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Vetta was in her bedroom with her heart in her throat. She'd heard that today, the fate of those women she'd hired to mess Danika up will be decided.
She couldn't sit still, so she paced around the bedroom. Karandy had told her that he will make sure those women do not spill the beans, and she had paid dearly to make sure he gets that side of his job done.
She just hopes that nothing goes wrong. She needs to come out of this without really being inside of it.
And then she will deal with that bastard for having the effrontery to threaten her and use her body that way without respect. It had taken more than a few days for her body to heal, and because she was given house arrest, she hadn't been able to get pills to stop the ache.
She'd kept her fertility pills aside just to be sure that the idiot's seed do not take root first, b
853 word(s)Published135Danika and the king walked back into his chambers. The silence was uncomfortable.Danika picked the hem of her dress nervously, while waiting for the king to dismiss her. He hasn't said a word since the dungeon and it had her worried.Is he angry that she released the women? But, he'd given her rights to their judgement. She shifted uncomfortably from one foot to another."Danika." He has his back to her when he called her name.That tone... The very tone of his voice had shivers going down her spine. It's the same voices he uses whenever they're in bed together.The same tone he calls her name with, when he's taking his pleasure from her body."Y-Yes, Your Highness." She fidgeted with her dress, her voice wasn't past a whisper too."What am I going to do with you.
865 word(s)Published136Princess Kamara just got words from her father's kingdom that she should stay put here in Mombana for sometime because there's a problem in Navia.Her father detected a spy in his cabinets, and until the spy is found out and flushed out, it isn't safe for her to come back.It made Kamara angry and sad at the same time. She misses home. Most importantly, she misses seeing Callan.Once, she gets back home, she will try to find a way to make seeing Callan possible. It's been so many months, it's like an ache in her flesh.She has been very lucky for the past two weeks, the king hasn't summoned her to perform her duties to him. He hasn't summoned her to warm his bed.But, she isn't sure how long her luck will last. The thought made her restless and wary.Henna was walking rig
993 word(s) Published 137 "No," she shook her head adamantly, "No, please... He'll have me killed! You know this! He'll punish me...! Why are you so excited about telling him, madam Baski? Do you want him to order my execution!?" Baski paused, deep in thoughts. She understands where Danika is coming from, but Danika doesn't know the condition of the king. She doesn't know that the king was thought sterile and she can't tell her about it. The king is a very private person and this is not a secret a person just reveals. Even Vetta doesn't know about it. "Danika, my dear, he might be very happy about it. You'll never know unless you try..." She informed uncertainly. "Might?" Danika whispered, "I should walk up to him and risk my life for 'might'? I can't do that, Baski. I'm not strong enough..." "But, pregnancy is not s
🌺🌺IN THE KINGDOM OF NAVIA🌺🌺 Callan rose from the bed when he couldn't sleep anymore. He was sweating profusely from the nightmare he just had. Bids and pieces of images that doesnt make sense, filled with screams and human torture. He knows it's slavery at it's peak, and that was one thing he knows for sure about himself. He is a slave and he was left for death. A young woman saved him somehow and an old woman saved me too by bringing him to this kingdom. A privileged woman in this kingdom has been so dedicated, taking care of him. He knows her as 'Lady'. He address her as 'My lady' because he doesn't know her name. She comes her all the time with her personal maid, bringing him foods and herbs, and helping him. He will forever be grateful to her, even though he hasn't seen her in a long while. She stopped coming around one day, and only recently, he found out that
..1248 word(s)Published141"You aren't ready for this, are you?"She was surprised that he asked. She knows that they do not ever ask or care. During the princess's meetings, they talk and confide in each other, and the married ones tell them some secrets of the marriage bed.They don't care if you want it or not, and it's never pleasant too. You just lie there and take it, so you can make a baby."No... I'm not ready." She almost added that he should get on with it, because she might never be ready.But, she didn't want to push her luck. She isn't brave enough.He stepped back, causing her hand to fall away from his shoulder. Kamara could have sworn that it's relief she saw in his eyes before he blinked it away and gave her that blank stare that has become perfectly his."Get on the bed and lie down." He o
1143 word(s)Published142He began walking towards her, "You make him happy. That is enough for me. Take this."At the soft but firm command, Sally reached out with both hands and took the wrapped package.Her eyes widened to unbearable degrees. It's a small bag of coins."You can pay dowry with that on your wedding day." He said."Thank you so much, Your Highness! Thank you so much!" Sally gasped, her heart filled with gratitude. Her hands trembled as she held the unexpected gift with both hands like a cherished feat it is.She has been worried sick about how to get this money, and even though she has saved up, it's never enough. She has hidden it from Danika so that her princess wouldn't worry herself sick.And, here the king is, offering her this large amount of money.Her knees hit the
1204 word(s)Published143Sally and Chad married in the local church, and a lot of people attended too.Danika was shocked that almost the whole of Salem, came to witness their legal union. Mombana came too, and for the first time in a long time, she saw the familiar face of most of her people.Tears sprang to her eyes when her people walked past her and bowed to her. They still recognize her as their princess...even when she was dressed in rags.And the king was there too.He was seated at the front with his guards behind him, and Chad's joy about his presence was clearly written on his face. He knows how busy the King's schedule is, so he knows the sacrifice the king made to be present on his special day.Princess Kamara sat on the left side of the king with a kind smile on her face, and Vetta was seated by his right side glarin
1333 word(s)Published144"Sir Declan had once talk about marriage to me, My King. I know he will be happy for me on this day, if he was here."King Lucien blinked hard and shook his head to get Chad's heartfelt words away from his mind.But, the words kept whispering into his mind over and over again, until he drew taut with tension like a drawn bow.If only Declan was alive...Chad had made the innocent comment after his wedding while he was greeting and thanking him for attending his special day. He'd clamped his mouth shut immediately he said those words and apologized regretfully."Declan is not some forbidden topic, just because he's dead. It's okay, Chad." Those were the words the king replied with.But the harm has been done. If only Declan Declan was still alive... If any of his family was still alive
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