MasukSilence gripped the hall after Kallias' declaration. The ministers could feel the rage vibrating through him, and they wisely kept their mouths shut.They could feel his eyes boring into them, and they kept their heads low."I can't believe my ministers would write a petition against me." Kallias' voice shook the entire room."Do you believe I have sat idle while this plague claimed our people? Every physician in the realm has worked under my command. Every lead has been pursued. If there were a cure within my reach, this council would not be having this discussion."Silence settled over them. Then his voice came again."This is the end of today's meeting. You're all dismissed."Kallias stormed out of the hall, and the royal aide ran after him; then Ventimus stood up and left.The Royal Secretariat rose to his feet and glanced at them."How could you all do that? Why would you ask the King to step down?""We didn't." A minister said. "We were just trying to let him know that we can't
The smirk on Maxwell's lips slipped the moment he walked away from Kallias.He scoffed. "Proud jerk." He glanced at his head guard, who walked behind him. "Any luck in finding that rumoured healer?"The head guard shook his head. "No, Your Highness.""What about that silver-haired slave? Anything peculiar?""None for now, Your Highness."Maxwell swore. "I hope today's meeting works in my favor." He saw a minister coming, and a smile replaced his sour expression.The minister greeted him, and he gave a cheerful reply.He went in, and most of the ministers smiled at him except for three or two who just kept a straight face.Maxwell went to take his seat, and he tapped his feet on the ground as he waited for Kallias to walk in, which he did a few seconds later.The murmuring of the ministers died down, and they all stood and acknowledged the King.They watched as Kallias went and took his seat, then they slowly took theirs."What are the issues to discuss today?" Kallias directed the que
Kallias' eyes snapped open the second the birds started chirping.He hadn't slept all through the night. He had heard the faint rustling of the bed as Adriana turned restlessly. He had felt her restlessness in every core of his body like it was his, and he couldn't sleep.It was only in the early hours of the morning that the rustling stopped and the restlessness began fading away.Kallias got up slowly. His body was sore, and his eyes were heavy, but he could already hear the distant footsteps of his attendant and maids coming to start the daily routine.He was already on his feet the moment their footsteps sounded right at his door.A soft knock came, and he gave a gruff reply.His royal aide was with them, and he came right over to him, while the maids stood near the door."Your Majesty, the ministers sent the official time of today's meeting."Kallias groaned inwardly. "When is the time?""Ten Eastern Time, Your Majesty.""What says the time now?""Seven Eastern Time." The roya
Adriana's eyes twitched as she saw the King staring down at her. Then her eyes darted around her.This was her room. She was back in her room.What was going on here?Where had she been before?"Are you okay?" The King asked again, and her eyes came back to his."I asked a question, Adriana." The King's voice was already sounding impatient.Adriana gulped and nodded her head slowly.The King searched her face a little longer before he withdrew his hands, but he still sat on the bed.Adriana stared at him, then at his hands, then back up to his face.He was the one alright. He was the one holding that lady.The King was also staring at her, then he stood up and adjusted the garment he wore.He made to speak, but no sound came, and he turned and left using the hidden door connected to his room.Adriana waited till she heard the soft click of the King's door closing before she got up from the bed.Her eyes darted around her again.Her room wasn't bathed in silver. It was plain with only
The burning came down gradually as the King disappeared into a corner.Adriana stumbled back a little.The intensity this time around had been hefty, and what was that voice?Who was that?"Adriana...""I have to head back." Adriana cut in."But we are not yet done with our tea."Adriana shook her head. "I promise to have another one with you. But I have to go now." She said and walked away quickly.She lifted her skirt and quickened her steps till she reached her room, and she slammed the door closed."Who are you?" Adriana asked immediately she was alone, but no response came."Answer me. I clearly heard you, so don't pretend to be there. Who are you?"Still no response.Adriana. Mia's voice came."Mia! You heard it, right?"Heard what?"That voice!"What voice?"The voice that had spoken when I saw the King. You heard it, right?" She asked again, but Mia kept quiet."Mia!"I didn't hear any voice, Adriana.Adriana tilted her head a little. "Wha... What?"I didn't hear any voice.A
The royal slaves trooped into the dining hall and took their seats around a large table.Some of the royal slaves who were in charge of serving the food began setting out plates for everyone at the table.Adriana hardly saw the food laid before her. She was engulfed in her thoughts. In what happened earlier.The King had almost kissed her.No, the King hated her. She was sure of it. He had always shown it in his gestures towards her, and it was only on that full moon they had gotten intimate.But today, his face had been inches away from hers, and he had looked embarrassed when she had woken up and caught him.What if she was mistaken?What if he had wanted to check if she was sleeping, or maybe he had seen something on her face and wanted to remove it?He wanted to kiss you, Adriana.Mia's voice sounded within, and Adriana raised her hand to her lips, and her fingers trailed it."But he didn't." She replied quietly.Because you woke up. And at the wrong time.Mia answered back, then
Footsteps echoed on the marble floor as people bustled around with trays of food, drinks, and flowers. The air was misty with the scent of the delicious food being prepared and mingling with the flowers hung on the walls.A woman with grey hair tied into a tight bun barked out orders and tapped her
Adriana's eyelids fluttered open and she opened her eyes slowly.The first thing she saw was the moon nestled between the clouds, its silver light shining down on her face. This was a beautiful night and on a normal day Adriana would have enjoyed gazing at it feeling at peace, but now peace was far
Alpha Raymond stared at his soon-to-be son-in-law like he had grown two heads.Xavier's lips quivered and he repeated the exact words he had spoken a moment ago.“Adriana is dead.”“How foolish of you to say that about my daughter!” Alpha Raymond snapped.“I didn't want to believe it as well, but i
Adriana held the wall for support, feeling like her world had come crashing down.She couldn't deny what she had heard within this door.Xavier was having an affair with her sister.The realization hit harder than their words and her despair turned into rage.How dare they?How dare he deceive her







