She took in deep breaths and tried to calm herself, she finally did and she rushed to the kitchen, joined the other maids, and sighed.“Hey.” She heard and she turned to see Evelyn.“Oh, hey Evelyn.”“Are you okay? I heard you passed out last night during the royal feast.”“Yeah, am okay. I was just kind of exhausted.” “Oh, you have to be careful, you were lucky the King was in a good mood yesterday, things could have gone worse.”“Yeah, thanks.”“Gather around.” The head maid yelled and they all did.“If you are personally assigned to clean chambers you should be there now, while others will prepare lunch for the royal family.”“Yes ma’am.” They chorused and everyone set to work, Ashley and Evelyn carried each cleaning materials and head towards the stairs.“Whose chambers were you assigned to clean?” Evelyn asked as they walked.“Hayden’s.”“What?”“Yeah.”“How come? No one gets to enter his chambers.”“I don't know.” She shrugged.“Just be careful, he hurt people a lot at any slig
“What is wrong with me?” She muttered as the images flashed in her hair as she walked down the stairs. She groaned in pain and she felt a liquid falling from her nose, she slowly lifted her hand to touch it and she screamed in fear when she discovered it was blood.“Hey.” She heard Hayden's voice and she turned to him.“What... “ She screamed in pain and she fall to the floor immediately after he touched her, all she saw were images of him crying and she could hear laughter, flames burned around him and he begged for his life.“Get away from me.” Ashley said and hit his hands off her as her nose bled.She tried standing up again but her vision felt blurry and she passes out. “Great.” Hayden muttered and rolled his eyes.“Well, someone will find her here.” He shrugged and walked away leaving her on the floor. *******Ashley heard distant voices as she slept and she groaned, she felt a pain in her head as she tried opening her eyes but she did anyway, she looked around her and tried t
“What?” Ashley muttered and moved back in fear.“Take them off.” He said sternly and moved closer to her as she moved back.“Why... Why should I take them off?” She stammered.“Because I asked you to.” There is nothing bad in Hayden seeing her naked but the Hayden in front of her is not in his right state of mind, he doesn't give a fuck about her.This Hayden looks dangerous and ruthless, he can do a lot of terrible things to her without regretting it. He was about to touch her and an idea popped into her head.“Bryan.” She called and Hayden paused.“Bryan?” He asked confused.“Yes?” Bryan replied and Hayden turned back to see him, Ashley sighed in relief and rushed to him.“What the fuck are you doing here?”“You called me.” He replied and shrugged. “Fuck you.” Hayden muttered and glared at him.”“Ashley, can I see you outside?” Bryan asked and she nodded.They both walked out and Hayden sighed before falling onto his bed.“Did you find answers?” Ashley asked immediately after the
Ashley stared at Bryan as he slept on her bed, she wondered when he is going to wake up, it was dawn already and she has gotten ready for the day, why isn't he awake yet?“Who knew a witch sleeps this much?” She muttered and stared at him. The door to her room suddenly opened and Evelyn walked in.“Hey, Ashley... “ She trailed off seeing Bryan on the bed and Ashley sighed.“It is not what you think.” “Of course.” She giggled and Ashley rolled her eyes.“Yes, he is my friend.”“Your friend? A royal family is your friend.” “Ugh.” Ashley groaned and walked to the bed.“Bryan.” She called and tapped him.“Bryan, get the fuck up.” She screamed in his ear and he jerked up, groaned, and rolled his eyes. “Why did you have to wake me?” He groaned and slowly stood up.“Because am about to leave my room.” She replied and he nodded, he noticed Evelyn and he turned to her, she bowed immediately and he sighed.“Stop thinking we are having sex, she is my friend and not my fuck mate.” He said and
“Where are we going?” Ashley asked as they walked out of the castle. He didn't give her a response and he let go of her hand, Ashley understood it was because they were in public already. “Where are we going?” She asked again as they were fully out of the castle and he rolled his eyes before turning to her.“No questions Ashley.” He said and Ashley smiled remembering how he tells her months ago.“What? Why are you smiling?”“Nothing.” She replied and giggled.“Jeez, stop it. It's so creepy.” He muttered and she chuckled. “Come on.” He said as they head into the town.“Why is this place so different?” She muttered and looked around.“Different?” Hayden asked and she nodded.“Yes, it is different. I expected something more historical and ugly but it's beautiful and a little bit similar to the normal world.”“For example, your dressing. You look like someone who loves tuxedos and will dress in them, and here, I expected more of royalty dressing and all but you dress in casual clothes,
“Ashley.” Ashley heard her name being called but it sounded faint and distant.“Ashley.” She heard again and it sounded closer this time, she slowly opened her eyes and saw Hayden staring at her.“Will you get up from your quick nap?” He asked rolling his eyes and she was confused.‘Nap? Who the hell is taking a nap?’ She thought and sat up, her eyes drifted to the river and she remembered she saw dead bodies and heard cries and then pass out.“What... What is in that river?” She asked Hayden and he sat beside her.“Dead bodies.” He replied and her eyes widen in shock.“Dead bodies?” “That was what I just said.” He scoffed in response. “Why are there dead bodies in the river?”“Because that is where they are thrown, dead bodies from Mystic castle villagers are thrown into the water.” “But why?”“You should ask the King that.” He replied and she sighed.“How do you find comfort in a place like this?” “I just do.” He shrugged and Ashley shook her head as the images flashed in her he
Ashley took in deep breaths as they headed to the throne room, she kept thinking about why the King asked for her presence. Is she in trouble?They got to the entrance of the throne room and she paused a bit before walking in, she got in and met the royal family there and the Princess was pacing around. The Princess noticed her presence and walked toward her immediately.“You fucking bitch!” She yelled and slapped Ashley angrily, Ashley shrieked and fell to the floor, the princess pulled her up by her hair again and slapped her.“Enough Ariadne.” The King ordered and she let go of Ashley, Ashley spat out blood and tears clouded her eyes.‘How the hell is a female’s slap so painful?’ She thought and the Princess chuckled. She probably heard her. Ashley tried standing up but the guards hit her leg and made her fall to her knees, the tears fell down her cheeks and the Princess smiled feeling satisfied.“I believe you are Hayden's personal maid?” The King asked and Ashley didn't give a
Bryan watched Ashley till dusk when she finally woke up, she still looks weak and it made Bryan feel guilty and worried. She is in this mess because of him and Hayden.“Hey, are you okay?” Bryan asked and she nodded.“Where... Where is Hayden?” She asked looking around.“Oh, he left. He was waiting for you to wake up but he had to leave to attend to something urgent.” Bryan explained and she nodded. “Can you help me up?” She asked and he nodded, he helped her sit up and she winced in pain as he did.“Sorry.” “Yeah, thanks. Where is this place?”“It is like the castle clinic but a sorcerer is the doctor.” “Nice.” She replied and Bryan held her hands.“Ashley, I told you to be careful and lay low with Hayden, he is betrothed to the Princess, and everyone will keep watching you guys.” “Yeah, I know that now after getting the beating of my life.” She sighed and Bryan smiled at her.“Am sorry.”“It's fine, at least Hayden came to save me.” “Yeah, he brought you here.” “Was he worried
“What?” Hayden asked and Bryan sighed.“Yes, she might not wake up.”“How many percent possibilities is that it will be successful?” Ashley asked and Hayden turned to her.“Oh, it's 50-50.”“Okay, I will do it.” “What? No.” Hayden yelled and walked to her.“Yes, I will.”“No, you are not, what if you don't wake up?”“What if I die anytime? Huh? Then we won't get to be with each other.”“But you might not wake up.”“Might Hayden, it's not certain that I won't wake up.”“I don't care, you are not doing it. I own you so I have every right over you.”“You can't tell me what to do and not do, I am not a child.” She yelled and he scoffed.“I don't think you know what being a mate is, you have to be submissive to me which means you will do everything I ask you to do.”“I am not some kind of an item or property you can control, I can do whatever I want. So what if I don't listen to you?”“I want you to listen to me.” He yelled.“Okay, this is getting worse. My bad.” Bryan muttered and watche
“Good morning beautiful.” Ashley heard in her sleep and felt soft kisses all over her face, she giggled as she slowly opened her eyes. She saw Hayden smiling at her and she chuckled before sitting up, he pecked her lips and she sighed.“Morning.” She replied and he nodded.“Go and get ready and come down for breakfast, I bet my baby is hungry already.” “Yeah, yeah.” Ashley laughed and he helped her up, she walked into the bathroom and he waited for her in the room. She walked out of the closet minutes later dressed in her clothes and Hayden smiled at her.“You aren't dressed in my clothes today.” He said as he stood up and wrapped his arms around her waist. “Well, that is because I am back in my room which is filled with my clothes and not yours. I can't enter your room in this mansion because you never let me.” “Oh, do you want to see it?” “Seriously?”“Yes, I mean, it's not really that bad.” “Why don't you want me to see it exactly?”“You will find out but that will be after b
Bryan stared at the Princess as she walked angrily away from the throne room, he followed her and she glanced at him as she walked.“Stop following me.” She said with her voice starting to break and he ignored her.“Slow down Ariadne.” He said and she ignored him, she got to her room and tried to close the door but he got in forcefully.“What do you want Bryan?” She asked with her eyes starting to get clouded with tears.“You don't have to cry, I get the fact that you are upset but you really don't have to cry.” He said and she rolled her eyes which made a tear roll down her eyes.“I never knew you could cry.” Bryan chuckled and she glared at him.“Yeah, sorry. My bad.”“Please leave.”“No.” He replied with a frown and moved closer to her, he wrapped his arms around her waist and sighed.“Don't cry over something your selfish mother did.”“Yeah, you are right.” She muttered and wiped her tears, Bryan chuckled and creased her waist.“So, you hate me.” Bryan said and she smiled.“And yo
“Oh my God, you guys pulled it off really well, I never expected it.” Ashley said as Hayden held her tightly from behind. They were still in the garden and everyone was still celebrating the successful proposal.“Yeah, we did. All thanks to Ariande.” Hayden said and the Princess smiled happily.“I played my role right.” She said proudly and Ashley nodded.“Yes, you did. Thank you so much.” Ashley said and pulled away from Hayden, she walked to the Princess and hugged her.“I want a hug now.” Bryan said walking to her as she pulled away from the Princess. Ashley chuckled and hugged.“Now I get the reason why you don't want me to hug you, you don't want me to read your memories.” “Yeah.” He chuckled and hugged her again.“Hey, that’s enough.” Hayden said and pulled her to himself, Ashley laughed and hugged him.“I am so happy.” She giggled and he smiled at her.“Yeah, me too.” Hayden replied and kissed her.“Yes! Let's celebrate this!” The Princess yelled and the maids around smiled ha
After they both got their hair treated and styled, they did their nails and they both walked out of the saloon. They entered the chariot and Princess Ariande heard Ashley’s stomach grumble.“Hey, are you hungry?” She asked and Ashley nodded in response. “Okay, there is a restaurant close to this place, let’s head there.” The Princess said and she nodded. They got to the restaurant and Ashley smiled knowing it was familiar.“What's with the smile?” The Princess asked as they walked in.“Oh, Hayden has brought me here before but it was like a month ago.”“That's nice.” She replied and smiled, the people in the restaurant bowed as usual and the waiter and waitress treated Ashley and the Princess well. People left the restaurant for them and Ashley turned to the Princess and she shrugged with a smile.They both sat down and ordered for what they wanted, Ashley ordered a lot of things which surprised the princess.“Are you sure you want to eat all of these?” The Princess asked as they st
Ashley slowly opened her eyes and sighed, she frowned when she couldn't find Hayden beside her and she slowly sat up.“Great, you are finally awake.” She heard a familiar voice and she flinched when she saw the Princess walking out of her closet.“Princess Ariadne.” She called surprised and stood up immediately, she bowed and the Princess smiled.“Oh, please. Stop that.” She said and Ashley looked up at her.“Hmm, is... Is everything okay? Why are you here?” Ashley asked nervously and the Princess smiled at her.“Yes, dear. Come on, hurry into the bathroom, we have to get ready and why are you up so late?” She asked and Ashley stared at her surprised, she has never been this confused in her life.‘What the hell is going on? And where the fuck is Hayden?’ She thought and the Princess smiled.“I know you are confused but don't worry, am not going to hurt you. See? No claws, no fangs, just me in my human form.”“Okay. Am sorry, please where is Hayden?” She asked.“Oh, he put me in charge
“Open up.” Hayden said to Ashley and she slowly opened her mouth, he fed her brown soup and she frowned.“I don't want this Hayden, I really don't want it.” Ashley said and made an irritated expression.“But Lucas said you have to take it that it will help.” Hayden replied as he fed her another spoonful of the soup.“It's just brown soup, it's not helping.” She argued and he smiled at her.“Relax baby, as long as Lucas said it will help, I believe it will and besides, you were the one that wanted Lucas’s meal.”“Ugh, I thought he would prepare his normal delicious meals, I didn't know he was going to give me this recommendation.” She scoffed and he chuckled.The sorcerer walked to them and smiled at them, Ashley smiled back at him.“How are you feeling madam Ashley?”“Am feeling good, thanks.” She replied and he nodded.“Are you feeling any pain anywhere?” He asked and she shook her head in response.“Okay then, you are free to go to your room but if you feel any pain or you need anyt
“The Queen?” Bryan asked and she nodded.“Why the hell does the Queen wants you?” Bryan asked and she sighed.“Can you help me up?” She asked Hayden who remained quiet but kept staring at her.“Yeah.” He muttered and helped her up, she leaned on him and sighed.“She is mad at me because I am with her daughter’s supposed mate to and I also caught her son’s attention and much other stuff.” She explained and Hayden sighed.“Why aren't you saying anything?” Ashley asked Hayden and he turned to her, he stared at her for a while before wrapping his arms around her. “I really have nothing to say, I am just glad you are okay.” He said and kissed her. “So you are just going to let the Queen go?”“Hell no.” Hayden replied and pulled away from Ashley.“She is going to pay for making my beautiful babies go through hell.” He said and kissed Ashley’s forehead. “Oh, that reminds me. She knows am pregnant and she was planning on using my baby as a sacrifice by midnight.” “What? How did she know t
“Hayden, we have been searching for hours, the guards are starting to get tired, we need to go back.” Bryan said but Hayden ignored him and kept walking deeper into the woods.“The guards can go back, you are with me.” Hayden ordered and Bryan turned to the exhausted guards.“You can go back now.” He said and they all bowed.“Thank you, Sir Bryan.” They chorused and they all walked away, Bryan sighed and ran to Hayden.They kept walking but Hayden stopped when he saw an old house from a distance.“Hey, did you know there is a house in the deepest part of the woods?” Hayden asked and Bryan looked at it.“Yeah, kind of but only a few people know about it.”“Who does it belong to?” Hayden asked as they walked towards it.“It is abandoned now, it belonged to a poor family but they got moved into the city and that happened hundreds of years ago.” “Does the Royal family know about this place?”“I don't know but they should.” Bryan replied with a shrug.“Let's take a closer look.” Hayden sa