Aria pov"My Lady you need to get ready, it's almost time." Erika my new maid told me. I haven't seen Petra ever since I told the prince about her plans, Erika was the one who brought dinner for me that night. "What happened to Petra? Are you going to be my new maid?" I asked Erika, who was busy looking for the perfect dress for me to wear, I could wear a lace gown, along with some modern gowns that could make any girl look like a princess. But everyone in this kingdom love tradition so much that they mostly put on their traditional silky clothes. I wish I could break the rules and wear something else, but that wouldn't be good for me since I was prince Zane fiance."I don't understand your question my lady, who is Petra?" I could see clearly that she was trying to play dumb so that she wouldn't get to answer my question, it's annoying, Erika was good at acting. I would have believe her if I didn't know that no one in Esterial kingdom was to be trusted, no innocent face could change
Aria pov"Straighten your back!" Lady Brunhilda ordered.My back couldn't get any more straighter than that. Telling that to lady Brunhilda was a waste of time, she wasn't going to listen to me. She have decided to teach me how to dance a proper ball dance. According to her, even though prince Zane had led me through the last dance, I was like dirt, spoiling his sparkling graceful images. I'm not joking, lady Brunhilda actually called me dirt. Erika was acting like my male guide, she was still compose even after I have match her poor feet for an hundred time. "I heard of how you dine with prince Zane, the day before yesterday." There was excitement in her voice. "It is the first time prince Zane have ever dine with any human before, he's going to make a fine king someday." I thought he wasn't getting the crown. "Lady Aria is so lucky, I doubt she realizes how lucky she truly is." Erika said to Lady Brunhilda as they both look at me with the same sadness in their faces. They couldn
Aria povFeels good to put on pants again. I stretch out my legs that have been encaged in my leather pants. It feels good with the nice high boots I was wearing, this was my sort of clothes. I match it with a beautiful lace long sleeves, although not my usual kind, this one looks more fancy like something that was delicately made. My usual kind was just casual and normal.Erika didn't come in to give me, my breakfast today. Another maid I have seen around Erika gave me, my breakfast but she didn't stay for long to help me get dressed like Erika normally would, I was grateful for that. I have wore enough gowns in this life to last me for a life time. Erika wouldn't be happy to see me like this though, but I didn't care. Right now I felt free and happy and that matters much more than Erika happiness. Few hours of being locked up in my room, I could feel the effect of Erika not being around anymore. No one to nag me or correct me, most importantly no one to talk to. Was there really a
Aria pov"Now I understand why king Kaida pick you to be prince Zane fiance. You may not be that charming but you still have your good qualities, one only his highness can see in you, more than the rest of us.""Thanks...I guess." There was nothing good about me. Whatever Erika was thinking about me wasn't true. If she was going to start seeing me in a new light, it would be good if only she could properly see me for who I truly am. "You are doing this just for the money?" I rinse a clothes and kept it in a large bowl along with some other clothes.Erika laugh, "my Lady it's the same reason I take care of you or do any other things I hate in this world." Just when I thought we were connecting, Erika gave me one of her backbiting remarks. She was too free with me, I have seen the way she acted with other nobles, it was filled with respect, her behavior towards me was different. Was it because I was human?"Tell me how all this started," I stared straight ahead, the guards was standi
Aria povI don't know if it was because I help Erika out, when she was washing. Whatever it was I'm not going to complain about it, Erika allowed me to dress in clothes I actually liked. Her condition was that I stayed only in my room. I'm sure even she knows that I wasn't going to listen to her instructions. Most especially now that I know prince Zane room. There were different floor in the palace, prince Zane room was in the second highest floor, the first floor belongs to the king. A lot of staircase needed to be climb before getting there, I couldn't fully understand the way things are in this palace. Normally first floor is supposed to be downstairs, not upstairs, crazy bunch of people, I thought.I hide myself in the corner of the walls, the guards that were station at my door didn't follow me today. I'm glad they learned their lesson from last time, the hall was clear, there was no guards in front of the prince room. Quickly, before anyone could see me, I rush inside and close t
Aria pov. "You are awake my lady," Erika said. "Good morning Erika." "It's Afternoon my lady, once again, you overslept." I have been taking things easy ever since my encounter with prince Zane, well I have actually been waiting for him to actually do something to me, maybe invite me for another embarrassing dinner or something. So far, he hasn't do anything, he haven't called for me. There have been nothing, absolutely nothing. It could be that prince Zane was truly a kind man like everyone said, all this while I have been the one who misunderstood him. I have been all over his business, while he gave me enough time to myself, inoder to live my life peacefully in Esterial. No pressure on my engagement with him, maybe he knew that i was force."Have you heard anything from prince Zane?" I asked Erika. She gave me a weird knowing smiled. What was that about?"My lady are you that worried about him?" Her elbow rested on my clothes that have already been folded neatly in front of
Aria pov.Ever since lady Brunhilda got hold of the news that I was now staying in prince Zane room, she brought out some old historical books about the kingdom and made me read them. Her reasons for not giving me those books ever since, was because she thought that prince Zane was still going to reject me someday, but now with the way things were going, prince Zane wasn't going to reject me. I wish they all knew that their beloved prince makes me sleep on the floor every night, with nothing but one comfortable pillow that actually helps in putting me to sleep. It was really annoying, I wish the pillow was uncomfortable, whenever I use it I become possessed with some kind of sleep spell. In the morning when Erika would come into the room to get me ready for the day I would find myself on the bed with prince Zane gone. How could I make anyone believe that I was actually suffering when it looks like I was living the life. I wish prince Zane would just reject me, at least then king Kaid
Aria pov"I'm waiting, explain yourself." Prince Zane was sitting on a large couch in the room, the way the couch has been created, it look like a throne, perfect for intimating girls like me for information. Had this couch been here the first time I sneak into prince Zane room, or did he create it recently just so that he could make me feel intimated. His blind gaze was staring at nowhere in particular, he looks like he didn't care about what just happened but his voice, words where all different from his action and the way he present himself. Somehow even though prince Zane couldn't see he could still get those silvers eyes to be directed straight at me. How does he even know how to do that? I peered up at Aidan, he was standing behind me, guarding the door, making sure there was no escape for me. Nadia was standing by the prince side, her hand folded around her chest, waiting for any order the prince wishes to give to her. Incase i was going to disobeyed him again. "It wasn't my
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.'