Freezing silence ruled as a chilling breeze filled the entire hall. No one had surmised that the girl in the black gown was the reason for such predicament confusing everyone. Each wanted to investigate the phenomenon by checking the huge windows, which turned out to be securely shut.
"The council had received the documents you have sent, Lady Ahnarrah" a voice interrupted, snapping Narrah from her silent retribution.Getting her full attention, Narrah turns towards the voice and saw a familiar face. The chilling air immediately vanished as Narrah regain her focus."Duke Jameson" she politely smile as she curtsied to the man upon reaching her side."The council will carefully review the documents. Considering, nowadays, the King's seal is seemed to be readily available. The council is looking into that too" the Duke added slyly after he kissed her hand."I'm pacified with the knowledge, Duke Jameson. I'm looking forward to the reverence of my father's loyaltShe entered the dark room and easily spotted the pair of golden eyes glaring at her."I'm here now, no need to sulk" she softly spoke, trying to hide the amusement in her voice."I never like your dress" he grumbled in the dark."You never like it when I'm wearing any clothes, Alpha" she playfully retorted."I hate that specific dress" he sharply snapped, making her heave a sigh."I'm here now, it already served its purpose" she amended. She could feel his boiling anger and she was no longer surprised by the speeding figure towards her.Closing her eyes to the sudden tight grip around her hips, she stood still. Senses heightened by his closeness, she enjoyed the hot ragged breath fanning her neck. The hard muscles pressed against her back fevered her longing. It's been a while they were apart when he choose not to accompany her to the castle. "I could have slain those bastards. I could smell their lust, Narrah. I could hear their indecent thoughts
Narrah's return has been the talk of the entire Araceli at the first ray of dawn. Everyone wanted to see her but was unsure where to find her. After her departure a few months ago, all guards were replaced and though there are servants who remained serving the new Duke and his family, they have no freedom like before.Servants in the castle have no idea where the young lady went after she disappeared last night. No one knew her whereabouts even the hosts. She did not demand a room for her to stay.The castle and the entire Araceli have been on confusion about where to find the young lady. If not for those who have attested she arrived last night at the party, she might be mistaken as a dream and an apparition. A figment of someone's imagination. But a lot had seen her and even talked to her."It would be great if she won't appear again. She will just be a nuisance. I don't want to return to being a nobody, father. She will ruin all our plans" Charlotte ranted as she p
As the threat from beasts worsens, war is evident. Human villages have been ruthlessly attacked, killing everyone with life, even animals.With such menace, all royal troops and allies of the palace have been summoned. So Duke Corwel prepares to leave together with Araceli's regiment to join the King's legion. The castle is busy.The same day Narrah received a message from the palace. Her eyes brimmed with tears as she reads the invitation. She has not used any manipulation yet her plea has been heard. "The human palace is a more dangerous place than Araceli. There is the presence of sorcerers who could reveal my presence" Kieran muttered as he contemplate."You forgot who you are with, Alpha" she scoffed at the mention of sorcerers."They are treacherous and I can't be too complacent. I will bring you back home to Rieka the first whiff of danger" he glared as he warned."I know, but I will give it a try. I need to be in the palace" she muttered softly
Getting an audience to the King has been a tough predicament. The Grandmaster has strictly ordered the guard not to disturb the King in any circumstance.However, Narrah is determined to see him no matter the consequences. So with the help of Duke Jameson, they had her chance one mid-afternoon.The Grandmaster has to meet with all the regiment commanders for the upcoming war, leaving only palace guards outside the King's chamber. "Erra?" Narrah called."Done, my lady" Erra's voice rang her ears and it's her cue.She casually walk into the hallway and entered the door, masked from all guards. With Erra, masking her no sorcerers in the vicinity could feel her presence. It may be difficult to move without her ability, but she cannot take a chance of being caught. Only healers could go unnoticed.A distinct smell welcomed her nostrils the instant she stepped inside the King's chamber. Narrowing her eyes she approached the huge four-poster bed where a frail
"My army is ready" "Give me more time. He is weakening. It will not be long his body will surrender" "It's been a grueling wait. You are too slow. I could have killed him by now" "That would put me in an uncertain situation. All eyes were on me. They are watching my every move. There will be no heir to inherit his throne. I need to get the council's approval and his decree as heir or that Duke Jameson will rule this land. If that happened, we will not have another chance" he snapped angrily. "Then do something! I'm getting impatient. I itch to bath with his blood""He is weak, you will have your chance, just be patient. Gather as much army as you can. These dumb royals will wet their pants the moment they see your massive troops" he snickered"It will also be my chance to convince the council that someone has to lead in the absence of the King...and it will be me. Who else would they trust with palace affairs but me? They saw how the King trust me,
Living in the palace was never easy especially for someone like Narrah who was been looked down on since the beginning. Royals even their maids look at her with disdain and they are not even hiding it from her."Just tell me what to do with them, my lady. I can fill their faces with annoying blisters, nothing could cure but be pure-hearted" Erra spoke in her mind. If she hasn't stopped herself on time, she could have burst laughing."Don't mind them, Erra. They have been like that since I can remember. I'm used to it" she tried to pacify the woman who has been the one who gets affected first every time ladies of the palace would treat her nastily."We've been very patient with them, my lady. A little mishap may do" Erra insisted. Her eyes were fixed at the group of ladies having their afternoon tea at the gazebo. With her ability to hear minds, she could decipher what the group has been talking and Erra surely also does. "How shameless of her to contest th
With the mask removed, the whole palace seems to have awakened from a trance, realizing the present predicament they were in. Narrah marched toward the hall where the council and all nobles were gathered to discuss their dim plight. "The King's troops are already on the move. Those scoundrels will not step on our territory" the Grandmaster is addressing the council when Narrah unceremoniously barged inside, earning her all the eyes in the room. "What business you have here, Lady Quin?" a sharp voice of the Grandmaster resonated in the entire hall. "Those scoundrels outnumbered the human legion. It's five against a human at the least" Narrah announced with a shrug. "How did you know about that? You are disturbing the council in its more important function with your irrelevant information" the Grandmaster countered angrily."I have my ways of knowing and I don't intend to disturb. I am here to help" Narrah continued while walking towards a chair and
Astounded by his outburst, every eye was fixed on him. No one can no longer recognize the man pacing the floor. The always composed man they knew had completely lost his sanity. "I'm tired of your hypocrisy, of all of your impossible statutes, of your royal arrogance! I've been blindly serving all of you but I remained a maggot in your eyes" he continued angrily. "This time, you will bow to me. Nobody could treat me like trash again. You will all be at my mercy!" he added, restlessly pacing the floor. His crazed eyes were straying and doesn't have a focus. Dumbfounded by the sudden incident, no one had shown resistance. They all watch in perplexity, seeming to be nailed on their spots. No one had expected such an outburst from a prominent figure of the palace, the Grandmaster."Seize them!" he bellowed and more men entered, tackling the remaining palace guards before facing all the nobles who instantly were on their feet. With swords drawn, they face the adver