Banished from the castle was the most humiliating day of my life, time– perhaps. I lost everything thinking I was going to gain their trust, I should have planned this indirectly, but now, I have other plans, I have an eye, someone to keep Isabelle on track. Gosh, how is she so perfect? I can't even find a crime to pin on her. I have to be careful. There's such a thing as treason, especially blaming the Queen of Yodora for a crime that wasn't committed, and whatever crime she I blame her for, is not enough for Kyler to see her has worthless."My lady!" The serving girl Isabelle left me with calls, breathlessly running into the small compound I was banished to.It's small compared to what I lived in at Lakes. It has a two storey building, a garden, a pool, a library, and three bedrooms, each with a bathroom, a large kitchen, a sitting room, maids quarters, and a walk-in closet for each bedroom."What is it, Stella!" I yell, slamming the book I held for almost two hours on the table whe
"How's the patients?" I ask, standing up as soon Ayn walked in. She looks a bit gloomy, and I don't know why. Her sister, Riley, has been with us for a while, and she's doing everything well."We received reports, His Majesty won't be coming home tonight—" she says with the saddest expression ever."Ayn," I take a step closer, "What's wrong?" I ask. She raises her head and inhales deeply. "Well, his Majesty was in contact with a commoner– a patient, he has to be checked all night, and watched closely." "What?!" I frown, blinking ten times faster, I can't think I have nothing in my head right now. Kyler could be sick. No one knows what kind of sickness this and I have been ordered to sit in my chambers until it's well. I bit my nails, damnit, he told me he would be here. And then locked me up, saying he would come over tonight. I know I shouldn't be selfish, I should understand, but two nights ago, he was supposed to see me, I ended up with Queen Charm interrupting. The meeting was s
"A thief! Catch him!" An old man with pot belly rushes out of the small space, pointing towards the kid. "Stop him!" Kesem turns back, and with speed, the young boy passes us, running and panting with a huge bag over his shoulders. The man rans towards us, and the moment he spots me, he bows, running past us to catch the boy."Kesem?" I call, and he steps forward. "How many thieves do we see every day in the palace?" "Not a lot, the people ain't actually satisfied with what they have," he says, and I chuckle.I have been a servant once, yes, the people aren't satisfied with what they have, because it's not their fault, while they till the ground, working their lives out, the royals eat like they earned it. Partly they do, being a royal now, it's a little understanding, being a royal who's a wife to a kind king. Yes, it's a little understanding because I know no normal king would risk their life to go to war when he has subs."Why do you think the people aren't satisfied?" I stop and
"Why? A lowly servant can't lock up a Lord? Last time, I checked, we go by rank, and currently I am queen, which means my rank is higher than yours, I'd give you sometime to reflect in the dungeon," I say, staring at his green eyes, something seems off.Well, that meeting didn't end well, and I came back furious after all. "Ughhh! Damn those people!" I yell and pause, staring at the large painting in the hallway. Damn, I sound just like Kyler after his meetings. Can't they be more reasonable?" I roll my eyes and continue to my chambers. I push the door open and find Princess Kaylani sitting on the couch with a cup of tea, and Ayn beside her. Ayn shakes her head and looks at Kaylani. "Kaylani, it's a pleasure seeing you here," I say, walking towards her. "To what do I owe this sudden visit," "Oh, well, we would be leaving soon, and I thought I should come say hi before my departure, it's a shame things went of his way, and I'm glad my mother was able to help, maybe someday when I be
After Kaylani and Queen Charm had left, I stayed all night, reading the documents in Kyler's study. It is all complicated, and I can barely understand. I grabbed my cup of tea, staring at the file, and I can't figure out most words since I was a servant, I didn't have much access to education, but I learn quite a lot while staying in Yodora, Kyler also helped me, but some words are too strong to pronounce. "You look stressed," I heard a voice, and my closing eyes opened instantly. Oh, it's Kesem, I thought I ordered the guards outside, not to let anyone in."I—" I sigh, sagging my tired shoulders. "They let me in, I brought you something," he says, stepping in fully, and I can see a piece of chocolate cake and smoothie. There's no way he would have been thoughtful to bring even my favourite cake, I know the chef isn't here right now. Well, speaking of my favourite dessert, Betty only knew how to make it since it was her recipe. "That's not you," I say, and he giggles, dropping it
"What do you know about Henrietta?" I ask, and the book he ought to pick slips from his hands. The room is silent, and our eyes are locked in each other. There's a very long pause, and I know I have nothing to say, but I'm sure he does, seeing how silent he is.I clear my throat, breaking the awkward silence since he won't."It's fine. If you don't want to tell me a thing, I understand," I say. "Let's forget this ever happened..." I gather the papers on the desk, arranging it. "I think that's enough for tonight, I'd continue the rest in my chambers," "Your Majesty," Kesem calls, and I continue, making sure to not take a glance at him."It's fine. Please take this to my chambers," the chair drags, and I get up, adjusting my hair before my dress."Yes, Your Majesty," he says and picks the papers from the table.I watch him make his way out of the study. If he wanted to tell him he should have had earlier, I gave him quite some time to think, and he blew it. He isn't expecting me to beg
The door opened, and I walked inside, I did sleep, although it wasn't enough. I prepared cause I have good news for everyone. I put on the famous red Yodora's dress, did my makeup, and a very fancy and expensive shoe."Thank you, Kesem," I say, as he helps me up the stairs, holding my hands. The lords are gawking, staring like they haven't seen a pretty lady before. Well, whatever, I had a reason why I called this meeting, I took my seat on the throne, and there are whispers."WE CAN'T LET THEM IN THAT WOULD BE ABOMINATION!" Lord Bane yells, and I roll my eyes, these greed men.I yawn, relaxing on the cold golden chair. It's a bit hard, but my butt is warm, considering it was designed out of raw bear skin. Now, the sleep is dawning on me, Kyler did warn me about these men. Gosh, I fuckimg miss him, when is he coming home? He said it won't take long, I don't even understand that he has to go when he has thousands of armies."Your Highness?" Lord Gale calls in a faint voice almost whisp
It's been blood, ashes, and dirty in just three days, arriving at the castle, I heard of Isabelle wonders. Somehow, the people of Etlas were free and ready to return to their homes. I had made an arrangement to open the new estate on the island for some, of course they would have to trade something, and also, dominating Lakes completely was finally achieved, I had known about the soliders trying to take back their people, Governor Robert had been sending complaints.Now, I was home, ready to see my wife again, and this time, I am not letting her go, not like I ever let her go, but don't want to leave her, and it's going to be just us."Your Majesty!" Andrew calls, smiling, but his smile disappears seeing I had returned with the Tian ladies— Isabelle's new bodyguards. "Ah, I guess we are not needed?" He asks, and I look back at them, I shrug, and I know she's inside."Is she in?" I ask, and Andrew steps backwards."Her Majesty is asleep," he says. "Thank you, Andrew. Why don't you take