CHAPTER SEVENTYPregnant QueenAshier's heart raced in his chest as he burst out of Alisha's chamber, his footsteps echoing through the hallway. Fear coursed through his veins, and his mind was consumed by worry for Blair. He scanned the surroundings, his eyes darting from one corridor to another, searching desperately for any sign of her.His pace quickened as he moved through the palace, his steps becoming more urgent with each passing moment. The fear gnawed at him, an unshakable feeling that Blair was in danger. Every shadow seemed ominous, every silence filled with foreboding.As he roamed the hallways, his breaths came in short gasps, his mind racing with all the worst-case scenarios. He couldn't bear the thought of something happening to Blair, and the fear of losing her gripped his heart tightly.Ashier's eyes scanned every face he passed, hoping to catch a glimpse of Blair's familiar features. His mind was filled with images of her, both joyful and vulnerable, as he yearned f
Chapter Seventy-onePregnant Queen 2Ashier’s anger grew so much that he could no longer contain it, he looked straight into Nora’s eyes and was compelled to use force on her. “Get out of my way woman!” Ashier shouted and raised her hand to hit her, he was so lost in his anger.“No!” Nora shouted, “You can’t lay a hand on me in this condition,” she screamed.Ashier was taken a little bit back, “What condition?”The serious look on her face changed into a smiling on as she brought her hand to her stomach, “I am pregnant!” She shouted.“What!” Ashier exclaimed, his hand came down slowly, “Pregnant? Am I supposed to believe something like that?” He asked.“Yes you are supposed to believe it, your highness, because I have your child inside of me,” she responded and moved closer to him, “Have you forgotten what happened the other night? Now I am pregnant with your heir and the future king or queen of this kingdom,” she added and laughed.Ashier's body recoiled as Nora's words pierced throu
Chapter Seventy-twoA Taboo“Ashier! I am in so much pain!” Nora screamed out her lie.“D..don’t leave.” Blair murmured, her hand holding Ashier’s tightly.Ashier sighed, his eyes darting around as he stared at the two of them. He held Blair’s hand gently and pulled it away from his as he took few steps away.Standing at the crossroads between Blair and Nora, Ashier found himself torn between two conflicting paths. His eyes shifted back and forth, trying to gauge the urgency and significance of each situation. His heart ached as he saw Blair, still bearing the physical and emotional scars of her torment, pleading silently for his presence and support. On the other hand, Nora's desperate calls for attention reminded him of the complex web of obligations and responsibilities he was entangled in.Caught in the middle, Ashier's mind raced, desperately searching for a solution that would bring respite to both parties. The weight of his decision bore down on him, the consequences of his act
CHAPTER SEVENTY-THREEThe Pregnant Slave“You are in a relationship with a slave? You have committed a taboo!” Ralph shouted.“Yes I am in a relationship with a slave, this slave is my mate!” Ashier shouted back at him, still holding Blair close, “She was only made a slave by me, and I can change her position. I will appreciate it if you all stop calling and referring to her as a slave, she is…”“What rubbish are you saying Ashier?” Ralph shouted and rushed to him, “Do you know your throne is at stake for this? Do you know you can lose your throne because of this?”“Yes I know Ralph, but isn’t that what you want?” Ashier laughed, “Doesn’t that give you more chance to take the throne just like you want?”“What are you saying Ashier?”“You don’t have to pretend like you don’t understand me brother. If you don’t mind, can you get out of my way? I have to take my mate to the physician,” he added and walked pass Ralph.That was the first time he would talk back at his brother, he could tol
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FOURThe Pregnant Slave 2The words of the physician echoed in Ashier's head as he processed the revelation that Blair was pregnant. It was a moment of disbelief and astonishment, and a rush of emotions surged through him. He felt his heart swell with joy, and a broad smile stretched across his face. The news filled him with a profound sense of happiness, and he couldn't contain his excitement.With anticipation in his voice, Ashier held the physician's arm gently, his eyes shining with hope. He asked the physician with eagerness in his voice, "Are you certain? Are you sure that Blair is pregnant?"The physician nodded reassuringly, her eyes meeting Ashier's with confidence. She responded with a gentle smile, "Yes, I am certain. The signs are unmistakable. She is indeed pregnant."Ashier's joy knew no bounds. It was a moment of immense relief and elation for him. He couldn't help but let out a jubilant laugh, his heart filled with overwhelming happiness. The weight of
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVESeven Days Countdown The soothsayer slowly pointed to Blair who was still fast asleep, “That woman is the only one who knows the cure, there is more to her than you can see.”“What!” Ashier exclaimed.Blair knew the cure to his problem and had been keeping it from him? He couldn’t understand what the soothsayer was saying.“Do you mean she knows the cure to this and had been keeping it from me?” He asked for clarification.“No, your highness, that is not it,” the soothsayer responded and cleared his throat, “All I am saying is that woman right there is more than you think she is. She knows the cure, but until she knows herself, you can’t be healed.”“I still don’t understand you, can you just make this clear?” Ashier grumbled.“Your highness, what I am saying is until she finds out her real identity, she won’t be able to heal you.”“Then help her remember her real identity and who she really is,” Ashier said.“It’s not so easy, Your highness.”His heart thumped a
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIX Step Down!The soothsayer cleared his throat. “But you have just seven days before your energy runs out, Your highness,” he announced, “Seven days to the countdown.”Ashier’s jaw dropped, he had just seven days to live. He didn’t realize how fast the time went by, he didn’t realize that each day, his energy keeps running out, and now he was left with nothing.He sighed and rushed to Alisha, he didn’t mind dying, as long as Blair and his unborn child were safe.“Alisha, I trust you can take good care of Blair and the child when I’m no longer here,” he murmured before turning back to the soothsayer, “Thank you for your help since this issue began, but I’ll not put them at stake for my own sake. Knowing that they’re fine and my kingdom is in good hands will make me die a peaceful death, I am okay with that,” he added.The soothsayer bowed, “As you wish, Your highness, we will go with whatever you want.” Ashier smiled, “Can you both excuse me now? I need some alone t
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENStep Down! 2Ashier was confused with the loud shout, he didn’t know what was wrong this time and who the people causing a chaos right in his palace were.He turned to Alisha, “What is going on? Who are these people and what do they want from me?” He asked“Your highness, those are the pack members,” Alisha panted, still trying to catch her breath as she had to run to come inform him about what was happening, “They want you to step down, you highness, and they are here with the high priest. You know what that means.”That means they have already chosen a new king. They have chosen a new king and all that was left was for the recent king to step down and another king be crowned.Ashier couldn’t believe his ears, he couldn’t believe that the pack members would do such thing, they wanted to dethrone him and make someone else the king? Why would they do something like that? And what was their reason for it?Ashier walked to his window and pulled the curtain slightly,