Chris POV We led traps on the way but the savages are the master of traps ,so there's a fifty Percent chance that they will fall for it. Ezra hasn't said anything to me since, and I didn't bother asking, am sure she's waiting for the war to end. If we lost the war a signal would be sent to our country and they would evacuate or stay and face the consequences of war. All arrangements were made and the next day we would begin the march .*** The next day I woke up due to the noise I was hearing outside. Most people were panicking and in their fears,some were even packing their bags to run if need be. I was not too bothered about it,I had a safe house elsewhere. I have trained myself well after the fight with the black wolves so I am sure I won't be easily overpowered. I went to the bathroom and took a nice relaxing bath. I don't know the next time I will be able to bathe properly. I got dressed in my armor with Fred assistance, I looked at myself in the mirror and smil
Ezra's POV. Everyone was happy,the masters and soldiers were going to come home soon. After three days I stood with the maids waiting for the master's return. Cheers were heard in the city ,everyone was happy.A banquet was already prepared. I even went to a shop and bought a princess dress,and applied makeup to look pretty. Gloria had been looking at me strangely but I didn't care. A few minutes later the master and the soldiers were seen. Everyone in the mansion cheered ,I was happy he was alright I smiled. He got down from his horse,he hadn't seen me yet,I couldn't hold my excitement anymore as I ran towards him and embraced him. To say he was surprised was an understatement, he returned my embrace. Everyone was surprised at the show of affection,but they Still cheered anyway. I let go of him and smiled at him."Welcome back" I said happily. "Thank you" he replied as he smiled. That smile that made me shiver . He held me as we walked in and I am sure everyone would
Ezra's POV He leaned in to kiss me but I looked away,it's not as if I didn't want to but I was so shy."What's the matter now?" He asked."I...I haven't done it before" I said. He chuckled and kissed my forehead."Then this should be fine" he said and he led me to the seat. He is quite understanding. I thought he would get angry that I refused to kiss him. I watched him as he ate ,and he fed me as well. There is no other place I would rather be. Fred's POV ( master Chris guard). The master asked me to rest ,so someone else took over my position, he seemed happy with Ezra. Am happy it worked out for them. He deserves to be happy. I asked someone to tell Gloria to bring my meal in my room.I think I will take Ezra's advice and am sure her friend is as lovely as her. Minutes later Gloria worked with tray in hand I could tell she was either nervous or excited."I bought your food," she said. I told her to keep it and she did, I just wanted to see her ."Em..em are you alright?"
Ezra's POV I was afraid to make eye contact."She's in the dungeon," he replied. That went well."She's still alive?" I asked ."Barely""You are still punishing her?" I asked and he was quiet for a while."I haven't seen the war begin," he replied." Are you going to let her go?" I inquired and he glanced at me."Why should I do that?" He asked with a bit of hostility in his voice."Because no matter if she betrayed you ,she still brought us together" I said. It was true ,if those events didn't occur we wouldn't be together now."That's true...but her action is punishable by death." He replied."I know ...but master George isn't dead." I said. He let go of my hands,I looked at him and I know I shouldn't have said that."I'm sorry I didn't mean to say that," I apologized ."Em""Am sorry""It's fine I understand what you are saying, she only worked for Master George... But the 10000 gold she took was for what?" He asked me. She took a bribe,that's hard to believe ."Just forget
Chris POV She got to king Grey table,he wasn't looking at her but am sure he noticed her presence,she stood still and just stared at him. "Pa...Papa " she called. King Grey's head immediately turned to her ,his expression unreadable. "Papa" she called. "What is the meaning of this master Chris?" King Grey asked, irritated."My apologies....Ezra what's wrong?" I said and walked to her."Call Nora," I told Fred." Wait papa, it's Ezra," he stood up immediately and looked at her."Who's this master Chris?" he asked."It's my lover Ezra," I replied."Does she see things then?" King Grey asked." I don't I just....you look like my Papa ...but I guess I'm mistaken because he will always recognize me my sincere apologies" Ezra said. King Grey smiled."Well I wanted to meet you to know why master Chris refused to marry my daughter. She's a handful and in her mid twenties and still single, how old are you?" Grey asked."I'm going to be twenty soon," Ezra replied."That's nice ,w
King Grey's POV(Ezra's father) We arrived home after a two day journey, my queen Sandra came and embraced me,accompanied by my children. I have two sons ,Philip is 35, he is married and has a son ,his is my first son and his only concentration is on being king . Joseph is 30 he's just interested in his books and studies ,if he loves anything else I don't know,he's also married and has two lovely daughters. My lovely daughter beauty is 27,she's what you would call a sassy Lady, she has succeeded in chasing away all her suitors and even the man I brought to court her,the only one she agreed to marry.She divorced him ,her husband found out she had an abortion and confronted her and she divorced him for shouting at her,ever since then I ignored her,she's my baby so I won't want to do anything to upset,if she wants to ruin her life I will let her since her mother supports her."I don't want to ruin my body by carrying a child," the beauty said. She is nodded a beauty to behold but he
King Grey's POV Joseph is the easy going one in the family and I find him hard to read well. It's for the best. Am proud I have such a selfless daughter,but her reply and selfishness just made beauty more angry.I know that my wife is plotting something but for her sake let it not hurt Ezra. I was so devastated and heartbroken when I returned and saw her mum and siblings had died. I haven't felt such pain of losing something so dear to me it broke me.Ezra's POV When I first arrived I was nervous, king Grey's wife kept glaring at me,his sons were looking at it indifferently ,Beauty was ....I just don't know her problem. When dad suggested I will be crowned a princess,the only thing that came into my mind was that there was no way that happening I don't have a death wish. I miss master Chris a lot. I can't bear to be away from him. I am sure he misses me as well. He was reluctant to let me come here when dad made the request but he agreed after much persuading. A knock on my do
Ezra's POV I hugged the letter close to my chest,he supported whatever I chose. I kept the letter in a safe place and went to meet dad. I saw Philip (the crown Prince) coming out of dads study,I greeted him and he stopped. "You seem to like annoying my mother," he said."I don't, she just doesn't like it," I said."Who would like a mistress' child?" he said. I smiled at him and walked past him and the guard announced my presence."Just be careful, " he said and left. He knows his mothers ways well,so I went to meet dad and told him about my decision."I want to be crowned," I said. "Then the arrangements shall be made," he said.I left after speaking to him for a while. When dad made the announcement of my coronation there were many disapproval. What quieted it down was that many knew that dad had a second wife,that got me thinking did mum know about dad identity as well. After much argument the counsel finally agreed ,I was the daughter of the king and I needed to be recogni
Ezra's POV After two days the preparation of the wedding began,it was happening in the mansion since this was the only home Fred had. Gloria looked so gorgeous in her wedding gown ,I was so happy for her. After they said their vows and kissed the bride it ended with cheers and clapping. The reception began,eating and drinking. The master left after the wedding ended so I went to look for him after congratulating the newlywed couple. He was in his room ,there was another guard posted at his door. I came in after my presence was announced. When I came in I saw him standing by the window looking out and staring at the reception happening,his hands behind his back."Am here let's talk""There is nothing to talk about"" What about us?" I said as I walked closer to him. "Is there still an us?" He asked. That made me stop in my tracks . "There is still an us" I said as I continued walking towards him. "Is that so ""Stop being so difficult " I said as I got to where he was and
Queen Sandra POV "Why are we even here ,I tired of this conversation I think I should go rest" I said "Running away""i am not"" Sandra I see no need trying to hide that even suggesting that I marry another wife hurts you ...besides I still love the crazy woman I married " he said. " Crazy woman? Am really sorry I didn't mean to hurt you " I apologized. All I did was just hurt him and I claim I love him, isn't love about being selfless. "Its fine"" Where do we start from?" I asked. We made so many mistakes in the past that I don't even know where to start from any more. "Hi, I'm Grey," he smiled. "Hi I'm Sandra, it's a pleasure to meet you" I smiled back at him as I responded. "likewise Sandra ....your beauty enchanted me " he said. "Stop being silly Grey '' I chuckled. He smiled as well,making me remember the first time we met all over again. " I love you Sandra " "I love you Grey" It was really nice being with him. We resolved our issues knowing that could happen ,I
Ezra's POV: "I have no quarrel with you," I said. "But we do ....let's stop the pretense ,you hate me and I hate you" "I never said I hated you," I replied. "You don't have to say it out loud dear I know very well" she replied. What does she even know about me that makes her open her mouth to say such words. "We are different and I am not like you. I don't hate you ,I just find it strange that a monster in disguise is my father's wife," I said. Her face hardened,my dad was always her weak spot. "Really a monster? Me? I have been called the worst but thank you I will take it as a compliment" she replied. She's definitely crazy now, I am sure of it. "Why am I here?" I asked. "I wanted to talk to you in person with no interference and make you understand a few things," she said. "Am all ears" "I got married to your father when I was 18. We were both young and he fell in love. I was advised not to fall in love but here I am, " she sighed. Why is she telling me this story?
Queen Sandra POV;Ezra is really going to cause trouble for me ,so I went back to my room and freshened up. What am I going to do to that girl? If I let her wander around the kingdom freely I will be made into a laughing stock. I think I have an idea.I smiled happily as I closed my eyes and fell asleep.Joseph POV(the second Prince): Ezra coming to the palace liven it. Mum has been on edge ever since she appeared. Am not saying that I am happy at my mum's sadness but I guess she was the one that brought it upon herself. She really made a lot of mistakes. Her relationship with my dad was never good so this broke it even more. They always pretend around us but I can read through it. Am an easy going guy so I don't have problems with anyone. Mum made Philip hate me in the past. I don't know what type of mother does that. __________flashback___________ Mum was scolding Philip for failing his exams again. 13 years old me was just trying to read my book in peace but she won't
Ezra's POV He must be a higher class if he was there did the Queen send him. "I haven't introduced myself, my name is Kelvin," he said. "Nice to meet you, I must be on my way, " I said. "Can I accompany you, my Lady?" he asked. "The guards are doing that so I apologize," I said. "Of course my lady it was a pleasure meeting you" he bowed and left. Their whole bowing stuff was still weird to me. "Who was that?" I asked the guards as I began my walk. "He's a scholar in the palace,a war strategists" the guard replied. "Oh thank you" I said. Why was he even talking to me? I felt as if he was waiting for me to come ,did he know I was here?It's probably just a coincidence. I continued walking around the palace,I didn't have anything to do so I was bored. I miss the mansions and Gloria and the slaves.... Wait, does dad have any slaves? I stopped in my tracks. "Where are the slaves ?" I asked the guards and they didn't reply. I turned to look at
Beauty's POV"We will get along when our parents do," I said." Beauty invites Caleb over when you two are ready, " he said."You didn't answer my previous question" I said."It wasn't a question, it was a sentence....we can't get along when your mum still sees nothing wrong in what she did," he replied."But you are at fault as well" I said."I know but I admit it ,just go am tired don't worry we won't be breaking up" he said."But you are already broken up," I said and left . I went to meet Ezra in her room,she was reading a book in her bed when I arrived. She smiled happily at me when I told her I got back together with Caleb, she was happy for me,I thanked her for her words."My mum, please forgive her ,because my dad means the whole word to her and you are trying to tear them apart" I said."I am not trying to tear them apart ,their relationship was already torn, its holes are being seen now,she doesn't want to admit she was wrong, how can I forgive her?" Ezra said. "Well I j
Beauty's POV Why was I talking to her when she's trying to ruin my family?"What's your game?" I asked."I have no quarrel with you,you are my sister after all can't we talk" she said ."He is my ex husband," I said."Ex ...I wasn't aware you were married before" she says."You didn't ask," I replied."You still love him," she said."Veronica, you can leave, we will see later," I said. Veronica left after bidding farewell."Yes I still do ,do you want to chase after him to get me upset,and see how crazy I am" I said."I won't do such a thing,I just want to help who knows, maybe it can make us get along," she smiled."How can you help me?" I asked.."First, why did you get divorced?" She asked. If I didn't tell her she could ask father and he would certainly tell her, there was no need to hide it."I aborted his child" I said."Why did you do such an evil act on your husband?" She asked. Funny enough he asked Me the same question."It's my body,so...don't judge me" I replied."If
Beauty POV"Hello Caleb" I greeted."Good afternoon my princess, " he greeted me. That didn't sound right in his mouth. I loved it when he called my name. The lady with him greeted me as well." I see you have company,Who is this?" I asked . I shouldn't be asking but I wanted to know."She's my cousin ,she came to visit," Caleb replied. His cousin there is nothing to worry about."Oh nice to meet you" I said."Likewise......I heard about your beauty but I didn't believe it,your name is well deserved " his cousin said. I smiled happily and thanked her ,Caleb was drinking his wine not paying attention to me."We should have lunch sometime Caleb" I said. Everything starts somewhere right?"I'm sorry but I have to decline. I can't trouble my princess and I have a son at home to take care of," he said."Caleb," his cousin called. I expected such an answer"It's fine I will take my leave" I said and left. I still loved him. I just wanted him to come get me himself. Is that too muc
King Grey's POV: The next day I woke up ,I exhaled today, I just wanted to skip it. I took a bath and wore my robe and after breakfast I went to meet the counsel. We all sat and the prince was there ,the princess and Ezra were there as well ,I saw how beauty glared at Ezra and she was unaffected by it. The Queen was brought in shortly, and she greeted us. I stared at this woman and I just didn't know what I felt for her anymore, love doesn't just die overnight . The questioning began." Did you send the assassin to cause commotion yesterday? " I asked." I did," she replied. She wasn't even trying to defend herself." What will you say in your defense? " I asked."Should I sit still and watch a mistress child get crowned,I will be ridiculed my Lord and called a woman who can't keep her husband, " she replied."Will you accept any punishment?" I asked."Why should I get punished my lord ,when you bought this on yourself? " she said." I did?" I chuckled. "What punishment would