Chapter 37“Allisara!” I shout, catching her before she can hit the ground. Her eyes are closed, hand clenching the plate that had her Hors d'oeuvres on. Her breathing is shallow, her chest barely able to take a breath.“Shut all the doors, no one leaves!” Eathan shouts as I slowly lay her onto her back. Guards rush to do what he says as I focus on Allisara. She is pale, too pale, and I realize someone managed to poison her.“Secure the kitchen and all the food. Someone find me a poison test and the vials of antidotes!” I call out, watching as Allisara stops breathing. Panicked, I begin C.P.R. praying that my chest compressions are helping to keep her alive. A Maid rushes towards me with Everette and Lillian behind her, the two elderly shaking with fear and rage. The Maid carefully works to draw her blood before she test it, the machine beeping as it analyzes the poison that she ingested. Thankfully it doesn’t take too long when the machine beeps loudly to a different tune and the lig
Chapter 38My body feels like every inch of it has hit a brick wall. It reminds me of the time when I was eighteen and had just finished looting some rich store owner and decided taking the roof tops was a great idea. That great idea soon became regret when I slipped jumping towards my next roof top and missed by an inch. The ground thankfully was covered in garbage bags and I did not break any bones, but I was bruised and sore for a few weeks and decided to never take roof tops again.“Alli?” Opening my eyes at the sound of his deep voice, I notice I am not in my room. What happened to me?“Alli, I am right here.” Turning in the direction of Sky’s voice, I notice him staring at me with concern but also relief. My brain feels groggy, like that time I had drank too much vodka.“What happened?” Lifting my free hand, I wince when the movement tugs on the I.V. in my hand.“Careful.” Sky moves, his hand supporting the one with the I.V. and helps me lower it onto my stomach.“You were poiso
Chapter 39“How many people are we sending to prison out of the two-hundred and four people?” Taking the file from Arian, I sigh as I think about the many people being kept in the Dungeons and holding cells of the City Prison. It has been two weeks since the failed attempted assassination on me at the Ball my Grandparents hosted and in those two weeks Arian and his Shadow Guards managed to find information on more Traitors. This time, these people were part of the working class and many had been employed by the Nobles that supported Juden. This brought the total number of Traitors from one-hundred and fifty-seven to the current total. The only good news to all of this mess is the fact that there will be many jobs available throughout the Kingdom.“A good one-hundred and twelve men and women will be sent to different prisons giving the severity of their crimes. After that, the rest with less sever charges will be sent to the outer Province to live out their lives under Military control
Chapter 40“Do you want to tell me what that was all about Alli?” Curled up in Sky’s lap, the two of us sit in the green house surrounded by flowers. During my small breakdown, Sky scooped me into his arms and rushed me to the safety of the Royal Gardens and right to the green house. I cried as he did this, finally grieving for the life I lost when Demitrias came and took me from that prison. How I stole and conned to survive and save up enough to leave the City Zalaris and move to the country. I cried and cried for God knows how long before I was left trying to catch my breath and Sky comforted me until I could breath normally again.“I guess everything finally hit me all at once.” Closing my eyes, I listen to the steady beating of his heart, feeling exhausted after my break down.“I went from a Princess to an amnesiac child in the Slums then back to a Princess with a Kingdom in shambles all because of a greedy man.” My lips quiver as the pain I feel deep inside my soul washes over m
Chapter 41Sitting on the porch of Ron and Liz’s house, I watch as the construction crew begin to tear up the rundown and old road. It has been three days since my small break down in Sky’s arms and with a new resolve to do right by my people, I called around the construction company I planned to hire and asked what is the earliest day they can start their work. The owner of the company was excited to work with me as the future Queen and said within two days as long as the plans were sent to him so he can sort out a crew. During that call, I emailed the file to him and explained that I wanted to start with the Slums in the South and work my way out.“It’s so nice to see a change for once.” Ron comments as he takes a seat beside me. I hum in agreement, taking a sip of hot chocolate. Yesterday morning I sent a group of Guards to go door to door with construction notices that would begin today, the people were hesitant at first to see my Guards, but when they read the notices and learned
Chapter 42“So how was dinner last night?” Lia asks as Clarice and Millia helps to dress me for the Parade, a cream princess off the shoulder court train lace tulle ballgown with sequins. The bodice is made of intricate lace, the sweetheart neckline cut lower than I would like but the train is what surprised me. We agreed tulle did not look good on me weeks ago, but this full ballgown made of tulle with slight lace detailing really did look good on me.“It went well. Ron and Liz hit it off with my Grandparents and they agreed to coming for more events my Grandmama hosts. I think Liz and Grandmama are going to be spending more time together.” Millia carefully curls my hair into a cascading updo, the amethyst tipped hair pins shining in the light as she rearranges my hair. I asked her why she is curling my already curly hair and she stated to neaten them and add a regal flare to my look.“Sounds like Liz needs it.” Millia chuckles out, making me smile.“She does. Liz and Ron are the onl
Chapter 43We watched as the afternoon turns to night, the air gaining a slight chill with the sun disappearing. No one had followed us after that incident with the three men in the back alleyways thankfully and we all took turns resting. After we were sure it was completely dark outside, Lia left the safety of the tree house to scout the area. We all waited in the tense silence until the agreed upon signal – the call of an owl – was heard.I was the first to hop down from the tree house, not bothering with the ladder as I have jumped out of here many times as a child. I landed silently beside Lia who jumps, eyeing me with surprise and I shrug. Sky it next, my boyfriend climbing down the ladder and giving me a disapproving look before he takes the lead and we make our way to the front porch of Ron and Liz’s house. One by one my friends join us on the porch and when everyone is safely hidden in the shadows caused by the porch, I ring the door bell.“Coming!” Liz’s voice is muffled by t
Chapter 43We watched as the afternoon turns to night, the air gaining a slight chill with the sun disappearing. No one had followed us after that incident with the three men in the back alleyways thankfully and we all took turns resting. After we were sure it was completely dark outside, Lia left the safety of the tree house to scout the area. We all waited in the tense silence until the agreed upon signal – the call of an owl – was heard.I was the first to hop down from the tree house, not bothering with the ladder as I have jumped out of here many times as a child. I landed silently beside Lia who jumps, eyeing me with surprise and I shrug. Sky it next, my boyfriend climbing down the ladder and giving me a disapproving look before he takes the lead and we make our way to the front porch of Ron and Liz’s house. One by one my friends join us on the porch and when everyone is safely hidden in the shadows caused by the porch, I ring the door bell.“Coming!” Liz’s voice is muffled by t