Chapter 8 Courtney POV "Milady,I don't think you should do this. I know you want to leave but remember the compensation we should….." "forget the compensation I can't do this anymore"I hasten my steps and Reena ran after me to catch up. I came across the garden,the garden I first met George.i looked at the garden and smiled. "Milady, did you change your mind?" Reena saw me stop and asked. "No let's go," I walked forward and came face to face with George. "How's your fever? Do you feel better?"he moved closer to me and I stepped back to create distance between us. "I'm fine Your Majesty,rather than be concerned about me,I think you should go spend the night with lady Agatha,bye Your Majesty" I bowed and resumed walking but he caught my forearm and I stopped. "Where are you going?" He questioned staring at me coldly,I shuddered, George has never given me that kind of look, but I don't care. "Don't bother Your Majesty, let me be on my way. '' I sigh
Chapter 9George POV I looked down at Courtney and sighed,that was close,if I haven't met her she would have gone to mother and I know Mother will let her go. This troublemaker,I touched her forehead to be sure she's not having fever again,and I was relieved she wasn't. She was already sound asleep,I was happy I met her by the garden and managed to stop her.I wondered why she suddenly decided to leave. I watched over her all night and finally left when it dawned to get some sleep before it time for court. Alfred woke me when it was time and we left. "Based on the competition going on,Lady Agatha seems to be leading, congratulations in advance Lord Danbury." The royal secretary said,and the Prime minister smiled. "Don't flatter me,the competition just started, who knows, someone else might win" Our eyes met and he slowly lowered his gaze. I sneer,this man is always daring me."Congratulations? It is just the first day of the competition,moreover what m
Chapter 11 Courtney POV I was supposed to leave the palace but I got points instead,and His Majesty doesn't seem to want me to leave but I will. I just need to prepare slowly, it's just a matter of time before I will be dropped so I should just let nature take it's course. "Milady are you alright?" Reena asked on our way back to my room." Of course I'm fine."she touched my forehead to be sure. She frowned and looked from my eyes to lips"Your temperature is normal but you look pale"" Probably because I'm starving," I said to stop her from worrying." Is that so? Then let's hurry up,so you can go eat lunch" I nodded and we soon got to my place. My lunch was served but Reena wasn't around as she went to collect my medicine from the physician. I ate lunch alone,and undressed,wearing comfy clothes.I let down my hair and planned to rest but I started having a stomach ache. At first it was bearable, but as time went on it got worse. I started sweating and was feeling weak and suff
I'm back dearies 💖💖Who missed me? Done with my examsChapter 11 Courtney POVWe got to the court just on time,but was stopped by the guards from entering."We have to go in" I said leaning on Reena,I was already out of breath and my head was aching. "You can't go in my Lady,it…."The wanted to refuse again"I was the one who got poisoned,and His Majesty called for me"He looked at me properly for the first time and noticed I wasn't looking good so he allowed us in. "Let me ask again,did you really poisoned her?" It was George's voice,he seems to be doubting it too I smile there's still a chance to turn the situation around. We entered,the court and everyone attention turned to us.I saw a lot of old and young men I didn't recognize but I wasn't here for them so I ignored them.I saw the little girl in the middle of the court,weeping on her knees"Lady Courtney,why are you here?" George stared at me coldly.He looked annoyedI bowed,with Reena's support of course"Your M
Chapter 12 Courtney POVWe left to prepare for the next test,it the Dance of Grace (All noble ladies learnt it since they were little,it a graceful dance that needs the use of your waist and hands) "Milady what are we supposed to do?" Reena was panicking"What? Is there any problem?"I asked confused." You don't know the dance of grace,you never had chance to do learn it""Oh! Is that it? I can just tell Her Highness,I can't do it" I shurg "Miladyyy" she called me out frustrated"Have you forgotten, we have to leave the palace, before it goes far, and now is the time"" But haven't you change your mind? I thought His Majesty…. ."" Reena listen"I pulled her and grab her chin."What happens when His Majesty got to know who I am truly?"she remained silent and I continued." We will be chased out,so it better to leave with dignity huh?" She nodded "Good,so don't worry and let's just go with the flow, it about time we leave"I pat her cheek and she left to bring my meal while I
Chapter 13Courtney POV I groaned and stretched slowly opened my eyes“Ahhhhh! ““shhhhh”He covered my mouth and smiled I stared at him in shock, I wasn't expecting him to be here and his face been the first time I saw in the morning. “Your Majesty”I called and he dropped his hand on my lips“Your Majesty? Not George? “He sighed“I….. I…”I frowned, this man was cold to me for days and now he playing nice, I'm confused. I watched as he gently pat my hairI shift back a bit“I don't eat, stop behaving like you are scared of me”He muttered and stood upI realise a breath I don't know I was holding. I watched as he wore the outer layer of his robe, I frowned, I don't remember him pulling it off. He must have pulled it off now I slept off. “why did you want to leave? ““Hmmmm?”I was stunned not knowing if I should tell him or not. How will he feel if he knew how he will react, I lied and deceived him, will he? “it ok if you don't want to tell me, but can you not
Chapter 14 George POV I smiled when I remembered Courtney's expression. It fun to tease her, I wish we did it though we don't I recalled what happened the night before. Flashback “Your Majesty you called for me”Reena bowed, “She's hot, can you pull off the outer garment? “I pointed to Courtney who was asleep. “ohhhh, I see”she came to the bed and skillfully pull Courtney's garments, I can tell she has done it a lot of times. She touched Courtney's face and frowned. “She's too hot”she muttered and pulled off her whole clothes,leaving only her underwears. “What…What…what are you doing? ““She's too hot so I decided to pull all her clothes off”she replied innocently “okay, you can go”I ordered and she left. I layed down back but this time with my back facing Courtney I don't want to do what I will regret. “hmm, it so hot”Courtney murmured and I frowned,even when she was almost naked she's still hot. “isshh, I… “I stifled when she hugged me from beh
Chapter 15Courtney P0V“Milady ! Milady!! “ I frowned, Reena was screaming and I can sense the urgency in her voice. “Mi…lady” she paused to catch her breath, I raised my brows waiting for her to talk. “Milady, trouble “she muttered gasping“what trouble? ““there's war.. khaitaan… took Her Highness..His… His Majesty is set to go to war”“What! “I yelled and stood up“where's His Majesty? ““He's getting ready, they will leave soon”she replied, staring at me in confusion. “Where are you going?”“To His Majesty”“Do you think he will want to see you” I know she was right but… “I should still see him” I ran towards his chamber with full speed,Reena followed me but I soon left her behide. I stopped when I saw Agatha in front of his chamber, she must also have come to see him. I noticed her maids were not with her but it non of my business anyways I was short of breath, and was gasping, “What are you doing here? “she flashed me a glare but I ignored her, I looked towar
Chapter 24Courtney POV“Who the hell are you? "Even I couldn't help but trembled in fear, Goerge looked really scary right now. “I… I.. I….” I was also curious and waiting to hear her answer. “Your Majesty, my king” The door of the room opened,I saw an old man entered with walking stick. I had no idea who he is“My king, how could you” he helped Morgan up and shoot Goerge a glare. “And who might you be? Who let you in?” Goerge asked “My king, it I, your father in law “ I frowned, what father in law? I glanced at Goerge and saw his expression softened, “My king why did you hit her? “ the strange old man complained and George sighed. He also moved closer to Morgan and supported her. This isn't going the way I expected, I thought Goerge would lash out at her, I thought he got himself back, it seems… “And who is she? “ the same old man glared at me. “right who are you? “ Goerge eyes turned hostiles towards me. “You… You… You…” I was speechless and shocked on
Chapter 23. Courtney POV “So how did it go? “ Her highness stared at me waiting for my reply “It seems he's not completely under her control, he was a bit irritated with her too and he also don't remember anything about me” I elaborated and Her Highness nodded. “Whatever they used for him, he hasn't lost his whole sense after all” Her Highness sounded proud and I smiled. “Yes and Morgan was anxious, which means things aren't really going her way, we have to move fast and make him come back to himself”“And how do we do that? ““I have no idea” I shrugged “But, for now, I will focus on trying to recall his memories about me”Her highness frowned“But how do you do that? ““He reacted when I hugged him, so there's hope, I just need to work hard” Her Highness sighed,and combed her hand through her hair. “That's a lot of work, but I will leave you to that, for today I think you should get some sleep” I felt tired honestly after all I have been running around since morning. “
Chapter 22 Courtney POV “Come in” The familiar cold voice ordered, I thought you wasn't gonna let me in but he did anyways. “Your Majesty, may I have a moment with you, I need… ““Milady “ Morgan whom I don't know was inside greeted me, I nodded back to her and faced His Majesty. “I need to talk to you” He raised his brow and gesture for me to go on, but I looked at Morgan “Alone” I added“leave us” I was actually surprised he was willingly to send her out. “But your Majesty… ““Out, I.. Won't.. Repeat.. Myself ” He ordered word to word. I saw Morgan clutched her fist, gave me a provocative gaze and slowly reversed, she stared at me one last time, and banged the door while going out. ‘it seems she doesn't have a complete control over him yet, greatt I should be able… ‘“Why are you here? “ my thought was broken and I gazed at George. “You lost some weight, it must have been hard on you” I whispered softly as gently as I could and he frowned. “I missed you, I
Chapter 22Courtney POV “She's just in shock, she will be fine” The physician finished examining Her Highness “use this anioment for your knee, it must hurt” The physician must have noticed how I was rubbing my knee. “Thank you”I smiled and took it. “If that is all, I will leave now, you can call me if there's anything” The physician packed up and left. I sighed and stared at Her highness, she's also helpless, her dead son came back alive but he is not himself anymore. He's more like a stranger. I massaged my tremble, my head hurts so much, the incident that happened today took a troll on me. ‘What if he's not George? What if someone took his shape? It possible though very rare but it possible. Or was I overthinking it?’ “Milady “ a very familiar voice brought me out of my thought“Reena” I cried out, I had no idea when she came in. She pulled me for a hug and I engulfed the warmth of her body. She patted my back and coax me “Everything will be fine Mil
Chapter 20 I ran for more than 10 minutes and couldn't find her, the palace was already in chaos, everyone was running up and down seeking shelter, I was tired and stopped to catch my breath. Mind you I'm in my wedding dress and it getting in my way. I tried to remove some layers but I couldn't, I hissed and looked around ‘where could Reena be? ‘ I thought to myself. I frowned and noticed something in the chaotic situation. Nobody was killed, I saw no dead body and the soldiers just ignored the servants running around, they seems to be headed in same direction. I took a deep breath and out of curiosity went the way the soldiers were heading to. They seemed to be going towards His Majesty chamber, I clutched my fist and hasten my pace to see what was going to happen. They stopped in front of the chamber and surrounded it. I hid behide a pillar to observed what was happening. My heart sank and I shuddered when I saw Her Highness sitting outside the cha
Chapter 19Countney POV Sleeping in the dungeon was really uncomfortable, and I starved the whole night. I wondered how Prince Edward knew I escaped. I sighed and turned to Reena, I saw she is not better than me. “What if he kills us?? “ I can see fear written all over her face. “I don't think so, let's just wait and see what happens” She grumbled and leaned on the wall. I also closed my eyes to sleep, I'm really tired. I heard the loud sound of chain, I opened my eyes and saw a guard opened the dungeon “His Majesty said to release and escort you to the hall. I stood but my leg gave out and I fell back down. “Milady”Reena hurried towards me and helped me up. I stretched my leg a bit and followed the guard to the hall. I was surprised to see a lot of people. The ladies, Her highness, a few officials and Ministers. The guard forced me down. I broke out in cold sweat as my knee hit the floor. I groaned, and glared at the guard ‘Bastard’i cursed to
Chapter 18Courtney POV He took George's courtyard, I followed the guard to the study room, the guard left after we got to the door. I frowned and slowly moved to the door,the door knob was cold, I pushed it in and the door opened. I stepped in and saw Prince Edward sitting on the desk, he smiled when he saw me. I bowed and he nodded “Heard you were sick”He glanced at me clearly checking me out. “yes, but I'm fine now”“I see,you must know the competition continues”He added “I do, but Her highness gave me the permission to leave”“No one can leave without my order “I flinched when he suddenly yelled. I raised my eyes and saw he was furious, I creased my brow in confusion. “You can't leave “He declared“But Her highness… ““when I say you can't leave, then you can't moreover…. “He stopped talking while staring at me bewildered. I moved back a bit having a bad feeling, He came closer to me, and i stepped back but he didn't seem to mind. “Is that… is tha
Chapter 17Courtney POV I woke up more than an hour ago, but I was too lazy to stand up, I still couldn't believe George was gone. The dagger and pouch confirmed it but I found it unbelievable. “Milady, are you okay?? Please answer me”Reena was sobbing and it is hurting my ears and head I closed my eyes and sighed“I'm fine, I'm just sleepy”I replied and yawned “How can you be fine? His Majesty is gone”she wept for God knows how long, while I remained laying down, I was too tired to stand up. “Milady, you can't remain like this, you have to survive”Reena complained with worry laced in her voice. I have been on the bed for days now, I just can't seem to be able to get up. “I'm fine, just a bit sleepy”I replied “you have been sleeping for days, you are not alright Milady. I should get a physician”“Please Reena, I'm alright “ I pleaded and my voice came out weak. “But you are….. Hmm I should clean you up”I felt a warm towel on my arms, she has been cleaning me up
Chapter 16 Courtney POV I opened my eyes, and groaned, my head was pounding but I stood up leaning on the bed, I took a deep breath and remember why I collapsed in the first place. “Mi lady” Reena whom just entered, ran to my side to support me “Reena, His Majesty…. ““Her highness is back, the guard managed to bring her back alive”she flashed me a small smile,but I frowned “And His Majesty?” I asked with anticipation. “He will be back, I belive so”I broke into sobs. “What really happened?” I was curious, Reena hesitated but gave in when I kept staring at her. “Khaitan attacked on their way back, they betrayed His Majesty and repel their negotiations”she explained “His Majesty while trying to protect Her Highness in the process, and fell off a cliff when he tried to distract their attackers, the other guards took another way, by the time they came, it was late His Majesty already already fell but they managed to save Her Highness” I felt my heart squeeze and I