Danika reached the underground bedroom to see Baski walking out of the door with a bowl of water and shutting the door behind her.
Baski saw her coming, taking on the fear on her face, her swollen eyes, the tentative walk, and the red mark on her arm.
"Please, how is Sally?" Danika asked, her heart in her throat.
She was most surprised when Baski's eyes teared up.
"Oh, Danika...." She dropped the bowl of water on the ground and walked to her. Danika was shocked when Baski wrapped her arms around her.
"You made him sleep... He slept because of you... You don't know how happy you made me...!" Baski cried in a whisper.
Stunned, Danika remained still until the older woman pulled away from her.
She had a smile on her face as she looked up at her, "I checked on him twice and he was still sleeping..." Baski said with awe.
"Uhm...does it mean that the king doesn't sleep well?" Danika asked, confused, "I know he's
1385 word(s) Published 48 Sally tried to sit up and Danika saw the move, she helped Sally to sit up on the bed, the both of them wincing at the same time. Sally heard her wince and she lifted concerned eyes towards Danika, "Are you...alright, my p-princess?" The question so softly asked...so brokenly asked...caused tears to fill Danika's hurting eyes immediately. She pushed closer and wrapped her arms around Sally's body, burying her face on her neck. "Oh, Sally.... How can you ask about me when you're the person that's hurt!? Why did you do it!? Why!? Why did you have to do that to me Sally...?" She cried. Sally doesn't like seeing her cry. She has never liked it. Hearing her princess's cries, feeling the way her body was shaking against hers, was hurting her badly. "My princess.... Please, don't cry." She whispered
1027 word(s) Published 49 She wondered if he'll keep seeing her as a respectable girl, or he'll start seeing her like trash because of what happened? "You need to exercise those muscles," Baski went ahead saying, "You need to walk around for some time, every day. You'll heal faster." "I do want to get some fresh air..." Sally admitted. "I'll take you. We'll go together. But I'm so scared of what will happen..." Danika trailed off in a whisper, saving the rest unsaid. Baski knew what she was trying to say. She's scared of what will happen if people find out that Sally was the one that got introduced instead of her. Baski sent the other maid to go get her a big bowl and the maid left. "Uyah?' Baski called. " Yes, Madam Baski?" The girl said eagerly. "
1145 word(s)Published50Shit. Karandy felt like kicking himself.He knew he should have never slapped her where it was so damn visible yesterday, but he'd wanted her so much, he was unable to control himself.While he was lying so effectively, he'd told the king baldly that he never laid a hand on her. He forgot about the goddamn slap. Fear gripped him.Slowly, King Lucien walked closer to Danika. He got so close to her that only a few inch seperated them. Then, he bent down to become eye level with her.Memories rose inside her of last night where he did the same thing. And then, the memories of what happened afterwards....Her cheeks flushed as he still stared at her, his eyes scrutinizing her. So close, Danika breathed him in.King Lucien has a unique scent to him that she is beginning to feel familiarized
Danika has heard less from the king in the past one week.He'd summoned her three times only, and those times, he makes her seat down on the floor beside him and he gives her a brand-new scroll and a well-written parchment.He orders her to rewrite everything in the parchment to the scroll as a way of duplicate.At the very deep heart of her, Danika nursed the fluttering feeling and peace in her heart whenever she has to stay beside him in silence and write.It has always been her past time activity, even when she was still a princess. And now, she has falling into the routine with the king.No words. No noise. No slavery. No works. Just the both of them sitting and writing.It also gives her a deep sense of satisfaction, because it's the one thing his mistress can never do with him. Because it's the one thing he can do with her al
1092 word(s)Published52King Lucien was trying to scribble down some new development in the lower market to take to the Royal Accountant on the morrowThe sun has gone down for a while, and everywhere was relatively quiet for the night. But sleep eluded the king Lucien as usual.For the past one week, he hasn't been able to sleep so well like he did on that first night with Danika. What was it about her?He'd asked himself countless times in the last one week.Having tasted what a good sleep feels like, King Lucien finds himself wanting more and more of that peaceful dreamless state, but at the same time he's done his best to make sure he doesn't summon Danika for that.How can the daughter of the man that took away his sleep, become the reason for his peaceful slumber after fifteen years?The deities will ne
1229 word(s)Published53Pulling back and resting the tip of his phallus at her entrance, he slammed into her with so much force she nearly lost her balance."Aaargh!" She cried out at the pain that seared through her. She felt unbearably full. Danika squeezed her eyes shut and mentally prepared herself for the persistent rough thrusts to come.He didn't move. She was leaning against the table, her body trembling, and he was wedged deep inside her, only his hips meeting her body, his hand holding her waist.Her erractic breathing was high in the air, and he seems to be fighting himself. His hand clenching and unclenching on her waist indicated that.He pulled back and stepped back. "Get on the bed."Whiplash of relief ran down her body as she leaned up. Her shaky legs carried her to the high king-sized well arranged bed with a red
1000 word(s)Published54"Oh, please...!" Teeth gritted and beads of sweat lining her forehead. She twisted harder when he took one of her nipples between his thumb and forefinger and twisted the peak.Unbelievable hard pain filled her chest and speared right down to her cl't, the pressure in her lower belly that bothered on pain and pleasure increased to alarming degrees.Neck straining, eyes squeezed shut, and wetness coming from her on its own, Danika was crying as she came for this monster.She came long and hard, but he was squeezing her throat now at the same time her orgasm peaked. She could breathe, but barely, and crying out her pleasure was not possible.Her sight and her voice gone, the feeling overwhelmed her. She thrashed wildly under him, her hands pushing to be free from his, but he wouldn't let up. Stars danced in front of her eyes and
Slowly, Lucien started coming to awareness. The darkness of the night has disappeared from the bedroom, replaced by the light of the day. He'd slept through the night and he'd slept without nightmares. Again. His eyes found Danika who slept beside him, his forehead ceased on a frown. It is her. It's not a medicine Baski might have made, or Vetta's sexual techniques or writing scrolls until he's at the point of exhaustion. It is her. It is Danika. Lucien doesn't know how that is possible, but he had slept again and that's all he could think of. He got up from the bed and went to the bathroom. He has a day in court today and it's important if he attends on time. Danika stirred again when she held the sound of water rushing. She got up from the bed and groaned when her sore muscles protested. She m
1499 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3b. Final Excerpt.Hours later, the sun is down. The moon rose high in the sky, glowing beautifully with the stars surrounding it. Anarieveta got down from the carriage, paid the carriage-rider some coins, and watched him drive away.Then, she entered the huge property of the Raskins. Staring at the elegantly decorated big home, she contemplated knocking on that huge door several feet away from her.There's no turning back now. Her baby, Merrily, needs her.With that in mind, she covered the distance and knocked on the door, her heart in her throat. The door swung open.Gedony Raskin stood tall behind the door. The sleepy look fled from his eyes as he saw Anarieveta standing uneasily behind his door.When he sent out that crazy message about Merrily being sick and needing her, he never expected that s
1035 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 3a.She didn't let him.In fact, Anarieveta began avoiding him again. This time, harder than the first time.Two months after their night together, Gedony Raskin has had it with her. He has done everything within his power to see Anarieveta again, but she always evaded him.He's in the school? She's suddenly out of the premises according to her assistant.He's in her office? She's not around.He goes to her home? Everywhere is locked.The next thing he heard is, she has gone to the palace to spend some time with her godson, the little Prince.Their night together lives in his head always, he hasn't been able to forget it. And frankly, it hurt him that she moved on without him. How can she just forget that beautiful intimate moment like it never happened?"Papa, papa,
1433 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2b.Several hours later, Anarieveta admitted to herself that she's happy again for the first time in a long time. Genuinely, womanly happy.He was right there in the kitchen with her when she was making omelets and he found every reason to make her laugh. At first, it was difficult—she doesn't really have a lot to smile about.But he was always making jokes. And when jokes weren't working much, he told her stories about his children in the past. The stories were so funny, they made her smile. Smile so hard. Laugh.It didn't take long before she was laughing out loud as he told her tales elaborately.They ate together. Went out on a walk together. When they got back, they sat in the wooden chairs in the backyard, talking with each other.It was beautiful. It made Anarieveta so happy
1403 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 2a."You're right. So, let's talk about the present." His arms wrapped around her back, successfully caging her in his arms so she wouldn't escape, "Why have you been avoiding me?""I'm been too busy. I wasn't avoiding you.""If you're going to lie, at least look me in the eyes while doing that, will you?" He sounded amused."Alright. There was nothing to talk about. Mr. Odin makes sure any problem concerning the kids are solved." Shifting uncomfortably in his arms, her eyes darted to the door behind him longingly."What about the problem between us?""Mr. Raskin—"He kissed her. Gently. Passionately. Intensely. His lips molded with her perfectly, licking and tasting hers so thoroughly that a moan tore through Anarieveta's throat.Her body
857 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1b.Note: There are only three excerpts...********In the early evening, Gedoni Raskin stood inside her living room with his daughter plastered to his body, his broad shoulder cushioning her head, her small arms wrapped around him."Why are you sick, Pumpkin? Don't be sick, you know Papa doesn't like that." He said, tenderly."I know, Papa. You get sad when we get sick." Merrily mumbled against his shoulder, her eyes closed."Yeah. Papa loves you two so much, he gets sad when you're not happy.""I am happy, Papa. Miss Ana gave me food and bitter herbs and sang to me. I don't feel so bad anymore.""Oh, guess we have Miss Ana to thank for that," his eyes found her across the living room and held."Yes, Papa. Miss Ana likes me, and I like M
981 word(s)PublishedExcerpt 1a.FIVE YEARS AFTER MOMBANA'S WAR.Anarieveta entered her Bed Chambers, her eyes darted to the fire pit which produced heated light into the bedroom, and felt satisfied that the fire hadn't burned out in her absence.A small figure occupied her king-size bed, the figure moving her body to glance at the door when she entered. Anarieveta smiled at the little girl, walking towards the bed, she lowered herself on it."I've seen Aiden off. Your father will be here very soon to take you home, okay?" She reassured the little girl.The sad lines on Merrily Raskin's small oval face disappeared immediately after her teacher appeared at her doorway. She isn't feeling so good, but her good teacher tells her that everything will be alright. So, everything will be alright."Alright, Miss Ana." She whispered, her br
1037 word(s)PublishedEpilogue...EPILOGUE.Five years later....It is a happy day in the Palace of Kingdom Avalon, as Kamara and Declan celebrate the birth of their second child, Princess Ainaa.A huge feast is held in the Court, a lot of people attended too. Sally and her family sat at one side of the round table, a huge smile on her face as she tries to feed solid food to her own second whose her youngest.Baski, Remeta, and her best friend Corna sat at one side, laughing and talking. Beside them; Haydara, Corna's mother, and her husband Gunther are trying to wipe the oil Raira, Corna's little sister, poured on her clothes.King Lucien has tried to hold Prince Nikolai repeatedly so he'll stay in his seat on the round table, but the Prince isn't having any of that. Instead, he has snuck out again with Princess Auroria, h
1392 word(s)Published296: Final Chapter 2.Name: KING LUCIEN AND QUEEN DANIKA'S FOREVER.....In the next three months, a lot happened.After the war and the birth of the Prince, the people of Mombana practically begged King Lucien to marry their Queen and keep ruling them. The Ministers were most in support of it after they saw the way the King protected their Kingdom, saw the intense love the King and their Queen has for each other, and heard the rumors of the heavy rain in Salem at the birth of the Prince.They wanted the King and the Prince in any way they can get them. In fact, they practically begged the King to merge their Kingdoms back together again and marry their Queen, if it means that he will keep ruling Mombana.Of course, the King agreed to it. The Queen was in support of it wholeheartedly.
1338 word(s) Published 295: Final Chapter 1. As Prince Nikolai nursed, that was when the King gave the Queen the good news of Vetta's survival. Danika was so happy. Tears of joy returned to her eyes again. So much joy, it was contagious. She kept thanking the heavens over and over again and immediately she was done breastfeeding, she insisted on going to see Vetta. No matter how Baski and the others tried to discourage her because of her vulnerable state, she refused adamantly. In the end, the King instructed Chad to carry her to Vetta's bedroom while he stayed with their sleeping baby. Vetta teared up at the sight of Danika. They were hugging immediately Danika's body touched the bed. They were crying together too. Vetta was thanking her for saving her life while the Queen is thanking her for being alive. Today has