"You ought to know that such threats no longer sway me. I cannot comply with your demands," I declared firmly. "Why not?!" Ashere snapped, her tone fierce and demanding. "Because I love him," I said, tears welling up in my eyes. "I love Malik, and I'm not afraid of what might happen, even if it co
~Ezinne~ The doctor clicked off the small flashlight with a soft snap, its beam fading from my weary eyes. Malik stood quietly by the corner of the room; his arms folded across his chest. Blood samples had been taken from me for further examinations, and it broke my heart that Malik could not even
~Ezinne~ "Your Highness? Your Highness." I was pulled from my thoughts by the sound of Rhea’s voice. Turning around, I saw her standing behind me. Her face was unusually pale, which made me worry. I had not had time to see anyone since I returned from Eclipse Pack, and after that terrible nightma
~Ezinne~ I watched Rhea as she stirred gently in her sleep. Her eyelids fluttered and slowly parted to reveal eyes filled with confusion and weariness. She stared at the ceiling for a while, perhaps trying to piece together where she was and what had happened. "I'm glad you're awake," I said, bre
"Thank you, my queen, for staying by my side," Rhea said with gratitude. "It’s nothing," I responded, patting her shoulder reassuringly. "You will be fine." With that, Malik started to lead me out of the room. As we approached the door, we met Olivia. She bowed deeply before entering the room to s
~Ezinne~ "I am coming with you," I declared, slipping into khaki trousers and a tank top, readying myself for the battle ahead. Malik's response came not as words, but a growl, low and warning. "No, you're not. I won't risk it." I stared at him in bewilderment, as sounds of chaos surrounded us.
~Third Person POV~ Ange stepped out of her car into the chilly pre-dawn air, her face etched with confusion. The night's storm had jerked her awake; however, it was the sight of Malik's palace, ablaze in the distance, that truly gripped her heart with fear. Nestled on a lofty hill, her father's ca
Abee nodded solemnly. "She’s here to avenge her father’s death. Malik killed her father." Ange was stunned into silence, her thoughts a whirlwind of confusion and shock. She stared at her father, struggling to digest his words. When she finally found her voice, she said, "You are confusing me right