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
~Malik~ I hurt her. I sighed with exasperation. I watched Ezinne storm out of my office, her hurt expression slicing through me like a knife. I hadn't meant to lash out at her, but I needed her to leave my presence immediately because I didn't trust what I would have done to her if she still stood
"What I mean is, I don't want to lead her on just because I need something from her," I continued, my tone softer. "I can't allow myself to get emotionally attached to her at all. If she is to die in the course of saving this pack. I don't want to have to bear that pain again. It nearly destroyed me
~Malik~ I barged into the bathroom, my heart pounding like a drum, but found it empty. My eyes darted to the closet, but there was no trace of her. Had she left? Ezinne had proven that she was not a woman to be messed with. She had shown she was a queen even before she became my queen. She wa