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Bound by Blood The wedding preparation
The next morning, Dahlia banged at Raziel's room door a few times before the prince opened it for her."I thought as future Duchess, you'd be taught some manners." Raziel said, frowning at her."I heard from one of your servants that we will be getting married in three days. In fact your king was the one who asked her to tell me that." Dahlia said, fuming. But the annoying prince was still very calm."Then you should be confronting him not me." Raziel told her. Dahlia narrowed her gaze at him suspiciously. "Be honest with me prince Raziel. Are you in love with me?""What?!""Because that is the only logical explanation as to why you are not freaking out right now. I don't want to be tied to you in marriage for my parent's selfish reason.""You have repeated that over and over again. I said I am not getting married to you.""What are you going to do that day? Standing me up in front of everyone like you did your new queen?" She couldn't help but chuckle a little as she thought of that
Bound by Blood Who the hell?
Dahlia's parents demanded to see the king and the queen the next morning. Mikael and Evelyn had to choice, but to meet with the Duke and the Duchess. They came to the throne room to meet the couple in a tensed mood, especially the Duchess whom can't seem to hide her worry, even a little bit.They wondered what was going on."Your majesty." The Duchess quickly rushed to Mikael, while her husband tried to hold her. "We can't find our daughter.""What?!""We woke up this morning and decided to check on her, but she was not in her room." The Duke explained."Maybe she just stepped out. Why did you assume that she's missing?"Dahlia's parents gave themselves glances. They both had the same thing in mind. How would they tell the king that they had an argument with their daughter the previous night, and that she was not interested in marrying the prince?But the Duchess was quick to think of something and gave an answer."We asked her maids where she went, and none of them knew, or the time
Bound by Blood Drama in the castle
Evelyn thought the name was familiar, but she could remember exactly who. Maybe the person was not important enough for her to remember."You should go ask Raziel." Evelyn suggested, but the king looked thoughtful."This is not the document here before. He changed it, and replaced it with a very similar one. The real one had Dahlia's name, and this one has this Luciana. When and how did he change it?" The king asked in confusion."I am not sure. He came here a few days ago. I think the day before the day we got that fake invitation from Woodrow." Evelyn said. "I think he wanted to do something here, but he left when he saw me in here.""That explains it. Raziel was the one behind the fake invitation. Only I don't understand how he managed to get their stamp. Maybe he has an insider.""Or maybe it is Dahlia." Evelyn said with a roll of her eyes."Why do you think so?" The king curiously asked."She is the insider. She would definitely have people inside that would help her steal the sta
Bound by Blood The king is Dead
The king's eyes shot open when he felt the sharp pain in his heart, only to see his son piercing an arrow into his heart. A regular vampire will not die from just a simple arrow piercing their heart. Once they remove it, the vampire would be healed. Killing a pure blooded royal was a difficult thing to do. They were almost invincible. But what was with this arrow? What was this pain? He felt like his whole body was going numb, and he couldn't even fight back to remove the thing from his chest."Raz... Raziel." The king croaked. "What... are you... doing?""It could have been different. But you brought this upon yourself. I can't let you kill uncle and destroy his kingdom. That is mother's kingdom. But you do not care. Did you ever feel guilty about her death? If you weren't so power hungry and wanting to conquer the entire world, she wouldn't have died. Then I thought perhaps you would have learnt your lesson, but you only became worse."The king began to cough and Raziel pulled the
Bound by Blood A war coming
"How are you sure it was the people of Kazeera that sneaked into the castle and killed the king. And why would you even blame them? Not like they have anything against our kingdom." One man who was a Marque stood up to say. "And your majesty, don't you think it is wrong to sit on the king's throne when he just died?""I know it was them as they would want to avenge their king that is held hostage by us." Evelyn replied the marque in anger. "And the ruler of the kingdom just died. The kingdom would not be left without a head. I choose to step in.""The king of Kazeera is held hostage? For what reason?" Another person spoke up, seemingly not pleased with the information. "And your majesty, that is not how a new ruler is chosen.""How do you think Durville grew to be so prosperous? We is in our nature to take things and make them ours." Evelyn explained. "And you don't tell me what to do. I choose to be the new ruler. You all should be appreciating me. One more word of protest, you shall
Bound by Blood I miss my family
Luciana stared at the prince like he said something a crazy person would say. Or perhaps he was crazy. Or maybe she heard him wrong. She decided to ask again."What did you say?""I said we are married Lucy."She laughed nervously. She would have believed it to be a joke, but he didn't seem like he was in the mood to throw jokes.She then realized something."That's what you gave me to sign.""Yes. That was our marriage certificate." Raziel said, and Luciana looked dumbfounded.She tapped her forehead with her fingers as if driving away an incoming headache. She took in a sharp intake of breath."What in the world made you marry me without my consent?" She drawled calmly. It even sounded strange to her. She was married?"Don't worry, It can be reversed." Prince Raziel said."Why would you even do that without informing me, without my permission?""Calm down Lucy. I need it to be king. An unmarried man cannot be crowned king." He informed her. He then held her arms. "Listen Lucy, you d
Bound by Blood Midnight visit
"Where is the queen?" Luciana asked the prince after they were done playing around. She had gotten down from the table and taken the seat opposite the one he sat on with the table between them. She thought she needed the distance. The feel of his lips on her skin still lingered on, and it was messing with her mind."She is having the time of her life with rats and other rodents and insects." Raziel gave a nonchalant response."What do you mean?" Luciana asked with a frown."I mean she is locked up in the dungeon." "Why?""For killing the king." He responded in the same casual tone."But she didn't do it. What is going to happen to her?" Luciana asked, looking a little worried."Uhm... the usual. She's going to be tried in the town's council. If she is found guilty, she would be executed."Luciana looked displeased. As much as she didn't like Evelyn, she would not like to see her die for a sin she did not commit. She had always hated the unfairness in the world. "Who accused her in th
Bound by Blood Early lunch
Luciana stared at Arlo unblinkingly for a few seconds, trying to process the funny information she had received. She was royalty now? She laughed. Why didn't she even think of that? "Please don't call me that. It's ridiculous." She laughed again. "I'm sorry princess, but I can't do otherwise." Luciana laughed again. Now she was going to break Raziel's head for real. "Since when did you know that we were married?" Arlo scratched the back of his head sheepishly. "Since he asked Luke and I to look after you. I am sorry for not letting you know, we were only following his instructions. He wanted to be the one to tell you. He told only a few of us though." Luciana nodded to herself. Even his soldiers knew she was married, and she didn't. "Princess the prince asked me to invite you over for an early lunch. You skipped breakfast already." Luciana was surprised. "Lunch? Did I wake up that late?" And that title still sounded very funny to her. "Let him know that I will be joining him
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Bound by Blood The slave who became Queen (The End)
Time rolled by fast, and soon it was time for Luciana to deliver. The midwives did their best to ease her pain, and make her comfortable, but it was still a hell of pain for her. Raziel stayed with her all through, holding her hand, giving her his comfort, but even that did not work this time. She ended up hitting and scratching him for the most time. After a moment of difficulty and pain, the baby finally came out. When Luciana heard the cry, all the pain was forgotten. She wanted to reach up for the baby, but the midwife already placed it on her chest. "Congratulations, your majesty. It's a boy." She glanced at Raziel who had his eyes on the baby, before returning her eyes to the miniature being. She stared at the child, her eyes becoming moist. There was this feeling of completeness she had just from staring at him, from hearing his little cries. Raziel still held her hand, kissing the back of her palm as he watched his baby in the arms of his precious wife. He had expected this
Bound by Blood The pregnant Queen
The next few days with Elric were the best for Freya. He had always treated her good, but now he treated her like something so delicate, so precious, so valued. She never knew that she could fall more for him, but she thought wrong. What was there not to fall for? Sometimes she wondered if he was only a figment of her imagination because he was so perfect.Everything was going so perfectly. The construction for her foundation was ongoing, and he had introduced her to some individuals of high status, and they had also supported her. She knew that some of them just wanted to be close to Elric, but she would take every support. At least, they would help her create awareness.It was all laughter and fun, until the night of the next full moon. She had been worried the whole day, and Elric was the one calming her down. There was a chance that he would not pass through his usual episodes, but the uncertainty gnawed at her.Night finally came, and the moon came out. She lay beside him, prepar
Bound by Blood First taste
Elric stared at Freya, concern filling his gaze. She seemed a little frightened, as she hugged herself, her heart beat rising, almost as if she was going into a panic."Are you okay? Did I hurt you?"She shook her head. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to push you. I just..." She gasped. Just as he was about taking her clothes off, she had a flash back of when she was in Lord Kruger's mansion, and she was forced out of her clothes."Tell me." He urges her on gently, and she took a deep breath."I... it felt like... I only remembered when I was in Lord Kruger's house. He always took my clothes off." She then confessed in one breath, her body trembling a little."Come here." He pulled her into his embrace. "Don't worry, we will take it slowly." He placed a soft kiss on the top of her head, calming her down. "I'm am not Kruger, and I will never ever hurt you." He assured her. "Remember what I told you when you were afraid of letting anyone touch you? I said it was your mind playing tricks on yo
Bound by Blood Let me please you
Freya woke up the next morning, wanting to get out of bed. Then she discovered that there was a weight holding her down. That was when she realized that Elric had slept on her bed. She screamed internally. Now she didn't feel like getting up again.She turned to him, staring at his face. How could someone look so good? Her eyes fell to his lips, and she remembered their kiss the previous night.Elric's lips slowly curved into a smile, and she realized that he was awake."Good morning." He greeted in a low but husky morning voice, and her heart did a little flip. This man was trying her patience. He even had dimples... Ugh!"How long have you been awake?" She asked."A long while now.""And you didn't get up?""I prefer lying down here with you."Oh no, he just woke up and decided to attack her heart.His eyes suddenly opened to meet her orbs, staring back at him."As much as I would love to stay here all day, I have to get up."She nodded in understanding. "How do you feel now?" She c
Bound by Blood Did it work?
Freya didn't let Elric get up, as she basically jumped on him, and he fell back into the bed."You are okay!" She exclaimed, hugging him, her hands tightly wounded around his neck. "You scared me, you scared me so much." She whispered to him."I'm sorry I put you through that." He whispered back, stroking her hair. "I'm really sorry."Luciana and Raziel gave each other a look, before deciding to leave them to their privacy.After hugging him for a little while longer, she pulled herself up, but her legs still straddled him. "How are you feeling? Did it work?"Elric's brows furrowed, before he realized. She had actually stabbed him. That was why he lost consciousness in the first place. What did she use? He remembered the excruciating pain he felt."What did you do to me?"She thinned as lips, as she prepared herself to answer. "Please don't get angry.""I only want to know."She nodded, feeling a little nervous. "It was the vampire poison. Luciana and I... We wanted to kill your vampi
Bound by Blood Dead
Freya didn't know when the hours passed, but the next time she raised her head, it was already morning, and Elric was still yet to wake up. She got up, utterly tired. She didn't sleep at all through the night, hoping that he would wake up.She paced around the room restlessly in confusion, refusing to believe what her mind was telling her. She believed that he would wake up. Perhaps it would just take a little while to work. After walking for a while, she sat on the floor, her back against the wall.She stayed like that for only a few seconds before going back to the bed. She rested her head on his chest to check for his heart beat, but she still heard nothing. Her heart sank to her stomach, and she reached to clutch her own chest. Terror gripped her so hard, she felt like it would fall off.She suddenly burst into laughter. This was all a joke right? Perhaps it was a very bad dream. Because this could not be happening to her. She didn't fall completely and stupidly in love with him j
Bound by Blood Don't leave me
Freya engaged Elric's in talks and some fun games to keep his mind occupied. She also tried playing with his hair, making it the way her mother used to do for her and Luciana, making him appear a bit feminine. She thought he was still handsome in it though. It was as if her attempts to distract him was actually working, as he was still doing a good job controlling himself.But even with all her efforts, Freya couldn't prevent the inevitable. She noticed that he was beginning to experience his torture again when she saw that his palms were tightly clenched, and he had also gone quiet, leaving her to do all the talking. He also had his eyes tightly shut.She reached for his clenched fists, and was surprised to feel moisture. His claws has elongated, and he had wounded himself.Her heart pounded rapidly in her chest, and she just reached to hold his clenched fists. This seemed like it was going to be a very long night."Hey, how are you feeling?" She couldn't help but ask. She wanted to
Bound by Blood Stay
Luciana gave Freya a small dagger, coated with the poison. Freya's heart skipped at the reality of the situation was beginning to dawn on her. This was a really really big risk to take, and the 'what ifs' were too much."Do you need me to stay back and help you with it?" Luciana offered when she noticed Freya's nervousness, but Freya shook her head in refusal."I want to do this. And I think Raziel would throw me in your dungeons if I keep you too long." She joked, and Luciana laughed."Alright then. I wouldn't like to plead on your behalf. People might think I'm bias because you are my sister."Freya only chuckled a bit. "Thank you Lucy. It was nice having you over."After Luciana and Raziel had left, Freya became overly aware of the time. She also kept a very close eye on Elric to know if he planned on leaving the house. But he was just still very much like himself, and it didn't seem like he planned to go anywhere. She still asked Alice to keep an eye on him, just in case she misse
Bound by Blood A much needed closure
Freya was floating among the clouds as she recalled the kiss between her and Elric the previous day. She was currently lying on her bed, but she couldn't help the smile on her face. She decided to write to Luciana."Calm down Freya, it's only a kiss." She scolded herself as she got up. She had been telling herself that since the kiss happened, especially when she was close to Elric.At dinner the previous night, she thought it was going to be awkward between them, but it wasn't at all. He was very casual, and even a little more touchy. Perhaps he would think she was acting like a child. Actually, anyone would think that she was acting like a child.She was suddenly pulled out of her thoughts by a knock on the door. Her heart skipped a little, thinking it was Elric. She opened the door only to find Alice."Good morning, Lady Freya. Did I wake you up?"Freya shook her head. "Not at all. I have been up for a while. Is there a problem?""The duke wants to speak to you. He is in the balcon
