Aria"is it just me Erika or have you also noticed that the palace has been kind of quiet lately?" Aria lay down on the neat bed Erika had already arranged. "I'm not sure by what you mean my Lady, everything feels the same to me."'of course, she won't understand,' Aria thought. She was the only one who felt the change. another trial of her life was now gone. She was supposed to feel at peace because there was no one threatening to kill her or report her wrongdoings to King Kaida. King Kaida didn't question her about the accusations the Elders had laid on her. Aria was supposed to be happy with the new change in her life, yet she couldn't help but feel like she no longer had an excuse to spend time with Prince Zane. the issue she had with the elders was the perfect excuse to visit Prince Zane every day but now it was gone."get up my lady, it is time for you to go." "go where?" Aria asked, not sure of where she should be even though she knew where she wanted to be."you usually g
AriaPrince Zane holds Aria with one hand. stopping her from climbing on top of the bed. "what do you think you are doing?" he asked. 'isn't obvious?' Aria thought. "I'm going to bed." Aria gave him a flat reply.Prince Zane had a mischievous smile on his face. "tonight, you are sleeping on the floor." He said. Aria's mouth almost dropped open. "I escorted you from your office to the room and yet you are going to make me sleep on the floor?" "yes." Prince Zane said nonchalantly. Aria could tell that he was enjoying the reaction he was getting out of her. He let go of Aria's hand, took a pillow, and handed it over to her."any complaints?" he asked with a smile on his face as Aria grumpily took the pillow away from him. "It's your room, you can choose to do whatever you want, who am I to sleep in the same bed as Prince Zane." He laughs softly at Aria's words. his laughter melts Aria's anger and irritation away. Aria settled herself on the floor close to the bed, Prince Zane
Aria"I said that this was the real reason why I brought Princess Thaisa into the palace." Aria frowns at the mention of Princess Thaisa's name. "I thought the reason you brought her in was to torment me?" Prince Zane smiled at Aria's words, "That was part of it, but not everything is about you Lady Aria. I was also trying to look for the one who wanted my father dead. I know of King Edward's ambition for the throne, I thought that if I could give him a chance to get closer to my father, he was going to make a mistake and try something stupid.""Well, he did make a stupid mistake," Aria said, remembering when she almost shot the man with a poisoned arrow."That was because a certain Lady pushed him too far by attacking his only daughter."Aria shrugs at Prince Zane. "so the mistake he made wasn't the one you were expecting."Prince Zane nodded. "What did that witch tell you about the pendant she gave to you? I know that you have told me before, but I also know you left some part of
Aria"why does she look like she is going to rip my book?" lady Brunhilda asked Erika as she eyed the book Aria was holding with a strong grip.Erika gave Lady Brunhilda a carefree shrug. "My Lady woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, she had been grumpy all morning." even though Aria could hear Erika and Brunhilda's conversation, she couldn't care less. Aria felt like there was a bigger issue or rather an annoying person she couldn't get rid of."It's sad that Lady Aria is having a bad day. but to hold a book that contains the history of Esterial kingdom like that feels disrespectful." Erika gave out an exhausted sigh as though she was tired of her Lady. She understood what Lady Brunhilda met by her words. "if only Lady Aria would listen to you if you tell her that, although I'm sure that she can hear us.""Did she fight with the man she been leaving me for?" Lady Brunhilda asks. "no, she didn't. things between the both of them are still good." Erika said. "still good eh?"
Aria"you didn't wait outside like last time," Prince Zane said to Aria who sat down in the same spot she sat on the other day. Aria was already regretting her decision. After she had given herself, so much scolding, somehow her legs still found their way to the front of Prince Zane's office once again. at this point, Aria didn't know if she was possessed. "I can leave if you want. I understand it if you are busy." Aria said, nonchalantly. a part of her wanted him to say that he was busy. that way she has the opportunity to right her wrong and run away. but another part of her wanted to leave with him. "no. I'm done." Prince Zane stood up. Aidan arranges his things, without stating any complaints like last time. "Good night your Highness." Aidan and Nadia said in unison, as Prince Zane exited his office with Aria. "you know for the first time I was wrong about something." Prince Zane said."What?" Aria asked as she walked by his side, it felt good to hear his voice again. even t
Aria"you shouldn't let yourself get too close to me." Prince Zane said, his voice sounding like a warning. his words were the same words Aria had been trying to tell herself all day but her heart wouldn't listen. 'does he know that I like him.' Aria thought to herself. she tried to catch a glimpse of Prince Zane but she couldn't see him properly while lying down on the floor. perhaps things were better this way, Aria wasn't sure if she wanted to know what he was thinking. his words were already sounding like a rejection even though She hadn't made her feelings open to him. She was probably never going to tell him. "Are you saying this because I escorted you to the room today?" Aria asked, hearing herself she felt embarrassed by her own words. "Remember you said that you would let me hang around you." Aria tried to use what he had said the other night about them being friends as a cover-up. "I remembered what I said, but now I think it was a mistake." Aria turned her head, which
AriaAria couldn't care one bit about what Lady Brunhilda was trying to explain to her. she kept thinking about Prince Zane and the harsh words he said to her. he met it when he told her to stay away from him. Was Aria going to force herself on someone who didn't want her? what was the need to try hard to get close to him when all he wanted was to push her away? again and again. Aria was frustrated with all the questions inside of her. it was not like she wanted to be with a man like Prince Zane. if only she could feel her wolf, her wolf would have encouraged her and probably called her stupid for falling for a man who killed their mate. "any questions lady Aria," lady Brunhilda asks, "anything at all you don't understand." "yes." Aria said, not entirely sure of what she was about to say. "although the question I have is not relating to what you just taught." lady Brunhilda nodded in understanding. Aria could see the slight annoyance she was trying to hide as she said, "Go ahead
Aria'I am not supposed to be here.' Aria thought as she got closer to Prince Zane's office. 'but I can't listen to him, I don't want to listen to him.' "I'm sorry Lady Aria but I can't let you in," Nadia said. she stood in front of the doors, her hands crossed around her. a stern look on her face. even though she apologized for her words, Aria could see that she wasn't sorry at all. "get out of my way," Aria said stubbornly, even though she knew that it was Prince Zane's orders. He was determined to push her away from him no matter what. If it meant using brute force, Nadia was the sort of person who would enjoy beating Aria up. "you have no right to stop me." Aria tried pushing her way in. but her way human strength was no match for Nadia who easily pushed her away as though she was pushing a little child. "Prince Zane gave specific orders that he didn't want to be disturbed by anyone tonight, no one is allowed, not even you lady Aria," Nadia said.Aria felt angry with the happi
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.'