Bellamy was getting prepared for the ball when Sebastian barged in without knocking. The maids hurriedly left them alone and they stood staring at each other eyeball to eyeball.“ Why wasn't I informed?" Sebastian finally broke the silence.“ You must have seen the decorations." Bellamy scoffed. “ I'm not talking about the ball. Why wasn't I informed about court's decision?" “ You've been too busy sparing to even notice. " She frowned. “ Besides I'm the second child. It's my duty. " She shrugged.“ Well I'm the second son. I'm supposed to be doing this not you. " He said. “ Bastian. ..."“ Don't you remember the seer's prophecy when we got back?" “ I do. But what if it's a lie?" “ How could that be a lie?" “ You're too powerful to be with someone else. You could kill that person. And...... “" We've had sex. “ Bellamy interrupted and his eyes grew wider than normal. " What? “" We did. Back in New York, we had sex. “ " Phew here I was thinking my sister was till innocent, bada
" What did you just say?" Bellamy stuttered. "I promised you I would build a similar garden here." He whispered. She looked up and stared deep into his eyes. "Jon... Jon. " She stuttered again. " I told you to wait. " He said sexily and she gasped. "You.... "I'm so sorry I didn't reply your letters. I was scared. I didn't know how I was going to tell you that this is the real me. " "You're a prince of the land of Sapphire? " Yes I am. My real name is Nicklaus Greyhill." "You're the guy at the hotel months ago? " She asked again and he nodded. "I've been looking for the best way to tell you this...." He said and stopped. " Can we go outside?" " Yes. You have lots of explanation to do. "She said as she followed him out of the ballroom. When they were outisde, she stared at him waiting for an explanation. "I came to New York because of you. I wanted to be closer to you. I wanted you to love me sincerely not out of duty. " He narrated. " I'm sorry for lying to you. I would h
“ Archer, what are you doing here?" Bellamy asked as she helped him up while Nicklaus helped Rosemary. “ I found it. " Archer said breathing heavily. “ The antitode?" “ Yes I found it. " “ Thank heavens. But why did you come through the back?" Bellamy asked and he looked back before staring at her. “ We were attacked by some men on the palace road. " Rosemary replied. “ Attacked?"“ Twice, the first was after we came out of the forest, the second was here. We had to take a double route and came through the back. " Rosemary explained. “ I need to get the cure to mother now. “ Archer said and Bellamy nodded. They half ran and half walked to the queen's chambers. She was breathing heavily like someone who had asthma. Her eyes were still closed and her skin was pale and dry. “ Mother. " Archer called silently as he fought back the tears. “ The royal physician's been using heat to keep her alive. " Bellamy sighed. “ She won't be needing that anymore. " Archer muttered as he walk
“ How can we kill someone who's already dead?" Nicklaus asked. “ You must find his weakness. Dagon has so many strength which means he has to have at least one weakness. Please do this for me so I can rest in peace. " “ Are you not resting?"“ I can only rest when I know the monster I brought into the world has vanquished. " ....Bellamy and Nicklaus came out of the door after they had finished talking to her. They decided to go back to the ballroom since the others were all with the queen. " I'm gonna announce you as my betrothed tonight. " Nicklaus said and Bellamy gasped. “ What?"“ I think we've wasted enough time. " Nicklaus said. “ I'm at fault for leaving you all alone and now I'm ready to take responsibility. " Nicklaus said and she smiled. " Well we'll have to talk about that later. Now let's put an end to this damn ball." She said. They walked into the ballroom hand in hand and immediately they stepped on the podium, everywhere fell silent. “ Good evening ladies and
Bianca told the police the location where they would see Flora and they took her there. They couldn't let the police come to the underground unit since it would smell trouble for them. The police wasted not more than five minutes before getting there and they took her away. “ I thought I would feel relieved seeing her go to jail. " Nora said softly and Jeffrey sighed. “ You're a good person Nora. No one would blame you for having sympathy. " He said and she smiled. “ Thank you. "“ Are you going to stay? " Bianca asked. “ Yes. I'll stay till her hearing then I'll go back to Washington. " She sighed. “ You can stay here with us or you go back to your family in California. They've been searching for you. " Bianca said and she stared at her thoughtfully. “ I'll think about it." She forced a smile. " We'll be here when you're done thinking. “ Bianca smiled. " But I'll still have to go to Washington DC after the hearing. I have to take care of some things there. " She said and Bian
“Come on Bastian, don’t tell me you’re still sulking.” Bellamy said as she walked into his room. “I’m not sad, happy.” He said all smiles. “Happy? Well that’s a change.” Bellamy said and sat beside him on the bed. “Not because of you. Don’t feel too special. Flora’s been arrested.” He said and she claaped her hands playfully. “Well that’s good news, isn’t it?” Bellamy smiled. “Yes it is. Can I ask you something?” “Shoot.” “What did you do in New York?” “What do you mean?” “The day you disappeared for five hours, after we found out Flora was the enemy within. What did you do?” He asked and she inhaled. She knew this day would come, so it’s she let it out now. “I went to Washington DC.” She replied. “To do what? How did you even know that place existed?” He asked. “I didn’t. I traced someone using another person’s blood.” “You were the one who found Nora?” “Yes. Immediately, Jeffrey told us the true story behind her death, I traced her there. She was unconscious in a gover
Arleta was on her way to the castle when a truck stopped in front of her chariot. She came down and the person driving also came out of the trunk. “ Hello Arleta." Brandon said with a huge smirk. “ You!" Arleta glared at him hatefully. " Did you miss me? Coz I missed you so much love.“ He said walking towards her. " Where did you get a truck from?“ She asked avoiding his eyes." Some old royal sold it. It's a nice ride, right?“ He said proudly. " Then get that nice ride out of my way.“ She said sarcastically and he chuckled." She didn't miss me. “ He stuttered. " Get out of my way, Brandon! “ Arleta said sarcastically. " Oh, it's Brandon now? I guess that human boy is the one you call love now. " " You guessed right. Now get out of my way. I have a tea party to catch up with. “ She said and Brandon chuckled. " I came back because of you and you treat me like trash. “ " Well you also left me at the altar remember? On our engagement day. “ She said." And I'm sorry. “" Oh pl
Rosemary was with Queen Minerva in the room when Archer stormed in. “ Archer what's wrong? How did the meeting go?" Queen Minerva asked. “ Screw them mother. " Archer snapped. “ Archer talk to your mother......"“ I want to get married to Rosemary. I ask for your blessings. " “ What..... What.... What?" Queen Minerva stuttered. “ I love her. She brings out the best in me and I want to get married to her. I want her to sit beside me on the throne. " Archer said and beckoned on Rosemary to come closer. “ You mean you've gotten over Cassie?" Queen Minerva asked shocked. “ Yes. Please bless us mother." Archer said and pulled Rosemary closer to himself. She looked away and blushed on embarrassment. “ Oh my God! This is great news. Come, come. " She said and Rosemary walked to her. “ You both have my blessings. " Queen Minerva said and hugged her. “ Well that was fast. I couldn't get to see how red her face was. " Bellamy teased. “ Tch. He's just doing this because of the throne.
The palace halls were decorated with flowers and beautiful lights. It was the wedding ceremony of Princess Bellamy Storm and Prince Nicklaus Grey. Everyone and everywhere was bubbling with excitement for it was the excitement of the season. “ Your Majesty.“ Miranda bowed her head slightly as King Archer walked past her. " The princess is still being dressed. “" Send the maids out. I want to speak to my sister alone. “ Archer said and she nodded. " Out. “ Miranda said to all the maids in the dressing room. When they were all out, Archer walked in looking elegant. " Another royal wedding. “ Archer sighed and she giggled. " I know what you want to say, brother. “ Bellamy said. " I was so sad when you weren't there for my wedding..... Seeing you right now makes me feel sad and relived. I wish I could spend more time with you but now you're getting married. My little sister is a full grown woman. It's hard to let you go. “ He sniffed. " You're not letting me go brother. You're lettin
After forcing Bellamy into a red gown, they went to their separate rooms to dress up while Nicklaus stayed with her. “ You look beautiful." Nicklaus smiled. “ You've said that a million times. " Bellamy chuckled and he pecked her forehead.“ I'll say it over and over again. As much I'd like, I don't want to miss out again." He said affectionately. “ And you won't. You didn't miss out on anything. It was my decision not yours. So please do not feel guilty. There was nothing you could have done." She said and stared deeply immediately into his eyes. “ I love you Nicklaus. Nothing is gonna ever change how I feel about you. " She said slowly licking her lips seductively. “ If you keep doing that, we might just have to skip the ball for real. " He said huskily against her neck and she closed her eyes. “ I woukd love that." She moaned as he nibbled on her neck. “ Love what? " Arleta asked barging in unannounced. “ Get your ass up and let's go to the ball before we're too late. “ ...
It's been seven days since the birth of Prince Zoran. Rosemary was stronger thanks to Queen Minerva's herbs. They were praying for the circumcision of the prince. Sebastian had sent word of Bellamy's arrival and the whole castle couldn't wait to see the princess once again especially Queen Minerva. ...SEVEN DAYS AGO.Nicklaus helped Bellamy out of the water and he took her to where the others were sleeping. Sebastian was the first to sense her. It has always been in him to know when she was around since they were children.“ Bells?" He bat his eyelashes together as he stood up slowly. He opened his eyes and staggered at first when he saw Bellamy with Nicklaus. “ Baby brother. " Bellamy smiled widely. Her smile was the same but her aura ahd changed. “ Bells?" “ It is I, dear brother. " Bellamy said and pulled him in a hug. “ Look, I'm real." “ You're alive? You're back?"“ I'm not going nowhere. I'm back to stay forever. " She chuckled as he hugged her back. “ Bells. " He cried.
The thorough search for Bellamy's body began. It became fiercer when Rosemary narrated her vision. Everyone in the kingdom was at alert for the person who had taken the young princess. Rosemary's due date was almost near, so Archer had to stay with her and run the kingdom too. Queen Minerva was always at the garden since she came out of the room. It was as if she didn't hear the news of Bellamy's disappearance. “ Your Majesty, lunch is ready. " Miranda came to get her in the garden but she refused as usual. “ Let her be, Miranda. I'll ask the King to come speak to her himself." Cristin sighed. “ I hope he's able to. " ..THE FOREST OF THE DEADBellamy walked in the forest barefooted like she had no care in the world. Her body had long reunited with her soul the moment she disappeared from the cave. She came straight to the forest since it was the only place that felt like home. She had been waiting for days for someone to find her in the forest but no one came. “ Will they reall
It's been two weeks since Rosemary saw her last vision. She was near her due date but she felt uncomfortable. She always had this fear whenever she went to the midwife for checkups. “ Relax baby. It's gonna be fine. " Archer would always tell her but she still had this fear. She didn't tell them the whole truth about what she saw. In her vision, she was told that for one to live again, another must give her life. She didn't want to be the one who would go neither did she want her baby who would be the heir to the throne to leave too. “ Your Majesty. " Miranda said walking into her room. She had actually sent for her when she felt the usual uneasiness. “ You've had a baby when you were my age right?" She asked and Miranda stared blankly for a while before nodding slowly. “ Tell me, Miranda. Was it this painful?" “ Your Majesty.."“ Just tell me."“ It was uncomfortable and yes, it was painful when I had my baby. But every woman has her own hormones. Yours might not be painful. " M
“ Is she your mother?" Sebastian asked Bianca who had this blank expression on her face. “ I don't know. I don't even know what to believe again. How can my birth mother be this beautiful and I'm like this?" She feigned tears and Archer arched his brows. “ You're not sad coz she abandoned you, you're sad coz she's more beautiful." He said in belief. “ That too. I mean how could she leave me and still be more beautiful than I am?" She frowned. “ Your Majesty." Lady Celine bowed her head one more time waiting for Archer to talk to her.“ I didn't send for you, my lady. Your daughter did." Archer said and she stared at him confused. “ My daughter? You must be mistaken your Majesty. I don't have a daughter. Charles is my only son." Lady Celine said. “ Adopted." Charles muttered. “ We'll discuss this at the palace in two days. Come to the palace in two days." Archer said and she disappeared with Charles. “ Why did she disappear? “ Bianca asked. " What you saw was an illusion. She
“ Bianca are you sure you want to do this?" Arleta asked one more time when they got to the border. It was after dusk and the moon was almost out when they got there. “ Yes. They need us. " Bianca smiled. “ Just say you like Sebastian. " Violet scoffed. “ I like him. What's wrong about that?" Bianca said and Cole coughed. “ What?!" She glared at him. “ Isn't Nora coming to see you off?" Jeffrey asked Cole who said nothing. " Maybe she's still sulking. “ Arleta said. " I never wanted to leave her but Bianca's right. We were wrong leaving our family just a month after Bellamy's death. “ Cole sighed. " If she really loves you, she'll regret this decision. “ Bianca shrugged. " Cole! “ Nora called running to them. " She came!“ Cole smiled widely but her next words made his smile drop. " Don't go. Stay with me. “ She said and Arleta raised her left eyebrow. " What! “" Don't go. We've only been together again for just six months and now you want to leave me to stay with a family
“ Oh my God!" Bianca gushed happily. She wasn't expecting this kind of welcome. She had always been a bully right from middle school so she couldn't make more friends aside Violet. “ Dad? Violet? Jeffrey? Arleta! Oh my God! Cole! You're back. " She said and pulled both Arleta and Cole in a tight hug. “ Yes we are. And welcome back from Italy. " Arleta chuckled. “ I never knew I had so much friends. " Bianca said as she looked around in tears.“ Bitch what's the tears for?" Violet nudged her shoulders and she laughed. “ I missed you too, miss tiger." She hugged her tightly. “ Is Bellamy back too? And Sebastian?" Bianca asked when they had all settled in. Her father had retired to his room and left the youngsters to celebrate. The room suddenly turned gloomy when she asked the question and she wondered why. “ Guys I hope it's not what I'm thinking... Don't tell me.... “" Bellamy had to sacrifice herself to save the inhabitants of earth. “ Cole said. " And Sebastian is a now a sh
SEVEN MONTHS LATER.NEW YORK.“ Hey babe. Good morning. " Cole said as he stared at the beautiful face in front of him. She opened her eyes slowly and smiled when she saw him staring at her closely. “ Good morning handsome. “ Nora said and pecked his lips. " I'm so glad you're back in my arms again. “ He said. " Thanks to someone for bringing me back to you. “ She giggled. " Yeah, thanks to her. I wish she was here to experience all this. “ He sighed and she held his face. " Hey, she's happy wherever she is. “ Nora said and he nodded. " I hope so. “ Cole got back together with Nora a month after Bellamy's death. The border stood stronger than before but only members of the royal family could go between two worlds. The first thing he did when he got back was ask Nora out. " I really missed you baby. “ Nora said and claimed his lips. ...." Arleta! Arleta! Wait. " Jeffrey called running after her as she ran out of the house. “ Don't try to stop me Jeffrey. I need to kill her. "