Things went from bad to worse in the following days. Ramona became more difficult to handle. She would step over anyone she came across simply because she was a royal and even went as far as declaring herself Queen. For the first time in history, the sirens appreciated the curse. Had the throne been that easy to ascend, no doubt, Ramona would have done that even before Almira sensed her. Ramona took pleasure in frustrating everyone around her. She wanted everyone including Almira to cower before her. Almira was sick of the games. It was barely three days since she returned and the woman had drained her. All she wanted to do was go back to land and spend time with the only human she could stand. She misses him much. Despite that, she couldn't return, not until Ramona returned to whatever hole she crawled out from. "Hello, dearest niece," Ramona's sing-song voice interrupted her thoughts. Aura groaned inwardly. "What happened? You don't look too happy to see me," Ramona chuckle
Memories. Pain. Misery.Slow dark melody.The first time Dante was conscious during the takeover. As the tune spread in his mind, it stirred several memories that were best forgotten. His heart faced as the memories flashed, his screams echoing in his head. The pleadings. The agony. The tears. His hands clutched to his head as he let out a small whimper. Beads of sweat broke out of his forehead as his eyes shut tightly.'Father, please don't let them take me…''I didn't do anything…''No…no please…'His miserable pleas switched to several voices at once.'It's the cursed child!''Get this animal away from him!''Beat him until he begs for death!''Let's set the monster ablaze and free ourselves from his sight!'Dante didn't realize he had stepped out of the barn. The memories wouldn't stop flooding in and his feet were moving on their own accord. He had no idea where he was going and no one bothered to stop him. They just stood aside, aware that his insanity had kicked in. The onl
Kitanna couldn't find Dante anywhere. No matter where she checked and how many times she called out, she got no response from him. She rested the worst. if anything happened to Dante then the princess would definitely deal with her. After searching fruitlessly for him, she inquired from the guards around. He left the palace. Panic cursed through her pains as she ran out of the palace, searching for him. No one was interested in helping her the minute they discovered who she was looking for. "Dante?" She called for the umpteenth time but there was no answer. "Please answer me. Where are you?" Again, no response. The worse was that she couldn't even track his scent. It seemed like he vanished into thin air. Kitanna continued her search until she came upon a sympathetic man."I couldn't help but notice you running around, dear. Permit me to ask what you are searching for?" He asked politely."Dante. I can't seem to find him anywhere," she said, then realized the man probably didn
Dante sat in the garden, reading his novel peacefully when heavy footsteps marched in. He became guarded as soon as he saw them.Xander grinned at the trembling man."G-Greetings y-your h-highness…" Dante stuttered. "Oh dear, look at him trembling already. Do you really think we are here to hurt you?" Xander asked with a mocking smile. Dante stepped back, staring at them apprehensively. He knew these people never visited unless they were planning to bully him. He could sense something boding between them. His eyes scanned his surroundings discreetly for an escape route. When he realized there was none, his blood pressure shot up. Whatever these guys were up to, it was definitely no good. Dante was exhausted from their countless bullying. Why couldn't they just let him be and focus on something productive? "So, tell me, Dante, what punishment would you like today? I'm in a good mood so I'm willing to do whatever you choose," Xander said.'How about we mind our business today?' Da
"Did you think about what I told you?" Kitanna asked Dante. "I… I guess…" he responded with uncertainty. Kitanna wasn't pleased with the skepticism. How hard was it for him to just return her feelings? From The events she witnessed, she was hundred percent certain no one had eyes for him and he didn't like anyone either. So why was he still thinking about her proposal? "I want to be with you, Dante. I don't know how else to prove to you that you mean so much to me. Why are you being unnecessarily difficult?" She asked.Dante didn't utter a word. If he had a way, he would escape the situation. Kitanna's persuasiveness was beginning to get to him. He wanted to take his time. He needed to be sure he was making the right decision. He didn't want to give in to pressure when he felt nothing for her."Won't you say anything?" Kitanna asked when he remained silent for too long."I don't know what to say. I like you a lot but I don't know if it extends beyond friendship. What if I make the
Almira pulled her arms away from him in shock. “Engagement? What engagement are you talking about?” She asked and Xander merely smiled at her. Dante and Kitanna watched expectantly, waiting for an answer as well. “How about we go in and discuss this properly with my parents? You don’t have to worry, everything has already been fixed, so you all you need to do is get in a pretty dress and watch me announce you as mine to the world,” Xander informed her, Kitanna was overjoyed to hear the news. Almira was finally going to wed her mate. The princess would not end up alone as she had always feared. Dante felt the exact opposite of what Kitanna felt. The Princess would be getting married to the Prince in no time. No doubt she would stay off him in order to please her husband.“No!” Almira replied curtly. “I demand an explanation, right now. How dare you organise an engagement without my consent. What if I have no interest in marrying you? Who said I want to spend my life by your side? Wh
Are you in love with him?The question hung in the air.Almira froze, the question echoing in her mind as Kitanna's emerald eyes held her seafoam eyes intensely. No answer. "Why are you silent, princess? Are you in love with Dante?" Kitanna repeated the question. "That should not bother you, Anna. The fact remains that Xander had no right to hit Dante before me," Almira said dismissively. "I'm afraid it does matter, Princess," Kitanna retorted and Almira shot up a brow inquisitively. "Because I confessed my feelings for Dante and he accepted me," Kitanna continued.Almira went numb. Kitanna had feelings for Dante and he… "Why do you seem so shocked, princess? You don't like him, do you? You have a mate, why are you trying to lead him on? You are going to leave him eventually because you are not his," Kitanna continued speaking.Almira stared at her expressionlessly."Since when were you in love with him?" "The minute I set eyes on him, your highness, I felt drawn to him. My fee
Almira knocked him out immediately. Several thoughts ran through her mind as she stared at his unconscious form. She never for once considered the possibility of Dante being manipulated. Her mind flashed back to when he pleaded innocent even when she witnessed everything. It all made sense.Those actions were beyond his control. The Dante she knew couldn’t even hurt a fly, talk less of attacking her. “Princess... Goodness! What have you done?!” Kitanna exclaimed as soon as she saw Dante’s unconscious body. She looked quizzically at Almira who was deep in thought. “What happened to him, Mira? Did you hit him?” Kitanna asked her.“I did,” Almira replied in a monotone. Kitanna’s eyes widened in horror. She already suspected that the princess had something to do with Dante’s unconscious state but she didn’t just understand why. The same woman who slapped a prince for hitting his slave did the very thing she attacked others for doing.“I don’t understand. Why would you do that? Did he of