LOGINAdriana saw the look in the King's eyes and the heat burned in her.Excitement was building up inside her but she struggled for control.But it was difficult especially with the way the King was staring at her.He was too close and he had ordered her to stand still so she couldn't shift away.The proximity was getting to her and she tried to steady her breathing.She saw his hand coming up but it stopped and a frown appeared on his face.The King took a step back and then another until he was a few feet from her and Adriana released the breath she didn't know she was withholding.“I'm not sure if you are lost as you claim but you shouldn't be walking into unknown places or even places that don't exist.” Kallias' voice was clipped and Adriana bit her tongue trying hard not to argue.“Let's go.” Kallias turned and started walking away.Adriana glanced back once and then followed right after him.They got out of the bushes and Adriana sighed in relief.She had been worried when she hadn'
Kallias raised his sword up and was about to give Rad the third strike that would make him the winner but he suddenly felt a presence.It was so strong that it made him stop, his hand freezing in the air.He barely felt the prickle of Rad’s sword, his eyes snapping to the entrance of the field.He wanted to ignore the presence he felt and wanted to continue the duel with Rad but he found his body moving against his will.“Your Majesty, what's wrong?” He heard Rad’s worried tone but he couldn't reply. It was like all his being was channeled to the connection he felt drawing him to that presence.Kallias reached the entrance but saw no one. His frown deepened and he walked further.He didn't know where he was going but his body kept moving till he came to a path hidden between tall grass and he stopped.This was an abandoned part of the palace and no one had come over here for ages. Kallias felt the presence getting stronger as he stood before the path. He glanced around and back at th
Adriana had been with Tari until the middle of the day, when Tari was summoned, and she was now left alone.Tari’s face had turned sour when the queer-looking man with a tiny frame had come over to them to tell her that her presence was needed. She had only spared Adriana a glance with a stiff smile on her lips as she excused herself and left her standing alone.Adriana looked around her but none of the other royal slaves were in sight.They had all left the Moon Solar a while back and had all gone their separate ways.The path Adriana was taking didn't seem familiar. This ground was new and Tari had been showing her around but now without her guidance, Adriana felt lost but she didn't stop.She reached a corner and took it. This path was narrow and Adriana walked on.She was almost at the end when she felt a surge of energy flow through her veins and her bones cracked.Adriana halted and frowned still feeling the energy. Then her feet moved on their own and she came to the end of the
Adriana had felt a little overwhelmed in the dining hall after the encounter with Marcus. Still, Tari had made her feel welcome, always chatting with her when Adriana felt alone, and also showing her the best meal to have in the morning.Now she sat beside Tari in the Moon Solar, where the royal slaves gathered to drink, chat, and even sew embroidery.Adriana was amazed at it all. It was just like the Moon Solar her mother had managed back home before her death leaving it all in Rita's care.“Fascinating, right?” Tari whispered beside her and Adriana nodded.Tari chuckled softly. “Being royal slaves gives us more status, and we enjoy privileges other slaves cannot. We are treated like nobles though we are not one.”Adriana's eyes fell on an embroidery on a sewing board. It hung on the wall and the embroidery design was beyond anything Adriana had ever seen.She was good at embroidery, but she knew she could never make an embroidery like the one pinned up to the wall.“That embroidery.
Marcus' fingers dug into her shoulders as his eyes lingered on her face and Adriana winced a little.“Your Highness.”“Seeing you here and dressed like this, the rumors must be true. You are now the King's slave.”Adriana saw the anger burning in his eyes.“Your Highness…”“Why? What is going on between you and the King?”“Your Highness… you are hurting me,” Adriana said to him and his fingers loosened a bit on her shoulders.“Answer me. What is going on Adriana?” Marcus asked again struggling to keep his voice calm and low.“It's a long story,” Adriana replied and Marcus' jaw tightened.“So there is really something going on between you and my brother.”Adriana sighed.“I can't believe it.” His hands dropped from her shoulders, and he chuckled dryly. Then, he pointed at her. “Did you sleep with the King?”Adriana didn't respond and Marcus' face hardened again.“You did.” He mumbled, and the anger he had felt since the early hours of the morning when he had first heard the rumours, ig
The next morning came and Adriana woke up feeling refreshed for the first time in a long while.She missed the slave quarters a little and that was all because of Erica.She needed to see her friend, and she hoped to do so before the end of the day.Adriana stood up, feeling a little lost without anyone to guide her or assign her to her day's work.She went towards the wardrobe and changed her clothes.Then she stepped out of the bedchamber and glanced around before walking down, taking the path she and the royal aide had followed the previous day.She saw some maids cleaning at a corner and she walked over to them.They appeared surprised when they saw her and a maid eyed her.“Good morning.” She greeted them.“Who are you and where are you coming from?” One of the maids asked her.“From my bedchamber.” Adriana pointed at the place she had come out of.The maids stared at her like she had gone insane before realization crept on one of their faces and the maid gasped.“You must be the
Kallias clasped his hands behind his back as he walked towards the physician's quarters. His royal aide was right behind him.He turned a corner but suddenly he went still, his body stiff and alert. He didn't know what happened but he could feel all his senses sharpened.His dragon snarled from wit
Adriana hesitated before taking a bite of the chicken leg she had dreamt of eating.She almost wept for joy as the meat melted in her mouth. This was heaven. This was paradise.She felt eyes on her and saw Marcus staring at her. He hadn't touched any of the meal and he was smiling at her.Adriana g
The slaves in the quarters stirred as the sun rose on the horizon and activities bustled around them.The door creaked open and the guard from last night came in.“Arise from your slumber and get ready to be assigned to your day's work.”Adriana tapped Erica who was still sleeping beside her and sh
“Move,” Simon said to them and Adriana and the rest of the slaves went out of the room. They saw Aaron turning into a corner, and they followed him. They saw three carriages already waiting for them, with two guards beside them.One of them opened a carriage door and Aaron got in. Then, the other







