie.I was certain. Ever since arriving in Kaelor, Valen had shown too much interest in me. The threat.The smiles. The old fox knew something.The question was how much. “I will have him executed.” I stared at Elias then laughed. “What?” He rolled his eyes.“

Seth’s POV“I don’t have to answer everytime your king calls for me.”The room fell silent.The atmosphere shifted. Heavy. Dangerous.“Elias, just go.” I sighed.His head snapped towards me. “What?” “I’m sorry, Your highness but if His Majesty wanted you dead, you’d already be dead.” “I know. I just hate the idea of him bossing me around.”“I know.” He cursed under his breath before standing. Fren stepped aside immediately. “His majesty requested the aide as well.”Of course he did.“Wonderful,” I muttered.The meeting wasn’t held in the throne room or the the council chambers, which made me suspicious. Fren led us through a section of the palace I hadn’t seen before.Dark corridors. Stone walls. No servant. No guards.Just silence.Silence reminded me of locked doors.Of darkness.Of waiting.My fingers twitched, Cassian noticed as always.His hands brushed mine softly.A reminder that he was with me. I swallowed as the feeling slowly disappeared.Few moments later we stopped be

Seth’s POVEvery time I closed my eyes, I remembered his hands. which was infuriating because I wasn’t sure it happened.The worst part wasn’t that I remembered, it was that I wasn’t sure I hated it.“I must be going crazy. It must be the Aphrodisiac.” I said quietly.“You must like the red roses?” I lifted my head. A man I’ve never seen in the palace stood in front of me. “What?” I asked, confused.“The roses. You must like them.”I looked at the roses, I must have been staring at them for a long time.“No. I hate roses. I prefer lilies.”He burst into laughter. “You were lost in thought then. My apologies.”I didn’t respond, I just stared as the sun hit his brown skin. He looked delicate but he wasn’t. “Who are you?” I finally asked.“Excuse my manners. I’m—”“I help you last night and you didn't even come to thank me.” Vaelor interrupted. “I see you’ve met my Veyra warrior, Ryn.”Veyra? I thought he wiped the whole of Veyra? Who was the man?“He was the one their cowardly king s