Chapter Seventy-eightDisaster In The Hall“We have now come to a decision,” one of the pack member said, “We are making Nora our new pack leader and Queen.” He announced.“What!” That was so unexpected. Nora? He had thought that his brother was behind all this, but Nora?He didn’t know what to say or do, he just stood there and stared at Nora at the corner she was, he couldn’t explain and tell what he was feeling, why would Nora stand against him? What would she stand to gain.He couldn’t tell what Nora might have done to convince all the pack members to support her, but he was ready to break anything he has to break for the rake of his love and his child, he would do anything for them.Ashier cleared his throat and smiled, he except for the support of Alisha and his personal guard, he was alone in this, even his own brother was against him and he had been against him from the start, but he still won’t give up, he would fight for what belongs to him.He stepped from his throne and to
CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINEI Will Stand With You“The ancient paternity ritual will be conducted tomorrow!” The high priest announced.Ashier stood there, his hands behind my back as he was lost in his thought again.Hw didn’t know if he had done the right thing by giving the high priest the go head for the ritual, but he just hoped that it would all go well and everything would be back in place.“This will be the end of the meeting,” Ashier announced, “I expect you all to be here early tomorrow morning for the ritual, as said by the high priest.” He added and the pack members greeted him once again before heading for the door.Ashier stood there, watching the pack members walked out of the hall, he really hoped that he was making the right decision and not making a mistake.He sighed, thinking about what the high priest said again, who could be the one lying among the two of them? Could it be Blair or even Nora?Ashier stood there, lost in his thoughts and wondering who could be carrying a
CHAPTER EIGHTYThe Paternity Ritual“I said the throne belongs to you, and no one will be able to take it from you,” Ralph repeated.Ashier secretly pinched himself to be sure he wasn’t dreaming and it was his brother who was standing in front to him, the same Ralph he know.He moved closer to him and sniffed in, perhaps he was drunk, but he doesn’t smell like it.Ashier was unable to comprehend was what happening and his brother’s sudden change, he felt like there was something wrong somewhere, but he just couldn’t tell what that thing was. “Are you sure everything is fine?” Ashier asked.As far as he could remember, his brother was one of the people who wanted to take the throne from him. Ralph had been on it since he was made the king, he had vowed to take the throne from him, Ashier was confused of what was happening and why he was suddenly saying that.He looked up at him, trying to read him through his facial expression, but he couldn’t, he couldn’t read through Ralph.What cou
CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONEThe Paternity Ritual 2Ashier nodded at them, “I am counting on the two of you, please bring her back,” he said and did as he was told. Ashier headed for the ritual ground with the hope that Blair would be found and brought back before the ritual start.He dragged his legs towards the ritual ground, hoping that Ralph and Alisha would bring Blair back to him as they have said, they were the only one he could count on, else it would be said that Blair ran away because she was scared about being exposed.Ashier knew something was wrong somewhere, Ralph had told him that Blair was missing, maybe someone took her, but who could have done something like that? Could it be Nora? Could Nora be behind Blair’s disappearance? Ashier didn’t know what to do or who could have done this, he didn’t know who could have taken Blair.Ashier was more concerned because he didn’t know what condition Blair was in or what might be happening to her, ashier was concerned because he was supp
CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWOThe Paternity Ritual 3Blair pulled back from him, her face was still looking pale and her hands trembled from cold, “I…I..I will do it.” She shivered.“But Blair, you are not fine.”“I will do it,” Blair stated and walked to where the high priest and Nora was, “Let’s start.” She said to the high priest.“We shall begin the ritual now,” the high priest announced. “Please come with me, Your highness, and you the pack’s witch,” the high priest said as they headed for the ritual room.The room was adorned with different ancient symbols and ceremonial artifacts, the paternity ritual was about to take place. The atmosphere was heavy with anticipation as Ashier, Blair, and Nora stood before the high priest, who was prepared to guide them through the ancient rites.Morgana stood afar and watched, hoping and silently murmuring a prayer that everything would go well, that Blair would turn out to be the one with the real heir.Blair's face displayed a mix of nervousness and de
CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREEHis Blood Line“Then, who is carrying the child?” Ashier asked with excitement written all over his face. He hoped it would turn out to be the result he want and everything would go well after that. His heart thumped in excitement in his chest as he waited for the high priest’s response, he was not really scared before, but now when it was closer to finding out the truth and the one who carries his real child, his fear grew.The high priest moved towards the three chalices. “The one with that chalice,” the high priest said and pointed to the chalice, “Queen Nora!” He announced.Ashier’s heart leaped into his throat as he heard that, he wasn’t sure if he heard right, he wasn’t sure if he was hearing the right thing. Was it just a dream? Was it a nightmare? He wanted to wake up from it really bad if it was one, he couldn’t believe what the high priest has said.He pinched and shook his head, just to be sure that he wasn’t making things up and he has heard the high
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FOURCaught, Red-handed“What!” Alisha exclaimed and turn to Nora, she glared at her from head to toe, like her gaze would throw her off, “I knew something was off from the start, because I have seen it that she is carrying the real heir. I knew she was lying from the start, she is a liar.”“What is happening?” Ashier asked for explanation, he had been so lost since and now the same thing was happening as they weren’t telling him what was going on this time.Alisha smiled, “This means that this woman manipulated the result of the test,” she moved closer to Blair, “Blair is carrying your real heir, your blood line flows in this baby!”A big smile fell on Ashier’s face as he pulled Blair to himself, he was glad that he finally got what he wanted, he finally got the truth. He was already finding it difficult to deal with what the high priest said before that Nora was the one carrying his baby, he felt like everything had come to an end, because he couldn’t imagine being wi
CHAPTER EIGHTY-FIVE Get Mated“Who is the father of this child?” Alisha shouted at her and watched as Nora slowly raised her hand to point to someone in the crowd.Alisha’s eyes widened, “Gamma Fred?”“H….He is the father.” Nora declared.“Fred!” Ashier shouted, still holding on to Blair, “How dare you do something like this!” He shouted.“There is no need to argue or yell at each other, Your highness, just banish these two wicked beings away from this kingdom. They don’t deserve to share this kingdom with us, they are a disgrace!” One of the park members yelled.“He is right, Your highness, these two should be sent away!” Another shouted.“No, I don’t think so,” one chimed in, “They shouldn’t be banished, because they would only get more time together, they should be hung to death!” He shouted.Ashier just stood there and watched as they argued between themselves, trying to come to an conclusion on the judgement to be passed on Nora and Gamma Fred, he didn’t know what to say and wha