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Tales of the Broken Queen Strange
King Derek's POV I wiped out the perspiration that matted my hair to my forehead with my thumb. I have been busy with work for a while now and I had no breathing space.I walked to my chamber and went straight to my bathroom, I took off my clothes and let the shower run on me, I sighed and squeezed my eyes shut, washing away the stress. The thought of Eleanor suddenly invaded me and I decided to check on her after I was done taking my bath, I haven’t seen her for a while now, neither did she made any attempt to check on me too. When I was done, I wore the first thing I saw and walked out of my room, I went to Eleanor's room and gently knocked on the door. I heard no reply and I became worried, I knocked again and this time around I heard the sound of footsteps and the slowly cracking sound of the door.The door was slightly opened and Eleanor brought out her head to look at who was knocking at the door. "Let me in," I said, and she opened the door wider and let me inside her room.
Tales of the Broken Queen Second death
Eleanor’s POVI stayed in my room throughout the day and I ended up nothing eating anything. I heard the cock crows and my stomach grumbled at the same time. I sighed and stood up from the floor, I had been in the same position sitting down on the floor for a while, and I wasn’t able to sleep.The dreams are draining me and always leaving me in thoughts, at this point I don’t know what to think anymore, I don’t know what’s right or wrong neither do I know whether Derek is innocent or not. I couldn’t grasp any reasonable reason he could have done it if he were guilty.I went inside my bathroom and washed my face before leaving my room, I decided to get myself something to eat since my stomach was unable to stop grumbling. I yawned as I arrived in the kitchen, which was quiet, it was too early in the morning for anyone to resume duties. I searched through the cabinet, and I wasn’t sure of what to prepare for myself, I sighed and decided to settle for a pancake and coffee, it wouldn’t ta
Tales of the Broken Queen Let me go!
Eleanor’s POVI stayed in my room throughout the day and I ended up no eating anything. I heard the cock crows and my stomach grumbled at the same time. I sighed and stood up from the floor, I had been in the same position sitting down on the floor for a while, and I wasn’t able to sleep.The dreams are draining me and always leaving me in thoughts, at this point I don’t know what to think anymore, I don’t know what’s right or wrong neither do I know whether Derek is innocent or not. I couldn’t grasp any reasonable reason he could have done it if he were guilty.I went inside my bathroom and washed my face before leaving my room, I decided to get myself something to eat since my stomach was unable to stop grumbling. I yawned as I arrived in the kitchen, which was quiet, it was too early in the morning for anyone to resume duties. I searched through the cabinet, and I wasn’t sure of what to prepare for myself, I sighed and decided to settle for a pancake and coffee, it wouldn’t take t
Tales of the Broken Queen Her secret
Eleanor's POVI suddenly heard a knock on the door, and I stood up from the floor immediately, wiping my tears with the back of my hand. I opened the door and I saw Derek standing before me and he was seething. It is obvious what I did got him angry, and he was barely holding on to his anger. "You walked away while I was still talking," he said through his teeth."I was done talking to you, "I said, and he moved closer while I moved away, he entered my room and closed the door with a banging sound."What is wrong with you Eleanor's why the sudden change in your attitude? What’s going on that I don’t know, why are you trying too hard to push me away while I am still trying to be reasonable and be there for you?” he asked and I looked away. I don’t know what to believe anymore, and I am confused. A tear escaped my eyes.“I don’t feel comfortable breathing the same air with you,” I said and Derek opened his mouth but no words came out and with the way he was looking at me, my words hurt
Tales of the Broken Queen Believe it or not
Eleanor's POVI heard the ruffles of dried leaves being stamped on by me and the man dragging me into the darkness, he suddenly let me go, and I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding, I turned swiftly and saw Ethan, he had a smirk on his face which angered me."What are you doing?"I yelled at him, and he wrapped his hand in my mouth to prevent me from shouting anymore."Don't scream, I came here because I have something important to discuss with you" he said, and I rolled my eyes, when he noticed I wasn't trying to talk any longer, he let me go."I have nothing to discuss with you Ethan, it's better we don't see each other again,"I said and turned trying to walk away when his next words suddenly halted my steps "Even if it's something that has to do with your dead parents?" he asked, and I stopped walking, turning to look at him."What do you mean?"I asked, and he ran his tongue over his lips."I have some information that will keep you from the dark, and you will know what's
Tales of the Broken Queen Poison
Eleanor's POVI opened my eyes, I was immediately greeted by the pang of a sore throat. The act of breathing, even swallowing, had become a challenge as the discomfort persisted. Sighing deeply, I shut my eyes tightly, hoping for a brief respite from the discomfort. After a period of rest, I summoned the strength to rise from the floor where I had spent a restless night. My body throbbed with discomfort, evidence of the uncomfortable position I had unwittingly maintained. Before starting my day, I made my way to the bathroom to refresh myself with a soothing bath. The warm water cascaded over me, easing the tension from my muscles and providing a moment of peace. After the bath, I stepped out and adorned a simple gown, opting for comfort as I prepared myself to face the day ahead.I decided to go to the kitchen to fill my stomach, stepping into the busy kitchen, I couldn't help but notice the maids diligently going about their tasks. Among them, I spotted Andrew, but our gaze met br
Tales of the Broken Queen Gone
King Derek’s POVI sighed and dropped the paperwork with a thud, I couldn’t concentrate on anything as my mind was filled with the thought of Eleanor, I wondered what she might be doing by now and also thought about the possible ways I could see her without her getting angry.I suddenly thought about our training sessions and I decided to use that as an excuse, I exhaled deeply and stood up from the chair I was sitting on, I was about to open the door when I suddenly heard a knock, I furrowed my brows wondering who was in the door, I opened the door and I saw Snow standing before me.I moved away from the door, allowing her to step inside. “How are you doing?” she asked, and I shrugged, taking my seat back.“I’m surviving,” I said and she nodded “I wanted to discuss to you about something,” Snow said, and I arched my brows at her“What do you want to talk about?” I asked and she exhaled deeply.“I am not sure if Eleanor had discussed with you like she had promised,” Snow said, and I
Tales of the Broken Queen She's the one
King Derek’s POVIt felt like the world was closing on me, my world crashing down before me and I couldn’t get a grasp of Eleanor, I tried to sense her if she was close by, but I was unable to perceive a scent of her. I had sent guards out of the pack to look for her, either dead or alive, and they haven’t returned yet, I had hoped it was all a lie, and she was alive somewhere faking her death.I threw away the file I was walking on as I tried to steady my breathing, I couldn’t do anything or think straight without Eleanor next to me, it felt like my world was crashing down before me. I had to use all my willpower not to break down into tears, crying out of the raw pain I felt without caring about what the people would think when they see me nor do I care about the judging eyes.I suddenly heard a knock on my door and I cleared my throat before grumbling “Come in” I said, and the door was pushed open, my beta came in and slightly bent his head before me and moved closer to me.“Are
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Tales of the Broken Queen Eleanor
Eleanor's POVI breathed in and out inhaling the sweet unique air of the human world, I never knew how much I missed being here until now."We are almost there, I am so excited," I said happily to King Derek, as we drove into Zora's neighborhood, my heart raced with anticipation King Derek had granted my wish of going to the human world to Zora, I was so excited and I have anticipating this day for a very long time, I miss Zora so much and I can't wait to hold her in my arms. I know she might have been looking everywhere for me and my baby and she would be so happy to know that we are fine."We are going to see Aunty Zora soon," I said to my baby whose attention was on his feeders, I have finally stopped him from breastfeeding and decided to start giving him baby food, I can't have two people sucking my breast. "Here we are, remember Zora doesn't have to know anything out of the ordinary for her" kind Derek reminded me, he had told me not to tell Zora about our world to protect her
Tales of the Broken Queen Eleanor
Eleanor's POV"Don't cry, little baby, mummy is here," I said to my son, who was crying loudly, I don't know why he was crying because I had fed him already. I guess he misses his father. "Do you want to see Dada?" I asked smiling, he paused and looked at me for a while before he continued.As I sat there, gently patting my son's back, a wave of happiness washed over me. Weeks had passed since King Derek's victorious battle against Ethan, and the memory still filled my heart with pride and gratitude.I looked down at my son, his tiny fingers wrapped around mine, and couldn't help but smile. He was a testament to the strength and love that King Derek and I shared. His presence was a constant reminder of the triumph we had achieved together. Who would have thought I would be this problem-free? All my life I have been facing problems upon problems, from the death of my parent to losing my memory to the torture I faced at the hands of Ethan, and finally those problems are long gone all t
Tales of the Broken Queen Derek
King Derek's POVMy body was boiling with anger as I heard Ethan say those words, I knew there was no way he would let Eleanor and my baby go scot-free, but I was just engaging in the conversation to buy time.Ethan thought he had the upper hand now, but what he didn't know was that I was expecting his attack on my pack, and I was prepared for him."Ethan there is no way I am going to let you harm my son, I will die before I would let that happen" I yelled back at him angrily."And what are you going to do about King Derek, it's already too much. I have your pack surrounded and my men are already taking your people hostage" he replied proudly, with a smile on his face.Just then I saw Lucas my beta behind him, I kept my cool and continued to beg him so he wouldn't notice, but suddenly his expression changed, I think he felt a figure behind him but as soon as he was about to turn my beta hit him of the neck with his sword and he fell on the floor releasing his grip on Eleanor.Eleanor
Tales of the Broken Queen Ethan
Ethan's POV"Listen up, my comrades! Today, we stand together as a united force, bound by a common purpose. We may have faced hardships and challenges, but it is in these moments that our true strength is revealed.I see warriors before me, individuals who have endured, who have overcome. Each one of you possesses unique skills, talents, and experiences that make us a formidable team. It is this diversity that will fuel our success. I call upon each and every one of you to dig deep within yourselves and find the courage to push forward. Let the fire in your hearts burn bright, igniting a passion that will propel us towards victory." I said loudly to the men in front of me, trying to uplift the their fighting spirit. "We must not let fear or doubt cloud our minds. Instead, let us embrace the challenges that lie ahead, knowing that together, we are unstoppable. Our strength lies not only in our individual abilities but in our ability to work as a cohesive unit, supporting and uplifting
Tales of the Broken Queen Ethan
Ethan’s POVAs I stormed towards Eleanor's cage angrily, my anger intensified, it was like a storm brewing inside me. I felt like my blood was boiling, and my heart was pounding in my chest. I could feel the heat rising, and my muscles tensing up with every passing second.My fists clenched tightly, with my knuckles turning white as I struggled to contain the overwhelming fury that was about to consume me. It was like a volcano ready to erupt, threatening to unleash my destructive power.I got to her cage and flung the door open violently, she was coiled up in the cage shaking, which made me furious. Every little thing seemed to fuel my anger, making it grow stronger and more uncontrollable. My mind was filled with thoughts of frustration and resentment towards Eleanor, and it felt like a storm cloud was hovering above me, ready to burst with thunder and lightning.I dragged her by her hair and pulled her out of the cage. The only thought in my head was to kill Eleanor, to strangle th
Tales of the Broken Queen Ethan
Ethan's POV"Ethan please let me go!" Eleanor yelled trying to break free of my hold on her."Shut up,!" I yelled as I gave her a very dirty slap, she fell to the ground and I warned her. "Don't test my patience, Eleanor, I am not in a good mood and I will take that aggression out on you," I said angrily as I dragged her by her hair and threw her into the cage violently.I feel so much anger and hatred towards Eleanor and the only reason why she is still alive is because I needed leverage against King Derek, I wish that maid hadn't escaped with her son, I would have killed him first. "My Lord, I brought devastating news," said the guard who had come in earlier, as much as I was not in the mood for chit-chat, I felt like I needed to listen to him to know what was happening at my pack."Speak then, or should I beg you first" I yelled rudely, trying to control my anger."King Derek attacked the pack and took a lot of hostages," he said avoiding my gaze completely."What!" As I heard the
Tales of the Broken Queen Eleanor
Eleanor's POVI woke up suddenly, feeling hazy and dizzy at the same time. I held my head tightly and winced in response to the pain I felt. I laid down on the floor there, and I tried to sit up and rest my back against the wall. I sat against the wall, still holding my head tightly as the pain intensified. I took a deep breath as I rubbed my forehead slowly, wiping my face with my palm. My heart pounded harder as my breath raced faster. My heart felt like it was about to jump out of my chest.Something was unusual. There was no noise from the pack house. No noise from maids doing their activities and also the palace workers going about too. I suddenly opened my eyes, looking around the room. It felt like my eyes were shrouded with a dark cloud, but they became familiar with the environment after a moment. I looked around in shock to find out I was in a new cell. How did I get here? I asked in my thoughts. I managed to stand up from where I sat, going toward the door slowly. I banged
Tales of the Broken Queen Derek
King Derek's POV I gave Lucas a straight stare as I heard what he said. I quickly put on my clothes, and we dashed out of the room, leaving my baby in his crib as he was still sleeping. Lucas stopped abruptly, clearing his throat as he exhaled deeply.“What about the baby?” He asked as he wore a concerned look on his face. “The maid will take care of him,” I replied calmly as I tilted my head to look at him, and we continued to walk in the direction of the yard. In no time, we were standing in the yard where the whole army was gathered with their weapons all set. They all bowed down in unison to greet me and I gestured, tilting my head to see all of them. I turned to Lucas, giving him a brief stare, gesturing to him to bring his ears.“What's the plan?” I whispered lowly into his ears. I leaned backward, looking directly into his eyes. He heaved a sigh as he pointed to the car that we should hop on the car. We walked to the car and the warriors chanted war songs. It reminded me of t
Tales of the Broken Queen Derek
King Derek's POV“I…I.” She stuttered as her breath was shaky, pointing towards the room. I turned to look at the back, turning back to look at her, exhaling heavily.“You what?” I asked curiously as I looked puzzled. Lucas walked slowly towards the door, and the maid bowed as he approached. She was trembling obviously, as her hands were shaky when she pointed into the room again. “The baby.” She managed to say as she pointed again. I turned to look in the direction of his crib. He seemed to be sleeping peacefully. “What happened to him?” Lucas asked curiously as he looked at the maid with a straight face, making me turn towards her. I walked towards the baby to check on him as I did not understand what the maid was saying there. He was still sleeping as I tapped him gently. I heaved a sigh as I tilted my head to look towards the door. “She has not fed him tonight,” Lucas said aloud, and I chuckled dryly. She walked into the room swiftly in our direction, checking on the baby. I im
