"What was in that basket?" Zedekiel asked, wondering why it was so heavy for the servant. "He was sweating so much in this weather."Prince Ron sat on the chair the Queen Mother had occupied before, snickering like a little imp. "There's a hidden layer underneath the basket and I filled it with rocks."Zedekiel shook his head. The human Prince was truly mischievous. "But why?""I'm punishing him" Prince Ron answered. He plucked a grape from the bowl of fruits on the table and popped it in his mouth. "He insulted me in front of my servants. I'm just teaching him a lesson."Well, Zedekiel didn't care at all. With how good Prince Ron treated people, he knew he wouldn't punish them without a good reason. Besides, the servant didn't matter. What mattered was that the person he liked was sitting in front of him.Elves were very physical creatures. If they were around a person they liked, they'd want to hold. To touch.And Zedekiel was no exception.He also took his seat across from Prince R
It wasn't that he didn't care. It was just that he had most of the answers. He knew they were Elves. He knew the Umbrella tree was of great significance to them though he didn't know exactly what it was. He knew Frederick was the son of his uncle. He knew why Frederick tried to abduct him. There wasn't any question he needed to ask.Well, if there was anything he really wanted to know, it was what was in his beloved's heart, about him.Prince Ron moved closer to Zedekiel. There was no one around to witness. He didn't have to be afraid of prying eyes. He didn't have to pretend. He could openly reveal what was in his heart.No doubt he was afraid. He was deathly scared. Zedekiel could either reciprocate his feelings or brutally turn him down. Prince Ron had never been rejected before but he had read a lot of stories and he could imagine how painful it was. He knew, but for how long will he keep silently fighting? At least, everyone was aware of his sister's intention to marry Zedekiel b
Prince Ron's entire body was trembling. Partly excitement and partly fear. He had never felt such overpowering sensations before. His nerve points were tingling. His penis was at full mast, poking his robes. His beloved hadn't even done anything but he was so aroused he couldn't even think.And then it came. His beloved's hot moist tongue on his neck.It was like something exploded in Prince Ron's brain and he went weak in the knees, clutching the lapels of his beloved's robe to keep himself upright.Zedekiel growled lowly, absolutely enjoying Prince Ron's reaction. It seemed that he had found a weak spot. He kept licking the expanse of skin, tracing a particular vein from which he could feel Prince Ron's heart racing and then he clamped down with his mouth, sucking the same spot.Prince Ron closed his eyes, letting out a weak little whimper. He felt hot all over. It was like a slow mind-numbing burn, moving from his neck to every part of his body."So sensitive" Zedekiel whispered, h
Zedekiel knew that Frederick was confident because of his magic. Dark Elfin magic was very unstable and dangerous. He couldn't let Prince Ron be exposed to it.It all happened so fast.One minute Prince Ron was standing with his slingshot aimed at Frederick and the next, he felt his body being gently placed against a tree. Stunned, he gazed up at his beloved. "W-What are you doing?""Protecting you," Zedekiel answered. "I can't let you fight, Prince Ron.""Why not?!" Prince Ron exclaimed, puffing up like a blowfish. "Are you looking down on me? I can fight you know and I want to protect you too!"Zedekiel smiled. He couldn't remember the last time someone had wanted to protect him so fiercely. He cupped Prince Ron's cheeks and leaned down, planting a feather-light kiss on his soft lips.Prince Ron, who was angry before suddenly went quiet. He blushed deeply, not knowing what to do or say. What was it he was feeling again?"You have no idea how happy your words make me," Zedekiel said,
Their actions made Zedekiel frown. They came for battle and he would give them one. They would know what it meant to mess with him and Frederick would have it beaten into his bones that Prince Ron could never be his. Not now, not ever. One of the men threw his sword on the floor and raised his hands in a form of surrender. "This is the man you brought us to fight, Frederick? I do not want to fight anymore. To hell with you all!" He turned to leave but suddenly felt a huge force knock him down to his knees. It was so heavy he felt his bones were going to be crushed. He couldn't move a single part of his body. He began to panic. Zedekiel exerted more pressure, making the man bow. "The second you all stepped foot into my home, you should have known that none of you were going to leave here with your lives." The men all went pale. A few wet their pants on the spot. The King had no intention of letting them go. They were all dark magic practitioners. They reeked of the rotten stench. L
Seeing this, Frederick shouted; "Retreat! Retreat!" creating another portal to which everyone ran into. Who knew what Zedekiel would do to them in a fit of rage? He also went in and stared solemnly at Prince Ron as the portal slowly closed. Things didn't go as planned but he wasn't going to give up. Prince Ron had been his for so hundreds of years and he wasn't going to let him go.Prince Ron had gone deathly pale from the pain. The arrow was lodged deep in his shoulder and he was doing everything he could not to cry. As a Prince who had been pampered and spoiled all his life, a Prince who had no experience with pain, it was unbearable. All he was happy about was that he had saved his beloved. He wanted to be brave and strong before his beloved but he couldn't endure the pain any longer and passed out instantly."Fuck!" Zedekiel cursed, gritting his teeth with anger. He was so pissed that he wanted to destroy everything and everyone. He wanted to make sure they all died gruesome death
He grinned as he leaned in until their noses were a few inches apart then spoke slowly. "What I feel for you, Your Majesty, do you not know?"Zedekiel's heart skipped a beat and his eyes widened, clearly not expecting such words. He stared at Prince Ron intently, as if his eyes were searching for the truth on the human Prince's face.Prince Ron didn't back away. "I would do it a thousand times Your Majesty if it means you'll be safe." He moved his hand further and a finger grazed the pointy tip of his beloved's ear.Zedekiel hissed as a wave of pleasure coursed through his body. Without a single moment of hesitation, he swooped in and possessively captured Prince Ron's lips in a hot searing kiss.Prince Ron was caught by surprise for he wasn't expecting to be kissed like that. His lips were parted and Zedekiel immediately invaded his mouth, plunging deep into his sweet warm cave. From that point was a primal gnashing of teeth and duelling of tongues. Prince Ron shuddered all over for
"Be more discreet, will you? Do you want people to notice us and see me this way?" Prince Ron complained as they walked down the hallway to their room.Zedekiel gazed down at Prince Ron's dishevelled form. Tousled russet curls, wet eyelashes, plump red lips, flushed skin, and he suddenly felt a tinge of jealousy when he thought of someone seeing Prince Ron that way."No. I don't." He answered."Then walk more quietly and be faster so we can quickly get there!"Zedekiel chuckled. "Keep it down or you'll be the one attracting people to us."Prince Ron zipped his lips immediately. So far, they hadn't seen any servant or guard on their way but he was still skeptical. He didn't want to be seen all kissed up and rough."Besides," Zedekiel spoke. "You forget what I am. I will be able to tell if anyone is coming."Prince Ron grinned, reaching out to touch his beloved's pointy ear. The perks of being an Elf. Super hearing. He giggled, thinking that some hours ago, he couldn't even touch his be
Frustrated, Prince Kayziel grabbed one of them. "You're just a bunch of cowards! The boy is not even a 100 years old! If you do not fight-" he directly slit the throat of the soldier he grabbed. "You die!"Upon witnessing the scene, the soldiers pivoted their attention to Zedekiel, brandishing their swords. Knowing Prince Kayziel's prowess as a fighter far exceeded Zedekiel's, they speculated that confronting the boy might afford them a chance of survival, albeit slim. However, facing Prince Kayziel spelled certain death for all. Besides, Zedekiel was injured and had lost a significant amount of blood. Putting him down should not be difficult. And so, they collectively surged toward him.Young Zedekiel strived. He fought with all his might, killing some soldiers while fatally injuring some. He fought like a mad man, swinging his sword with reckless abandon yet maintaining an unparalleled level of precision at the same time for he drew blood with each swing. The vale was quickly litter
He sighed, placing on a hand on Zedekiel's cheek, stroking the cold skin gently. "You know, I wanted to spare your life but when I saw the way you took hold of everything in the castle, I just couldn’t. You're still so young, yet you were already ruling the Kingdom like a proper King. When your Father died, I thought the entire Kingdom would be in a state of disarray and I would return and take charge like a grand hero but I was surprised to find that everything was under control. Even when I commanded the Officials to do something, they would say that they had to run it through you first so I knew that I had to get rid of you.""If you desired the throne, you could have just said so." Young Zedekiel gritted. "I haven't even been crowned King yet. I could have willingly abdicated in your favour.""Yes, you could have." Prince Kayziel nodded. "But would you have let me marry your Mother?"Young Zedekiel fell silent but the answer was evident in the intense glare that emanated from his
He had tried to go beyond the garden but he found that he couldn't. He was bound to his younger self and could only go where his younger self went or the places he had been to before. Which meant that if Ron didn't go back to the garden, he wouldn't be able to see him again. He just hoped that Ron would not give up on his stupid self and come back or is stupid self would stop being so stupid and go find Ron.Prince Kayziel had gone to his younger self in the middle of the night and convinced him to join them in their journey to Ashenmore so they could start their revenge. At first, Young Zedekiel didn’t want to go for he had already agreed to wait as his mother had instructed but Prince Kayziel managed to convince him by reminding him of the things the humans had done to his father and brother. He then told him that if they waited too long, the humans might fully prepare themselves for what was to come and they would lose the element of surprise.Hearing this, Young Zedekiel put on hi
“This should be the last time we meet.” Young Zedekiel said. “Normally I would kill you for being a witch and lying to me but since we have been together, I will spare your life. Never make the mistake of coming before me in the future because I will kill you.”With that, Young Zedekiel turned and continued on his way, leaving Ron kneeling there, completely and utterly heartbroken.**********Zedekiel wanted to stay and see what Ron would do but something told him to follow his younger self and so he did. He followed even as his younger self sprinted away from the garden, his movements a blur of speed, almost as if he were a shadow racing across the earth. The wind whipped around him, tousling his silver hair. His dark robes billowing behind him like the wings of a dark angel.He dashed past the castle, his supernatural speed carrying him effortlessly, propelling him forward with a sense of urgency that mirrored the turmoil within his heart.Finally, he arrived at the labyrinth, a pla
"I'm not deceiving you," he insisted, locking eyes with Zedekiel, “I swear it. My true identity is Raldore Nightshade, a witch—the youngest child of Malik and Yara Nightshade, leaders of the esteemed Nightshade Coven."Young Zedekiel's shock was palpable, his features frozen in disbelief as Ron's words washed over him like a tidal wave. He shook his head, taking a few steps backwards. “No. No you’re lying. You cannot be a witch. You smell different. You smell human.”“That’s because my magic is extremely weak.” Ron explained. “I am the weakest Nightshade to ever exist. Look, this is the only thing that I can do.”He crouched down on the grass, closed his eyes and muttered some words. Slowly a small plant germinated from the ground and gradually grew a single red juicy looking apple on its branch. But Ron already knew that the apples he grew were not tasty at all. He plucked the fruit, stood up and held it out to Zedekiel. “See, I’m a witch.”To say Young Zedekiel was shocked was an un
He ran and hugged Young Zedekiel tight from behind. “I’m sorry okay? Please talk to me. Tell me what I did wrong and I promise never to it again. I love you Zedekiel. I can’t live without you.”“Lies!” Young Zedekiel snarled, yanking Ron’s arms away from his body. He turned around, his eyes blazing with fury. “Lies lies lies! All you humans know are lies, deceit and betrayal. You do not love. You can never love. All of you are too selfish for that!”Ron stared at Zedekiel, unable to understand what he was talking about. “What are you saying?” he asked. “What do you mean?”“You know exactly what I mean.” Young Zedekiel replied. “Stop acting like you’re innocent. You humans are all the same.”“No we’re not.” Ron argued. “I don’t know what you’re talking about but we’re not. I have done none of what you mentioned. I love you wholeheartedly, Zedekiel. I have been waiting here for weeks, at this same spot where we both first met. I have been waiting for you like you asked me to but not onc
“Good. You will rest for two full weeks and heal properly. Only then will I allow you to take my children into war with the humans. I get that you’re all angry. I too am brimming with rage and there’s nothing I wish more than to see those humans dead but we all have to wait. We have to be patient and strike when they least expect it. We have to be at our best so we can avenge the lives they took from us. Understand?”Prince Kayziel nodded instantly.She turned to Young Zedekiel and although he didn’t want to agree, he could not go against her. Especially after his uncle had agreed. “Yes, Mother.”Zedekiel, who was watching, closed his eyes and sighed for he knew what came next and he wished he had listened to his Mother. His stubbornness and impatience had cost them the lives of more Elves and had nearly cost that of his Mother and siblings as well.********After listening to Prince Kayziel's side of the story, Young Zedekiel was walking back to his room when a guard frantically appr
Without hesitation, Alaric closed the distance between them, enfolding Ron in a gentle yet firm embrace. His arms wrapped around his younger brother, offering a comforting anchor amidst the storm of emotions. He pressed Ron close, as if trying to shield him from the pain and disappointment that threatened to overwhelm him.Zedekiel floated into the shadows, his heart hurting as he silently watched Ron cry. He couldn’t believe that in the past, he hurt Ron so much and made him cry. He felt like total jerk. A complete asshole. He was the one who had approached Ron first and declared him his wife but here he was, abandoning the person he claimed to love. This must be why Alaric had been so mad at him back in the coven.The Elf King had no idea that he had seen nothing yet.That night, Alaric succeeded in convincing Ron to go home, rest, and eat some good food then come back the next day and wait again. Zedekiel on the other hand, floated back to the castle. On getting there, he noticed t
“My brother is yours?” Alaric chuckled coldly. “What an introduction.”“Brother, he’s the one we saved some months ago.” Ron informed Alaric.“That drowning smelly Elf?” Alaric asked.Ron nodded. “He’s the one. I’ve told him many times that I cannot return his feelings for me but he just won’t leave me alone. He said he’d rather see me dead than with someone else.”Hearing that, Alaric's anger ignited like a roaring inferno. “You want to see my brother dead? My brother?" Alaric's queried, his voice rumbling like thunder, laced with a dangerous edge that sent chills down the spine of anyone who heard. Even the neighbouring leaves, bushes, flowers, and animals were not spared. They trembled at the sound of his voice and the intensity of his magic.His chest tightened, and muscles tensed as if coiling to strike. The mere thought of someone wishing harm upon his beloved sibling was enough to send his emotions spiraling out of control. He shielded Ron behind him and held out his hand as he