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~Ezinne~ My trolley of clothes and other belongings was brought to me later that day. I had expected to maybe catch a glimpse of Malik, but he was nowhere to be seen, nor did I make any attempt to leave the room. I stayed indoors until Delilah brought my belongings in the afternoon. When Kael
"No, Kael. It's not you. I just really need some time by myself right now," I explained, hoping he wouldn't think he had upset me in any way. Kael gave me a gentle nod, his face showing understanding. "Of course, your privacy is important. I'll make sure you're not disturbed." I gave him a
~Ezinne~ It has been three days now, yet there were no signs of Malik and his trusted men. I had been following a repetitive routine— wake up, eat, and wander aimlessly through the palace and I was getting tired of it. Sleeping on the grand bed felt more like sleeping on a slab of ice than a place
Ezinne We found ourselves in yet another bout. This time, I planted my feet firmly, ensuring my core was strong, determined not to let Ange flip me as effortlessly as before. Our eyes locked in a fierce gaze while the other women cheered us on. Beads of sweat formed on my forehead, trailing do
"Lady Ange, your fighting skills are commendable, but they are still quite basic," Rhea said as we walked. Ange chuckled lightly, tucking a strand of her chestnut hair behind her ear. "Well, I picked up a few skills here and there. But if I must become a leader, I should master the craft." Rh
~Ezinne~ I followed Kael's swift steps as he hurried towards the clinic, prepared to face any challenge ahead. As we entered, the scene was chaotic, with nurses darting around in a frenzy. Kael stopped one nurse to ask what went wrong. "It's Lady Eloise," the young nurse exclaimed ur
My words seemed to have a calming effect on her. Her trembling subsided as she met my gaze. With a reassuring smile, I rubbed her arm reassuringly, and gently eased her back onto the bed. However, her fever concerned me. I signalled to the nurses to take immediate action, checking her vital signs an
Standing before the door, I took a deep breath, mustered my courage, and knocked lightly before pushing it open. Peeking inside, I spotted Malik seated at his desk, engrossed in some documents illuminated by the lamp's glow. He didn't even bother to glance up as I entered. My eyes swept around the c