-Conor-“What the hell happened, Conor? You two were out all night. We’ve been waiting here since she got us back to the palace, wondering what happened to you both.” Bart asked concerned. My poor love. I know you’re exhausted. I can see it on your face.“After Karen got you both to safety, Monica said she was there to teach Kay a lesson.” Conor explained as he held her even tighter in his embrace. “Monica chained Kay up with something called 'Shadow' magic and then she did the same to me. She cut my jacket and shirt off from behind me and then used a dagger to carve a bunch of marks into my back. I guess she was trying to see if it was going to bug me.” He paused for a moment and then continued. Like I would let her have the satisfaction of seeing any pain! I’ll die before I let that whore see any pain on my face!“When I acted like I didn’t feel anything she stabbed me on the back and side. Of course, I won't let the enemy see that the wounds they’re inflicting hurt me. So, she made
-Karen-I was awakened with a flood of sweet kisses raining down on me. Mm… Those sweet kisses that I love so much. I slowly opened my eyes and saw Conor looking down on me with a gentle smile. “Hey there beautiful.” I felt my lips curl up in a smile as I snuggled closer to him. Ah… He’s so warm! “Wake up, my love.”“No… I’m really tired still. I’m worn out from that scuffle.” I muttered starting to fall back asleep next to his warmth. “Wake me up in three days.”“I know baby, but we have to be somewhere, and you have to get up now. You can sleep more once this meeting is over. I promise Kay.” He shook my shoulder trying to rouse me.In response I rolled over and faced the center of the bed and pulled the blanket over my head. “Come back next week.”“C’mon brat. Wake up!” Conor ordered pulling the warm blanket away from me. I grumbled and gave him a dirty look while he chuckled. I kinda wanna punch you for that. Prince or otherwise. “Up you sexy vixen of mine.” He murmured nuzzling my
-Karen-Conor led me forward as we came to stand several feet away from the desk. We both clasped our hands in front of us. I could see Joanne out the corner of my eye standing next to me standing with her hands clasped in front of her. The doors shut and all four of us bowed to the king murmuring, “Majesty.” We stood back up in unison and waited anxiously for him to speak. Remember to breathe, Karen. Just keep breathing.The king stood up snickering under his breath. That makes me so nervous. Silently, I watched him walk around the room out of the corner of my eye. “Elsie, move next to Michael.” She got up immediately and moved next to him, watching us quietly. I could see she was focused intently on Conor. “Conor go sit in Elsie’s previous chair. Remain silent throughout this meeting. I don’t want to hear a damn thing from your mouth. Not one word.” Zachary hissed as he fixed himself a drink from a small cart off to the right of the room. Conor obeyed quietly and sat down next to h
-Karen-My knees throbbed with pain as I watched her take a few steps towards me. She had a twisted smile on her face as our gazes locked. “Acrid Shadow Thorns!” I was stabbed by a thorny spike that shot off a couple thorny branches through me in different directions. I yelled from the pain but that was only the beginning as I found out. She snapped her fingers and I felt searing pain race through me as I screamed louder from the pain. I writhed from the pain, falling against the ground while the chains tightened up against me. I cried out from the agony I felt all over. I could feel her eyes on me as I lay there panting trying to catch my breath. It hurts so badly! It was worse than demon’s poison! I could hear the small group murmuring among themselves. I could feel Conor’s intense gaze on me as the pain slowly dissipated. “Supreme Heal.” Monica muttered with a hint of reluctance in her voice. The pain left me completely, but I felt slightly heavy from the attack. “I’m not done wit
-Karen-“Silence both of you!” Zachary yelled at them. “Show me the spells. Now.”“I’m not allowed to use those spells without permission.” I refuted firmly. I closed my eyes tightly trying my hardest to resist against the growing pressure. Please just let me leave alone.“It didn’t stop you from using it at your demonstration, though, did it?” He hissed angrily. I shook my head in defiance. “I was defending my life! It was justifiable in that moment! This is not!” I snapped back. He slapped me as hard as he could. Damn that hurt!“Mind you tone when addressing me, woman! Unlike my son, I don’t care if you suffer.” Zachary screamed, raising his hand to me again. “I don’t give a damn what you think is justifiable. I’m commanding you to do something and you will do it expeditiously and without negation!” I shook my head in defiance and he struck me harder in the face. I could hear Bart and Joanne trying to hold Conor back as he tried to come to my aide. I could hear Michael laughing at
-Karen-“You’re quite amazing, little rat… But I’m not done with you either!” Zachary explained snatching my jewel from around my neck and tossing it to Monica. I looked over at him confused as he turned me to face the group. What else does he want? Haven’t I endured enough for one day? “Let me tell you the real reason I summoned you and your hopeless group to bask in my presence.” My eyes flipped over to him as I stood in silence. Conceited much?“For the last five weeks, I had Remus, Germanicus and Octavian do some digging into Lewis’s notes that he sent to us on Zargo and your former Queen’s personal documents. There was a lot of amusing information that had been found pertaining to the status of the kingdom, imports and exports and the Mage Clan. We also investigated the Head Mage’s documents too just to be thorough. I always want to know what was going on in a Kingdom right before I end that dynasty.” He snickered under his breath as he wrapped his left arm around my shoulders. L
-Karen-He flipped the paper and showed me another one with several drawings on it. “This document shows where Roger did the genetic testing to confirm the maternal link to Queen Delia. As you can see here, it says that this was a positive match with less than half a percent of error. Just to be certain and make sure that there was no chance at us making any mistakes, we added Lady Monica’s genetic information into this puzzle so there can be no doubt whatsoever proving your relation to the Queen.” Oh. My. Goodness. I. Can't. Even. Think. “It is noted that all three of you carry the same genetic markers for females in your family.” I felt like I was going to be sick. “Last but not least is the most damning piece of evidence I have.” Zachary cried gleefully, placing the folded document in my hands. I saw that the Royal seal had been broken in half as he watched me with a cold smile. “Read it out loud so we can all hear you, Princess.”I unfolded the document and read over the words an
-Conor-“Oh- She fainted. Must have been too much for her weak mind to handle.” Zachary sneered, pursing his lips as Bart and Joanne quickly rushed to attend Karen. “Take her out of here. She is of no use to me in that condition.” Bart nodded as he and Joanne took Karen out of the Study. Conor went to follow them out, but Zachary grabbed his left arm and held him back. Kay! Please be alright! “And where do you think you’re going?!”“I need to be with her!” Conor snapped angrily as he tried to pull away. “Haven’t you done enough to her today?!” You psychologically tortured her! You planned this all out! You are such a twisted monster.“She will be cared for properly by those two. They don’t require your assistance. You’re a prince not a doctor, Conor.” Zachary scoffed rolling his eyes. He motioned to the two guards at the doors. The doors shut promptly as Zachary smirked coldly at Conor. I know that look on your face father.“You have something planned… What is it?” Conor asked narrowi