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THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 71
Chapter 71: The BeginningVictoria's carriage finally approached the palace gates, and as the horses halted, the footman announced their arrival with a booming voice."Open the gates! Her Majesty, the Queen, has arrived!" The guards snapped to attention, their sabatons clanking in unison as they saluted. The gate creaked open, and the coachman guided the carriage further inside.The moment the carriage stopped in the palace grounds, Victoria's footman assisted her down. Her heels clicked against the cobblestone path as each step echoed in the stillness. She walked briskly towards the inner palace while her heart pounding with dread at the memory of Leticia's words.Victoria's mind raced. It was inconceivable that her hired men had failed. They were professionals, experts in their craft. The only objective had been to ensure Isabel's child, Lucian's true heir to the throne, was no longer a threat.As she rounded the corner, the scene that greeted her was harrowing. Isabel was on her kn
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 72
Trigger Warning: This chapter contains mature content, including depiction of sexual violence. Reader discretion is advised. Chapter 72: You are mine, dead or alive Lucian's grip was firm as he hoisted Isabel over his shoulder, her screams and punches doing little to deter his resolve. He marched purposefully through the palace halls, ignoring the shocked stares and whispers of servants and guards alike. Finally reaching his private chambers, Lucian kicked the door open and set Isabel down, immediately closing and locking the door behind him. Isabel's fury had not abated; she slapped him across the face, her eyes blazing with rage. "How dare you!" she screamed. "You think you can just carry me off like some... some prisoner? After all you have done?" Lucian's cheek stung from the blow, but he stood his ground. "I had to remove you from her presence," he said, his voice low but intense. "This is not the place for you to confront her. I shall not allow you to be harmed further." I
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 73
Chapter 73: The Young's DesireAs midnight arrived and Isabel awoke in the stillness of the hour, she found herself lying beside Lucian, who was in a deep sleep. His steady breathing filled the room, and his back was turned towards her, giving her the perfect chance to slip away unnoticed. Carefully, Isabel inched away from the bed while her movements were slow and deliberate to avoid making any noise.The cool air of the room prickled her skin as she stood up. She then scanned the floor, spotting her scattered clothes. One by one, she picked them up as her fingers trembled slightly. She took a deep breath, resolved herself to stay calm and quiet.With each garment she slipped into, memories of the evening replayed in her mind, but she pushed them aside, focusing on the task at hand. She fastened the last button of her dress, glancing once more at Lucian to ensure he hadn't stirred. But he remained motionless, his back still turned.Isabel tiptoed across the room, avoiding the creaky
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 74
Chapter 74: A Desperate EscapeBut while Isabel was under the young prince's comfort, Lucian suddenly bellowed. His voice reached the ends of the palace halls as it echoed through the corridors.“Isabel!” His tone was angry and desperate, thinking that Isabel had left him once again.His voice startled Isabel, and she instantly rose to her feet in fear. But Julian did not want to let go of her hand.“Where are you going?” he asked, as Isabel tried her best to take his little fingers off her own.“I... I have to go, your highness. Let me go!” she nervously spoke in a frantic whisper.And yet, the young prince's grip tightened, his eyes wide with confusion and concern. “But why? What happened?”Her heart pounded as the sound of Lucian’s approaching footsteps grew nearer. Her eyes darted towards the door, which stood ajar, letting in the distant echoes of the king’s anger.As Lucian’s footsteps drew nearer, Isabel’s fear intensified. She tugged at Julian’s small fingers, her desperation
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 75
Chapter 75: I would rather die“You cannot take anything from me,” she mumbled, her voice a strained whisper against the weight of her suffering. “I will fight you even to the last of my breath.”Her fingers grasped the reins weakly as she tried to mount the horse again, but the effort was futile. The horse which was spooked by her sudden collapse and the chaos of the chase, whinnied nervously, its hooves shifting uneasily.Isabel grit her teeth against the pain as she forced herself off the horse, her movements slow and labored. She stumbled onto the ground with her hands dragging across the cool, damp earth as she attempted to rise. Her strength was nearly spent, but the fire of defiance burned brightly in her heart.With a valiant effort, she took a few shaky steps toward the darkened forest, her eyes set on the shadows that promised concealment and, perhaps, a fleeting chance at freedom. Each step was a struggle, her legs trembling under the strain of her injury, but she pressed o
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 76
Chapter 76Tristan stared down at his own reflection in the flowing waters of the river. His body was still bruised and wounded from the relentless punishments he had endured in the dungeon. It has been three days and yet the pain and exhaustion remained so intense that Tristan couldn't recall the last time he had a moment of true rest.*Flashback*Tristan’s body tensed as the first lash struck his back, a searing pain slicing through him like fire. He bit down hard, refusing to cry out, even as the leather whip tore into his skin. The soldiers who were loyal to King Lucian, showed no mercy. Each strike was brutal and it cut through his skin as another lash came down, followed by another. Tristan’s body trembled under the relentless onslaught, but his resolve remained unbroken. He had protected Isabel, given her a chance at freedom away from the palace’s oppressive grip. For that, he would endure any punishment.The lashes continued, each one carving a path of agony across his back.
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 77
Chapter 77: Is the boy mine?~"When the time is right, I shall ascend to the throne, and you shall serve me, Sir Gayle. Should Isabel bear a child, be it a boy or a girl, it matters not. Your foremost duty is to protect the child at all costs. However, if the child should perish, you are to abort the mission." Princess Leticia’s voice was steady as Sir Gayle kept his head bowed, listening intently."I shall see to it that Isabel is freed from the dungeon, and you shall take her far from the palace. You must wed her before her condition becomes apparent. If possible, win her affections to ensure her past feelings for the king do not hinder our plans." She paused, taking a step closer to the knight. "You know well that Victoria was already with child before she set foot in our kingdom. I shall not permit her to claim the crown that rightfully belonged to my mother. She may have deceived my foolish brother, but she shall not deceive me. I will claim both the crown and the throne, and y
THE KING'S POSSESSION Chapter 78
Chapter 78: It was the Queen"Speak, Victoria! Is Julian my son?!" Lucian roared, his voice echoing through the throne room. Victoria flinched in fear, her eyes wide with terror. The ministers were equally stunned, witnessing Lucian’s fury, and sensing the potential for violence.Victoria stammered, "Y-yes, Your Majesty. Julian is your son. How could he not be yours?" Her attempt to defend herself only revealed the tremor in her voice.Lucian’s gaze flickered to Head Minister Marlowe, catching a subtle exchange of glances. A cold realization settled over him as he understood the depths of the deceit surrounding him. His shoulders dropped, and his eyes grew icy. He could feel the betrayal from those closest to the crown."From now on," he declared, his voice low but deadly serious, "Prince Julian will have strict studies. He will not be allowed to play, nor leave his chambers. He will be moved to the southern wing of the palace. The Queen herself will not be allowed to see the child."
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