AriaPrince Zane had picked a day to burn General Caldwell's body without even letting his father say a last goodbye to his son. Aria could still feel her ghostly past with General Caldwell, even though her life was supposed to feel normal. The feelings she had in her heart for her mate's murderer weren't normal, Aria wanted to get rid of it but it was hard. She had never felt this way for anyone before and Aria couldn't understand why she had feelings for Prince Zane. She had thought to herself countless times, but still couldn't think of any reason why she would have any sort of romantic feelings for Prince Zane. He was a blind handsome man, with beautiful silver eyes that were able to draw her in. His mind along with his heart were corrupt with evil. So what was it about him did she fell for? His sinister smile? No that wasn't good enough. Was it his attitude of treating everyone like his toy?Aria shook her head in frustration, she had got to be sick in the head if she fell for h
AriaAria silently watched as Caldwell's former army showed their respect to Radford.Radford was made the new General of the army. From the happy look on each of the soldiers' faces, they were pleased with Prince Zane's decision as if they knew that after General Caldwell's death, Radford would be the one to take over. Aria let out a tired sigh. No amount of good food and drinks could ever make her like an event like this. It reminded her of her dead mate. The worst part about everything was that Aria couldn't be sad about the sudden outcome of events. She needed to be happy like everyone else. Even the former Elder Ewing was happy. He didn't come for Radford ceremony dress in an extravagant way like he did the time his son was still alive. Aria couldn't understand how he was able to congratulate Radford without feeling bitter about it. Perhaps he was, and his extra nice attitude to Radford was his way of hiding it. Aria had thought that Prince Zane was going to complain about Ewi
AriaIt wasn't an official dinner. Prince Zane looks like he was having fun with a few of General Radford's army by his side. Aria controlled her anger all through the dinner that Prince Zane had made for the soldiers. She wanted them gone before she could show her true self by rudely complaining to Prince Zane."There was no reason for me to be here," Aria said immediately the last soldiers exited the dining hall."It didn't look like you enjoyed yourself at the ceremony that was held for General Radford, so I thought that maybe you would enjoy this one." Prince Zane drank a red content from his cup. Wine or blood Aria didn't know, and she wasn't interested in finding out either. Aria knew that Prince Zane didn't care if she had enjoyed herself or not. She knew that everything he was doing was entirely on purpose, solely to irritate her. Was he trying to tell her that her mate wasn't the one leading the army anymore? Did he still hate General Caldwell even though he was dead? Was a
AriaAria wasn't worried about the elders telling Prince Zane the truth about her relationship with General Caldwell, because he already knew the truth. She was worried about King Kaida finding out. If he found out about her involvement with General Caldwell before his death, he was going to see her as a betrayal because she didn't respect the deal she made with him. Aria couldn't make any excuse in front of King Kaida. Telling him that General Caldwell was her mate wasn't enough to justify her actions. "Let me see your other hand." Erika requested.Aria raised her hand, and Erika adjusted the helm of her sleeve. Aria couldn't understand why there was any need for Erika to arrange her dress when it was just a nightgown. "Are you still thinking about the death of the late General Caldwell, my lady?" Erika asked as she continued working. "It has been almost a month since that man died, I advise you to forget about him and everything that has to do with him, most especially General Rad
Aria"My lady you are going to bed early again?" Erika complaint as Aria dragged up the bed covers over her head."Aren't you supposed to be happy that you got released from your duties early?" Aria asks. She wanted Erika gone so that she could think clearly about what she could do about the elders' request. Was it even possible for her to make someone like Prince Zane give up the throne? Aria thought."It's not about that Lady Aria, it feels like you are up to something. Is this about Prince Zane or are you still worried about the dead General?""Goodnight Erika. I will see you again in the morning." Erika left the room while feeling unsure of whether she should leave or not. Aria was worried about the possibility of Erika seeing through her facade. Aria knew that lying to Prince Zane when she saw him was a waste of time, he could tell. She would have to be straightforward about giving him ideas of leaving the throne. Aria groans in annoyance in the dark. Only the light of a littl
Aria"Are you even listening to me?" Aria asked, she was starting to feel frustrated with Prince Zane's behavior. Aria had expected something from him, like a disappointing look, along with words he could use to remind her of her place in Esterial, but she got nothing from Prince Zane. he listened to her but his lack of response was annoying. "why are you telling me all this?" Prince Zane asks. "I thought this was going to be something like your illicit relationship with the late General Caldwell. something you plan to hide from me forever." from his tone, Aria could tell already that she wasted her time worrying about what Prince Zane would do once he knew the truth. he was already aware of the truth. of course, he was watching her in secret. even though he couldn't see, he had Aidan and Nadia by his side, they were his eyes hidden deep in the shadows. no one knew that they were there unless they decided to reveal themselves. "Are you telling me the truth because you want my help
Aria"you're only here because of the choices you made." Prince Zane said, his blind gazes staring at nowhere in particular. Aria couldn't understand his words, for a moment she had thought that they were done talking because they both weren't saying anything to each other anymore. "When Nadia told me the truth about what was going on between General Caldwell and you back then. she insisted that I should give you a quick death. something like that was more merciful than what my father would have done to you if he knew the truth." Aria unconsciously swallowed a lump in her throat that was formed out of fear. Nadia wanting Prince Zane to kill her was not a surprise but Prince Zane's hesitation was. it made Aria wonder why he still hasn't done anything to her yet. "you know I thought of the idea of killing you, but at the same time there was this ridiculous feeling I had of wanting to know the truth from your mouth." Prince Zane turned his head towards Aria who was standing close to
AriaPrince Zane was the first person to exit the meeting room. Aria was relieved to see him. Acting like a good fiance who was desperate to see Prince Zane because she missed him was harder than she thought. Prince Zane had been in the council room for so long that Aria was starting to wish she had a chair to sit down on, her feet were starting to hurt. "Lady Aria. I would be putting your efforts to waste if I just walked away from you without caring. How long have you been waiting for me?" Prince Zane asks, "But then again even if walk past you I'm sure that no one will blame me for it, I'm blind, so it's understandable that I didn't see you." Aria didn't know if Prince Zane was trying to make a joke or irritate her. He was blind, not stupid. Prince Zane was too smart for his good. "my prince you are blind, not deaf. I could always call out to you." Aria said as she bowed before him. She kept her voice low so that others couldn't hear her rude words. Aria had to chase Erika awa