Aria pov"My lady?" I heard a familiar voice as my body stir up and I opened my eyes "Lady Aria. You are finally awake!" She said excitedly. I looked around the room. Genevieve was the only one around, I remember her from last time. She was the one Erika had sent to me the time she was busy turning herself into a slave for Luthera."How are you feeling?" I wasn't feeling any pain in my body. The only thing I felt was a painful headache, along with a rage I couldn't get rid of."Are you still feeling any pain?" Genevieve ask. "Excuse me, my lady, I need to tell prince Zane that you are finally awake." "No there will be no need for that." Hearing his name made me angry. Was he the source of my rage? I still remember all he said when I was unconscious. He wasn't going to punish princess Thaisa for this. Why?"Prince Zane had given strict orders that I should inform him about your recovery. Immediately, after you wake up." "I said don't tell him anything!" I shouted at Genevieve Sh
Aria pov I have been snooping around the palace, trying to trace my steps back to the same place Erika and I went to the time I got my hand on the poison sir Nuriel had tried to use for king Kaida. Collecting that poison again isn't going to be as easy as the first time.If prince Zane knew who I was, he would have thought ahead and seen that I was going to try something like this. That was the only way he can stop me before I get too ahead of myself. Deceiving vampires who were only trying to do their job was hard mostly when they are cautious of you because they know you are human. Lying was part of human nature.Found it. I thought. It took long hours for me to have hidden in the shadows like a rat just like Nadia for the first time so that I could lay my hands on this. I didn't need to use the whole thing just a little on my dagger was okay. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Princess Thaisa was not in her room when I came in.
Aria pov"Lady Aria tried to kill me!" Thaisa said in front of everyone. This reminds me of the first day I came to Esterial, when I met prince Zane at the ball they were having to announce the human who had been lucky to be chosen as prince Zane's future bride. On that day, two thrones were set, one for king Kaida and the other for prince Zane. He was resting his chin on his hands as he listens to Thaisa's allegation with all calmness in the world. For a man who had been saving me more times than I could count. He didn't look like he was interested in saving me from this situation. Still, why do I have faith in my heart that he would save me?Right now I could almost hear prince Zane saying to me that he warned me but I didn't listen. I was an idiot for not listening to him. All the nobles gathered around the throne room along with the Athelstan royal family. While many puzzles in Thaisa's words, king Edward and queen Malika, wanted me dead as much as their rotten daughter did. Di
Aria pov"Liar!" Princess Thaisa shouted, "Aria is lying." That's lady Aria to you. "She had never been faithful to prince Zane. Prince Zane and her don't even like each other. They don't sleep on the same bed." "Princess Thaisa!" King Kaida was getting furious. Laying false accusations against me was one thing but against prince Zane was unacceptable."My king, I'm saying the truth, prince Zane told me this himself." King Kaida gaze at his son who was still relaxed. He didn't even care that Thaisa spilled out one of his precious secrets and I knew why."Father, I don't know what princess Thaisa is talking about, she seems to have a wild imagination." It doesn't matter what princess Thaisa said against prince Zane. His words will always be chosen over hers. "But you told me that you have never been with her. There were no sexual relations between the two of you, and you make her sleep on the floor every single night." Not every night. I thought back to some days we slept on the
Aria pov"My lady you seem to be in a good mood today." I was humming one of my favorite songs. I can't remember the last time I sang this song. Somehow after my unfortunate_ no I won't say unfortunate, it was fortunate that I was able to break up with alpha Bryant. He was too toxic for me, other than that he never once cared about me. After I broke up with him. It felt as though all the things I had in my life during the times I was with him no longer exist. Like a part of me that went away with him. But today was different. Today everything felt like it didn't matter."Are you this happy because lady Brunhilda, decided to end the lessons for today early?" "You could say that." Most of the happiness I was feeling was because princess Thaisa was no longer in Esterial. I can't remember the last time anyone mentioned her or say anything about her. I wonder if I was allowed to be this happy. Maybe if I was too happy I might jinx things for myself. But there were so many good things go
Aria pov"There you are, Brian." Alpha Bryant said as he walked up to Brian. He looks like he was angry. "Didn't I tell you not to wander around this place by yourself?""I'm sorry alpha Bryant. I was just intrigued." "Well, I don't care. Let's go." This was the first time I have seen Bryant ever since I left the pack. He was looking the same with some slight differences. There was some stubble over his chin, he had not been shaving like he always like to. Somehow he looks like the alpha Bryant I know but at the same time he looks different, like a fully grown man, stronger than before. "I said let's go. Why do you keep looking back, what are you looking for?" "It's nothing, it's not even possible. she wouldn't be here." I hid as I watch them. I was glad that I was in a noisy environment, if I was the only one around these two I would have been caught. Thank goodness Esterial kingdom was full of busy people. "She?" Bryant asks, "look, Brian. I'm already having a shitty day, the
Aria pov"Where is your father?" I asked Prince ZaneAs though he already knew that I was following him. He ignores me and my question and continues talking with Aidan. "Have they decided to accept my father's offer?" He asked Aidan. Aidan was staring intensely at the document that was in his hand. "They accepted but made a few hidden changes in the contract that we send to them. I think they thought since they were dealing with you, there was no way you could read out what was in the contract." "Let me deal with them, my prince," Nadia said. Between the twins, Nadia looks like she was harsher than her brother. Aidan looks like the calm type of guy but then again looks could be deceiving. "No. It's fine, leave them. Go through the changes they made and tell me about them later. It seems as though there is something I need to take care of." Prince Zane steps into a place that looks like King Kaida's office, only that there was a big difference. It was darker. I knew the guy was
Aria povWhat am I going to do? If what those maids were saying about alpha Bryant and beta Brian coming into the palace were true then I'm in trouble. My body twisted and turned around the bed. A frown was on my face as I thought to myself. Sleeping had been easy for me before Alpha Bryant came here. I had slept on the floor and found it comfortable but now I can't sleep because of all the possibilities that were running through my head. The door to the room opened. Immediately I closed my eyes without thinking, I have been so lost in thought that I didn't hear any footsteps.The light in the room was dim as I opened my eyes a little and saw only Prince Zane. He wasn't with his two guard dogs. I secretly watch him as he silently went into the bathroom. I didn't even understand what I was doing. Why was I pretending as though I was sleeping when I was awake, it wasn't as though I had done anything wrong to make me afraid of Prince Zane. "I know you are awake lady Aria. So drop the
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.'