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~Ezinne~ As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm orange glow across the sky, I stared at my reflection in the mirror while the maidens around me tended to me. None spoke a word, their touch as gentle as a whisper. My mind, however, was anything but calm. I was still reeling in co
"As you wish, my lady." Once the woman left, I turned to Delilah, giving her a questioning glance. The last thing I needed here was another Elara who could complicate issues for me. "She holds the title of Lady of the Ladies. Her responsibilities include training the women in combat," Delil
~Ezinne~ "How do you expect me to kill such a man?" I questioned Ashere, puzzled. "He's not at all the person I thought I would be facing." Ashere chuckled softly, a hint of mockery in her tone. "Do not be deceived by what you see, Ezzy. The laughter of a hyena isn't a call for friendship
Once again, I was led down the flaring stairs to the heavy double front doors leading outside the palace. As we crossed the foyer, I realized my heart was racing at twice its normal speed. The doors swung open from outside with a heavy, drawn-out creak, and I faced my terror, everything else around
~Ezinne~ We rode through the vast, lush landscapes of his kingdom, a heavy tension hanging between us like the heavy fog that cloaked the distant hills. The rhythmic hoofbeats of our horses were the only sounds that broke the silence. I couldn't decide if the pounding in my ears was the horse
"Am I permitted to question His Majesty?" I asked as we came to a stop beneath a towering tree. "I brought you here with a purpose in mind," he responded. He dismounted with an ease that spoke of his familiarity with the act and extended a hand towards me. Accepting his assistance, I found
~Malik~ I walked into the drawing-room, meeting the curious gazes of Rafe, Soren, and Kael. My fated mate was here in my territory, and she was safe; finding her was no longer a problem. I would have relaxed, after having her here. She would have just been any other ordinary woman if she hadn't
"Rafe, she is but a lost she-wolf. She will be under our surveillance every moment of the day. She is probably lost." "Why introduce her as your guest to the people? We have specific ways to handle strangers. Don't you think you're giving her way too much freedom?" Rafe pressed. "No."