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-Katherine-My Dearest Katherine,The battle did not unfold as I had hoped. We underestimated our enemy, believing they were few in number and engaged in fighting among themselves. How wrong we were. They stand united, skilled in combat, and remarkably resilient. Though they may appear barbaric, they are far from it. They are clever—far more clever than I ever anticipated. Now, I find myself at a loss. I fear for my own safety and that of my men. Their doubt weighs heavily on me, and I dread the thought of failing to protect them. Each life lost demands a scapegoat, and I’m that target. I will bear this burden willingly if only I knew how to save the rest. Yet, I am uncertain if victory in this war is within our grasp.You should have seen the dark wave approaching us. It felt as though we were all doomed. I desperately hope we are not. I pray daily for a way back to you, for a solution to our plight. Time is fleeting, and I must act soon. I must show them I am still fighting, even whe
-Katherine-After finally snapping out of my trance, I found myself waiting outside the infirmary. Soon, one of Silver’s ladies emerged. She cast me a dark glance before storming off. I assumed she was going to find Acan, but I didn’t expect her news to be good. Slowly, I inched closer to the infirmary, hearing the sounds of crying and screaming from within. The screams no longer held fear. They were agonizing wails of loss.But I couldn’t understand why Silver would be so affected. She hardly cared for her existing children—why would she mourn one that hadn’t yet been born? Yet the guilt clung to me like a shadow. I hadn’t known the bracelet could do this. I hadn’t anticipated it could lead to such a tragedy. What have I done?I moved so slowly that Acan and the young lady were able to return before I could even enter the room. Acan stormed inside with her, leaving me outside, feeling as if I could hardly breathe. I had been willing to go to great lengths to ruin Acan and Silver, but
-Darius-I read the tragic news of Silver’s pregnancy. Although I didn’t like her, I never wished for her pregnancy to end in such a way. One letter was from Acan, mentioning it briefly, but another from my wife worried me more. Katherine expressed her belief that Silver’s miscarriage was her fault, and I was unsure how to respond.I knew she was willing to go to great lengths to destroy Acan and Silver’s lives, but this felt different. But at least she had removed the bracelet from Silver and vowed not to use it again. I understood her desire for revenge, but I didn’t want her to lose herself in the process. I knew she realized that, but I was still uncertain about what to write in my letter to her.I knew she was expecting a letter, though. I had been here for weeks, unsure how to proceed with the attack. The generals and I argued daily, uncertain of our next move.“Darius! Darius!” Quinn burst into my tent, breathless and agitated.I looked at him, puzzled. He was pointing behind hi
-Katherine-Things had changed significantly since Silver’s miscarriage. I noticed the clear cracks forming between her and Acan. Something dark had settled between them. But while they grew apart, Acan and I were spending a lot of time together. I worked closely with him now, and we went riding frequently.“How is Silver feeling lately?” I asked as Acan and I rode through the forest, with guards trailing behind us.“Oh, she’s recovering,” he replied.“Yeah?” I inquired.“You haven’t spoken to her?”“She rarely leaves her room anymore.”“I’ve noticed that…”“How are you feeling?” I inquired.“Me?” he asked.“You lost something too,” I pointed out, and he smiled a small, grateful smile.“I did…”“It must have hurt.”“It did, but I’ve recovered. How are you feeling? You’re beginning to show more,” he observed.“Yes, I have,” I said, running a hand down my stomach. “I feel bigger.”We both laughed, and in those moments, it was difficult to remember my true goal.“Yes, that will happen,” h
-Katherine-No one spoke during the entire dinner, and Silver attacked her food with such force that her fork and knife screeched against the plate. Acan and I exchanged glances, clearly both feeling the tension in the air. I knew what was bothering her. Acan, on the other hand, seemed oblivious, unable to pick up on the subtle signs of a woman doubting her husband’s loyalty. But while I wasn’t ready for a full-blown confrontation with Silver, I welcomed the brewing chaos.Acan departed before we did, and once it was just Silver, the servant, and me—who was taking the children away—she turned to me, her eyes glowing with an inner fire.“Lovely evening, isn’t it?” I asked, breaking the silence.“What are you doing?” she shot back.“In regards to what?”“Why are you and Acan spending so much time together while I lie in bed?” she inquired, her tone accusatory.“Because Darius isn’t here,” I explained. “We both miss him terribly, and we thought it was a good idea to spend some time togeth
-Darius-A thought had lingered in my mind for a while, and since I wasn’t planning another attack against the Dark Ones at the moment, I considered something else. It was a foolish plan, and I was likely to get killed because of it, but what choice did I have?In the dead of night, when my powers were heightened by the darkness, I snuck out to my horse, leading him between the tents instead of through the camp so that no one would see me leave. Once I was far enough from the camp, I mounted him and rode toward the forest. As a Dark One, I could see much better in the darkness, and I had no trouble guiding my horse through it. However, I dismounted before entering the trees, not wanting to take him with me. I removed my sword, knowing they would perceive it as a threat, and tied it to his saddle. I left him there and walked the final distance on foot.Standing before the forest, I felt a power awakening within me, but I knew others didn’t experience this feeling. As I walked deeper ins
-Darius-The Dark One in front of me, their leader, looked at me with a sinister smile spreading across his lips. So, you aren’t the real Dark Prince?” he questioned, pacing back and forth.“I am, but I’m not this time’s Dark Prince,” I explained. “I altered some things to ensure my wife wouldn’t die.”“But she wasn’t your wife in the other life, was she?” he asked.“No…”“But you still sacrificed everything for her?” he inquired.“I had to,” I admitted.“Why?”“Because I cannot live without her,” I explained.“And did she love you?” he asked.“Now she does.”“Now that she is your wife?”“She knows everything. She understands what happened. I changed the world, after all, but only we know,” I said.“And now I do as well,” he pointed out.“I think we might have a shared goal.”“Oh?”“You don’t want us here.”“Obviously,” he replied.“Many think you’re mindless beasts hungry for power.”“We do like power,” he chuckled darkly.“But you don’t leave your home much for a reason. I advised my
-Darius-I didn’t like where this was heading. I had hoped for more.“I don’t want blood on her hands,” I told him.“Who says she has to get them dirty? I’m sure she could find someone to pay,” he taunted.“I want to go home and help her. That’s why I’m offering this deal!”“What deal? You haven’t said anything,” he teased.“When I’m king—”“Oh, when you’re king, we can suddenly leave this place? We like it here.”“But no one would ever bother you again,” I insisted.“Trust me, we can protect ourselves. Your kind has always underestimated us.”“I’m nothing like them!” I snapped.“Then who the fuck are you, Dark Prince?” he spat.“Good question. What I know is that I love my wife,” I admitted.“And clearly, you are willing to change the whole world for her.”“Yes, I am.”“Are you willing to kill?”“I am,” I said without hesitation.“Very interesting. I didn’t know Dark Ones could love,” he mocked.“That’s because everyone crumbles under our love,” I countered.He seemed intrigued by thi
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-Darius-My beautiful queen came over to me, kissing me before sitting down beside me. Years had passed since we ascended the thrones and began ruling together, although my wife did most of the governing. The way she spoke to the people and connected with them was something I could never replicate. But over time, they had grown less afraid of me and more accepting.Therefore, we often ventured into the city together, walking among the people and ensuring they saw us. We brought all the kids with us as well, but they were nearly filling the entire table at our meals now. Silver’s and Acan’s boys had initially been sad about their parents, but we never fully disclosed our involvement in their fate, only that their parents had died due to the mob. They moved on quickly, and when the line of succession changed, I noticed a sense of relief in the eldest boy. He didn’t want to be king, and now he could enjoy his life as a prince.Katherine and I loved them as if they were our own sons, provi
Darius and I had traveled quite a distance with our prisoners. We knew exactly who to hand them over to, and now we stood in the middle of the night with a single torch, a few guards, and Silver and Acan before us, tied up and shivering uncontrollably. Their clothes were filthy, their bodies dirty after days spent in the dungeon. We had waited until things calmed down a bit before bringing them here, and now we were simply biding our time.“It’s been a while, prince,” the leader of the Dark Ones said as he emerged from the forest.He seemed to be alone, but I sensed he was not. His dark eyes focused on me, filled with joy.“I finally meet her,” he said.I smiled at him, and he returned the gesture before his eyes shifted to the king and queen before us, tied up and gagged.“Oh, a present. I didn’t bring anything for you,” he mocked.“Better work quickly,” Darius informed him. “We’ve given them something calming so they can’t use their powers, but it won’t be long.”“Don’t worry. We’ll
-Katherine-I gathered some guards and went upstairs to locate Silver’s room. Two guards stood there, blocking the door, but with four of my own, I confidently told them to move aside. They exchanged a glance and stepped back, clearly not wanting to engage in a fight with me. I smiled, feeling a surge of satisfaction, and pushed the door open.Inside, I heard Silver’s voice, “Acan?”I saw her standing up from the bed, a cup of wine in her hand, with blood smeared across her face. It was clear she had taken some hits.“Katherine…” she whispered.“Hello, Silver.”“W-Why are you here? What happened? Are they gone?” she asked.“No, there are still some left. I’m here to remove the wrong rulers and replace them with the right ones.”“The right… ones?” Silver began piecing it together, then let out a hollow laugh. “You…”“Yes.”“All this time?” she inquired.“That’s what you get for cheating with my husband and killing me,” I snapped.“What?” she inquired, looking confused. “I never touched
-Darius-I looked at my beautiful wife, dressed in our colors, her hair elegantly styled and adorned with a silver crown. She looked incredible, and all I wanted was to forget the party and enjoy her company alone. But I knew tonight was special. So instead, I settled for watching her from afar, taking in the wonderful woman before me.Katherine noticed me in the mirror and smiled. “How are you feeling?” she asked me.“Me? You’re the one who’s pregnant,” I replied with a chuckle.She smiled and nodded, then turned to face me, and I could feel my heart racing. It always did with her, swelling far beyond its normal size. I walked over to her and wrapped my arms around her.She looked up at me, her arms encircling my neck. “Yes, but this is a big night.”“It is,” I agreed.“So much will happen. Henry is protected, right?”“He is,” I assured her.“Good, because our entire world will soon change,” she whispered.“I know.”“So how are you feeling?”“Nervous, but determined. If the mob fails,
-Katherine-The next morning, I knew I had to do something I really didn’t want to do, but sometimes we had to sacrifice a little dignity to get what we wanted. I anticipated finding Silver with her ladies, so I headed to the room where they were drinking, eating, and laughing early in the morning. However, as soon as I entered, the room fell silent, and Silver glared at me as I approached. I plastered on a fake smile and walked closer, undeterred by their predatory gazes. I stopped in front of them and bowed my head slightly to show some respect, even though I felt none.“Morning,” I greeted.They didn’t respond, and I understood why.“Can we help you?” Silver spat.“Actually, I wanted to ask you a question,” I admitted, noticing her interest as I feigned vulnerability.“Oh?” she said, sipping her wine.“Well, Acan said I could throw that party, as you remember,” I reminded her.“Yes?”“But as I began planning, I became uncertain about a few things.”“Not surprising. It’s not that eas
-Katherine-Later, Darius and I retreated to our room after spending some time with Acan. I was already in bed when he joined me, pulling me close and kissing the top of my head.“I was a bit worried about being away from you today. I saw you went to the city. How did it go?” he asked.“Perfect.”“Perfect?” He raised an eyebrow.“You have no idea how angry the people are, Darius. They want Acan gone. I can feel it. They just need an opening, a chance, and I’m trying to find one,” I informed him.“Any ideas?”“No, what about you?”We both thought for a long moment as Darius ran his fingers along my arm, caressing me and making me feel calmer.“It was hard,” I finally admitted when neither of us had come up with a plan.“What was?” he inquired.“Listening to all that pain they were experiencing from not having enough money. I can’t believe Acan has been pushing them this hard or hurting them as much as he has. It’s just awful.”“Yes, I noticed how they glared at him as we rode through th
-Katherine-Many people were angry with Acan and Silver. I had brought guards with me to the city, but I spent the day listening to their complaints. I wanted them to feel that they had someone to confide in about their struggles.“We can barely scrape by,” a woman told me, clutching a basket. She looked exhausted and a bit too thin. “After the taxes were raised, all my money went to feeding my kids, and I have nothing left. My husband is dead, so we survive on what I earn washing other people’s clothes.”I knew she didn’t earn much from that work. She lived in a poorer part of the city, and those in higher positions would likely view her as “too dirty” to associate with. So I found a small bag of coins that could sustain her family for weeks. When I offered it, her eyes widened in disbelief.“Take it,” I urged gently.She glanced around to ensure no one noticed her receiving extra money. When she took the bag, she thanked me repeatedly for my kindness.“Your king and queen aren’t taki
-Darius-As Acan and I continued to talk, I noticed that the longer we spoke and the more he drank, the more his guard began to drop. He was slowly letting me back in, and I tried to hide the wicked smile that tugged at my lips.Eventually, though, he grew too tired and announced that he was going to rest but that we would be riding together tomorrow. I told him I couldn’t wait, even though the idea didn’t thrill me at all. Then I finished my drink and walked back to my room, where I found my wife sleeping peacefully. I briefly checked on Henry, who was heavily guarded but also fast asleep.Then I returned to our room, undressed, and joined Katherine in bed. She stirred slightly, moving closer to me before falling back asleep. I held her close and kissed the top of her head, savoring the moment. It reminded me of when we first arrived here. I remembered how we had gotten lost in each other, and the next morning, we realized what had happened—we had become a younger version of ourselves