After Zadicus was taken away, all of them began to resent him but deep down they held a guilt for going there in the first place. Persephone shattered beyond repair and locked herself, her heart sank into darkness to never see the world again, losing her friend and lover. “Please tell me it’s my deception.” Persephone begged, all alone in her opulent mansion, silent tears rolling down her cheeks, staring at her hands. “Please…” She sniffed, sitting on the ground, losing her posture. She was caged in darkness filled with apparitions, frightening her but there was no one to support her anymore. Everything began to fall apart. “Randall, Open the door.” Randall’s mother called, knocking at his door. These two only have each other and her heart crushed to see her son in this state but Randall had shut himself out. “Please, don’t do this to me. Come out.” He was wailing alone in his room, her voice was not reaching him. “NO!!” Zen screamed, the memory engraved as an eternal nig
Kriss returned and delivered Zadicus message to him. It was night, His Majesty was about to go to sleep and gain some lull but Kriss came to see him in his room. “What is it, Kriss?” He asked, looking up from the book he was reading. “Father, Zadicus said to deliver his message.” He breathed out. “Kriss, you know, I forbid you to see-” His Majesty frowned and was about to scold him but he shut his eyes, speaking hurriedly. “I have connected my life source with him. If I die, he will awaken and raze his consecrated land.” He opened his eyes slowly to study his reaction, the book fell from his hand with utter dismay, standing up. “What?!” He almost yelled, running his hand in his hair out of distress, moving back in disbelief. “What was he talking about?” Kriss asked hesitantly as he had no idea “This has to be a sickening jocose. I have to halt his execution right now.” He ordered, panicking by thinking of the consequences if he died. “But, what is it?” Kriss asked again, co
Present “Why did you tell me before? Why did you just leave without any explanation?” Persephone asked, her voice was weak. Mind intoxicated with inexplicable agony to fathom all this happened and she was unaware of it all along, she cannot grasp what was happening. Her mind was blank, overflowing with immense dejection and tears glistening in her eyes. “Why did you just leave? Why didn’t you come back to tell me at least once?” She sobbed holding his robe, pulling him as close as possible. “What could it change? What’s the difference could it make?” He asked coldly. Eyes staring at her powerless and heartbroken form.
A gasp of dread escaped her lips, not accepting the man before her as her Zadicus, his heart was consumed by malice. “W-What?” She stuttered, eyes widened, shaking badly in dismal. “Yes.” His smirk grew intense, pressing his lower body over hers, trapping her against the wall. “Nothing in this world you stop from upbringing terror, this world perish into darkness with me.” He whispered, letting out a low husky laugh. The menace in his voice shattered her heart, her ability to think lost the composure. “Zadicus, please, no-” She tried to plead with him but his grip tightened, amusement converting into sheer dominance.
The very night when Zadicus and Persephone’s bond was gravely injured more than it already was. Tristan was indulging in the most pleasurable moments of his life. “Oh Lord…” Jade chuckled after they took a bath together and she wore his shirt, sitting on his bed. “What?” He arched a brow, lying on his side, glancing at her. “I never thought… that we.. could be a thing.” She giggled, her hands on her chest, trying to control her racing heartbeats. “Now we are, so come here.” He smirked, grabbing her wrist as she fell on his bare chest. She gasped but he pulled her close, wrapping his hand around her shoulder to have her in his arms. “I should go back…” She said shyly, lowering her gaze. Their heart skipped a beat when she rested her hands on his chest, scanning his handsome features and ripped muscles. “Go where? You are not going anywhere.” He frowned, rubbing circles on her shoulder. “But-” She opened her mouth to oppose but he sighed. “You worry too much, Love. Fuck them
The next morning, Felix and Ruth, having the duty to care for the food, were serving breakfast.“There you go.” Felix smiled, handing Ruth the food as she was setting it on the dining table.“Thanks, Felix.” She smiled back, setting things up and Leona was the first person to enter the room.Her mind had utterly forgotten about yesterday, yawning while running her hand in her hair. “Leona, call everyone for breakfast.” Ruth said, tugging her hair behind her ears, smiling at her.“Fine.” She muttered, blinking to regain her senses and leaving to call everyone and deliberately went to see Tristan for the end.So by the time he reaches there, the food turns cold and they both have to eat it. With a bored face, she walked closer, not interested in running her mood by talking to him in the morning.“Ay, Tristan.” She called but her steps halted when she saw Tristan and Jade.She was wearing Tristan’s shirt as they both walked out with his hand on her shoulder, talking, giggling with each
After breakfast, Jade had some work to do so she left Tristan- too much to his disappointment. He was in the garden with Persephone. She was hugging her knees, making an almost crying face, dejection dripping from her as they were sitting on the grass. “Zadicus told me everything.” She breathed out, holding herself tightly. “I see…” He hummed coldly, noticing her tensed features. “Deep down, I always believed he had a reason, something else but as the time passed.” She began to tell him her thoughts, to share her pain with him. “He didn’t come, Kriss told me nothing… I just-” She paused, losing her strength, biting her bottom lip to contain her ache but failed. “It’s not your fault, You saw with your eyes and people tend to believe what they see.” He shrugged, patting her shoulder to soothe her. “So what’s wrong? Your reactions and words were natural.” He said softly, giving her a feeble smile to soothe her. “It’s not your fault. You reacted the way any person would, so don't
AzielKriss was losing his forbearance by the passing time, things were slipping out of his grasp and he was impotent to maintain his posture.“What should we do now? How are we going to find number 3?” Cassandra asked with a shrug when they were at the courtyard.“We need to keep a keen eye on him. He had concealed his identity enough.” Kriss’s strict voice came, earning a nervous glance from them.His rage was unfathomable for them to perceive, to find the most collected man in a state of pinch.“I can’t believe we had a traitor right under our nose and we couldn’t know.” He growled, curling his hands in a fist.They both took a step back instinctively, feeling the ire emitting from him and it emerged when he punched the wall nearby.“Dammit!” Growling, he imprinted a crack on the wall, fumes radiating from his aura as the rage blinded him. “His Highness, please, calm down.” They tried to make him understand but to no avail.“How can I? Everything is at stake, we are losing terri
~Leaving this corrupted tale behind like a chapter in the past…~ Knocking, he took a deep breath, the sensations he once used to feel for her no longer existed, replaced with a delight to find his most cherished people binding in a sacred bond. “Persephone.” Kriss called, opening the door slowly to find Persephone an exquisite princess gown with a veil over her head. She had tears of felicity in her eyes which she wiped quickly and grinned at him, “Kriss?” Kriss returned a kind smile, taking a step towards her, standing before as his eyes contemplated her form, she looked like a princess who was about to end her fairytale. “You look angelic.” Kriss whispered sincerely, stopping at her eyes, felicitous for both Persephone and Zadicus. “Thank you.” She mumbled sheepishly, not used to fancy dresses and gowns but for her special day, she wore the most beautiful floor length lace gown, embroidered heavily. “Zadicus is dying to see you. He is so lucky to have the one he loves. No
While they went to take care of the guest, everyone else was lost in their own world and matters. Waiting for the final moment delightfully. Amid them, Tabit noticed Vera coming with her two years old adopted daughter. Vera wanted to give her life a meaning and adopted a girl from the orphanage. “Hey. How’s Ava doing?” Tabit asked, waving sweetly at Ava. Tabit had changed entirely, the deadness in her tone had faded, the seriousness in her eyes no longer existed, she had become a jovial person. “Good.” Vera smiled, patting her daughter’s head, considering her new meaning of life, offering her everything to this kid now. “Ava, Say hi.” Vera whispered, “Hello.” She greeted sweetly, bowing out of respect. “Hey, sweetie.” Tabit greeted, patting her head and noticing her happiness, Vera asked about her wellbeing, “What about you, Tabit?” “I am doing great. Actually better than I could ever be.” Tabit grinned, straightening her back to turn to Vera and talk to her. “Glad to hear
6 Months Later. Things were finally coming to their nonchalance, everyone was learning the ways of this new world gradually, everyone was accepting their lives- reviving the dead economy of Fier. And after a devilishly long time, the time to make a promise Zadicus made to Persephone had come, the day where their souls would connect eternally had finally come. Their wedding. In a three piece white suit, having an expensive brooch on the label. Hairs combed perfectly behind followed by a clean and trimmed beard unlike before. Clearing his throat, Zadicus looked at himself, checking himself to see whether he looks fine or not and smiled, remembering his Father in this auspicious event. “Finally, this day has come, Father.” Zadicus breathed out, looking out from the window of the grand house he once called his home, smiling beautifully. Following his Father’s steps, he had devoted his life to knowledge and education, he would lead a new generation through his powers and knowledg
After Tristan left, they all exhaled in sadness, turning to each other. “Tristan left too now. First Juniper and Ahlum and now him.” Vera whispered, not liking there were reducing in numbers but at least no one was dead.“I am going home.” Kriss said sadly, not wanting to talk about it anymore, ever since Juniper left, Kriss was totally depressed, he didn’t want to talk with her anymore.“I will check-” Persephone was about to speak but Zadicus stopped her.“Don’t check up on him. He needed to be alone. You guys go. I need to take Persephone somewhere too.” Zadicus said, taking Persephone’s hand.“Where?” She asked but he began to drag her away with him as quickly as he could, leaving everyone bewildered at his rush to take Persephone somewhere they didn’t know about.“Just come. We are already late.” Zadicus said, panting heavily while they were running down the forest, hands tightly locked together so no power of this world could part it. “Zadicus?” Persephone asked, worried at hi
Time passed in a blink of an eye, it had been a month, most of the damage was recovering gradually. Obviously the loss of lives couldn’t be recovered but people were trying to save whatever is left.Everyone was back to their position, to their duties. Many people died so everyone joined in to help. Continuing the family’s work, Zadicus left all violence behind and chose knowledge.He became the education minister, continuing what belonged to his family. Tademono's lineage had always been scholars and he would continue it with Daphne as his assistant. Sir Lark lost his life so Ruth pinched in to handle the country’s security. Of course they would have to work hard to gain acceptance but they did.“I am placing all my faith in you guys. Do not disappoint me. I have already lost too many people and you guys are the saviors.” His Majesty sighed but he truly had no choice but to have their help due to the crisis.“Rest assured, My Lord, we will devote ourselves. You can trust my people
Smiling, Kriss didn't wait for a second and pulled her into a passionate kiss, moving his fingers to her hairs, locking them perfectly to gain access to her lips so he could kiss them with all his endearment.Juniper was taken aback for a second but melted into his pure affection, closing her eyes, pulling his shirt as she kissed him back, moving her lips in unbreakable sync with his.They both smiled, kissing each other passionately. Juniper was slightly sloppy while Kriss’ talented lips gave her a whole new sensation of euphoria. Chuckling huskily, Kriss pulled away, holding Juniper possessively, “Be mine.” He pleaded, losing his breaths, having one desire left in his heart. But it wiped her felicity, replacing it with the apprehension of what she ended up doing in spur of emotions. “I can’t.” She whispered, horrified, realizing she ended up being manipulated by feelings.“Why not? You love me, I love you, I am willing to do everything.” Kriss asked, laughing nervously to wonder
Since Juniper was injured badly, she took a prolonged period to recover from that injury. She was sleeping peacefully until she felt long nails running down softly.Opening her eyes slowly by the foreign feeling, she saw Ahlum was no longer there with her but Delora was.She gasped instantly out of fear, unable to move while she was stroking her hairs.“How are you, Juniper?” Delora’s seductive tone came, caressing her sister slowly. “Fine.” She gulped, alarmed in her presence but her body was not ready to move and judging Ahlum’s disappearance, Delora must have taken her back to Yizar.“You guys did great. I knew he could do this. Zadicus had this potential in him.” Delora whispered sincerely, pulling her hand away, tracing her finger down to Juniper’s scar on her back, ruining her beautiful sister’s skin- according to her.“Are you here… to kill me?” Juniper asked hesitantly, swallowing hard in dread to wonder what she wanted from her.“You had enough adventure. I cannot risk your
“Finally the old man is retiring.” Vera chuckled, shaking her head to see Azen finally giving up on his position as the leader of Red Rain.“Yeah…” Tabit and Vera smiled at the adorable scene before them, looking at the elderly couple made them have faith in love. Their love had been the same for years. Rose is Azen’s lifeline. “Boss, we found someone from the assassin’s camp.” Since Tabit had become the leader of Red Rain, her responsibilities were enhanced. Sighing, she grinned, waving at all of them and left to see. Being from the camp too, she knew what could save a lost soul.Before Tabit, a thirteen year old kid was there who had no hopes of living just like her. She won’t ruin another life. I won’t do what Azen did. They are kids after all. Tabit thought compassionately. Taking a deep breath, she bent on her knees, holding her hand out to the kind who was unknown to kindness.“Hey, I am Tabit. Nice to meet you.” Tabit said happily, giving a sudden spark to the child befor
Sunlight penetrated through the curtains, falling on the face of a handsome man, covered in bandages, sleeping on the king-sized bed, waking him up from the deep but peaceful slumber of his.Opening his eyes slowly, his eyes fell upon a beautiful lady who opened the curtains to allow his skin to absorb some sunshine. Turning her head, she returned a sweet smile, whispering with a most loving tone of hers, “Hey…” Blinking, he regained his senses, clearing his vision from the light and noticing his beloved sitting next to him on the bed.“Persephone?” He called, blinking a few times before gaining his ability to see properly.“How are you feeling, Zadicus?” Humming, Persephone ran her fingers down his soft raven locks while holding his hand with her other hand, caressing him like a cherished possession.“Isn’t it... Your room?” He asked vaguely, sitting up, groaning in pain from the fight, looking around to find himself in the room he never thought would come again, finding himself o