~LEAH~The following morning....I wasn't able to see mum through out yesterday and I still wonder the kind of room Jake gave her since he gave me such ugly and unpleasant room to stay I woke up early, I couldn't sleep last night.... I'm still scared of what my life will turn into by living under Jake's roof and his mother is somehow acting strange.I walked downstairs, it looks like Jake didn't come home last night, but still I have to prepare breakfast. I saw mum in the kitchen, she was awake already. I really pity my poor mum, she is not physically fit, but Jake had turned her into his maid all for a reason I can't comprehend. What if her health condition becomes worse since the doctor has instructed her not to do hard work and take her rest."Mum," I muttered, standing on the kitchen doorway, she turned to face me."Leah," she in turn mumbled, her eyes wearing a teary look. How much she is in pain, I mean my mum doesn't deserve this at all.I looked behind her, she
~LEAH~The sharp pain on my legs got me sprang up. I winced in pain as I twisted my face in anger, but tried to re-twist it when I saw Jake standing tall in front of me with a belt in his palm.Wait.... Did he actually hit that on me, I couldn't rush out my anger as I endure my pain in silence.The belt left a mark on my legs, red marks to be precise, but why did he hit that on me? Here I am worried about him but here he is wiping my legs with a belt. I still wonder what kind of fate I have... So ugly. "Come downstairs now, I gave you thirty seconds for that and don't dare waste my time!" he grime out coldly and scrambles out. I flinched, he sounded so raw.... What does he want this time? I hope it's not something serious.I have no time to think now, he said thirty seconds and I need to be downstairs before then.I flung up and scuttle downstairs, I met mum there as we shared glances, Jake too was standing between us.I was thinking why he summoned me and mum, I hope it is not somet
~LYDIA~I couldn't go back to my cottage last night, how can I sleep knowing fully well my daughter is suffering outside. Jake is so heartless guilty leaving my daughter out there in the rain all through last night, he didn't even have a change of mind.It hurts me more that I can't even do anything to help her, the door was tightly locked although I tried opening it. I couldn't control my tears as I wailed all night.I sprang on the sitting room floor with a heavy heart and heavy eyes because I had no sleep last night. I was only weeping. I imagined how the rain fell on my daughter throughout last night and how lonely and scared she might be. At the sunrise, I swung up curiously wanting to know my daughter's condition right now. She must have caught a cold. I pray she's okay.It is done raining, I scuttle to the door once again. That's what I did all night, but the thing is that I can't open the door. I don't know why Jake is doing this, he is such a monster.I heard foots
~LYDIA~I glanced at him, he was still trying to regain his strength. "Thanks for saving my daughter." I mumbled.He cares less about my appreciation, but that doesn't mean I'm not thankful for what he did. He stands up and walks out from the sitting room. He is the one that put Leah in this state, but also the one that saved her. What is actually his motive?"Leah." I mouthed, smiling teary, her eyes were still closed but she was breathing fine. I smooth her hair gently. I'm glad my baby is alive. ~EMILY~I clenched my fist in anger as I watched Jake use his power to save Leah. Leah is the daughter of our enemy and he has the gut to save her. He should have allowed her to die from that cold so that I can see Lydia in so much pain and then I will rejoice. I could have stopped him, but I couldn't because Lydia was there. I will never allow Lydia to find out about me until my plan is fulfilled.I will take everything that matters to her including her daughter before I will kill her,
~LEAH~I've been standing in front of Jake's door for over five minutes now. I'm scared and at the same time nervous to knock on his door."Will you stand there all day? You can come in," his deep voice sounded from inside. I was startled not that it was the first time experiencing that he can sense my presence, but it came unawares I know the fact that he can sense my presence just like he did back there at the hotel where I met him for the first time. Like seriously I can't hide from these guys, he knows me more than I know myself. I took a deep breath, calming down my racing heart before gently opening the door.Like expected his room is massive and stunning, coated with art works together with his pictures. A flame image of him hung on the wall above his king size bed, the room was partially bathed with gold and was neatly arranged His scent which hangs in the room sends shivers down on me. He has a big piano located at the extreme corner of the room and other m
~LEAH~The following dayI wasn't able to speak with mum yesterday and it ate me up. I woke up with a lot of questions in my mind. I scuttled downstairs, but mum is yet to be here. Maybe she is still in her cottage. When will I even get the chance to speak with her? I walked to the kitchen to make breakfast. I also didn't see Jake all throughout yesterday. I never knew he was an orphan, how hard it must have been for him, I kind of feel his pains but I won't believe that mum killed his parents. ~EMILY~I step out of the bathroom after having my bath. Jake might fail me one day. That's why I need to do things my own way. I widened my eyes in shock seeing Lydia in my room, what is she doing here? I remember warning Leah not to allow her near my room, but she flaunted my orders, I won't spare her.I quickly hid behind the bathroom door before she could see me because her eyes were still on the other side of the room. I hate seeing her, I hate her so much. Remembering how I made her
~LEAH~As she drew the iron closer to my face, I shut my eyes ready to accept my fate... Is this how I'm gonna lose my face, I will probably be ugly and Jake will have more reasons to hate me. I was quivering in fear, I might not even survive the pain of the hurt iron on my face. "Stop mum!" I heard the familiar voice that always sends sweetness to my body.Jake? Is he here to save me? I slowly opened my eyes to find him standing on the doorway, his face blank like always.I imagined how cute he will be if he ever smiles, he will be extremely cute. His mum's mood changes immediately as she glares at him.She ignored him, and tried to hurt me with the iron. But in just a flash the iron flew in the air and landed at a corner. I believe Jake did that."Jake!" his mother snarled with so much anger on her face. Jake is actually going against his mother to save me, but why? I mean not after what he told me yesterday night. He made it clear that he hates me because he b
~AMBER~I will find a way to see Leah, I miss her a lot. I wonder how she is doing and her mother too, I hope they are both okay.What do Jake want from them, what business does he have with them, why did he force Leah to marry him? I have to find out, but how?The only thing I was able to do was leak the photos I took the day they got married, the picture of when he was forcefully dragging Leah to the car. I thought that picture would help, but I was wrong. He found a way to cover up everything. It hurts that I can't help my friend, I know Leah must be going through hard times now. I must do everything in my power to see her, I want to know how she is doing.... My poor friend.I also want to reveal Jake's true colors to the public, but that won't be easy.... The first time I tried, I failed, but I won't give up. ~LEAH~I slowly flapped my eyes open, I felt pains all over my body, my vision was blurry. I close my eyes and try to remember what happened to me and I did. It was ju
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~ They decided to team up with us. By tomorrow we will start training them, I mean Daniel because I know nothing about fight "I know that we are not enough to bring Lucas down but if we all have the spirit, we will be able to take him down just as the little we are." I addressed them. "He has killed a lot of people and that's why we agreed on taking this risk and also, he killed every member of the royal family." one of the men said and I quickly glanced at him.What does he mean, is he trying to say that Andrew is dead."What do you mean by the royal family?" I ask "Yes, he killed all the royal family and also the Prime minister and his wife." he replied and I was frozen at that moment.I couldn't hold back the tears, though they are not my real parents but still .... Their death hurts a lot.And Andrew, it hurts so much because he died when trying to help me. I felt a soft finger on my cheeks which slowly wiped my tears away.I stared u
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was still wandering in the forest, I wonder what has happened to Andrew, I hope he is fine. I don't know how I am going to find Daniel, it is not going to be easy. Lucas will surely pay for everything he has done, I will make sure of that. Right now I am not thinking of going back to my own world, I will only go back after I am done making Lucas pay for his wickedness.I got tired and decided to rest and I am also hungry. I was sleeping when I felt a soft hand running through my lapsI quickly jerk up just to see three guys staring lustfully at me."Hello beautiful." one of them said and licked his lip seductively."Why don't we have some fun." the second one add "You will like it." the third one chip in. They look like thugs, I was caught with fear immediately. I wonder what they are going to do to me in this lonely place.I quickly sprang up. I took some steps back while they took some steps towards
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was still wandering in the forest, I wonder what has happened to Andrew, I hope he is fine. I don't know how I am going to find Daniel, it is not going to be easy. Lucas will surely pay for everything he has done, I will make sure of that. Right now I am not thinking of going back to my own world, I will only go back after I am done making Lucas pay for his wickedness.I got tired and decided to rest and I am also hungry. I was sleeping when I felt a soft hand running through my lapsI quickly jerk up just to see three guys staring lustfully at me."Hello beautiful." one of them said and licked his lip seductively."Why don't we have some fun." the second one add "You will like it." the third one chip in. They look like thugs, I was caught with fear immediately. I wonder what they are going to do to me in this lonely place.I quickly sprang up. I took some steps back while they took some steps towards
~CASSANDRA POINT OF VIEW~I was in my chambers in tears. I was forced to marry Lucas the new king and I'm now the Queen.The prime minister that called himself my father was never a good man. I can't believe he also had a hand in the death of the King. I'm tired of staying here, I really need to go back to my world but first of all I will need to find Daniel and make him take his responsibility. He can't run away from his destiny because he is destined to be the King and rule his people with love and care. I stare at my image in the mirror, I was clad in the Queen's attire.Lucas killed all the governors but spared the prime minister because he is my father. That guy is so wicked, I won't be his wife for long. I will find out all his weaknesses and once I'm able to find Daniel we are going to use it against him.A maid walked in. "The King wants to see you in his Chambers," she said politely with a bow.I fake a smile. He is such a fool for marrying a lady th
~AUTHOR'S POV~Two days after the rebellion. Queen Dowager arranged for the crown prince's coronation. Many people from different regions in Joseon were invited and the palace was filled with people.Cassandra doesn't understand a thing, she only heard of the rebellion and she wondered what happened to Daniel. She can't believe that her father was part of it, that shows the prime minister is not a good man. He was blinded by his greed for power and more wealth and that's why he wanted her to marry the crown prince.She doesn't know how she can stop the wedding and she tries running away but it wasn't in her favor. Things are getting too much in this past world and she really needs to find a way to go back to her own world. She can't trust anyone here, they are all selfish.She remembered the history their teacher taught them about Joseon in 1427 and everything that is happening now is exactly what their teacher said. That story didn't end well but she will make things right, sh
~AUTHOUR'S POV~Queen Dowager and the governors including the prime minister sat for a secret meeting. "We need to act fast before things will run out of our favor." Dowager speak up."But why should the King try to make Daniel the son of a mistress our next King. We have never thought of that." one of the governors said."Your majesty, we hope that we won't regret supporting you. I'm afraid the crown prince might lose the throne," another governor said, referring to Dowgar. "You don't have to worry governor Sylvester, you all won't regret supporting me, the crown prince must be the King. Once he becomes the King I will reward you all handsomely," Dowager cuts in."But how are we gonna make the crown Prince the King? It won't be easy now that the King has given Daniel the mighty sword because mighty swords are given to the next Kings." another governor said.Dowgar smiles evilly as they all forward their attention to her. "It is not something to worry about because I have
~AUTHOR'S POV~Cassandra was still struggling in the water, she has drank a lot of water and was gasping for breath. When she lost the strength of fighting in the water she gave up. She was slowly falling deep inside the water as her eyes became blurry but at a point she saw an image coming towards her.Her eyes were too weak to recognize the person, she did not put effort, she just closed her eyes cos she has already lost the hope of surviving. Daniel swam as fast as he could, he came rushing to the place just at the right time.He saw Cassandra deep down in the water as she was falling deep, he streamline his body and faster swim up to her.He got hold of her and swam up with her.He came to the shore as he gently pulled out from the water with Cassandra who had already fainted. He carefully dropped her on the ground, he applied pressure on her so she could vomit all the water she drank while being drowned but she couldn't.Her
~ CASSANDRA~I woke up one morning just to face what I call blackmail. I've bluntly refused to marry the crown prince but my dad just came up with an idea to make me give in. He set a rope trying to hang himself and said that he will come down only if I agree to marry the prince. I was sleeping peacefully in my room when my personal maid Zara rushed into painting, it took her a while before she told me what was happening. "Come quickly my Lady, you need to stop your father right now!" she rushed out her words. I couldn't waste time, she dragged me to the place. My new mum was there crying and the servants were also crying. "Eda my dear please accept your father's request already, you wouldn't want to see your father dead ..... Will you? " she cried out.I closed my eyes and opened them in frustration, this man is very intelligent. He chooses this strategy because he knows he's gonna win. What do I do now? I don't want to marry the cro
~AUTHOR'S POV~"I said let go of her, Lucas." Daniel g groan colder. Lucas' eyes have already turned red in anger. He hates Daniel and cannot take it if he tries to command him, his anger makes him grip on Cassandra even tighter. She winced out in pain."Leave me, you are hurting me." Cassandra cried. Daniel ball his fist in anger.Though he doesn't know who the girl is, he still hates what Lucas is doing. It pains him when a girl is sexually harassed. Girls are weak to fight for themselves and men take such an opportunity to harass them."You are testing my patience Lucas. Let go of that girl now!" Daniel grouses in all seriousness. Lucas scoffed and chuckled sarcastically.Cassandra is a bit relieved that someone came to her rescue, who knows what Lucas is planning to do to her."And if I said no, What would you do, Daniel. You are nothing but a mistress's son." Lucas blurts out sarcastically.Daniel's eyes dim in anger as his chest was rising wi