Aria"My lady, you must be tired after the stressful morning you just had with Lady Brunhilda," Erika said. She was holding another new set of books lady Brunhilda gave to Aria. "Rest in the room while I go and fetch you something to eat." "Wait," Aria said quickly.Erika was about to step out but she stopped at her lady command. "There's something I would like to know." Aria wasn't sure of what she was doing. The question she was about to ask Erika was probably not proper because she was Prince Zane's fiance. She shouldn't care but Aria couldn't stop herself from caring. "What is it, my lady?" Erika asks softly, stepping away from the door. The way Aria sounded made her feel as though something was wrong."Do you know where General Caldwell lives?" Erika was a little bit stunned by the question. Aria could tell that wasn't the sort of questions Erika expected her to ask. But Aria couldn't help it, General Caldwell was her mate. She had so many questions about him even though she
Aria"Why do I have to go through the guest list?" Aria complained as she saw a long number of names on the paper given to her. "I don't even know these people." "I'm sure Prince Zane is aware of that, my lady," Erika said, She took the paper away from Aria, folded it neatly, and kept it inside the pocket of her apron. She walked in front of her lady even though Aria had told her many times to walk beside her. It was Aria's idea to make the feast last for a week, as simple and selfish as her ideas may be. Aria never knew that Prince Zane was going to be making her work for something like that. He handed Aria a guest list and instructed her to learn the names and the faces of every guest with Lady Brunhilda. Even though Erika had told Aria that what Prince Zane did was a good idea. Aria couldn't shake off the feeling that the only reason Prince Zane gave her the list was because he believed she was going to mess up and disgrace herself in front of the different important officials wh
AriaAria was by Prince Zane's side, smiling, as Prince Zane welcomed different foreign officials who came from the kingdoms that were under Esterial. They all came for the party, today was day one of the feast, celebration was going to last for a week as Aria suggested. King Kaida commended Aria for her great idea of letting the feast last for a week.Although Aria was by Prince Zane's side, welcoming the guest together with him, occasionally her eyes moved around the crowd in the palace ground outside the garden in search of General Caldwell. Whenever her eyes saw him, he was wearing a happy smile on his face, his father was proudly standing by his side. A lot of the towns-people came into the palace with flowers for him as though the garden didn't have enough. Aria was wondering if she was ever going to see him without a smile, she wondered if he was smiling on purpose because he knew her eyes were on him. "You are welcome my grace." Prince Zane greeted someone from a royal family
AriaAgainst every fiber of her being, Aria ignores General Caldwell's presence during the party. After her guilt settled in, Aria couldn't bring herself to look at General Caldwell's handsome face anymore. Aria leaves the party early when she realizes that her duty as Prince Zane's fiance is over. She left Prince Zane with Prince Alcott, who continued to run his mouth carelessly in front of him.Aria decided within herself not to attend the feast anymore, even though her wolf was against her. Erika followed Aria out of the party, like Aria wolf she had a slight complaint of the way Aria left the party.While Aria Wolf's complaint was about them not being close to General Caldwell. Erika complains to Aria about her leaving before Prince Zane"My lady, are you going to skip another day?" Erika asks trying to drag up Aria from the bed. Aria had been able to skip a day after the first, it wasn't easy, because she knew that General Caldwell would be there and she wanted to see him. She n
AriaThe music wasn't the only thing that made Aria feel alert as Prince Zane gently swayed her in his hand. They were close as they both danced together, it wasn't the first time they had been close to each other, Aria shouldn't have been flutter but she couldn't help it. Aria saw Prince Zane as a cruel harsh man. She was sure that he was going to be angry with her when she came for the dance but ignored other days for the party. But the gentle way he held her waist, spurned her around to the sound of the music wasn't that of an angry man. This side of him brought out a special kind of beat in Aria's heart. A beat only Prince Zane could create. "I'm surprised that you haven't stepped on my feet yet." Prince Zane said. They have both been dancing silently since the dance started. The dance was being held in the garden. Other citizens of Esterial, along with the nobles and royals all dance in the garden each with their respective partners.Although a special dance floor was made for
AriaAria spun to the music that was played. She wanted the day to be over. The dance she had with Prince Zane felt nice, but now she was frightened, by what was happening to her. 'I shouldn't have said yes.' Aria thought. She should have said no to General Caldwell when he asked her for a dance. But Aria couldn't do that. General Caldwell was an esteemed guest and the whole party was thrown in his honour. Prince Zane didn't look like he had a problem with his request to dance with her. It would have been weird for her to have a problem with it, so she said yes, even though she wanted to say no."I never knew that Prince Zane's fiance was so popular in Esterial." General Caldwell said as he danced with Aria. Aria was nervous in his arms. She couldn't feel relaxed. If she knew that she was going to be dancing with her mate then maybe Aria would have taken the risk of defiling King Kaida and Prince Zane by not showing up for the dance. "I'm surprised with the affection the people hav
AriaThe seven-day celebratory feast for General Caldwell was over. Aria wasn't sure about her feelings, was she happy that the feast was finally over? She felt happy and safe with the fact that General Caldwell no longer had any reasons to come to the palace. but at the same time, she felt sad because she wasn't going to be seeing her mate anymore. Aria walks out of her room without Erika by her side. Erika had told her that she was going to meet her in Lady Brunhilda's chamber later. Aria would have liked it better if Erika could stay with her. With Erika by her side, she could take her mind off General Caldwell.Aria slowly walked to Lady Brunhilda's chamber for her lessons. She couldn't forget the day she had danced with General Caldwell. and the way he held her. each time she thought of it. Aria felt as though she could still feel the same electric feelings only General Caldwell could create in her. She felt torn with herself. she wanted to feel the way she did with General Cald
Aria"My lady, what are you still doing here?" Erika asked surprised that Aria was still in the room instead of being at Lady Brunhilda's lessons."I was waiting for you." "I told you to leave without me." "You said the same thing yesterday," Aria said. A part of her wanted to blame Erika for not being by her side when General Caldwell took her away. "Anyway, since you are back, let's go." Aria walks out the door.After the experience she had with General Caldwell the other day. She wasn't going to allow herself to go anywhere alone ever again. The guards couldn't be trusted. They were probably under General Caldwell's authority."Lady Aria why didn't you attend Lady Brunhilda's lessons yesterday? We both left the room together, and I saw you heading towards Lady Brunhilda's chamber so why didn't you attend her lessons?" Erika ask.Aria knew that Erika was going to question her about yesterday. Even though she didn't go to Lady Brunhilda's lessons, Erika went to the lessons and didn
Aria "I'm sorry my Queen."the young lady whose name is Clover bowed down in front of Aria. She was one of the new batch of humans who had agreed to come to Esterial. Aria had chosen to show them around the town. she loved going outside the palace, Aria now knew every place in Esterial kingdom. the human Clover, her head was still down. she was afraid, the other humans with her, looked as though they were equally afraid."It's okay. it's just a little stain." Aria said kindly as she encouraged Clover to raise her head.Clover had clumsily stained Aria's dress with the snack that was given to her. Aria brought food for them when she noticed that they were hungry. although they were afraid of her, Aria knew that they were going to adjust to a different lifestyle in Esterial, and they would soon realize that they were safe. "Please forgive me, my Queen," Clover begged again."don't worry, my current maid is not the type who loves to scold me for everything I do." Aria tried to clean
Aria "Dad there's not much things to pack," Axel said to his father.Aria had thought that she would be relieved when her father and her brother returned to the pack, but she didn't feel relieved. her chest tightened with unknown pain. a little voice in her head said, 'Everyone is leaving you. no one is going to stay, you are all alone.' Zane's hand brushed against hers, driving away her fears, taking away her pain, and helping her to feel light. he won't hold her in front of her father. Zane usually likes to do whatever he likes without caring, but he is careful with his actions in front of alpha Draven. "why won't you let me escort you out?" Aria argues with her father in his room. We heard that your last escort ended in tears, I can't let myself cry in the palace in front of all the girls who are always watching me," Axel said. it annoys Aria that she couldn't tell Axel that no one cared about him because he was right. somehow, he had managed to get himself a lot of admirers du
Aria Aria tried to hide the tears in her eyes as she gazed at Erika and Brian. Erika was already crying, and seeing her tears made it difficult for Aria to stop herself from crying. "you two ladies are making me feel bad." Brian said, "Maybe we should stay in Esterial." he said to Erika. "no. it's okay if you both don't stay here, staying here means you have to quit your job as Bryant Beta, and let's be honest, Bryant would be lost without you by his side." Aria said in between tears. Brian chuckles softly. "Besides, living here isn't a good idea. there are a lot of politics that can turn into a headache. I'm sure you don't want that." Aria wipes the tears on her face. she was in front of the palace gate. she had only wanted to follow them out a little. but now she couldn't stop crying. "Queen Aria." Erika left Brian's side and hugged Aria. "I'm going to miss you." "I'm going to miss you too," Aria murmured into Erika's shoulder. "thank you for everything, Brian." Aria removes
Aria "My Queen, I was sent to tell you that you have a visitor. General Radford isn't sure if Alpha Bryant is allowed into the palace or not." Genevieve said, her head bowed. "is Brian here too?" Erika ask. eager to know if her mate was in the kingdom. she removed her hands from Aria's hair even though she hadn't finished braiding. "Beta Brian is with alpha Bryant, along with Lady Lillian." without a word, Aria hurried off to them. She didn't need Genevieve to relay a message to people she wanted to see. "You still haven't informed your guards that we aren't enemies anymore. I don't want anybody threatening me anytime I come here." alpha Bryant nagged Aria. Aria rolled her eyes. "I have told them, but they are vampires, you can't expect them to start trusting our kind just because I say so." "but they trust you," Bryant stated. Aria could see that he still couldn't understand the difference between them. She was Zane's wife. of course, they trust her. after Aria free alpha Bry
Aria Aria looked at Zane's schedule, she collected it from Aidan. even though she was no longer doing any of Zane's duties she wanted to help him. there was not much for her to do as a Queen.Aria squirted her eyes at the paper she was holding. "Erika." she called. "did Zan_ I mean did the King leave the palace today?" Erika put down the tea she was having with Lady Brunhilda. "I believe King Zane had been in the palace all day." "What is the point of coming to my chamber to see me if all you are going to do is think about your husband." Lady Brunhilda mumbled audibly for Aria to hear. Aria examined Zane's schedule again. "he's doing it again." she said to herself. she got up from her chair and headed straight to the throne room. Erika wanted to follow her but Lady Brunhilda stopped Erika. She raised a tea cup in front of Erika. "we are not yet done with our tea." "everyone please excuse us." Aria tried being polite so that she could hide the anger in her tone. all the official
Aria The dungeon was just as Aria remembers. Zane was back to his duties as king. not many people in the palace have seen him yet. Aria suspected that he didn't want them to. but he couldn't hide forever. those who have seen him were shocked, some were scared. Aria had almost fired a servant who was terrified of Zane's looks but Zane stopped her."Are you sure that you don't need General Radford's help with interrogating them?" Aria asks Zane. Elder Orvyn had gained back his consciousness. but Svend was still passed out. elder Orvyn screamed in fear when he saw his colleague's swollen face. 'this could be you.' Aria thought as she watched Elder Orvyn distancing himself from his friend who hit him. She wonders if he appreciates the fact that he was passed out while Zane beat Svend up. "This is something I want to personally handle," Zane said. he hasn't been able to get any words out of Elder Orvyn."you can't keep me locked up in here." Elder Orvyn said!Aria raised a questioning
Aria the wind blew with a heavy rush around Aria's ear. her eyes were closed as she held on, tightly to Zane. She could feel herself going up, higher and higher. made her wonder how far Zane could Jump. they were supposed to be coming down by now but his feet hadn't touched the floor yet. in curiosity, Aria opened her eyes and gasped out loud at Zane's dragon wings. "you can fly?" she asked amazed. "yeah," Zane replied in a low voice. he sounded as though, his being able to fly was a crime, an abomination. Aria was barely able to catch his words, it almost escaped her. A few minutes ago, he was able to face her, now he was hiding his face from her again. his fears were coming back. Aria knew that it was because of his dragon scales wings, 'I have to do something,'"this. is. amazing!" Aria screams out loud in a voice full of excitement. her random outburst caught Zane off guard. he was confused. "I can't believe I'm flying. I can't believe you can fly," she said excitedly, as thou
Aria Elder Svend comes out of hiding with a sly grin on his face. Aria and Zane both watch him as he claps his hands together as though he just came out of an amazing movie theater. He was being annoying. "That was so sweet. the two of you know how to put on a great show." he continued clapping and pretended as though he was wiping a tear off his face because of how touched he was. "what are you doing?" Elder Orvyn asks, Svend. he came out of hiding with an angry look on his face. "can't you see what I'm doing?" elder Svend asks, "I'm clapping, it been over a hundred years since I last saw an entertaining love tale like theirs, so full of sickening emotions, I'm too old to feel anything like that," he said in irritation. "This wasn't the plan." Elder Orvyn's fearful eyes looked over to Zane before he turned his fears away. "you are ruining the plan." "of course, the plan." Elder Svend said in a voice that sounded like he didn't care about whatever plans they had made. "the plan
Aria 'he's afraid.' Aria thought. after listening to Zane, she understood the fears she saw in his eyes. the fear of being accepted as though all his life he had lived like an outcast even though he was King Kaida's son. something like that wasn't going to disappear in one day just because she told him that she loved him. even if Zane could hear the truth in her words, he would prefer to isolate himself and believe in what he had always believed all his life. it was his way of safeguarding his heart. his way of living. 'I need to bring him out of it.' Aria thought sadly. if she left him like this, he wasn't going to change. he won't want to change. Aria thought that Zane was no different from a blind man if he continued like this. he got his sight back but he still wanted to remain in darkness. his darkness. something he had unconsciously created for himself without knowing. 'I need to be gentle, let him know that he can trust me instead of assuming that he was going to trust me.'