CHAPTER 106 EARL'S POV; As soon as I was out of the dungeon, I made a beeline for Onyx's study. I was fuming and raging mad. How could he lock up a woman carrying his child in that godforsaken place just because a woman who has been nothing but a bane to his existence framed her? That was absolute bullshit and knowing who Onyx was, he would be adamant at first. I had to come up with a plan to trigger him. Before I got to his study, I ran into Theresa. She was just stepping out of his study and as soon as I cast my gaze on her, I pulled her by the arm, away from Onyx's study. Far from earshot. She slowly pulled her arm from my hold. There was still that stiffness between us both. She cleared her throat and spoke. "Is there something you want to talk about?" She asked. "Obviously," I responded. "Everything that has been happening today. It should bring us together. As a team." "To save our friend, yes," Theresa said and folded her arms. "What do we do
CHAPTER 107 THERESA'S POV; Encountering Earl had been expected but what I hadn't expected was him touching me. It has been a damn long time since I felt his hand on me and it was totally strange and something I hadn't expected. I still missed him. But he seemed to have other concerns which were similar to mine. And I listened to him as he spoke, trying not to be mad that he was concerned about Hazel. That was selfish of me and I knew that but there was no way I couldn't stop thinking about that. I had gone to see Onyx regarding Hazel and he seemed not to want to care about it. I could see the look on his face. He was trying really hard not to let it get to him but there was no avoiding it for him. How could one man be so stubborn? He knew he dared about her but he hid his affections and tried to make himself believe that she actually cheated on him. He had even yelled at me at one point, asking me to stay out of it all and I had done so, doing as he had aske
CHAPTER 108 ONYX'S POV; Anger. Contempt. Regret. Anger again. That was all I felt throughout these past few days. Thinking of Hazel brought nothing but pain to my chest. I didn't want to believe Selah but she sounded so convincing. She even had people to back it up and I wasn't disputing the fact that she might have paid them. I just... Believed her. Why? It was probably because I wanted to do something wrong to Hazel again. I wanted to feel the pain of putting such a beautiful woman in pain and as much as it painted me, I wanted to do it. I wanted her to hate me because that was all I deserved. Seeing her forgive me immediately made me feel guilty and made me feel like a terrible person. I felt like I was taking advantage of her but I was genuinely happy and so was she. I had to admit it, no matter how hard it was. I was madly in love with her. Terribly smitten by her and I knew there was no saving for me. I didn't deserve
CHAPTER 109 THERESA'S POV; Somehow, Hazel's brother heard the news of his sister's arrest. On my way to the market later that evening, he rushed towards me, along with three of her friends which I recognised immediately. "We heard what happened," Zion began. Knowing that Hazel wouldn't want them knowing about her arrest, I acted like I didn't know what they were talking about. I was focused on picking fruits. "I do not know what you speak about, kids," I replied and threw three large apples into a basket. "Your sister is safe and fine in the palace. In fact, she's pregnant," I turned to them with a smile. "Pregnant and he locked her up?" The lady with blond hair stepped out and stared at me with wide eyes. "He's a terrible person if he did that to her," "That's why I am telling you that he did nothing to her. It's just fake news," "The accusations, didn't it happen?" I paused for a moment and went over the statement I was about to make. I needed
CHERRY'S POV; I entered the temple still veiled. I didn't want anyone recognising me as words flew around with so much speed here in Silver moon. The doors were open and I was relieved. The doors were usually closed on weekdays. On getting into the temple, I sighted a shaman and rushed towards her. I pulled my veil down and when she saw that it was me, her eyes widened in slight surprise. "Your highness," She said and bowed immediately. "I didn't think it would be you," I faked a smile and nodded. "Do you know where my parents are? I need to see them. I really need to," "Of course!" She said and nodded immediately before leading the way. We weaved past several columns before finally getting to the arched doors that were built opposite the arched windows and balconies. She stopped in front of the third door and turned to me. "Here. They are in there. You just have to knock once," I smiled at her in appreciation and watched her leave before turning
CHAPTER 111 HAZEL'S POV; For several days, I remained in the dungeon. Theresa came regularly to deliver food to me and assured me that things were working out well. As for Earl, he visited once every few days with food and books and clothing and soon, the corner away from anyone's eyes was filled with books and fruits and nuts and left over food. It was a safe space for me now and whenever I was on the verge of going crazy, I always went there to sit and think or read a book. The guards wouldn't be coming today and I knew that because I had been counting. Two days off and a day on I had informed Earl and Theresa of the pattern as Onyx had commanded that no one came to see me. What hurt me the most was the fact that no other person apart from Theresa and Earl came with food. If they weren't here, I would have starved to death. That showed so much that he hated me. He didn't want me alive and one night, before I went to sleep, I thought about it and burst into tears.
CHAPTER 112 ONYX'S POV: News got to me that Earl was seen sneaking through the dungeon doors and it had me feeling so much anger. It wasn't one stemming from disobedience of my orders. It was one from great jealousy and no matter how I tried to make myself believe I was living in delusion, I knew it was a lie. The door clicked open and Earl walked into the room. He looked to be in a bad mood and I knew it was because of me. He hadn't spoken to me in days. "You sent for me?" I nodded and gestured for him to take a seat. "Yes, I sent for you. If you will take a seat," He pulled out a chair unceremoniously and took a seat before folding his hand and looking at me with a raised brow like he couldn't wait to get this over with. "Someone saw you going into the dungeon. Is that true?" "Yes." "I asked that no one get close to that place and I get it. You're my friend but that—" "Are you being serious right now?" Earl frowned deeply. "What's all these f
CHAPTER 113 HAZEL'S POV; For almost a week, Zion visited with food and drink. So did Earl. Though Theresa's visit dampened, she still dropped by once in a while. I wasn't used to this place but I knew I could survive these conditions. I knew I could live here. I found every purpose to live because I had a lot ahead of me. I had a child to take care of. Somehow, my baby gave me the fortitude to go through this. With the child, I knew I could do anything. I felt this sense of protection whenever I thought of the baby in my belly. It made me fee a new dawn of hope. Maybe one day, we were both going to be out of here and away from the palace where he would know nothing but happiness. Misery wasn't going to be near him. I leaned back against the wall and for the first time since I was thrown in here, I smiled. I sat up immediately and I heard the shuffling of footsteps. Whoever it was better come bringing good news. I sat still, hearing my heart beat erratically