Chapter Twenty-threeLoosing His EnergyAshier walked into his chamber with Alisha following closely behind him. As they entered the room, Alisha immediately began questioning Ashier on his actions earlier that day."Why did you stop the game, Your highness? And why did you save that human slave, Blair?" she asked, her voice tinged with confusion and concern.Ashier hesitated, unsure of how to respond. How could he explain to Alisha that Blair was his mate? The idea of sharing such a personal and vulnerable piece of himself with someone else was almost unbearable. He had shared everything that has happens to him with Alisha, she was more like his mother since these whole thing began.He tells her everything but he couldn’t tell her this, she would be so disappointed to know that a mere slave was his mate, and a human at that.They all saw humans as betrayers and traitors, they were nothing but murderers and this is why they enslave every humans they capture, how could he tell her that
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOURThe King’s Birthday; Day 2 (The Kiss)The morning of the second day of the birthday ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation. The sun was shining brightly and there was a gentle breeze blowing. The maids came into Ashier's room and started to prepare his bath. They filled the tub with warm water and added fragrant oils to it. They then helped Ashier to undress, leaving a top and just his shorts in as he got him into the tub. Ashier had never been completely undressed as he had to hide his wound away from everyone.This was the reason he chose to bath by himself on a normal day, but it was important to let the maids do it on the days of the event.The warm water felt soothing and relaxing as they scrubbed his body clean. He forgot all his worries at once and focused on the present, he wanted to make good use of the moment and live in it as much as he could.Who can tell? This might be his last birthday on earth, this might be the last one he was going to
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVEThe King’s Birthday; Day 2 (Help!)Blair sat in the dimly lit cell, with her knees drawn to her chest and her back against the cold stone wall. She couldn't believe what had happened earlier that day. Ashier had kissed her, and she couldn't stop thinking about it. Her mind raced as she thought about why he did it. He had been acting strange, saving her whenever she was in danger and getting worked up whenever anything goes wrong with her. Blair couldn’t tell why he keeps doing that.She brought her hand to her lips, tracing them as she remembered the feeling of his lips on hers. It was so unexpected, yet it felt so right. She wondered why he would kiss her and then turn around and insult her. It was as if he was trying to push her away, but at the same time, he couldn't resist her.He didn’t even apologize after kissing her abruptly, he didn’t apologize which was very rude, Blair just couldn’t tell what he was up to, what was his main motive?Blair couldn’t tell, s
CHAPTER TWENTY-SIXSaved By Him AgainBlair's heart was pounding as she struggled against Prince Theo's grasp. She screamed for help, tears streaming down her face as she feared the worst. “Let me go!” Blair screamed and tried to push him off her, but he was too strong for her, and he had already overpowered her.“Why should I let a sweet girl like you go?” He laughed and grabbed her clothe, and he tore it at once, leaving her almost naked, “You have a beautiful body!”Blair cried, “Let me go please, leave me alone!”Suddenly, the door burst open and Ashier stormed into the room.Without hesitation, he grabbed Prince Theo and threw him across the room, delivering a swift punch to his jaw. Theo stumbled backward, dazed and disoriented. Ashier turned his attention to Blair, pulling her into his arms and holding her close."It's okay, Blair. You're safe now," he whispered, his voice soothing her frayed nerves.Blair clung to him, her sobs subsiding as she buried her face in his chest. S
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVENThe King’s Birthday; Day 3 (The Selection)The chirping of the birds had ceased and the atmosphere was now eerie, a calm before the storm. Blair was exhausted from the day's work, they had to serve the Royal members and done lots of cleaning afterwards as it was the last day of the king’s birthday event.She was so tired and had managed to drift off to sleep in the corner of the cell. She was jolted awake by the sound of the guards' boots marching towards them.“Get up now!” They shouted.Blair groaned as she opened her eyes one after the other, she was so tried and she was about to rest when these guards came in, she wondered why they were here.Blair’s heart raced as the guards began to forcefully drag them out of the cell. She knew that they were up to something again, and the fear that gripped her was overwhelming. She had no idea where they were taking them or what they were planning to do, and the uncertainty only made her more scared. She looked around at h
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHTThe King’s Birthday; Day 3 (His Weakness)Blair felt a surge of fear course through her as she watched Beth leave the room. She didn't know what Ashier had in store for her, but she knew it couldn't be good. She felt her whole body tremble as he turned back to her, his eyes piercing into hers. Blair wanted to run, she wanted to run, but there was nowhere to go.She looked up Ashier, her body shook in fear, she wanted to shout for help, but she held it back, she knew no one would come to her rescue, no one would come to save her.She was all alone in this and she would she to deal with this on her own, she was with the king and she was sure that no one would dare lock horns with him.For what seemed like an eternity, Ashier continued to study her, and Blair felt more and more uncomfortable under his scrutiny. Finally, he spoke."Blair," he said, his voice low and seductive. "I have been watching you for some time now. You have a fire in you that I find very appeali
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINEHis Pain And WeaknessBlair watched as Ashier fell into deep sleep, she covered him up with the duvet and sat beside him on the bed for a while, her mind racing through different thoughts.She watched as he slept peacefully, and few minutes ago he was groaning and crying in pain, Blair couldn’t help but wonder how long he had been in this agony, for how long has he been beating this pain?She felt pity on him, she wished there was something she could do but there was nothing. Even with how she had been treated by Ashier, she still wanted to see if there was something she could do or a way to help him.She kept watching him, he still shakes after every minute and groan in pain, Blair couldn’t imagine herself in his shoes, she couldn’t imagine herself beating so much pain, it would be too much and she could tell how hard it was on him.Was that why he keeps acting arrogant? Was that the reason he never smiles and he always had a stern look on his face? Blair felt lik
CHAPTER THIRTYA Difference The sun was just rising, casting a warm, orange glow on the walls of the castle. The chirping of birds could be heard faintly in the background, and the smell of fresh dew filled the air. It was a new morning, a fresh start.Ashier slowly opened his eyes, one after the other. He took in his surroundings, noticing the sunlight coming in from the window and the birds singing outside. He felt a sense of hope, as if this new day would bring something good. It was like it was a different day, in a different place entirely. He looked around on the bed, his eyes gazing around the whole room, it was like he was in search of that different thing which was giving him this new hope, but he couldn’t find anything, there was nothing around, this new hope was right inside him.He shifted slightly in his bed, remembering the pain he had experienced the night before, the pain he had been living in for years, it keeps getting worse each day even with how he had looked for
Chapter NinetyLess Than Five DaysPicking up his shaky legs one after the other, Ashier made his way to the dining room, his steps were slow and unsteady. The aroma of the breakfast dishes filled the air, tempting his senses, but as he sat down to eat, his appetite had diminished. The food on his plate seemed tasteless, the flavors dulled by the weight of his deteriorating condition.His head spun with dizziness, intensifying his struggle to focus on the meal before him. He picked at the food, unable to bring himself to take a single bite. Each morsel felt heavy in his mouth, as if infused with a bitter reminder of his own mortality. He couldn't eat the food, he stared at the plate his fork moved in a circular motion as different thoughts raced through his mind. Thoughts of the condition he was in swept through his head.Restlessness gnawed at his thoughts, the realization sinking in that the countdown he had been given did not guarantee him a full seven days of life. It was just a r
CHAPTER EIGHTY-NINELast Five DaysThe soft morning sunlight filtered through the curtains, casting a warm glow on the room. The rays danced across the furniture, painting delicate shadows on the walls and floor. As the room slowly came to life, Ashier's eyes fluttered open, one after the other, to behold the peaceful scene.Beneath him, Blair lay sound asleep, her head nestled against his chest. A tender smile curved his lips as he traced his fingers gently through her silky hair. In that quiet moment, his heart swelled with a mixture of love, gratitude, and bittersweetness.Memories from the previous day flooded his mind, filling him with warmth and joy. From their intimate moments of pleasure to the grand dinner where he revealed Blair's family, every detail played vividly in his thoughts. The dance they shared, the tears of happiness that adorned Blair's face when she saw her loved ones again—each memory held a special place in his heart, and he hoped it was the same for Blair.He
CHAPTER EIGHTY-EIGHT Fulfilling Her WishAshier stood up slowly beside Blair who was already fast asleep, and he walked slowly into the bathroom gently and silently so he wouldn’t wake her up. He stood under the shower and turned on the water, letting it roll down his body as he relived the moment of their lovemaking which happened almost an hour ago.He quickly took his bath and stepped out of the bathroom, he needed to find a way to fulfill Blair’s wish, there must be a way to do that and he wanted to do that, before they set out for the feast and the dinner.He walked into the closet and picked up the clothes which she picked for him, he quickly got dressed and walked back to her on the bed.He leaned in and kissed her softly on her forehead.Blair turned and opened her eyes, as if it was the kiss that woke her up, she rubbed her eyes as it was still blurry to see Ashier in her front, fully dressed.“Did I wake you up?” Ashier asked, concern etched on his face, he didn’t mean to w
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SEVENMoment Of Pleasure“I will see to that,” Ashier murmured, vowing and making a promise to her and to himself silently to fulfill her wish.He pulled back and held her hand, “We have to go prepare for the feast,” he smiled as they headed for the room.Blair kept looking around as they walked to the room, she saw the big pool which was at the center of the room and smiled, this was the exact type of mansions she has seen in books and in pictures, she thought it was all picture and imagination, she never knew that such house truly existed.Ashier held her hand tightly, as he thought about the way to fulfill Blair’s wish, it was a hard one, but he still wanted to try his best to fulfill it. It was one of the ways not to ever make her forget this moment, but how would he take her to see her mom and her siblings? How would he do something like that?He sighed as they walked, giving it a deep thought.Hand in hand, Ashier and Blair got the door of the room, he pressed on
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX The FeastBlair couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude and excitement for what lay ahead of them. The house had surpassed her wildest dreams, it offered a haven where their love and dreams could flourish. She knew they would be out of this place in the next three days, and back to the place, but they could still make some memories her.She had a big smile on her face as she looked around, wishing and imagining how they would come here with their kid after the delivery, she imagined coming back to the mansion to have the family alone time and she couldn’t help but feel elated and excited for that time.Ashier turned to the maid, “Let’s have a feast!” He declared.The maids bowed and made their way into the big and spacious kitchen, getting ready for the feast, the sound of plates and cutleries clasping against each other only made the moment more exciting, and it made Blair look forward to the feast and the delicious delicacies the maids were going to make.She
CHAPTER EIGHTY-SIX Last Six Days“You should get mated to her!” The high priest declared.Ashier looked at Blair, this is what he always wanted, this is what he has wished for and he was glad that it was finally going to happen, but he wanted to happen few days to his last day.He wanted to die peacefully with that feeling of being mated with his love, he wanted to leave with that feeling.“If you want that, Your highness, then please give us the day.” The high priest stated.Ashier smiled and turned to Blair, “I will be getting mated to Blair in the next three days, and I want you all to be present there,” he announced, “This shall be the end of today’s gathering, I dismiss you all.” He added.Alisha walked to him, “You should thank your brother, Your highness, he was the one who saved Blair this morning.” Ashier nodded and walked to Ralph where he has been standing, “Thank you!” He murmured.Ralph smiled, “You can call me anytime you need me, I’ll be there,” he responded and bowe
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
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-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