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It was late evening now, and the sky was blue with shades of dusky pink and purple, and we all watched as the sun set into the horizon. “How do you think the meeting with the elders will go?” Pearl asked me. I sighed for the millionth time today. Pearl's question pulled me from my thoughts, and I turned to face her with a heavy sigh. “I wish I could say,” I admitted, frustration lacing my words. “But honestly, I have no idea how the meeting with the elders will go.” Pearl nodded understandingly, her expression mirroring my apprehension. “It’s scary knowing that your future queen was branded,” she agreed, her voice soft with sympathy. “But whatever happens, know that we're here for you.” I managed a weak smile, grateful for Pearl's unwavering support. “Thank you,” I murmured, the words a quiet reassurance in the face of uncertainty.“I'll need all the support I can get.”“Absolutely,” she said, a smile on her face. “You’ve proven time and time again that you’re a good leader in so
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Zara.I stirred gently in my sleep and opened my eyes briefly, taking in my surroundings. The past few days seemed like a blur and I barely remembered what happened. ‘Where are we?’ I murmured to Nia, trying to get everything into focus.‘I believe this is our room,’ she responded, reeling from dizziness. She too was trying to piece together the events of the previous day, or however long we were out for. Very soon, everything began to look familiar. The vanity table that had a pinkish hue which I’d gotten ready at a few days ago, the thick velvet rug that covered almost half of the flooring in the room, the high ceilings, and the gorgeous chandelier in the middle of it. It was the room Chase had prepared for me. I tried to sit up when I felt a gentle pressure on my body, and I looked to my left to see Chase sitting on a chair by the bed, his head and arms on the bed beside me, fast asleep. ‘He’s asleep,’ Nia said, more of a statement than a question. There was a hint of amusement
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The next morning, I was seated in front of the vanity mirror as the maid got me ready for the consulate meeting. When I woke up, Chase was already gone. But he left a message for me to get ready for the meeting with the elders. My heart couldn’t stop pounding and I had no idea how it would go but a part of me knew it wouldn’t go all that great. First and foremost, I was engaged and ready to be married to Chase’s nephew a week ago, the marriage didn’t hold and I was given the brand on my wrist. Then I married a king instead of a prince. No kingdom would want a branded for a queen. Secondly, Chase already had a betrothed which the kingdom approved of, and bringing a stranger into the kingdom as queen was not how things were done, and even I knew that. ‘Are you going to keep this up?’ Nia asked with an eye roll.‘Keep what up?’ I asked, feigning confusion. ‘Keep giving yourself a million reasons why you shouldn’t be here. You’ve been beating yourself up since you woke up this mornin
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I could feel how much Chase was fuming just by standing next to him. His jaw was clenched, and his eyes flashed with barely contained rage as he stared at the elders. Most of them cowered from his anger, but they tried to stand their ground. “How dare you speak such words about my queen in my presence?” Chase’s voice was a low growl, his words dripping with authority. “Zara is my queen and therefore yours by proxy. Chosen by me and worthy of respect and honor regardless of your narrow-minded prejudices.”The elder remained unfazed as well as the others. “She bears the mark of a whore, Your Majesty. A stain upon you and the honor of our kingdom. We cannot accept her as our queen.”I couldn’t say anything because for one I had nothing to say and the only thing I felt was pure and undiluted anger, and also because Chase had instructed that I remained silent and to let him handle things before we got here. He wanted me to trust him, and I plan to do so. I had thought the meeting at the
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As we stepped out of the tense atmosphere of the consulate room, I felt a subtle shift in Chase's demeanor. It was like he’d been trying to hold something in when we were still there. His hand, which had been firm and steady moments ago, now trembled when we got to the cold hallway. He let go of my hand and placed his hands on the wall as he began hyperventilating. His breaths came in ragged gasps, as his chest rose and fell with the effort of each inhalation.I watched in confusion, barely having an idea of what was going on. He had seemed so composed and in control, and now, he seemed like he was practically on the verge of falling apart right before my eyes. It was a startling sight, one that I had never witnessed before in the short time I’ve known him. ‘What’s going on?’ Nia asked, voicing my thoughts.‘I have no idea,’ I replied, beginning to panic. ‘But whatever it is, it’s beginning to affect him deeply.’ “Are you okay?” I asked Chase as he continued hyperventilating. With
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For a moment, there was only the sound of our shallow breaths mingling in the silence. His eyes met mine briefly, but he quickly averted his gaze, his expression unreadable. “So are you going to tell me what just happened?” I asked when I noticed he was a bit calmer. “It’s nothing,” Chase said as he got to his feet and began to button his shirt. “It’s not nothing. You looked like you were in genuine pain or on fire.” I tried to stop myself from staring at the length of his torso, but it was pointless. He looked extremely gorgeous, and I tore my eyes away when he caught me looking. He sighed as he fixed his cuff links, and for some reason, I found the act endearing. He looked so sexy, and I wondered what it would feel like if he…‘Earth to Zara,’ Nia called out, dragging my attention back to what was happening. I blinked, suddenly aware of the heat rising to my cheeks as I tore my gaze away from Chase's body.“What happened, Chase?” I asked again. Chase exhaled deeply, his expre
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CHASE.Zara’s hand was still clasped in mine, and even though we sat in the perfectly air-conditioned car completely silent, there was something that moment had done to us. The gentle sound of the car engine and the cool air from the air conditioner did nothing to get rid of the tension that had settled between us. It was not a tension born of discomfort, but one that had stemmed from a bond we had both shared. She’d seen me at my worst after overextending myself and my power, and she’d glazed past it like it was just a normal Tuesday in her life. It was easy being with her and talking to her. It was easy being myself around her and that was especially hard given the responsibilities I had and who I was. As a leader, I was used to wearing a mask, and always presenting strength and assurance. I never wanted to live like that even with the woman I was betrothed to. This was partly why I had not connected at all with Sabrina and didn’t think I could wed her. But with Zara, the mask s
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ZARA.After dinner, I leaned back and watched with genuine interest in my eyes as the entire family laughed and shared inside jokes, the feeling of warmth surrounding me. I’ve never experienced this kind of familial love, and it felt entirely new to me. It felt like I was watching the scene play out while I was in an entirely different room. ‘Is this what it feels like?’ Nia asked from within me and I instantly knew what she meant.‘Yeah! This was what we missed out on,’ I responded. Growing up, I’d watched other people find their way back to family no matter the storm they encountered on the way, it was always a given. Fuck up, family. Break up, family. Graduation, family. First turning, family. Mating, family. Marriage, family. Whatever happened, there was always family at the end of it, and I never had that. Not since my mother died…‘I think we’ve seen enough,’ Nia said. ‘Yup,’ I agreed and pulled myself to my feet, holding my glass of wine with me. Whatever was in it was p
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ZARA. I had tried to convince Chase to stay in bed with me for the rest of the day, but that had only given me fifteen extra minutes of his time. It was the best fifteen extra minutes of my life. Things have been going great with us recently, and I was loving it. But I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little bit scared that something would happen out of nowhere. I felt like maybe I didn’t deserve any of this, like Chase or the baby or even being alive. I keep getting agitated, and my anxiety spiking from time to time. Everything seems too easy to be real. To be okay. ‘You deserve all this and more,’ Nia whispered. ‘But it’s hard to think that.’ ‘Well get rid of that thought and enjoy everything you currently have.’ She was right and I was going to do all I could to enjoy the happiness that I was privileged to have right now. I got ready as Pamela helped me. She pulled my hair into a high ponytail and then pulled it together, leaving tufts of my curly hair at the top. She a
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Finally, we got to the building and I made my way to the head of the table of elders which was unusually quiet. They all greeted me in unison and fell into an unusual silence again. I could tell that they were definitely still reeling from the events of the previous meeting. “How’s everyone doing?” I asked as soon as I got comfortable. “We are all good, your grace. Thank you for asking,” one of the elders answered, their heads still ducked down. I leaned back in my chair, my fingers tapping against the wooden table with a measured calm. “Well, I gave you all time to rest after the ordeal of the last meeting, and I hope that we can move past it and focus on current issues,” I said. Some of the elders mumbled and shifted in their seats as if they had something more to say but wouldn’t dare voice it. But finally, one of them was brave enough to say something. “Your grace, with all due respect, the death of the prime minister came as quite a shock. He was a respected figure, a lo
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CHASE. “Do you really have to go in today?” Zara asked from where she lay pouting on the bed. I turned around to look at her as I took in her bed hair which consisted of her curls sticking out in all directions, which made her even more adorable than she already was. She was wearing my T-shirt and the only thing I wanted to do right now was to crawl back in bed with her. ‘Then get back in bed,’ Drew growled within me. ‘It’s not that easy,’ I bit back. ‘We have responsibilities. Things to do.’ ‘But Zara looks so good,’ he whined. She did. And yesterday was perfect. And Zara and I had spent the remainder of the evening eating snacks in bed and talking. It ended with us making love, and I didn’t think anything could really top that. “Are you going to stand there smiling at the air or get in bed with me?” she asked, dragging me out of my reverie. I sighed as I got to the bed. “The only thing I want to do right now is to stay in bed with you.” “And why can’t you do that?”
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After that, he plated our jollof rice, fried plantains, and chicken, and while I wolfed it down while we talked, Chase kept taking small bites and gulping down milk. He was so adorable. His eyes and nose were red, and he looked utterly uncomfortable as he forced himself to eat the food. It showed to what extent Chase was willing to do things for me. So, I set my spoon down, stood up and closed the distance between us. He looked up at me, confusion blanketing his face before he split into a grin when I sat down on his lap. He adjusted the chair, giving me more space as I wrapped my hands around his neck, and pulled him down for a kiss. Just a tangle of tongue and teeths and breath. A bubble of warmth that wrapped itself around us and sunk us deeper into our feelings. Before I finally broke the kiss. “Hey, gorgeous,” his voice was soft, almost raspy, and his gaze never left mine. “Hi, handsome,” I grinned, before burying my face at the crook of his neck. “I needed that k
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“Keep your eyes closed,” Chase warned as he led me down a path. I had no idea where we were going and despite the numerous times I had asked, he wouldn't say. “Ow,” I said dramatically as my feet hit a rock. “Be careful,” he chuckled, making sure he held me in place as we continued on. I didn’t want to jinx whatever we had going on, but I would say that it has been pretty good so far. We weathered the storm that seemed unending a a while back, and somehow, we’re here even stronger. Better than I had ever imagined. It had been a couple of weeks since that very heated session in the throne room, and whenever I think about that, my cheeks get hot because of how steamy it was. I never knew that Chase had it in him. From taking matters into his own hands and dealing with the prime minister, to taking me right there in the throne room. On the throne shared by kings and queens of Betnerd for decades. But somehow, it was all we needed. That reassurance and him letting me know he’l
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ZARA. I wrapped my arms around Chase’s neck as he carried me gently and placed me on the throne with my heart pounding in my chest. Everything had been a complete blur, but now I was feeling much better. I had no idea how the wolfsbane didn’t affect me, but for some reason it didn’t and I was fine which I was happy about. Chase knelt down in front of me, brushing a thumb across my cheek, his gaze searching mine. I could see how much he cared about me and it made my heart melt. He killed for me. No one had ever done that for me before and I’d been so surprised by what had happened. “Are you okay?” he asked, dragging me out of my thoughts. “Does anything hurt?” I gave him a small smile. It was so cute how much he cared about my well being, and how he made sure I knew that he cared about me. I nodded. “I am. And no, nothing hurts.” Not taking my word, I watched him look around my body as if searching for some invisible wound he might have missed or one I might be hi
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My eyes roamed the room through Drew's, taking in the other elders very shocked looks. Drew had just killed a member of the consulate. And not just any member, but the prime minister, which was something that never happened in the past, so I could understand why they all looked pretty shocked about that. Even Shane and Ryan both looked like they'd just seen a ghost. I rarely ever acted on impulse, and Drew certainly never did. But this was something neither of us could control. I wasn't about to sit back and watch as he disrespected my wife, and neither was Drew. 'He should've been dead a long time ago,' Drew growled. 'I completely agree. He had no business roaming the world and my kingdom with that foul heart of his,' I agreed. He got what was coming to him, and that was all I could say about the issue. Drew suddenly roared at the elders, the sound of the roar, shaking the very old building. The elders who always had something to say or counter during every consulate meetin
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CHASE. A gaping hole lodged itself as I watched everything unfold before me in slow motion. It was like I was watching a slow motioned drama, aired on the television. And it took me a moment, a slow agonizing moment, and the feel of my wife's body in my arms to stagger back to reality. This was real. Edward had just attacked my wife. I was in a daze as I cradled her body to my chest. As her blood soaked my white shirt and slipped through my fingers. As the scent of dona fruit hits my nostrils in mere seconds. Fuck! The bastard ate the fruit! "No. No, please Zara no," I cried. I wasn't even sure what my voice sounded like. I was past thinking. Past caring. Just like Drew's only goal was to rip Edward's arms as well. I'd sworn to keep Zara safe, and somehow I was doing a terrible job lately. One minute, she was standing before me, as I stood back to give her space and make her as comfortable as possible throughout the very triggering trial. And the next, I was cradling her bloo
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I zoned out, trembling and nails digging into the arm of my throne. For how long, I had no idea. Not until Chase squeezed my hand tighter and his breath fanned my face. I hadn't noticed that he had moved from his throne and was cradling my face in his. I had completely lost it. How could she? How could Bella tell such lies? How could she do that to me? How? Why? I blinked, willing for the sadness to stay put. This wasn't time for me to be sad. I had no such luxury. Bella doesn't deserve such feelings from me. If she could lie so blatantly before me, what use is pitying her? "She's lying," I murmured, my eyes desperately searching Chase's. "I did no such thing. I swear, I..." He kissed me, cutting the words off in the process. "I know," he whispered back. "I know. I never doubted you. And we've already discussed this, Snookums." "But... but..." I swallowed, my heart pinching. "How could she tell such a lie? How could she do this to me?" "Now is the time to find out," he murmured
