Adrian's POVIt's been two weeks now and my body had healed properly. Natasha was fine too. She had been the one taking care of me till my body was able to heal by itself. Ted had also been a good assist.Natasha never talked to me. She did not answer any of my questions and she hardly talks. She leaves at will and returns at will. Most of the times when she returns, she returned with games. She would sit outside the shed and smoke them, she was pretty good at it. So Ted and I did not really ate a lot of meat.She was a picky eater. She either eats a very small portion and sometimes she doesn't eat at all.She leaves most of the day and returned around Twilight. The three of us shared my thatched house. She was always sitting. She hardly sleep.About a week ago after I had healed to a large extent and I wanted to reach out to prince Regan. I was confused about keeping Natasha with me. I wasn't sure of her intentions. Since we hadn't talked. She could be a spy for all I care. I almos
Asher's POV"It's been a while, Prince Regan," I mellowed quietly behind him. I was standing behind him. I had tiptoed in earlier."Wow! Asher!" He jumped at the sound of my voice."See who we have here! It's more than a month now!" Regan smiled heartily."Didn't You miss me?" I smiled back as I walked around to take my seat."Common! You know the answer already. You know that I don't have any companions here.""I am sorry … I am really sorry…""Awnn, you don't have to be. I know that you were grounded,""Yeah… true" I said, but I wondered as I took my seat. Where did he hear that I was grounded? I smirked but played on."How are things going? Have they caught the thief?" He broke into my thoughts."No, but what is it about the lady from your chambers?" "I don't know why everyone is obsessed about that. It's nothing more than a coincidence."I knew it. But how did you know she was missing? I heard that you specifically requested for her and sent others away.""Yes, Asher. I noticed h
Ashley's POVMy heart skipped a beat as I traveled down to the palace. A lot of possibilities came to my mind but they all made me more confused.Did Prince Regan's right hand man recognize me? Did he tell the Prince about me? Why did he summon me at this time? To torture me till I give up the name of the Sect's candidate?A lot ran through my mind and I had never felt uneasy like this since I had been visiting Regan. On previous occasions I knew the reason for the summon, but I didn't understand what it was at this time.When we got to the palace, it was late in the night. Yes, we left the barrack late so it was a given to arrive late.The carriage didn't stop at the palace gates. It carried me onwards until we were at Prince Regan's chambers. To my surprise, the guards helped me out of the carriage and announced my presence.Prince Regan allowed me in and soon I was standing in his presence. My head was bowed and I couldn't look up.He was in his courtyard drinking with a friend. A
Regan's POVI know a lot about a woman's body. I have been intimate with a lot of them. So when it comes to a woman's body I am a pro.Slowly, my face crisped up into a frown as I beheld Ashley's back. Although she was curled up, it didn't change anything.You must be wrong this time, I said to myself and shook my head slightly as I took a more keen look.I felt cold as I stared wide at Ashley's sleeping form. The truth was lying in my bed and I couldn't deny it. The shape of Ashley's back was the same as the back of the lady that turned me on. Ashley might be curled up now but trust me, I know what I am seeing.That night when I felt a spark with the lady, the person that came to my mind was Ashley. Seeing Ashley now made me remember the lady. There is nothing like a coincidence.The facts also added up. Ashley was a leader of a rebel group. They had no means and they needed weapons to carry out their mission. So she stole in with my girls to steal from the armory.What a perfect di
Ashley's POV"Good morning lady Ashley," the maids chorused and I looked around dimly. It took a while for my eyes to adjust to the rays of sun that was seeping through the blind.Yawning wide, I stretched out my body. I couldn't believe that I slept until sunrise. I thought I was used to waking up before Dawn for the early morning drills after attending meetings all night at the Sect. But here despite my distress, insecurity and uncertainty, I slept like a baby.I felt no pain in my body unlike sleeping on the mattresses provided at the barrack. Suddenly, something occurred to me. I lifted up the comforter and did a quick check as I checked myself for any form of violation.The maids chuckled and smiled mischievously, giving a crooked sound. Nothing was amiss. I was clean. "Wow! Regan wasn't that despicable after all.I remembered seeing him in my room last night until I finally dozed off. Given his history with call girls, I couldn't believe that he didn't touch me. "Ma'am you are
Regan's POVMy blood boiled as Maya emerged. Words spread fast. I wondered how she got to know that I had invited Ashley.Shamelessly, she marched towards her and I was ready to intercept her moves. The look on Ashley's face was enough to move me to action. She looked so scared like she could take off at any time.This had happened before when I used Maya to torture her. That wasn't my intention now and I didn't want to give Ashley the wrong impression.She cringed as Maya approached. But then something occurred to me, this was a soldier and the leader of a Sect. I was aware of her capabilities. Seeing her cringe before a pregnant woman looked so unbelievable that I wanted to watch how things would end.I wanted to see the extent of her restraint. So l folded my arms across my chest and did nothing.Maya walked past me with the speed of light and struck Ashley hard on the face.Maya wasn't a joke either. She isn't a typical housewife. She was the daughter of the minister of war so she
Ashley's POVSome things come with a price. Especially things that you are not meant to have. This described my case. I had slept in a luxurious room and on a comfortable bed but I paid back with bruises and cuts.With the pain in my face, I didn't need anyone to tell me that my face was badly battered. Yes, that bitchy Maya kicked my face so hard yesterday.Well, I didn't have many issues with her. She was a crazy and hot- tempered woman who thought I had come to steal her husband. But Regan.Thinking about him made my body shake with rage. I couldn't believe that he stood there and watched Maya deal with me when he was the one who invited me over.This time, I did not commit any offense against him. He was the one that called me out of my duty post. I knew it, I knew all his goodness toward me was all lies.I was the happiest when he told me I was free and he wouldn't confine me. All I needed was fresh air. I wanted to breathe.So when it was time for the meeting, I walked out of t
Ashley's POV Shawn was already waiting on his horse. I climbed up and we galloped out of the meeting site. Shawn seemed to be in good spirits, he made the horse go slowly as soon as we were away from the cave. "The palace must be a place of comfort," he said, his warm and moist breath grazing the nape of my neck. "Well… it's luxurious, but trust me it comes with its own problems," I responded. "Is that why your face is badly wounded?" My eyes widened, I thought I had concealed it well. Well, not for someone like Shawn. "Maya, Prince Regan's wife… she is something else," "You should teach her a lesson…" "Really? Alright… if she messes with me again, I will remember your advice," I said and both of us chuckled. "Be careful, the palace is dangerous, especially with your double identity. I heard the king and the Dowager are still investigating the theft… It is good if you stop coming for meetings for now. You should let things quiet down… Well that doesn't mean I won't still be