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Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 88
“Alicia, what do you think will happen should Coulson’s immediate royal members befall a tragic death?”The Queen spoke on the assumption of the future that could come to existence.“What do you mean by that? Why would you…”“What do you think will happen?”Alicia shut her eyes. “…The throne will fall in Ivan’s lap.”Like Ehrlich, Coulson’s bastard children from their concubine mothers have no rights to kingship titles. It was a tradition that originated from the ancient empire.“Yes. Should all the immediate royal male members fall, the king’s illegitimate children hold no claim to the throne. And because no female royals would be recognized as a successor according to kingship laws, the rights will only pass through another direct royal family line. Can you guess who that would be?”. The Queen’s lips curved to a smile.“Ivan will end up as Coulson’s king… and jointly rule over the two kingdoms.” Alicia held her breath, blue eyes quivering. “Why is that…”“Alicia, my mother’s a Couls
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It was dark. The blue haze of day lifted to reveal the twinkling stars. Alicia and the Queen’s reminiscent talks came to an end and she said her farewells to the Queen, but a brewing thunder and heavy rain fell. The roads would be muddy and dangerous to thread on at this time of the hour.The Queen dissuaded Alicia from leaving.She nodded and stayed overnight.The Queen guided Alicia to the guest room she’d sleep in. The maids were attentive to her every need. After a fresh bath, she slumped on the bed and tossed and turned… unable to sleep. Time had taken on a different form, more plentiful than it ever was. Her mind was alight with forms of darkness, but eventually, sleep overtook her and dreamt of heavy blackness.She awoke from the strange noise outside the palace.The pitter-patter rain had long ceased to be. A silhouette light seeped through from the gaps on the window curtain.She looked around.The door burst open a second later.Alicia stepped out of the comfort of her bed a
Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 90
Alicia was left unaware of the events that occurred over the last six years while she lived in Coulson. All she knew was Ivan’s deep-seated hostility against his own mother was much greater than the past.“Didn’t you already take me down and take everything? My power, my people, my limbs, all of it. Why are you so wary of an incompetent old woman who can do nothing? Ivan, I’ve done so many things for you…”“Don’t you dare say that it’s for me,” Ivan’s voice rose, his teeth grinding against one another. “You say it’s for the kingdom, that it’s for me, but in truth, it’s all done to satisfy your vain greediness. Don’t force your views on others under that dirty hypocrisy of yours!”“Ivan!”Ivan’s mind was full of cynical thoughts.“You knew that I’d eventually come here should my wife decide to visit you, but it makes no difference. Our relationship will remain as is. But it’s good that we’re here. Don’t call for Alicia again without my permission. You should do well to remember this ad
Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 91
Alicia looked at him with questioning eyes.Afraid of his mother?What did he mean by that?“I’m not sure I follow…” she trailed off.“When a person’s mind is traumatized beyond repair, they’re left with extreme methods. And that’s when you’re given two choices… take your own life or take the lives of others.”Alicia’s face hardeTed. She was reminded of her past choices.“Killing one’s own self is a sacrifice itself, but when that trauma and anger is directed towards others, it doesn’t end with one sacrifice. What follows is a terribly horrid and endless cycle of death. Sometimes, the person who you think is incapable of doing it might…” Ivan bit his lip and choked on his words, “Anyway, we’ll never know the result of one’s action till it’s all over.”Purple eyes looked at her like it was peering through her soul, asking her which side she had chosen. Those purple eyes seemed to know that she had chosen the first, that she had taken her own life because she was mentally incapable of l
Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 92
“Remember when I said I’d protect you? Do you not believe in those words?”‘Alicia… I’ll be here for you, always. You’ll never leave my mind, you’ll always be there; mentally if not physically. I took you for granted… I didn’t know it then, but you are the sky and the clouds, the gentle river and the birds that sing… I don’t need your love. It’s not something I deserve. I don’t need you to love me. Just… let me protect you, let me give you all of me…’Ivan looked at her. That eyes of hers, it had stolen his heart. His heart beat hard and slow and the words he wanted to say remained lodged in his throat, blocking out words that wished to escape.Alicia shook her head. “No. I think your words were sincere.”He said those words in front of her mother’s grave and she believed him. Ivan was many things, but he was not cowardly enough to tell lies.“Do you think it’s possible to protect someone or an object that you haven’t known for long?” she asked.“…..”A desire to protect will only dis
Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 93
Alicia immediately denied it but the Queen’s words echoed in her mind.No.It can’t be.“I have a question too, Ivan.”Ivan gave a nod, an indication to ask away.“Her Majesty said to me that every time I came to the palace when we were just kids that you were always there at a distance looking at me. She said you wanted to get away, but it’s not true, right?”A while ago, he had driven her to the corner as if a hunter chasing a rabbit, but now the tables have turned.His face hardeTed immediately.“As you know, I won’t ever lie to you,” he looked at her nervously and sighed quietly, “Heh. I didn’t think a counterattack would happen so quickly, but yes. She’s right.”“…Why?”“I wanted to see you again.”“Me? Why…?”“I liked you. I ended up liking the girl who interrupted my rest in the garden. Even after finding out you were the daughter of my mother’s friend and my mother’s goddaughter, I couldn’t stop liking you.”‘And I only realized too late that I did like you… and horridly terri
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“Mrs. Cessley, I have one more question I’d like to ask of you.”When Mrs. Cessley hurried her to sleep, Alicia grabbed her arm and looked into her eyes.She hesitated momentarily before parting her lips, “Do you happen to know the name Patricia?”Mrs. Cessley tilted her head. “…I can’t remember well. What is her noble status?”“I saw it in the book you gave me. Her last name is Olbach, and I understand that she’s the wife of Gaith Olbach.”“I vaguely remember. If that’s the case, it’s most likely that he’s a distant relative of Count Clovis.”“Count Clovis…”“Yes. The former king’s first son.”She knew the name fully well. Count Clovis was the former king’s eldest son. He lived a private life and hid in the shadows and was hardly ever seen in public gatherings. The former king’s small loyal supporters planned to place him on the throne and replace Ivan.“A few years ago, Gaith Olbach, the viscount, remarried. The person you’re asking for might be that woman. I’ve encountered his form
Never To Be Loved Again Chapter 95
“Alicia, my father once told me that there is nothing greater in life than a woman. He’s right. You look beautiful, my dear niece.”Alicia was a gorgeous bride, the most beautiful in the world and no one could dispute this, but he knew how disarmingly unaware she was of her prettiness. Her silver-colored crown decked with jewels and her traditional bridal robe embroidered with silver and gold thread reminded him of the time when her mother married.The marquis sighed, eyes overwhelmed with emotion. “I’m reminded of the time when I sent my sister to Ehrlich. I took her hand during the ceremony on behalf of my father who was not feeling well at the time… funny isn’t it? Seems like I’ll be holding her daughter’s hand as she marries a man from Ehrlich.”Alicia smiled and stroked his hand gently. She heard that when her mother married, her uncle had much to say and objected to the marriage. She’s sure that this was not the marriage her uncle hoped for.“Uncle, where’s Dimi? He didn’t come?
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