Chapter 6~Emily~ZzzzzzzzzzzzThe alarm blared noisily, making my eyes flutter open. I blinked my eyes slowly but the rays from the scorching sun made me close them back immediately.“Damn!” I groaned, putting my pillow over my ear. It was my first day as the king's personal maid and I had no idea on what to expect.“Morning sleepy bones,” Steph said, tapping me gently as she brushed her hair backwards.“Huh! Have you been awake?” I asked, my eyes widened in shock. “Not everyone sleeps like a log of wood you know?” She said, grinning sheepishly as she brushed her hair. Suddenly we heard a knock on the door. “It's morning fools, get dressed,” Crystal yelled from outside before going to the next room.“Bastard,” Steph whispered, her face twisted in a frown which made me chuckle.“Shit! I am late,” I muttered, jumping down from bed as I dashed to the bathroom to freshen up.The bathroom was slightly better than a typical maiden bathroom. The walls were painted white with a hint of gol
Chapter 7~Emily~“What do you think you are doing?” Reta asked, her menacing voice sending chills down my back.“I'm dead,” I muttered underneath my breath as balls of sweat trickled down my face immediately.I froze at the spot, unfazed as I tried to close the shelf discreetly.“Are you deaf?” Her voice came again, this time it was cold and harsh.“M-my lady,” I stuttered, turning slowly to face her as I bowed slightly.“You?” She sparked, her eyes blazing with fury. Aren't you the human maiden?” She asked, her eyes narrowed suspiciously as she stared at me.“Uhmm, I'm the king's personal maid, my lady,” I replied, my gaze drifting away as I avoided her prying gaze.“What's your name?” She asked, coming closer. “E-Emily, my lady,” I stammered, my voice barely audible as I fiddled with my fingers.“Emily, I think I…….”Suddenly, the door opened, revealing Zayne dressed in a black hoodie and black denim jeans.“What's going on here?” He asked, his eyes darting between me and Reta.“U
Chapter 8~Luther~ScrrrrrrrrMy alarm blared noisily as my eyes fluttered open. “Shut up!” I growled, hitting the alarm aggressively.“Arghh!” I groaned, scattering my hair aggressively. I hated mornings, they reminded me of work.“Morning my lord, how was your night?” Aria, one of my whores said, rubbing my chest seductively. “One more time?” She asked, her hands trailing near my crotch.“Get your hands off me, now!” I growled, jumping down from the bed as I walked towards my wine stand.It was morning already and I had a whole lot to achieve, a whole menace to cause.“Ahh! This is more like it,” I moaned, closing my eyes as the bitter-sweet aftertaste of the alcohol hit my tongue.‘A morning without alcohol isn't worth it,’ so my father said. “Morning, my love,” Aria, my whore said as she approached me stark naked. I had been on a marathon since last night and I was no longer in the mood for any frivolity.“My legs feel sore, my lord, you are a monster,” she said, caressing my ch
Chapter 9~Emily~“What do you think you are doing?” Rowan's voice came again, this time laced with anger and venom.“Today is your lucky day,” Luther whispered, an evil smile on his face as he released me. “See you some other time,” he added, walking away with both hands in his pocket.Rowan immediately rushed towards me. “Are you ok? Did he hurt you?” He asked, his voice laced with concern.“I-i’m fin…..” I couldn't complete my words before losing consciousness.__________“Look, it's a boat,” I squealed, running towards the beach. “Steph, look.”Steph was behind me, playing with the beach sand as she struggled to make a sand castle. “Come on, Steph,” I called, grinning from ear to ear as I got on the boat. “Steph,” I called, turning back but she was nowhere to be found. “Steph!” I muttered, my eyes darting back and forth.“Die!” She suddenly yelled, pushing me off the boat before I jerked up.“Huh!” I groaned, flickering my eyes open. “Where am I?” I asked, my eyes darting back a
Chapter 10~Steph~“Morning sis,” I mumbled, styling my hair backwards as I stared at Emily dashing to the bathroom. “How are you always up before me?” She shouted, making me chuckle. After about a minute, I was done styling my hair. “What next?” I muttered, my eyes darting back and forth.“Yes, my sketch pad,” I squealed as I dashed to my wardrobe in search of it.Today threatened to be challenging, one more day with Crystal in the normal kitchen was surely more frustrating than dining with a serpent.“You're a lowly excuse for a human,” her voice echoed in my head. Weeks ago, her words were surely bound to get me curled up behind the castle, crying my eyes out.But since I met him, her words have had no impact on me anymore. I guess I grew up to be stronger just like he advised.Flashback “How dare you?” Crystal barked, her eyes blazing like primal fire. “I'm sorry ma’am,” I begged, my eyes downcast as I wriggled my fingers nervously.“Sorry for your pitiful human self,” she spa
Chapter 11~Emily~“Am I not talking to you? Are you deaf?” Reta barked, her voice filled with venom.“Fuck, I hate this bitch,” I muttered underneath my breath as I turned, a small smile on my face.She walked closer, her long dark hair dangling back and forth. Crystal was behind her as usual, her face twisted in a frown.“I'm sorry, my lady, I didn't quite hea……”Her hand landed on my face sharply, cutting me off before I could finish. “You swine, how dare you?” She barked, her eyes blazing like primal fire.I held my cheeks tightly, tears welled up in my eyes. Her palm left a red mark on my face and it hurt as much as a bee sting.“I need you to watch your back in this castle, cause I will make it a living hell for you,” she threatened, pointing her finger at me.Crystal remained silent, eyeing me maliciously. I bet she was the peddler of whatever gossip Reta heard.I tried to speak but I couldn't, it was as though my tongue was stuck to the roof of my mouth.Reta was still the kin
Chapter 12~Zayne~“I-i'm sorry,” I muttered but she didn't wait, she was gone before I could blink. I immediately touched my lips, a small smile on my face.“She's cute,” I muttered, smiling sheepishly as the thought of her running flashed through my mind.Her lips tasted like a mixture of grapes and strawberries. I loved the way she melted in my arms, like something I could break.“Gosh, focus Zayne, focus,” I muttered, scattering my hair out of frustration. Suddenly the door burst open as Reta barged in with a guard trying to restrain her.“I'm sorry my lord, I tried to stop but she didn't listen,” the guard said, bowing his head slightly. “You scumbag,” Reta yelled as she landed a slap on his cheeks. “Next time you will pay respect to your future queen,” she growled.The guard immediately scurried away, holding his cheeks in the process. Poor thing, he got slapped for doing his job.“You didn't have to do that, he was just doing his job,” I muttered, pouring vodka in a glass.“D
Chapter 13~Emily~My heart felt a deep ache at the sight of them. I knew Reta was Zayne’s fiance but I couldn't help but feel a certain resentment towards their relationship. She had every right to kiss him, but as I watched them all I could feel was my heart shattering.She sat on Zayne’s lap, placing both her hands behind his head pulling him closer to her, her lips crushing against his. Their kiss was slap and lingering at first, a gentle exploration. I watched as Reta melted into him, feeling his body as his hands found their way to her waist, pulling her evr closer to him, their kiss deepening She pulled herself away from him, as she turned her head in my direction. Her piercing eyes staring through me almost as though she was mocking me, she had a sickening grin on her face. “Kkkkranggg”The thudding noise of the tray echoed through Zayne’s room. “Fuck!! “What is wrong with me, how could I drop the tray! “What is wrong with you, you lowly maid!” Reta barked at me, her