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ZARA'S POV"You'll have to marry king carl," dad said, and I looked at him like he had gone nuts." Dad you are are joking right, why would I marry king carl?"King Carl was our enemy, ad he was very dangerous and ruthless. I've never seen him, but I've heard stories about him."Dad, I can't marry carl, not now not ever.""You don't have a choice, my decision is final. I'm not asking you, I'm giving you an order.""But dad, I can't believe you're willing to sacrifice me to that monster, how could you? I'm your daughter why are you treating me this way.""This is not about you Zara, it is about our nation Azrael, and our people. If it means I have to sacrifice one person, for the good of others, I will do it, even if that person is my daughter."But dad....."You're a princess Zara, you should know that you have a duty to your people even if it's hard, That's the price royalties ha
ZARA'S POVIts was morning already, I got up lazily from my bed. Today I had to prepare all my stuff and say goodbye to my friends. It was too soon for me but dad said we didn't have time.I took my bath and dressed up in a simple gown. I looked just like an ordinary person and I loved it.The maids helped to pack my things, and I just sat down thinking about what fun thing I should do before I left.Princess, Lia called running into my room." Lia, what's wrong?""I found something fun for you to do before you left, Lia muttered." What's that?" I asked."There is a horse outside that needs taming, it refuses to allow anyone to ride it, I just thought that maybe, it will let you.I smiled, running outside, I saw a white beautiful horse and a man was trying to get on it but it wouldn't let him."Zara, that's the horse," Lia said from behind me.
ZARA'S POV It's been two days since I left home, and we stopped at an inn to rest for a day before we continued our journey. King Carl's nation, Everton was a three days journey and by tomorrow, we'll be there. "Princess, I mean Zara... "Lia don't call me that, remember I'm in disguise." "What should I call you then," Lia questioned "You should call me captain, after all, I'm the leader of one hundred men." Okay, captain, she muttered, giggling. "Are you going in disguise all the way to Everton, or you will change when we get close?" Lia asked and I thought for a while. "Hmm, why don't I just play a prank on King Carl." "What do you mean prin..., I mean Captain?" "I mean, I will go in disguise and ask someone else to act as the princess." "But isn't that risky, what if the king gets upset." "It's not for long, I just need him to think that the other person is the princess before I introduce myself." "You are something else Captain," Lia muttered and I chuckled. I stuff
ZARA'S POVThey took us to a place, which looked like their base. there were a lot of bandits there and also a lot of hostages. They were locked in cages like animals.The soldiers who were sent to accompany me, were also captured. Just about thirty of them, the rest were killed.They took Lia to the cage where they kept women and took me to the cage, where they kept men.I wanted to scream at them to take me to where they keep women because I'm a woman but I decided against it.I sat in the cage, along with my remaining soldiers and other men."Your high... I mean Captain, I'm sorry we couldn't protect you," Jamie apologized, and I was glad he was still alive."It's okay, we just need to figure out to get out of this place.""But prin..., I mean Captain, that seems nearly impossible, this place is heavily guarded."Even so, we still have to get out of here."I looked around and saw that most o
ZARA'S POV We grabbed our weapons, fighting the men who were close by and before you know it there was chaos. Everyone was fighting one man or the other even the women had been released and some already fled running for their lives. By the time the fight was over, most of the men are women were dead including the bandits, some were dead, while some fled. There were just about a hundred and fifty men and like three hundred women. Even my soldiers were just a few now like seven men remaining. "Captain, someone called, and I turned around to see Jamie and Theon walking toward me. I was so happy that they were alive, and I ran towards them, hugging them. Jamie cleared his throat and I chuckled. " Where is Lia? I suddenly remembered. I twirled, looking around toward where the women were. Lia, I yelled. "Jamie, you have to find Lia." "Lia, is that your wife?" Theon asked and I could help but laugh. Y...yes, I shuttered. I wanted to tell him, that I was a woman, but I decided t
CARL'S POV What did she just say, she's the princess? "What did you say?" I asked to be sure "I am princess Zara of Azrael." "But you are a man," one of the council members blurted out and I glared at him. Is he so foolish that he can not see that the person in front of him was a woman? "I'm not," she muttered removing the boy's wig she was wearing, letting her long dark hair fall freely. How beautiful, I thought, letting out a breath of relief and the council members also did the same. Oh, I didn't they were also scared of having an ugly queen. "Then why is this woman dressed as the princess, and you're dressed as a man," Jerald asked. "I was embarking on a dangerous journey, so I needed to protect myself," she replied. That doesn't change the fact that she fooled me into thinking that the ugly woman was the princess. She could have easily changed when she got to Everton, but she choose to fool me, for that I would make her life miserable. ZARA'S POV When I entered Eve
ZARA'S POV Lia and I turned to see a cute Little boy who looked like Carl. He was so cute with chubby cheeks and I couldn't help but pulled them."Uhh, what a cute little kid," Lia said also pulling his cheek, and he pouted his mouth angrily."You lady's have no respect, how dare you pull the cheeks of a man," he muttered, making Lia and I laugh."What's your name, and how old are you?" I asked the kid with a smile."My name is Prince Aiden, and I'm five years old."It's a pleasure to meet you, Prince Aiden," I said with a smile."The pleasure is mine," he replied raising his shoulder. He looks arrogant and adorable.What do you expect, he is the devil's brother."I heard you will be marrying my brother, does that mean, I'll be marrying that little lady with you?" Aiden muttered, pointing at Lia and I chuckled."Look here kid, I'm not Little, and I'm way older than you, so there is no way I'm marrying you," Lia muttered.""What's wrong, I'm handsome and hot, many girls are dying t
CATHERINE'S POVI purposely sent Zara to the king's room, because I knew he was with that witch Gwen. I really didn't like her. Carl was my son and I didn't want that woman to trap him.She may pretend in front of everyone but I knew she was a corning woman.I watched as Zara staggered into the room. She was drunk and it makes my plan even more perfect.I smiled when Zara walked into the room, I could just imagine the look on both Carl and Gwen's faces.I walked closer to eavesdrop on their conversation. "What are you doing?" Someone said from behind, making me jump in fear. I turned to see Aiden staring at me."You scared me," I said holding my chest."Mom are you eavesdropping on Carl," Aiden muttered with his eyebrow raised."Of course not," I replied, with an awkward smile.He looked at me suspiciously, before he walked away. For a five years old, he acts like an adult. I looked at the door one last time before walking away, I didn't want anyone else to catch me eavesdroppi
As the battle went on, Myla and king Luther made their way to Everton. King Luther left twenty thousand men, to battle Carl's men at the border, taking the remaining thirty thousand as they headed to the palace. As they reached Everton, the alarm bell sounded, alerting Zara that the enemy was at their doorstep. "My queen! You're with child, please be careful," Jerald warned, and Zara gave a light smile, before saying, "I will." ... King Luther and Myla made plans to distract Zara. "Myla, you'll take ten thousand men through the secret passage, while I use the remaining twenty thousand to attack queen Zara." Myla nodded. "Alright, father!" Soon the war started and King Luther's men fought Zara's men...king Luther had to admit that Zara was the most beautiful and courageous woman he had ever seen. The way she fought with so much grace and confidence, amongst men, slaying the enemy that came her way... ... "My queen, the war has begun, it's time to leave," Ariel muttered, and
"Your majesty, we are under attack," a guard yelled, making King Alan's eyes widen in shock. Although he wasn't scared for himself, he was scared for his nation and the people. "Lyarra, I need you to take all the old men, women, and children, to the secret room," he tells queen Lyarra. She nodded in disagreement. "No Alan, I want to stay and fight alongside you." King Alan sighed. "Lyarra, I know you want to fight, but right now, the safety of the women and children is more important. And It is your duty to protect them." "Okay, I'll do that. But please be safe," queen Lyarra replied. King Alan nodded, before turning around to leave. Although they were taken by surprise, he was not going to let them win. King Alan put on his battle armor, taking his weapon. The good thing was that king Darian and his men had not bridged Azrael's wall. Due to their strong defense. Azrael was always defended by special night guards, in case of a surprise attack like this one. But their defense wa
ZARA'S POVI gasped, giving Lia a surprised look. "I wonder where she has been all this while!" I muttered, and Lia nodded."I also wonder the same. Don't you think it's suspicious," Lia retorted and I chuckled."Lia you always find everyone suspicious. Remember, Myla is our friend, so we shouldn't jump to a conclusion and start suspecting her.""If you say so Zara," Lia said with an eye roll."Take me to Myla," I said, and followed her as she lead the way.When we got to the hallway, I spotted Myla standing by a pillar, glancing around curiously. When her gaze landed on me, she smiled."Queen Zara!" She called, running toward me."Where have you been Myla?" I asked immediately she got to where I was."Zara, I was so scared when you and Lia disappeared from the palace, so I also left going in search of you. I recently found out that you've returned, so I came back," Myla explained.I smiled, giving her a light knock on her head. "Silly girl, why would you go out to look for us
CARL'S POV"My king, it's lady Gwen," Jerald answered, and I looked at him in disbelief."What did you say?" I asked, to be sure I wasn't hearing things.Jerald sighed. "Your Majesty, you might find it hard to believe. But the person behind queen Zara's poisoning is Lady Gwen," he muttered.I was gobsmacked. No, I didn't even want to believe it. There's no way Gwen would do such a thing. Seeing my doubtful expression, Jerald said, "Your majesty, I investigated this matter thoroughly, because even I didn't believe. The first time when we interrogated Lilith, I suspected that she was hiding something, so I interrogated her again. At first, she was reluctant to tell me because she was scared. but after much persuasion and assurance that I'd protect her, she opened up. She told me that the voice of the person who gave the servant girl the concoction sounded like Gwen. She also said, the lady(Gwen) gave the servant strict instructions not to tell Zara it was from her, knowing t
ONE WEEK LATER The past week has been peaceful for Carl and Zara as Nadia's endless schemes and plots to separate them always fail. Although her plans fail, Nadia didn't stop scheming and attacking. instead, she became more violent and frequent with her attacks, but somehow Gage always anticipated her movements and stopped them from happening. On the other hand, King Alan and King Neil returned to their Nations after Zara's return, making Nadia feel alone and insecure. She felt like someone was watching her every movement but she couldn't wrap her head around who it was. Also because bad things have been happening to her. Like finding snakes or insects in her room, and also seeing Gwen's ghost. People were starting to think that she was going insane and was unfit to be a queen. Meanwhile, Zara and Lia couldn't solve the mystery of Myla's sudden disappearance. They were extremely worried that something might have happened to her. Zara even insisted that Carl send some soldiers in s
"It's queen Zara," the person yelled, pointing toward her direction, and everyone gasped, twirling in the direction the person pointed. They were all gobsmacked. They couldn't believe their eyes. "Is it an imagination or is queen Zara right in front of us?" "Zara!" Carl and king Alan called at the same time, striding toward her. "Father, Carl," Zara also called, climbing down from her horse to go meet them. Once they got to where she is, King Alan embraced his daughter, with teary eyes. "Zara, where were you? we all taught something happened to you," king Alan said. Zara pulled away from the hug, giving her father a sad smile, "I'm sorry, I made you all worry, but I swear that it wasn't intentional," Zara replied. King Alan nodded. He wanted to ask Zara her reason for going missing for several days, but he decided against it, once he saw the impatient look Carl was giving him. He decided to give the husband and wife time to talk. King Alan stepped aside, leaving the way for Carl
Carl, King Alan, and Jerald left Everton, going in search of Zara, and they all took different routes to enable fast and better results... Nadia and king Neil argued amongst themselves, due to fear of leaving Everton."Nadia, you should pray that Carl finds Zara, else, I'll make you get married to Lord Brad," King Neil rasped.Nadia stared at her father in disbelief. "Father I can't believe you're saying that! You know Lord Brad is old and has up to five wives, how can you get me married to him?"King Neil scoffed. "That's what you get for acting rashly.""Father, you should also pray for Zara's return, instead of thinking about getting me married to old Lord Brad," Nadia said, frowning in annoyance.... Meanwhile, Carl made his way back to Everton with a heavy heart, after failing to find Zara. He felt ashamed and hated himself for not being able to find her.'Where on earth could she be?' He pondered. Although he didn't find her, he still had plans of going to the other nations in
“Queen Zara, I am your avenging angel.”I was gobsmacked. ‘What does he mean by my avenging angel?’ I glanced up to look at the strange knight, before asking, “What do you mean?”He was quiet for a while, then he said, “What I mean by I'm your avenging angel is that: I'll help you take revenge on all your enemies, every single one of them. And aside from being your avenging angel, I'll also be your protective shield. And the reason is that I owe you something that can never be returned, but in this way, I can make up for it.”I didn't understand what he meant by that. ‘Why did he say that he owes me? I don't even know him.’ I wanted to ask what he meant but decided against it. Right now I'm more worried about Lia and Jamie than about knowing the knight. As if reading my mind, he said, “Queen Zara, your friends are alright, nothing happened to them.” I sighed in relief, happy that Lia and Jamie were safe, but a sudden reminder of Theon made my heart clench in sadness. Although this m
Lia and I gasped in horror. “Draco!” we screamed when he came from back of the house. “How is he here? I thought he was drunk to a stupor.”Draco let out a peal of amused laughter, a dangerous glint flashing across his gaze. Then he said, “Yes Zara, it's me. Your Draco, your Love. And I brought you a gift.”“Zara, I thought he was drunk, how come he's here? What should we do now?” Lia said, and I could hear the panic in her voice, as she gripped my hand tightly.I sighed, tilting my gaze to meet her teary ones, and I felt a stab in my heart when I saw the fear, anguish, and helplessness in them.Right now even I don't know what to do. I was still in a state of shock and surprise, making it impossible for me to think.Draco walked towards us, with his hands behind him.“Don't you want to know what it is?” he asked, with an evil grin.Lia and I moved back slightly, our eyes fixed on his every move, and we heard him chuckle. “Zara, there's nowhere to go, my men have already surrounded t