Adrian's POV If there was anything I hated, it was being in the dark. It's two weeks now and I still couldn't fathom all the strange events that were happening. I was struck hard in the face when I realized that my mortal enemy was my mate. It was a big blow. I had lived all my life embedded in work. I didn't usually think about having a mate or whatever… but whenever such luxury came to my mind I usually thought that the Moon Goddess would give me the best, that was if I ever had a mate. What a scary fate! I had to choose between my master and my mate. Well, I think I made my choice already. She knew our meeting place and I shouldn't let her live. But what did I do? I saved her. Knowing fully well that she was working with Dowager, my Master's greatest enemy. I hadn't had any trace of her since I left her at my thatched house. When I returned she had recovered and she was gone. I knew I was being used. Not knowing how she would strike, I canceled two subsequent meetings and I w
Ashley's POV "Stop!" I froze when Regan ordered. I have been trying to avoid him since we got in. If I should turn around, it would be my doom. I told myself as I remained rooted to a spot. My body shook in relief when he swayed his hand to show us out. The first hurdle was down. I didn't know how it worked out but after taking my shower with the girls, a soldier's uniform was left by the window for me. While other girls wore their panties perfectly, I stalled for time, battling with the g string panties that were provided. I didn't know that Prince Regan was into women too. Despite his lameness, he was despicable in all ways. He has a wife for goodness sake! "What are you doing? Hurry up and join others!" The maid who brought us in yelled. "I'm sorry ma'am… it's the panties…I can't seem to…" I acted clumsily trying to buy more time. One of my toes got stuck and I fell. "For Pete's sake! Who brought this swine here?" The maid yelled. "I am sorry, I'm sorry," I said repeated
Regan's POV "Get me the tenth girl!" I yelled angrily. "I am sorry, my Prince," she seemed to be running late," the maid in charge fidgeted. "Go and help her out!" I yelled impatiently and the maid rushed out, leaving the other girls. "Scram!" I yelled at the remaining girls and they scampered around for their clothes as they vanished out of my sight. I relaxed in my bed waiting for the girl's arrival. "Come in!!!" I yelled as I heard a faint knock on my door. My maid slipped in dragging her feet on the floor. She was all alone. "Where is the girl!?" I thundered looking behind her expectantly. "I am sorry, my Prince… she.. disappeared. She was taking too much time, so I left her behind to join us… but.." "What are you talking about!?" "Yes, my Prince. These are her clothes, but she is nowhere to be found." "Are you saying she ran away naked?" I demanded with red eyes. "I… I.. am sorry my Prince, I shouldn't have left her behind," she stuttered. "If you love your head, I d
Ashley's POV We galloped into the wild and there was no stop until we got back to our base. One thing I noticed on the way was that there were no traces of those who had gone before us. We dismounted from the horse and I burst into the cave. I was surprised to see that everyone was still seated. It was past Dawn and the day's meeting ought to have been brought to a close. Apart from that, there was a more pressing issue. I haven't seen the men who brought the weapons and the weapons too. Looking around in apprehension, I scanned the crowd and thundered, "Where are the goods? Where are Jim and Eden?" No one answered and I became more alarmed. "Were they caught on their way back?" I asked but no one said anything. "Can someone say something!?" I yelled frantically. "Fuck!" I yelled and turned around to storm out of the cave. I was going back in search of them. But Rocco and Shawn walked in, behind them was Zane. They walked in in a single file and each of them held different ar
Adrian's POVWhen I heard about the theft in the palace, I couldn't help but wonder. My mind went back to intrusion that occured the other day. It was safe to conclude that both were connected.The question is who is behind it? Well the answer wasn't far fetched. There were a few rebel groups still hanging out there. Most of them couldn't afford the cost of weapons and as it turned out, someone was desperate enough to steal from the armory.How porous was the palace security and how skilled was the thief? I asked myself as I and other members of the first responders got ready for the next meeting.We had made it mandatory to come earlier before everyone. We checked the surroundings and ensured that it was safe before others showed up for the meeting.Prince Regan had made me promise to bring him down for today's meeting but heavens know that I wouldn't do it. He complained that he was bored and all of that, he even lost the slut that was supposed to fill his fantasy amidst the chaos
Regan's POVI knew that it was an empty promise when Adrian promised that he would come to pick me up for the next meeting. And I told him point blank that if he doesn't show up, I would come to the meeting myself. He smirked, taking me for a joke.The day came and it was time to leave. I mind-linked him and just like I had thought, he refused to come and pick me up. I flared up and he was trying to give me reasons why I shouldn't show up when he was cut off abruptly. I thought he zoned out on me and I was determined to find my way out of the palace.I needed fresh air. I needed to be in a place where I am loved and accepted. I have been practically locked up in here like a rat.I had received a royal edict that forbade me from bringing girls to my chambers. Investigation about the identity of the girl that escaped in the morning of the theft was still ongoing. The Madame in charge of the girls did not Identity the lady. She claimed that she only provided nine girls, not ten. It wa
Ashley's POV My body ached from the day's ordeal. Mr Park ensured that I finished up my rounds before letting me off the hook. He did not tell me why he punished me and I decided not to ask. Despite the ache in my body, I could hardly sleep. My head was bubbling with recent events and I just couldn't grasp it at a go. I would be meeting the man behind the veil today. I felt a little giddy about it. But apart from a shitty leadership position, meeting him was the reason why I agreed to the mission. It was time to leave. I jumped out of my bed and made it into the cold night. Once I was out of the barrack, I took to my heels. Like the wind, I filtered through the woods without making any sound. I was trained for it. I arrived earlier as instructed by Zane and I was surprised to see Zane and Shawn, they were already waiting when I got there. They bowed as soon as they saw me and I grimaced. "Common, not you two," I said, lifting up their shoulders. "How did you manage yesterday? We
Regan's POV It's been days now and I was stranded. I had not heard from anyone and I wondered if the whole sect was wiped out. I cried all day for my loss. For my men and most especially the three wise men. I can't end up like this. I still have the faith that Adrian will return to me. I didn't believe that he was dead. I was the most miserable. On a different occasion, I had wanted to rise to my feet and do something. I needed to get to the root of what happened to my men, but the words of the three wise men kept ringing in my head. *Live and take over the throne* If I rose to my feet, it would be the end of me. There was no other way out of this. So I remained on my seat and spent all day drinking, waiting and praying that the moon goddess would lead Adrian back to me safe and sound. Adrian's POV I felt a rush of water over my head and I thought I was in the afterlife. I breathed a sigh of relief and my heart felt heavy. It was a sense of failure. I had left the Prince hang