ARTHUR Arthur’s father left him in a confused state of mind. He didn’t understand what was happening, and Arthur had no courage to tell him as well. That day, Arthur spent his every moment in bed. Rah came back to his room the moment his father had left and didn’t leave his side. Considering Arthur was not willing to talk, Rah gave him company in silence. As Rah’s head drooled from one side to another in his sleep, Rah had dozed off due to quiet and boredom, Arthur realized his father was right. Rah was an excellent servant and Arthur should appreciate him more often. A knock awoke Rah with a jerk. He rushed forward to open the door and Arthur saw Tony standing there. “My lord,” Tony bowed in front of Arthur as he stepped in. Arthur motioned for Rah to close the door. “Is my lord alright? Your command has been waiting for your return desperately. We have been training everyone constantly, but it is not the same without you,” Tony spoke. Arthur nodded simply. “Are you back, si
ARTHUR Arthur spent the rest of the day in the gloomy ambiance of his room. He didn’t allow anyone to come into his chambers and Rah took care that he was not disturbed.Arthur was confused. He was in double mind. A part of him, the one that missed Mila terribly, was expecting to feel her any second. Somehow he was hopeful that she would miss him just too much to bear the separation and she would rip open a portal and come through. But another part of him, the one that was reasonable, the one that didn’t think with his heart, knew it was for the best. Staying away from Mila was the best that he could do unless he knew what had happened in the past that garnered the Sharpe clan such dreadful reputation? Also, that reasonable part of him knew that he had betrayed Mila. And the last stony look that Mila had given her said more than enough. Arthur knew that Mila would not forgive him that easily. And if he ever decided to get back with her, he would have to win her trust with grave diffi
MILAWhile Arthur was busy looking up Mila’s ancestry, Mila was trying to stabilize her regime. Though the separation from Arthur was proving very heavy on her heart, she was trying her best to stay away from his thoughts. Last night, the day Arthur had left her, she had put herself in an enchanted sleep. She had tried it for the first time because she didn’t know what effect it will have on her, whether she would wake up the next day or not, but she didn’t care. For the first time ever, she didn’t care. She just wanted for the pain to end. The hollowness in her heart to subside. For her to stop crying. And today, ever since had woken up, she had been busy. Not just because she had a lot of work to do, but also because she knew if she let herself even a moment of quiet, she would rip open a portal to Collins's kingdom and she would run to him, begging shamelessly to take her back. But she didn’t want to do it. She was furious with Arthur. He had revoked her. He had left her. He had ma
ARTHUR & MILA That day, both Arthur and Mila made it their mission to find out more out Daniels and Sharpe history. Arthur wanted to know everything there was to know, and Mila wanted to know what curse she was living under and how she could help Arthur break it. Deep down they both wanted to be together, but it was like a veil that was keeping them apart. Osho said that Mila’s attempts would only strengthen the curse, but why? Does magic her feeds the curse? It must be, what else could it be? So, they read. Arthur browsed through all the books that the librarian had shared, and Mila read through all the books she could find in the library of her kingdom, but none mentioned anything about the curse. However, they both did come across the truth, or what was written about, in a book called – ‘What forms the darkness?’ Darkness is not something that happens on its own. Darkness is the absence of light… You need to remove light from someone or something to make it dark, and the same
ARTHUR Both Arthur and Rah stared at each other as Rah finished reading the passage. It was one intense passage and while Arthur was seated on his chair, Rah was on the floor, reading it aloud for both of them. “Sharpe – Daniels,” Arthur muttered remembering what Mila had claimed her full title to be, ‘Mila – Daniels – Sharpe.’ And she had claimed she was the alpha of the ‘Daniels – Sharpe’ lost clan. “But it is weird, isn’t it?” Rah spoke as he stared at a picture that was demonstrating brutality of twins. “That they committed matricide? Of course it is weird, in fact, it is pure evil.” Arthur barked. “No wonder they are the most horrible clan in the whole of history.” “I think they are labelled as the most dangerous clan in the history because they killed millions while they were barely teenagers, and not just because of matricide. They acted like rampaging rhinoceros and crushed anyone and everyone that crossed their paths,” Rah muttered. “Well, I knew they must be horrible an
MILA While Mila also deduced what Rah had with Arthur, but she didn’t wait. The moment she reached the end of the passage, she grabbed her gear – her mask, gloves and collar to cover her skin – and ran down to meet the oracle. But he was not there. There was a sentry though in the shape of another old man, but the oracle, Osho, was not there. Mila reached out and touched the stump of the tree, and though she could feel that the tree was trying to tell her something, she could not understand. She looked up at its leaves, but they were too high for her to reach. Unsure of what to do, she raised her hand and tried to bring down a few leaves by magic, but it seemed like in the vicinity of the tree, her magic didn’t work. This surprised Mila. Panting out of excitement, she tried to rip open a portal to her chambers upstairs, but she couldn’t. She tried to summon water, she couldn’t. She tried to move the air, she couldn’t. She stepped a little further away from the tree, and yet her
ARTHUR “Oh, Arthur,” Chloe yelped as she rushed into Arthur’s room and hugged him with all her might. Arthur was so taken aback that he didn’t even hug her back for a long moment. “What’s wrong, Arthur,” Chloe pulled back slightly and asked, batting her eyelashes. “Didn’t you miss me? Are you not happy to see me?” Rah, who too was epically stunned to see her, watched the scene open mouthed. “Oh, no,” Arthur mumbled, finally raising his hands and placing it on Chloe’s back. Deep down he heard Bash growl in anger. Even touching Chloe so lightly felt like cheating on Mila. Oh crap! What was happening? “What?” Chloe’s face fell at these words. “I meant, oh no, I am definitely happy to see you,” Arthur added suddenly, giving a shifty look to Rah. Chloe’s shrewd gaze didn’t miss the movement and she turned on Rah, “You,” she barked, Rah took a step back and he bowed, “Get out, now!”
ARTHUR Arthur could not believe it. Chloe’s parents were here, it was a disastrous situation. Now how would he even leave? And he needed to leave before it was too late. He needed to know what was going on with Mila, and know the truth. Because, as per that book, maybe Mila was not even a Sharpe – Daniels because they were childless. “Shall we?” Chloe laughed as she opened the door, bringing Arthur out of his reverie again! “Where is Mila Grace, anyway?” she asked in a taunting tone. Arthur couldn’t help but feel pity for Chloe and her four hundred men if they choose to face Mila. After all, Mila in reality was not just Mila Grace, she was Mila – Daniels – Sharpe! Already an alpha, his mate, and a powerful enchantress. “Sire,” Rah was waiting for them outside. “May I have a word, sire?” “Can’t you see that he is busy,” Chloe snapped. “He is coming with me.” “It is very urgent, sire,” Rah bowed low as he gave Arthur a very meaningful look. “Chloe, why don’t you head to the heari
FIFTEEN YEARS LATER “Oh, no… not again,” someone thumped the door. “Mom… dad… you are causing thunder again. What are you even doing?” Mila, who was pinned under Arthur, and was crying loudly as Arthur pounded himself hard inside her, bringing her to the precipice of bliss, did not respond. “Control yourself,” Arthur scolded Mila as he continued to move inside her. “I am about to come,” Mila cried. “Come for me, love,” Arthur too closed his eyes and moved violently, and Mila knew he too was about to find his release. “Mom… dad…” the pounding continued. “Don’t stop!” Mila cried, as her body quivered and Arthur felt her spasm as her orgasm hit her with full force. Arthur moved a few more times and fell on top of her. He knew Mila had climaxed, just went he did too. “When would you learn to not lose it,” Arthur scolded her as he wrapped a towel around his waist and walked up to the door. He removed the cushioning charm from the door and walls – which made the room sound proof – a
ARTHUR & MILAOnce Mila and Arthur were sure about the terms of the alliance, they called for the alphas - Canon Lapiz, David Keplins and Motif Rivera. David and Motif signed without even reading, well, they were under the control of Mila fully. But Canon read through the document and discussed every point in detail. Canon was not worried about his son, he knew that if Canon would survive these terms, his son, Martin Lapiz – fated mate of Chloe – would also survive the terms.“By the way,” Canon grinned as he signed, “this is very one sided. No where it is mentioned what kind of protection you would offer?”“I think she saved your kingdom from Shana, that is enough,” Arthur spoke gruffly.“She is yet to save us fully. Shana’s men are horrible, why else was able to control everything!” Canon pointed.Mila nodded and willed Shana to call for all her men from across the kingdom while Mila visited the dungeons where Canon wants the men to be held.“You have a roomy dungeon,” Mila sighed a
ARTHUR & MILA“Help me, and I swear my fealty to you, Mila – Daniels – Sharpe – Collins. Lapiz kingdom is yours,” Canon Lapiz’s voice boomed in the halls.“Eh!” Arthur spoke as he looked around, “Looks like you have some renovating to do,” he laughed.“With pleasure, Arthur,” and Canon extended a hand.Arthur did not take it though. He looked down at Mila and asked, “Are you okay?”Mila rubbed her neck and twisted it to gain some movement. “Wow! That collar is horrible. It was like I can register everything, think what to do, but then puff, the thoughts would erase from my mind.”“Whoever created this –” Arthur started.“Must be very stupid,” Mila nodded as she looked for the collar, but Rah was holding it.“I will keep it safe until you decide what to do with it,” Rah assured.Arthur and Mila nodded in unison.“Chloe, go back to your room and take your mate with you,” Arthur ordered. “David, you should go with her and discuss what you both want to do. We will support you in whatever
ARTHUR“And where are all the girls of your kingdom,” Mila demanded finally.Shana looked at Mila and without even blinking, without even taking her eyes off Mila, Shana jerked her head. Before anyone could react or even comprehend what had happened, a few men appeared at all sides, Arthur, Motif, David tried to fight them but they were suddenly overpowered, and a collar had been placed on Mila’s throat and her mouth was gagged and her arms were bound.“Enchantress,” Shana laughed as Mila’s eyes glazed over and her knees buckled. As Mila fell to the floor, Shana whooped with joy and literally jumped on her heels, clapping merrily. “A were enchantress,” she added as she walked up to Mila.Arthur tried to fight off the men but couldn’t. He felt ashamed. He was ambushed and he could not fight. His whole attention was at Mila and the anger that was rolling off her had him fully distracted.Now he was forced to submit because not one, but four men had spears pointed at Mila, and though he
ARTHUR & MILA “How would we know if it is time to go back,” Arthur asked as he twirled Mila’s red hair in between his fingers. “We cannot know here,” she laughed as she lay back in bed and stared up the sky. The peace and quiet of the moor was impeccable. “Oh, I could live here forever,” she groaned as she got up to get dressed. “Me too, I know you have your responsibility but I am sick and tired of worrying about others. I sometimes feel that I just want to worry about myself and my loved ones, that’s it. No people, no clan, no kingdom, just you, me and my father…” Arthur spoke as he didn’t even bother moving. “Where is it coming from?” Mila asked surprised. “You love your people,” she added. “You literally disowned me for your people.” “And I cannot apologize enough for that lapse of judgment,” Arthur spoke earnestly and Mila knew he meant it. “What changed,” Mila shook her head. “Why do you want to shirk your responsibilities now?” “Maybe it is because of my recent death expe
ARTHUR & MILA Arthur’s smile was the only thing that Mila needed to breathe properly. “Oh, Arthur,” Mila cried as she fell to his side and kissed him on his lips. “I love you,” Arthur spoke to Mila, “I love you so damn much!” Mila blinked as she pulled back. “Are you talking to me in my head?” Mila thought as she stared at Arthur. “I guess I am,” Arthur grinned broadly. “So, our minds are linked again!” Mila felt embarrassed as a very naughty image flashed in front of her eyes. “Yes, because I just saw that,” Arthur grinned as he sat back. Rah rushed to assist Arthur, but Arthur did not need any help. “How do you feel?” Rah asked Arthur seriously. Arthur stood up and spoke, “Different but quite good.” And he smiled. Mila’s heart swelled with happiness as she saw Arthur well and happy. Arthur stared at her with same affection. “Umm, why do I sense I am missing out on something,” Rah spoke tentatively as he stared at the pair. “Nothing,” Arthur grinned. “Tell me everythi
MILA Arthur’s eyes flicked open but they were blank. “Arthur,” Mila cried in shocked surprise and withdrew her hands from both Arthur’s body and the wisdom tree. At once, Arthur’s body – which was levitating in the air – fell back to the ground with a thud and his eyes closed again. “What just happened?” Raul Collins demanded as he rushed close to his head and touched Arthur’s face. “He is not awake, Mila, he is not awake.” “But why is still glowing?” Rah asked in alarm. Because Arthur’s entire body was still glowing a bright burning torch. “I don’t know,” Mila spoke, feeling scared now. “Osho, what is happening?” she looked at Osho in alarm. Osho too was looking shocked. It was as if something new for him too. And these expressions scared Mila more than anything else. “What is happening, Osho?” Mila demanded. “I don’t know, my queen,” Osho muttered. “But you are all knowing, you have seen the past, the present and the future,” Mila spoke in shock, “How do you not know!” Os
MILA “Can I go and visit Arthur?” Rah asked Mila tentatively. She was literally dragging her feet as he walked back to the kingdom. Mila nodded. “Where is he?” Rah asked expectantly. And without any explanation or answer, Mila slashed the air with her hand and they saw Arthur lying unconscious on his bed. “Son,” Raul Collins cried as he crossed the portal and hurried to his bed. Rah and Ajax followed. Mila started at Arthur’s limp form for a moment, then followed. As the portal closed behind her, she stared around. “Arthur, wake up son,” Raul Collins shook Arthur but it made no change in his condition. “He does not look hurt,” Ajax spoke softly. “Not superficially,” Mila spoke, stony faced. “I healed his wounds and cuts that Motif made, but I am unable to wake him up.” “Why is it?” Rah asked. “You can cure almost anything, why is it you cannot heal him?” “I don’t know,” Mila sniffed. It seemed like her entire being was dying with Arthur. “You must be devastated on the insid
MILA “Mila,” Rah spoke warningly. “War is not the answer to the problems!” “They all accompanied him here, didn’t they?” Mila roared. “They all jeer when he kills.” “Look at them, Mila, look at them,” Rah spoke imploringly. “Why don’t you check with them, if they really are loyal to Motif. You are supposed to unite all nine kingdoms, you are supposed to be their queen. Your first act cannot be annihilating them all.” “Mila,” Raul Collins spoke with a sad sigh. “Rah is right.” Mila glared up at Motif and though he was unconscious, he twitched mid air. “Incendi,” Mila whispered. “NOOOOO!” Rah screamed as he saw Motif’s flesh catch fire. Suddenly Motif was awake and was writhing and wailing in pain. Everyone retreated as flecks of fire rained down on them. Even Mila’s shirt caught fire but she did not wince. She was feeling the savage pleasure hearing Motif’s screams. “Mila, no!” Raul Collins spoke softly. “You are not a killer, Mila. Don’t go there. Arthur does not want you to