Danika walked until she entered the servant's quarters. She was surprised to see Sally and Chad standing in front of her door.
Sally's eyes were bright but her cheeks were flushed. The King's personal guard stood in front of her in that usual calm way of his and he asked her things which Sally answered.
Danika couldn't make out what they were saying because she was far away. As she got closer, Sally sighted her and quickly said goodbye to Chad.
"My princess, my princess." She said as she walked towards her, her eyes swept over Danika's body.
"Sally, how are you doing this morning?"
"Oh, my princess, you can't imagine how scared I was when I woke up and couldn't find you on the bed. It was Sire Chad that told me that the king summoned you. I was so scared that the king has killed you."
The king killed he
1223 word(s)Published58Baski nodded and started walking away from them. She was doing her best to detach herself from it all, "She doesn't want to eat because she's scared of what will follow. No matter how much I try to get her to understand that she's finally safe, it doesn't believe it. I've tried to get her to eat...it doesn't matter, she won't."She finished the last word with a loud bang on the door as she entered another room in the small house. It's Danika and Sally alone in the sitting room.Sally started sobbing. "This is so terrible...! This is so horrible...! Oh, my princess, I can't imagine what Remeta is going through. She's trapped in her head! She's trapped!"She raised her eyes and swiped at her eyes, but more tears kept falling as she continued, "I can't imagine what it'll feel like being so trapped in the past....! I do my best not to remember that da
1145 word(s)Published57Danika and Sally were oblivious of the eyes the townspeople gave them as they strode to Baski's place.As usual, they were in the world of their own. Danika supported Sally's walk most of the time because Sally is still recovering. She easily gets winded when she walks too much.They rest with every few moments. At a point, Danika started urging Sally to enter her back, so she'll piggyback her."Never." Sally was adamant when she refused. She wouldn't even hear of it."Sally. I don't want you to get more hurt because---""I'll be fine, my princess. I can't get on your back, you're my princess and I'm..." she looked so horrified, she shook her head, "...it's never happening."Danika stared at the stubborn tilt of her chin and took a deep breath. "You're my best friend now, Sally. You're
1065 word(s) Published 59 After the scene in the room, Baski was holding her breath as Danika came out of the bedroom with Remeta wrapped tightly in her arm. Remeta agreed to bathe. Sally and Danika helped her with that. Sally helped her bath her body clean, while Danika spoke reassuring words to her. Remeta agreed to eat. Sally and Danika were there to help her. They fed her until she was full. While they did that, Baski walked to her wardrobe and picked out clean clothes for her which they helped her pick on. Danika picked up a comb and sat the girl in front of a big mirror in her mother's room because she already broke the ones in her room. "You treat Remeta like a princess, my Queen," Remeta whispered in a hoarse voice, a smile on her face as she swiveled her head to stare at Danika so lovingly. Danika ran the co
1226 word(s) Published 60 They arrived in the palace and already, it's time for Danika to join the king in court. They all walked to her bedroom. Danika was able to convince Remeta to stay with Sally and Baski. At first, she refused. "I'm going to to the guards to give out orders to them to keep away from you whenever they see you." Danika had said to her. That, more than any persuasion had worked. "Alright, My Queen. Thank you, My Queen. Remeta will be happy if you do this for her." She'd whispered in that tiny voice. Danika stared worriedly at Baski and Sally. She doesn't know how to go about the fact that Remeta was determined to keep addressing her as 'My Queen'. No matter how she tries to dissuade the girl, she's determined to use those honorifics. Danika hopes that she or Remeta won't be punished for it.
1139 word(s) Published 61 Vetta glared at the maid who was working the socks up her leg. "Is that the way that sock is supposed to be!?" She shouted angrily. Uyah's eyes widened in fear. "I-I'm so sorry mistress...!" She pulled out the socks and started afresh. "Useless idiot. You can't do anything right." Vetta snapped angrily at her. Uyah's hands were shaky as she finished walking the socks up the mistress's legs. She got up and walked behind the mistress to work on the fastening of her buttons. She did her best to hold the corset together as she tied the ropes. She was almost done when the ropes unfastened and the corset came out loose again. Vetta groaned angrily. She turned around and stuck Utah so hard on the face. "You can't do a thing right!" The girl's eyes watered as her cheeks stung.
1285 word(s) Published 62 Tears burned the back of her eyes as she saw the scar that outlined his organ. It ran from base to the tip. The fried nerve endings were there for her to see. Her father really did roast his privates. The proof of that knowledge made her chest burn. It's no wonder that he's always so rough with her. It must be the only way for him to feel pleasure. Her father had done this. She couldn't resist staring up at him then, and she did. He was wearing an angry snarl on his face as he looked down on her. Her eyes were watery as her eyes heard him. She didn't try to hide the emotions. Didn't try to hide the tears. "It must have hurt so bad..." The whisper tore from her lips before she could stop it. The words out she couldn't call them back, her eyes mirrored her horror for saying thos
1083 word(s) Published 63 Danika's eyes was closed when she felt the lips that perched on her forehead. Her eyes snapped open and she watched, wide-eyed as King Lucien kissed her on the forehead. The touch of his lips lingered. She closed her eyes and savored the feeling. He's kissing her forehead. The king is putting his lips on her. She could hardly believe it. Of all the reactions she expected from him, this was never expected. He's putting his mouth on her. Truly, it was worth it. He pulled back finally, and stared her in the eyes. "Good job." He said at last. She glowed over the compliment and bowed her head, "Thank you, master." Her voice came out a little hoarse and scratchy because of way she just pleasured him. When he leaned back on his seat, she pulled away from him. That is when she
1330 word(s)Published64For the first time in ages, Remeta was determined to get better.She thought of taking Remeta with her to go to the king, but she doesn't want to risk it.Remeta has a deep aversion for men because of what she's been through, and that is why Baski hasn't allowed any man to visit her child all these months. She also knows that it's the reason King Lucien didn't visit.King Lucien has a deep affection for Remeta. She and Declan had been one of the king's highest weaknesses back in captivity. King Cone knows this and he exploited those weaknesses mercilessly.He made ten-year-old Remeta the king's slave because he knows that it'll drive King Lucien mad. It did.All the nights and days he had to listen to Remeta's screams to whatever King Cone or his guards did to her, he goes berserk. He goes all insane like
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