NINA.Standing before Roger, my heart was beating faster. I wouldn't want to be seen with him or it would look suspicious. The best way to keep my identity hidden was to back the palace building while our conversation was ongoing.Roger slammed his right fist on his other palm. He seemed out of ideas.“How do we do it now? I didn't expect her to return after seeing where she came from.” my voice was so slow that a spy would hardly hear me. “I knew about the one-night stand and I crafted all that—yet it didn't work. You haven't even said anything that would give me some assurance.”He coughed slightly. “So how did you get pregnant? They all believe right now that you're not the lady at the tavern. How will you still prove that it was you?” I stared at his moving lips. He looked mean and disappointed for how our plan turned into just like me.I gripped my gown. “I am not pregnant. I only said that to keep the King at my side—but still, it isn't working.” I made a long face. “You know, t
JOHANNA.While Nina walked to her room, I stood at the side staring at her from the back. “She looked shocked when I talked about Roger. I wonder if she thought no one would see them.” I shook my head and made my way to my room too.I only wanted to see how she would react to what I would say about Roger, and I am well convinced that they have something up their sleeves and it wasn't the first time they were meeting. They seemed to be acquaintances, and the only way to know what they were up to was to keep an eye on them.When I entered my room, I picked up my cell phone and opened my gallery. “What is the use of watching this footage?” I dropped the phone back and crossed my legs.Since the King couldn't dictate who amongst the maids came into the room through the footage, would I be able to do that? He had the maids arrested from the day I was demoted, and also the security man on duty that exact day was captured and arrested after he found the footage….but what use is that?He did
KING RAMSEY.Jealousy flooded my veins as I watched Anna stand with Roger in discussion. He saw me and held her hands, to make me feel more bad. I didn't want to leave, so I watched them until Anna took her leave.Does she truly love him? Will my Beta’s suggestion work as well? If Anna doesn't get to forgive me, as my Beta said, Roger will claim my throne. But one thing baffles me, will Anna let that happen when the child she's carrying is mine?There's no opposition that the child is mine, so if I would go ahead to abdicate the throne and our child is crowned, will she put Roger on that throne and have him claim what's mine?“Only if that child isn't mine will I let it happen!” I thought eyes narrowed while I watched her walk with her maids to the veranda that I stood on.When she approached, I extended my hand to help her climb even though she could do it herself. At first, she hesitated, glaring at me like she was a predator and I was a prey. If looks could kill, I would just slump
JOHANNA.“Let's pretend to not know anything!” King Ramsey said to me. “We will go take a tour there when it gets dark,” he added and I gave a single nod. “I will send one of the prison guards to keep an eye on the body.”I flung my hands to the back, crossing them against each other. “I will take my leave—” I turned, walked to the door, and turned to glance at him. His eyes were already fixated on me and I didn't anticipate that. I immediately faced the door and stormed out of the room.The worst feeling is his presence making my heart race. I can't have myself fall for him again—never!In my room, I sat on the couch, my legs crossed against each other. Why did my heart race when I caught him staring at me? It wasn't something new, so I shouldn't be feeling that way—it's so awkward.“Your Highness!!” Evelyn called out to me.I lifted my head. “What again? I f*cking wants to concentrate on whatever I'm thinking now." I yelled at her and she stepped back, but was still staring at me. “
JOHANNA.The maid's lifeless body was taken out of the cell, and then I left with the king back to the palace compound. We strolled, our hands crossed backwards.When I turned to glance at him, our eyes met, and I faced my front immediately. We shouldn't look at each other. We are only working together for the betterment of our child. I can't stand my child being bullied or denied his or her rights because of something he or she doesn't know about.I loosened my arms and stretched my fingers. My attention was pulled towards him when he cleared his throat. “What's that for? He thinks I want to talk to him?" I pouted my lips, my brows arched.“If Roger murdered the lady, then he would be losing. I'm sure he found out what you did at the cell and wanted to close the case that way.” King Ramsey glanced at me while speaking. I didn't say a word to him….not that the discussion wasn’t related to me, but I still can't find myself sharing words with him when I find everyone suspicious. “He is
JOHANNA.In my room, I stood immobile, staring at the floor. “Nina isn't in her room, then where is she by this time of the night?” I pondered. Turning to the maid at my left, she lowered her head. “Did you see her leaving?”She shook her head. “We didn't leave the room….” she responded, and I sighed.Evelyn wasn't back, and she would be the only one who could tell what was going on. At times, I wonder if she has four eyes and four ears that she gets what's going on so quickly.“I will wait for her return to know who the lady was.” I walked to my bed and sat on it, taking the pillow and placing it on my thighs. To think of it, what would make her leave at this time of the night? And she wasn't cautious. Does she think no one would get to see her?The door burst open, bringing me out of my thoughts. I faced the door to see Evelyn walk towards me. She squatted down, panting. It seemed like she had a long run, which meant that the lady went to a far distance.I wiped her forehead with my
KING RAMSEY.“Sam! Step on it!!” I ordered my Beta, and he increased the speed of the car. We were heading to meet the Clan's Priestess so I could get some solutions from her. As we reached, the car was parked in her compound, and we alighted.She bowed the moment she sighted us, and I hurried towards her, walking into her building, and she followed immediately. This wasn't the time to show some courtesy. I wasn't in the mood to respond to any greetings.I took a seat before she could offer me one, and my jaw tightened. “What brought His Majesty to my domain today?” she inquired, taking a seat before me and my Beta too.I licked my lips. “Uhmmm, I came to seek a solution.”“What is it that's bothering the King?” her face twisted.“Is there a charm to ruin a fake mate bond? Nina, my consort claims to be my mate, and I feel the mate bond and inhale the mating scent……but my wolf doesn't respond to the bond." I explained to her.She nodded slowly, her eyes narrowed. “What about the Supr
NINA.The sun was setting, and one thing made my heart skip each time I recall it. The medicine that the witch doctor had given me which I was to inject on my butt twice a day for a month and then once a week until nine eight months elapsed.I lay on the bed, gripping the pillow with tears already streaming down my eyes. Aliya, my chief maid, came to the bed where I lay and massaged my foot. “Can you stand it until a month elapses, My Lady?”A nod. Why won't I when I need this? I have to endure the pain that came with the injection to be able to triumph in this battle or I will be the loser here.“Your mother sent a letter. When we are done, you can go through it.” Aliya announced and took the syringe on the table. “I will inject you now. Please, do hold your screams with the pillow. Remember, no one is supposed to know about this.” I nodded, sniffling. “Let's do it at once—”As I shut my eyes, holding the pillow to my mouth, I felt the needle piercing into my skin. If the pillow was