~Daciana~ ~After Three Months~ “Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you, Randall. Happy birthday to you.” I sang in a whisper in his ear as he slept. I saw a beautiful and soft smile curl up his lips as he slowly opened his eyes. “I’m the first person to wish you. I deserve some accolades.” I uttered, and we both chuckled. “How about another round?!” He asked teasingly and immediately got on top of me, making me laugh hard. “No more rounds, baby. The one we did last night is enough to last you for a week.” I responded, with my cheeks flushing very hard.“You know I can’t get enough of you.” He pouted, and I nodded. “I know, baby. And I can’t get enough of you too. Now tell me. What do you want for your birthday? I mean your wish.” I uttered, and he furrowed his brows. “Are you supposed to hear my wishes?” “No, but I want to hear it. So tell me. What do you wish for?” I asked, and he sighed and laid down again. “You know what I want, Daciana.” He a
~Daciana~ “Uhmm…” I groaned, slowly opening my heavy eyes. I felt like there was a heavy load placed on me, and when I tried to move my hand, I could barely move. “She’s waking up.” I heard a voice from afar, as I finally opened my eyes. My vision was blurry, so I blinked severally, trying to get a better view of the two images in front of me. My vision got clear and immediately I saw both of them, my heart began to race in my chest. I looked around me and realized I was tied with chains, up to the ceiling in the middle of the room. My hands were chained together over my head. “Vervain. A Lycan’s most deadly poison. Able to kill a werewolf in a few minutes. With the appropriate amount, it can kill a lycan in minutes too. Just so you know, I just saved your life. You’re welcome.” Riley uttered, and I furrowed my brows. “What the hell is this?” I tried dragging the chains, hoping they would fall off from the ceiling, but I was too weak. My legs were also locked to the floor. I cou
~Prince Randall~ While Daciana left the house, I went ahead to do something for myself too. It was my birthday and I wanted a special gift. A gift no one could give me except myself. Finding out the truth about my mother’s death. These past few months, I’ve managed to keep my father’s attention off me about my mother’s case, and that is because I told him I changed my mind and that I believed everything in the reports. I tried looking for the doctor at the Royal Hospital after my first time there and I was shocked to hear that he left. ‘Who just leaves his workplace and disappears? Or maybe he didn’t just leave and my father had something to do with that after I told him I was going to visit the hospital to see Jonathan that month.’My father is now relaxed and also out for a meeting, which gives me an opportunity to search his chambers for the very first time. He had always had these meetings on my birthday, so it’s no surprise I had planned this. He never liked being around on
~Prince Randall~Getting to the address Jonathan sent to me, it was in the middle of nowhere. There was a house, with dim light evident through the window. ‘That is where they must be keeping her.’ I said to myself, turning off the car engine as I looked from inside the car for a minute. The light was coming from a room at the side of the house, while everywhere else was dark. ‘I should go in through the back.’ I thought as I quietly headed out of my car. I looked around and I saw no one coming. I thought my father would eventually follow me, but I was wrong. I guess he changed his mind and didn’t want to have anything to do with an evil person like me. But I loved it. The more far away he is, the better I can deal with the motherf**kers that had taken Daciana. Without making any noise, I walked to the back of the house, hoping to find another way in. And I did find it. I quietly turned the doorknob, but it was locked. I wanted to give them the element of surprise, but knocking
~Daciana~“Randall!” I yelled in terror, hoping and praying so hard that he would respond, but he didn’t. He laid there, lifeless, back in his human form. “How could you do this?!” I broke into tears, weakly falling to my knees, and only the chains held me up. I saw my life shatter in front of me. The love of my life was gone, and it was all my fault. I shouldn’t have come here. I should have told him. I should have stayed out of it like he begged me to. “It’s all my fault,” I yelled, crying profusely. “Of course. You made a terrible mistake the day you called me to tell me about your fake feelings for me.” “You didn’t have to kill him!” “I wanted to and I don’t regret any of it. You broke my heart, and I’m just returning the favor.” “You’ll rot in hell! Today is his birthday!” I roared, and when I looked at Randall, I broke into more tears. “I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.” Tears filled up my eyes that I could hardly see clearly. “Riley, what the f**k?! You fucking killed him?!” Jo
~Daciana~ With a straight face, clenched jaws, and reddish eyes, I stood under the black umbrella, dressed in black and surrounded by so many people in black. It was raining and it made the day even worse and annoyingly moist. My eyes were void of emotions as I watched the priests do whatever the hell they wanted to do on their graves. There were two different mournings and none of them seemed to interest me. First was Randall’s burial, and the other, was the burial for the child my mother lost at birth. Well, she did lose the child that same day, and I lost two important people in my life that day. All because of Jonathan and Riley! For a week, after Randall left me, I have been picturing this particular day in my head and I just wanted it not to happen. However, I was so eager for something else to happen, and that was to watch Jonathan get killed for doing this to Randall. For doing this to my family. Over the plinking and tapping of raindrops, I could hear my mother a
~King Edwin~ Before the time to execute Jonathan, I went into Agatha’s room to see how she was faring. As soon as I got in, everyone that was in there with her, consoling her, headed out, leaving only both of us. Looking at her face, she seemed to have calmed down compared to this morning at the funeral. “How are you?” I put on a faint smile, walking to the couch she sat on. “What do you think, Your Majesty?” She sniffed, causing me to let out a loud sigh. I sat next to her and let her rest her head on my chest. “Losing the baby wasn’t supposed to happen if you hadn’t heard about what happened to Randall and Daciana. But, there’s a good chance that we can try again, and this time, we’ll get it right and our child will be alive.” “I know we can try again, but I hate that I had to lose our first child with you. That was our first child!” “I know, and it wasn’t your fault. None of this is our fault. I have lost Randall, and all I can do right now is give birth to an heir to take h
~Daciana~ I thought seeing Jonathan die would give me a little comfort, but I was wrong. I hated that I wasn’t the one holding the sword. His being dead doesn’t change the fact that Randall wasn’t with me anymore. ‘Maybe killing Riley will make me finally grieve him the way I want to.’ I thought, scrolling through the phone I found in Randall’s pocket again. Carl was working on finding Riley. I have found out the truth about King Edwin killing Doctor Donald and Anne. What about the third person? I need to talk to him. Throwing the phone in my pocket, I headed out of my room again and made my way to King Edwin’s room. On my way, I saw some maids and some guards, gathered in twos and fours, whispering things to themselves. ‘That is strange.’ I thought as I walked past them. I wondered what they could be discussing. Getting to King Edwin’s chamber, the guards stopped me. “His Majesty doesn’t want any visitors, right now.” They uttered. “I don’t care what he wants right now!
~ Daciana~ After a year. We sat in the living room. Randall and I. And in his arms was Darian, who also seemed so interested in what was showing on the television. It was pretty funny that he had a favorite show at age one already and it was Cocomelon. He loved the show so much that if it came on, he’d stop crying and begin to giggle. I looked at Randall and he looked at me with widened eyes. “What?” I asked, and he looked at Darian. “He’s giving those low groans again. I think he’s going to…” All of a sudden, Darian pooped all over his garment and my eyes widened. “Poop.” He completed his statement and we both burst out laughing. Darian looked at us in confusion and suddenly began to laugh too. “I’m so sorry. I should have used his pampers. I had no idea he’d poop again so soon.” I uttered, carefully carrying him away from Randall’s arms. “It’s okay. I’ll just go and wash up.” He responded, holding the helm of his royal garment and lifting it so the poop won’t mess the floor
~Randall~ After eight months. There was a meeting with the Alphas of the kingdom and we all sat in the waiting room when all of a sudden, a maid dashed into the room panting hard. “Your majesty! Your majesty! The Queen… she is… her water broke.” She said, shivering profusely.“What?” I spanked to my feet running out of the meeting room. Getting out, I saw two guards, each on both sides holding her as she walked. “Baby.” I ran towards them, taking her from them. I placed her arm over my shoulder and grabbed her by the waist. “Randall, the baby…” she stuttered and I could feel fear in her.“It’s okay. We will be in the hospital in no time.” I tried to calm her down even though my emotions were all over the place. I was scared too. Getting to the car, the guards helped lift her up. My driver hopped into the driver seat and I sat with her holding her hands and comforting her as she groaned. My driver drove as fast as he could and we got to the hospital in less than 15 minutes. I c
~Carl~ I got an invite to a party at the palace. I was personally invited by Daciana. I wasn’t sure what the party was about, but I was sure she seemed super excited about it. I wouldn’t miss it too because this is the first time she has sounded so happy after Anne’s death. “Baby, are you ready?” Bonnie asked, spraying her body with some cologne. To my greatest surprise, she told me I could bring my plus one, which is now Bonnie. After the proposal dinner, I finally got to talk to Bonnie and we seemed to click instantly. I realized after speaking for a while that we had so many things in common. I asked her out on a date that very day and since then, we’ve been super cool. “Baby!” She yelled from the room again. “What?? I’ve been done for more than twenty minutes. I’m waiting for you to finish.” I responded in a loud voice, looking towards the room. “Why didn’t you answer me then? I thought you’d headed out to the car already.” She replied, walking out of the room. As soon a
Lily~ Leaving the palace, I headed for Brandon’s house. I had Kendall in the car with me because I knew he was going to help me get back to him if it got too difficult. “Mummy, when are we going to see Uncle Brandon again? I miss him.” Kendall uttered, and I raised my head to look at him through the rear mirror. “I know you miss him, baby. I miss him too. But, guess what?” I asked with a wide smile, facing the road again. “What? Are we getting Ice cream?” “What? Why would you even guess that?” I chuckled, looking at him through the rare mirror again. “Because you buy me ice cream every time I talk about Uncle Brandon.” He responded, and my eyes widened in shock. “I don’t do that all the time.” I tried to defend myself even though I knew he was telling the truth. “Yes, you do. But it’s okay, I love ice cream.” He replied, reaching for his phone. “Trust me, Kendall. It’s not the case anymore. I promise you, you’ll get ice cream and you’ll also get to see Uncle Brandon.” “Real
~Daciana~ It was a week after Anne's funeral and I was yet to tell anyone, even Randall that I was pregnant. I don’t know, but the vibe was off, most especially because of how Anne’s funeral went down. Somehow, we regretted that we didn’t get to tell her how much we loved her in her last moments. We sat in the dining room, ready to eat, and when I lifted the spoon to my mouth to eat, it suddenly smelt awful and I had this sudden urge to puke. I sprang to my feet, holding my mouth as I ran down the hallway. It was my very first time acting like that in front of Randall. I had tried to keep my pregnancy cravings and signs away from him because I didn’t want him to suspect. I was looking for the perfect time to spill the beans. I held onto the toilet and puked whatever was left in my belly. “Are you alright?” “Ahhh!” I jolted, looking back and saw Randall, behind me, looking worried. “Did I startle you?” He asked, lowering himself too and I nodded. “Yes, your Majesty. You startl
~King Randall~We, the family, stood in front of the catafalque. There were flowers, candles and pictures of Anne displayed on it. We all had straight faces as we all waited in silence in respect to the dead. This wasn’t how I pictured things to end for my mother. Hiding in the palace and not being able to invite people to my mother’s funeral was unbelievable. “Your Majesty. Do you have anything else to say?” The monk asked, moving away from the catafalque, and I nodded, standing up. In my hand was the note my mother wrote before she killed herself. With clenched jaws, I stood in front of everyone and opened the note. “Since my mother decided that killing herself was the best decision she could make, I had refused to read whatever she had written in this paper. “But, I think it’s the right time to read this, and at the same time, read it out to everyone here,” I uttered and slowly unfolded the note. “Dear son, by the time you see this, I’d have probably been dead. But I want to
~Lily~ After the note was found, we were told to go to the living room by Trump. I guess it was our cue to leave.“We should leave now,” I said to Brandon and he nodded in agreement. “I will tell Randall we are leaving.”As he left, Daciana approached me “How are you feeling?”“I should be the one asking you that. We are leaving already”“I’m sorry about what happened today. I’m glad Kendall is safe.”“Thank you” I smiled faintly and continued “You should go to Randall, he needs you right now.”“Right, take care.” She said as she turned to leave. Just then Brandon returned with our stuff. “Let’s go,” he said as we headed out. Getting to the car, I put Kendall in the back seat and sat in front with Brandon. My head was on the window as we drove out of the Palace.I recalled how scared I was when Kendall was missing. It made me realize he meant more to me than I ever imagined and that I should give him my undivided attention and love.‘I would never let what happened today happen aga
~Daciana~ I let out a soft moan as my eyes slowly opened. “She is awake, she’s awake.” I heard their voices faintly.“Queen Daciana, can you hear me?” His voice sounded louder than before and I nodded.I looked to my right and I saw a man dressed in a corporate outfit with a stethoscope around his neck. He was a Doctor. “Yes, I can,” I responded, trying to sit up.Just then I remembered what had happened before I lost consciousness, there was no Kendall or Trisha in sight. “Where is Kendall? Where are they?” I asked with agitation and Carl hurriedly moved closer to me.“Please take it easy Daciana. Randall has gone to fetch them. You should be more concerned about your health.”“Are they fine?” I asked, still very worried.“We got a call from Lily telling us that they have been found,” Trump said.“They are fine. You should talk to the Doctor, he has refused to say anything to us unless you are awake.” My mother replied, and I looked at the Doctor“What is wrong with me Doctor?”“C
~King Randall~ “Why can’t we leave for the hospital right now?” I asked in frustration as I rushed Daciana into the house. “You just got coronated. You can’t be seen in the hospital right now. There are eyes all over you.” Trump answered as we followed me alongside the others. “Who cares?? My Queen just fainted and I should care about what people will think?” “The doctor is on his way already.” Carl butted in as I laid her on the couch. “We… we can’t just sit back and do nothing! My son is missing! We should be out there looking for him!” Lily cried in agony. “I sent the guards out already. They’ll find him. They have to! Do you think I want to be here right now too??” I asked, sitting next to Daciana and holding her hand, hoping she would wake up. “I knew something like this was going to end up happening. We invited an enemy to live with us!” Agatha uttered, and we all looked at her. “What are you talking about?” Trump shook his head in confusion. “Anne, of course! After all