Jasmine watched as Dylan sat with a deadly look in his eyes and his face expressed no reaction as he stared blankly at a particular. Jasmine grew worried and scared.What was he thinking about? She wondered but upon seeing his reaction made her realise that no matter what she said or did he won't give her a proper answer.Meanwhile Dylan was remembering what happened today and he worried about Jasmine. He could still recall how scared he was.Dylan remembered how he searched for Jasmine, his mind raced with possibilities, each more dire than the last. The palace was a labyrinth of corridors and rooms, and every corner seemed to hold a new threat. But despite the obstacles in his path, he pressed on, driven by a single, burning desire: to find Jasmine.And then, at last, he did.As he saw her standing there, unharmed and whole, a wave of relief washed over him, nearly knocking him off his feet. It was as if a great weight had been lifted from his shoulders, and he could breathe again.
The guard's heart sank as he realized that Jasmine wouldn't be coming. He knew that this news would not sit well with Anita, who had been eagerly waiting for Jasmine's approval. With a heavy heart, he turned and headed back to Anita's chambers to deliver the news.As he walked through the dimly lit hallways, he could feel his nerves getting the best of him. He knew that Anita had a fiery temper and he was afraid of how she would react to this news. Nevertheless, he tried to keep his composure and walked straight into Anita's chambers.Anita was pacing back and forth, her long black hair trailing behind her like a serpent. When she saw the guard enter, she turned to face him with a fierce expression on her face. "Well?" she barked. "Where is she?"Anita's eyes narrowed as the guard explained what had happened with Jasmine. Rage boiled within her, sending a flush of red to her cheeks. She had trusted Jasmine to stay in her cell, and now she had gone missing."How could you let this happ
"Why is everyone so annoying in this place?" She said, as Janice walked into the room.Janice turned immediately and found Anita in the room, she went straight to her and fell flat on her belly on the bed as stared at Anita's tired impression on her face.Janice sighs before saying any word to Anita. "What is the look and anger for? Who spoiled your day?" Janice asked.No response came but Anita's glare. Janice stood up quickly and faced her again, a frown was clearly seen on Anita's face and there's still no response. Her eyes were looking anywhere but at her."Are you going to be like this with me?" Janice sighed again and sat down on one of the chairs."First of all you should learn to mind your business and also stop the habit of ruining things around you when it doesn't go as planned. It is obviously annoying for you."Anita shifted her gaze one last time to Janice before saying what was on her mind."You have no idea of what happened to you?" Anita finally said.Janice became co
"Come on, try not to think about it too much, you have other things to worry about, not that slave girl, she is elsewhere not thinking about what happened between you both and you are here worrying yourself about it when it is obviously not needed." Janice said, try to calm Anita."I am not thinking about it, she just irritates me on how she tries to act innocent and strong after everything which is super annoying." Anita growled, crossing her arms and glaring at Janice who was currently sitting next to her."There you go, you said you are not thinking about it but your face and reaction says otherwise, why can't you just let it go? and think about some other important things.""You know me very well Janice, no offense is small. And what do you mean by that? that's not true, that Jasmine of a girl is just something else to get annoyed at and the way the king dismissed her after bumping into me I was so embarrassed." Anita said, with a frown and crossed her arms again."You are right,
Anita leaned in close to Janice, her voice barely above a whisper. She had been working on this plan for weeks, and now that the time was finally here, she couldn't afford to let anyone overhear their conversation.As she spoke, Janice's expression shifted from curiosity to amusement. Anita couldn't tell if she was impressed or just thought the whole thing was a joke."Are you sure you want to do this?" Janice asked with a smirk. "The implications could be... much."Anita didn't blink an eye. "I know what's at stake," she replied coolly. "And I'm willing to do whatever it takes to make it happen."Janice shrugged. "Alright then. If you're sure."Anita nodded, a determined look on her face. She knew that there was no turning back now. They had planned every detail meticulously, and if they pulled it off, it could be a game-changer for their cause.As they continued to discuss the plan, Anita couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement mixed with fear. There was so much that could go w
Jasmine's heart pounded in her chest as she listened in on the conversation. Her mind struggled to process what she was hearing. She had never been in such a dangerous situation before, and the adrenaline rushing through her veins was overwhelming. It was as if her mind and body were not her own, but mere tools of survival in this dire moment.She could hear the voice of the speaker clearly, though she could not see their face. It was a deep, menacing voice that dripped with malice and anger. Every word that was spoken made Jasmine's blood run cold.As she listened, a chill ran down her spine. The words seemed to echo through her mind, bouncing back and forth as if to taunt her. She tried to place the voice, but she couldn't quite put her finger on it. It was familiar, but at the same time, it was not.Jasmine's heart was pounding so hard that she could hear it in her ears, drowning out the sound of the men's voices. The very idea that they were planning to kill Dylan was so shocking
Jasmine plastered a fake smile on her face as the guard stopped her. She felt her heart racing as she tried to come up with a good excuse for being there. "Hey there, what are you doing here?" the guard asked, suspicion clear in his tone."Oh, I'm just feeling some pain and was trying to rest against the wall," Jasmine replied, trying to sound nonchalant.The guard looked at her skeptically. "Are you sure you're okay? Do you need any assistance?"Jasmine shook her head quickly. "No, I'll be fine. Thank you, though."As she walked away, Jasmine felt a wave of relief wash over her. She had managed to bluff her way out of that situation. But her heart was still pounding with fear as she hurried away, not wanting to risk being caught.She couldn't shake the feeling of dread that had settled over her. What if she had been caught? What if they knew who she was and what she had heard? Jasmine couldn't help but worry about the consequences of being caught.But for now, she just had to focus o
"Come on, what's wrong?" Dylan asked as he tried to come closer but it seems she was still aged by the fear she was reeling from.Her eyes widened as she saw him, and he could see the fear etched into her face.For a moment, Dylan was frozen in place, unable to comprehend what he was seeing. Jasmine was always so confident, so self-assured, but now she looked like a deer caught in the headlights. It was a jarring sight, and it took him a moment to process it all.He couldn't help but wonder what could have possibly scared her so much. Was it something she had seen or heard? Had she stumbled upon some secret that she wasn't supposed to know? Dylan felt a wave of panic wash over him as he considered the possibilities.He took a step closer to her, trying to get a better look at her face. Her eyes darted back and forth, and he could see the fear building inside her. Dylan's heart raced as he realized that something was seriously wrong."Jasmine, what's going on?" he asked, his voice bare
Anita turned around only to see Dylan and Travis standing there."Guards!" Dylan called angrily. "Cease her and check her room to see if there's anything there. Tomorrow would be set for your punishment."Dylan watched the guards dragging her away as she begged for him to listen to her. "Your Highness, I saw this in her room and many more." Dylan grabbed the letters and only then held information."That woman," he growled angrily."Travis," Jasmine beamed and quickly rushed to hug him. "Oh my God, I'm glad you're okay.""Yeah me too," he hugged her back. She pulled back and turned to Andrew. "You look okay as well, though as if you had a heart attack?" She teased and he smiled at her."Believe me when I say I never thought a heart attack would come in handy." He winked and she laughed.The rest were confused by their interaction but Jasmine and Andrew understood each other. She turned next to see Janice which made her smile widen."Janice, I've missed you. Where were you?""I'm sorr
"Who are you?" The king asked angrily.His aunt shifted closer to the king to whisper into his ears. The king's eyes widened in surprise."Oh so you're Dylan, my rival. I never knew I would be having you here tonight if not I could've been expecting your presence. But nothing has gone wrong and I think it would be wise if I give you the honor to serve the king which most servants find hard."Dylan knew better that he was mocking him and he wasn't surprised when the king signaled the servants to bring in drinks."Let him serve the king," the king laughed devilishly. Dylan clenched his fists when the guard offered him drinks to hold up for the king. His aunt smirked at him.So this was where she was all this while. He should've known better than to expect anything less from that family. Just remembering everything that he got to know from Sebastian made him boil but he held it in.Dylan bore the humiliation until he was done being a slave under the king. He waited patiently and slowly
Dylan felt restless and he felt the need to talk to someone, anyone in particular. He stood and found himself walking to the dungeon only to hear a sound coming from close by.He paid close attention and rushed over when he saw a guard struggling with blood all over him."What happened?""A... Attack. We're under attack," he struggled to say. Dylan looked close and saw the stabbed wound on his chest. He stood up and rushed over to where he believed Andrew was but no one was there. He became worried she quickly rushed to Jasmine's room but it was also empty. "No!" He screamed as his heart beat in his ears loudly."This can't be happening," he said while fidgeting in the room. What is going on? His rival was fast enough or maybe he was distracted instead."I see everything seems to be a shock to you," he heard a familiar voice from close by."Sebastian," he spat angrily as he turned around."I wasn't expecting you to find out this way, in fact, I wasn't expecting you to find out at al
Dylan's eyes scanning the crowd before him. The people had gathered in the main square, eager to hear what their leader had to say. They whispered amongst themselves, wondering what this urgent announcement could be about."Dylan, Dylan, Dylan!" they chanted, as he raised his hands for silence."Everyone," Dylan began, his voice carrying across the square. "Today, I stand before you with a heavy heart. It has come to my attention that one of our own has betrayed us. One of our own has been stolen from the kingdom's treasury."The crowd gasped, their eyes widening in shock and disbelief."I speak of none other than my own friend, Travis," Dylan continued, his voice trembling with emotion. "He has been banished from this kingdom, never to return."The crowd erupted into a mixture of cheers and jeers. Some were happy to see justice being served, while others were outraged at the banishment of one of their own.Dylan continued to speak, his voice growing louder and more forceful. "I assu
Dylan sent her away after and she dragged herself away from him. Dylan paced around his room and he found it rather unsettling with her calm and silent she was. What was going on with her?He shook his head and decided to go and check on things himself. He also needed to go to the meeting with the elders concerning the war. He went off to the place and was startled to see the guards already there and waiting for him."What is going on?" He asked them with a frown."There's something you need to know, alpha," they said immediately as he sat down."What is that?" He asked with a creased face."We found out that someone is stealing from us."He furrowed his brows. "Who could that can?""Well, before your return Travis wanted to keep everything safe so for that reason he decided to keep things under his watch and that means taking in some things is his responsibility.""He took the royal guard for example until you returned before he gave them back to you. Well with that said, my lord Tra
Dylan was stunned by the news he just got. He was already feeling guilty for locking Jasmine up and he was already regretting everything he did but he tried not to let it disturb him. Yet he had this feeling like she failed her and he needed her to trust him.He sighed and looked around the room in frustration. He couldn't even trust her and yet here he was bothering her after all the lies she told him. However, he felt alone and needed her by his side. He suddenly felt like she should be worth him and not far from him.What was he going to do? He felt lost and he needed advice but had no one to meet. The only person he could meet for advice also betrayed him. Who should be really trusted then. He shook his head as ye tried to control his thoughts.Was there any chance for him to find true love? He doubted there was. Not after what has happened to him. He looked around the room and sighed. What should he do?He loved Jasmine but she ended up breaking him as well. She broke him the mos
She took in deep breaths as she stared through the door and watched as they all walked around. She felt relieved but at the same time bothered by their presence, just needed to escape."So what is the plan?" She heard his voice from behind her."What else than to make sure we get out of here." She immediately crouched to his level. "I think it's best if we act it up, like act as if you're having a heart attack or something.""Would that work? I mean there is a higher possibility that it won't work at all.""Well we have no other option but to try." She revealed and sighed. "I just want to leave this place before it's too late," she replied."How can you do that?" "Simply by act, exactly what I just told you. That would be the simplest way out of here and you know I'm telling the truth.""I guess you're correct but I think guards wouldn't fall for such tricks immediately.""Then it's our job to make them fall. Look, I'm trying my best to leave here and you and I know how impossible it
"Hello…" She called him but he refused to speak to her or even turn to look at her."Aren't you… aren't you the physician who treated me?" Jasmine asked as she approached him and began to speak to him.After hearing that, he turned his eyes but didn't turn to look at her."What are you doing here sir? Did Sebastian send you here after he got stabbed or who did?" Jasmine asked him and on hearing that, Andrew turned to look at who was talking to him."You….I recognize you. Why are you here? Who brought you here?" Andrew asked her as soon as he saw Jasmine and recognized her."It was not a funny experience sir. I got kidnapped and ended up here." Jasmine replied simply."And no one has come to save you?" He asked in surprise."Yes, no one did and I even doubt if anyone even knows that I went missing." She replied again."And how is what you are saying even possible? Was Dylan the one that put you here? What did you do to him for him to keep you here ?" He asked her but she just sighed."
She leaned against the cool surface and waited for the dizziness to subside. That smell... She remembered it somewhere but couldn't put her finger on it. Her eyes focused on the wall again and she realized that it was getting lighter. She looked around cautiously but everything seemed normal.Nothing was out of place and the floor was covered by the carpet. Everything looked exactly the same. Except for the feeling in the air. It felt thick and oppressive but at the same time warm and comfortable.The strange scent began to disappear when a bright light appeared.No shadows. No dark shapes. Just light. It was definitely coming from the windows, which were open. How did it get open without opening it first? The only explanation was that somebody opened it. Or perhaps... she thought as a shiver ran through her. The smell was getting stronger. She closed her eyes and concentrated on listening closely.Except that the smell continued, stronger and stronger. Was that what she smelled ear