CHAPTER SEVENTY-SIXWill You Be Mine?As Leanda slowly opened her eyes, she found herself nestled on Alarick's chest, their bodies intimately intertwined. She remained still for a moment, allowing the warmth of the morning sun to caress her skin and the memories of the previous night to flood her mind.Images of Alarick's possessiveness and claim over her resurfaced, reminding her of the intensity of their connection. She recalled his anger and jealousy when he witnessed someone else touching her, as if she belonged to him and no one else had the right to lay a hand on her.Her gaze shifted to Alarick, still lost in peaceful slumber. The contrast between his tranquil appearance and his dominant behavior weighed heavily on her mind. Confusion washed over her as she contemplated her feelings for him. On one hand, she longed for his love and affection, cherishing the moments of intimacy they shared. On the other hand, she felt diminished and objectified, reduced to a mere object of desir
CHAPTER SEVENTY-SEVENSuccessful PlanLyall held Leanda’s hands, “Be mine Leanda!”“What!” Leanda exclaimed, her heart raced.“I think you are what I have been looking for. Will you be mine Leanda?” He asked.Leanda could only stare at him, she couldn’t say a word, and even when she wanted to talk, her words choke up in her throat.She wasn’t sure of what to do or say, she had only met this man a day ago, and now he was asking her to be his. Although, she knew she felt a spark between them since they’ve met, but she felt like it was just because of the emotional turmoil she was going through at that moment. Leanda gently pushed his hands away and stood up, “I..I’m sorry,” she murmured and turned to the door, “Thanks for the food,” she added and stepped out of the room.Lyall watched with a mix of frustration and disappointment as Leanda walked out of the room, closing the door behind her. The click of the latch echoed in the silence, amplifying his growing sense of unease. He knew he
CHAPTER SEVENTY-EIGHTA Grave MistakeLeanda gradually opened her eyes, one after the other, finding herself in a strange place that felt unfamiliar. She blinked several times, trying to make sense of her surroundings. The room appeared hazy and foreign, causing a momentary disorientation.Lying there on the bed, Leanda's gaze wandered around, searching for any signs or clues that would bring clarity to her current situation. Slowly, realization dawned upon her, and a wave of both confusion and unease washed over her. This wasn't her room, nor a place she recognized. It was Lyall's room.Her heart skipped a beat as she turned her head slightly to the side, her eyes falling upon Lyall's sleeping form beside her. The realization that she was lying on his chest sent a shock through her, leaving her feeling both numb and overwhelmed. A jumble of thoughts and emotions flooded her mind, clouding her ability to process everything that had transpired.Leanda felt a heaviness in her chest as s
CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINEA Dirty Secret“What is going on here?” That was Bree, acting innocent as usual.“What are you doing here so early Leanda?” Morgana asked, “Aren’t you supposed to be his highness’s personal slave?”Leanda stood frozen at the door, her entire being trembling uncontrollably as her gaze fell upon Alarick and Bree, who had unexpectedly appeared in the doorway. The sight of them at such an early hour sent shivers down her spine, intensifying her already overwhelming fear. She struggled to comprehend the reason for their presence, her mind racing to find a plausible explanation for her presence in Lyall's room overnight.Thoughts collided in her mind like a chaotic storm, each scenario more terrifying than the last. She desperately tried to conjure up a believable story, one that would shield her from Alarick's wrath and preserve the fragile facade of their relationship. But the truth, the reality of what had transpired, hung heavy in the air, threatening to expose her
CHAPTER EIGHTYHe Is GoneBree laughed and moved closer to her, “Don’t worry, I will keep your dirty secret girl,” she chuckled.“W…what do you mean?” Leanda stuttered, finding it difficult to understand what she was saying.Bree closed the gap between them, “The dirty secret between you and Lyall!”Leanda’s heart jumped into her throat as she heard that, she thought it was a secret between her and Lyall, but now it seemed like Bree knew about it.“W…What are you saying?” She tried to feign ignorance.Bree laughed again and leaned closer to her, she titled her head to the side and whispered in her ears, “The night of fun between you both. I know it all,” she said and didn’t wait for Leanda to talk before walking away with the rows of her slaves.Leanda's heart sank as she watched Bree leave, her eyes filled with a mix of guilt and fear. She stood there, frozen in place, unable to find the right words to say or any excuse to justify her actions. It felt as though time had come to a sta
CHAPTER EIGHTY-ONEHe Is Still Here“H…He is gone.” Leanda stuttered as she felt the weight of her situation crushing in on her. Possible scenarios of what could happen after this raising through her head.Her heart raced with fear as she thought about what could happen if her dirty little secret gets known.Leanda picked herself up from her floor, she wiped her tears, she knew she had to be strong, for herself and so she could face her unknown future. She wasn’t sure of what lay ahead of her, but she just wanted to prepare towards it, she had to be strong for whatever the consequences of her actions might be.Leanda sighed and walked towards the door, she looked to the left and right to be sure that there was no one coming before stepping out of the room.She turned and looked back at the empty room and the realization struck her again, Lyall was gone and she was all alone in this, she was all alone, she would have to give the explanation and also face the consequences on her own.She
CHAPTER EIGHTY-TWOBree’s Plan“Yes, prince Lyall, why do you look so surprised?” Chloe askedLeanda couldn’t say a word, she couldn’t answer her question. Does that mean that Lyall was still in the palace? Then why did he have to move to another place? Why wasn’t he in that room anymore? What was he hiding from her? Leanda couldn’t tell it.Chloe was also confused, she had to get back to work, but she couldn’t leave Leanda alone in the condition she was in. She wasn’t sure of what was happening to Leanda, and she had also refused to talk to her, she couldn’t leave her like that.Chloe grabbed Leanda’s hand, “What is wrong Leanda? And what is it with you and Prince Lyall? What is going on Leanda? You are scaring me,” Chloe questioned her, while taking a quick glance at the work she was on before going to Leanda.Leanda still stood still, unable to provide an answer to Chloe’s question, different thoughts were ringing in her head, she didn’t know what was going on, she couldn’t give an
CHAPTER EIGHTY-THREETime BombLyall paced back and forth in his room, his hands were on his back as his mind was consumed by the thoughts of Leanda. He had tried to get the thoughts off, but they kept coming back, he wanted to do away with the thoughts but they lingered still.Leanda’s presence lingered in his thoughts and it wouldn’t leave no matter how hard he try, it was a reminder of the choice he had made because of Bree and the consequences it might lead to.For many years, he had allowed himself to be used by Bree and had given in to whatever she has asked him to do. Helping with her selfish and wicked desires without feeling any emotional connection with the victims.But it was different with Leanda. There was something about her that stirred the dead conscience in him and disturbed his peace, he couldn’t get his mind off her, he couldn’t stop thinking about her. Lyall was confused of what this could be, he never thought he would have to fight against his conscience after doi