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After Remeta ran away, Danika couldn't help stealing glances at the king. There was so much pain in his eyes, it made her heartburn.
Why would he hurt his way? Oh, what did Remeta say to trigger a look like this on his face?
She didn't know when her arm rose on its own accord to rub soothingly on his back. She didn't know where the courage came from, but she found herself patting him.
King Lucien was deep into his head before he felt the soothing caresses on his back. Remeta had spoken about babies, and it had triggered painful memories.
Memories of when the healers and medicine men of the kingdom told him one after another, that he can't father a child.
Memories of the first year after slavery when he had desperately tried to prove them wrong, bedding so many women of the kingdom who had been all too happ
1078 word(s) Published 94 Danika's cheeks flushed red at the compliment, she ducked her head. "Thank you, master." He turned and started walking with his hands behind his back. "I am your king for this evening. Not your master." The reminder made her glow. She decided to take a leap at fate. "Then, can I ask you a question, My King?" When he gave no reply, she bit her lips. She walked right beside him in silence, inwardly cautioning herself not to overstep her boundaries again. He stretched out his hand towards her and waited. She stared at this hand in bewilderment, wondering what the silent request is. She raised her eyes to his expressionless face—which was staring ahead of them—and there was no clue on it. Surely, it isn't what she's thinking.... "Put y
1253 word(s)Published95When Baski came out of the palace to search for Remeta, Uyah had told her that she saw Remeta going for a walk with the King and the slave princess.She was surprised that the king would let Remeta tag along, and it had also brought a smile to her face. Recently, she has so much to smile about....Her baby, her Remeta is getting better as days goes by. Healing doesn't happen all at once. As a gradual process, Remeta is going so good.When it's the early hours of the night, it's time for Remeta to take her portions, she went in search of her. She took the river straight, instead of going through the woods.She heard a feminine footstep laughing and chasing the chirps of crickets and smiled again, knowing she has found Remeta even before she saw her."Remeta, it's time to go." Baski called as she came out in
869 word(s)Published96"My king....?" She whispered."Mmh." He didn't open his eyes.She hesitated, "Can I pat your hair...?"A pause. "You can."Her left hand was still circled in the protectiveness of his hand, so she curled her other hand to his hair and began patting so softly and rhythmically.They stared at the river in front of them, while her thoughts were only in the slight distance separating them. She hasn't recovered from the long night she spent in his arms last night, but her aching body still longs for his.If he demands her in his bed again tonight, she will be there. She will let him have her anyhow he wanted her...even if it hurts or even if it feels way too good. That's how much she loves him.Night has fallen, but she didn't want to go back. She wanted this moment with
1258 word(s) Published 97 Chad entered his bedroom and was most surprised when he saw Sally sitting down on the chair by the side of the bed. His eyes mirrored his surprise. "Sally?" Nervousness had Sally's fingers picking on the seams of her clothes. "It's me..." She whispered. When Baski told her that her princess will be spending the night in the King's Quarters, and Remeta will be sleeping in her own bedroom, Sally had decided to use the opportunity to come see him. He has been avoiding her and when they come across each other, he'll always keep his eyes averted, not looking her in the eyes. After the things Baski told her about his behaviour the other night, Sally knows that she has to make the move or he'll keep blaming himself and avoiding her. "What are you doing here?" He asked, forcin
1153 word(s) Published 98 It was well past midnight when the king walked into his chambers. Heavy burdens stood on his shoulders, his face hard as rock. The lightness that surrounded him as he left his chambers had long departed from him....especially after he heard the news of why the messenger came. He'd always known that this day will come. He'd always done his best not to think about it. But, finally, it's here. A day when he'll have to do the greatest duty required of him. He has to take a wife. He has to have an heir. He has to form an allegiance with another great kingdom. King Valendy has always been a good king, and he'd always supported good. When it comes to support, King Lucien knows that he has the support of that king. King Valendy had sent his messenger to
923 word(s) Published 99 She saw the moment when he made a decision and his face took on it's usual blank look. Then, his eyes held hers as he began undressing himself. She gasped softly. He isn't going to blindfold her, and he isn't going to take her fully-clothed. Just like last night, he's going to take her naked. Only this time, he's undressing himself fully for her. She'd only seen bids and piece of his skin, and now, she's going to see him fully unclothed. She felt humbled that he's trusting her that way, and at the same time, her nervousness only skyrocketed. He stood naked in front of her, the moonlight glow of the night feeling the bedroom. He looked like an avenging angel. He was all big, bulky and hardness everywhere. The moonlight gave his scars a glow of some kind, they looked mighty beautiful to her. Li
975 word(s) Published 100 Chad laid with Sally on the bed. She rested her head on his chest while he patted her head rhythmically. They were fully clothed. He was running his hand through her long auburn hair while she kept her eyes closed listening to the soft thuds of his heartbeat. Sally doesn't know how much time has passed since they'd been conversing. He'd promised her that he'll no longer avoid her. He'd ordered for his food and hers, and the guards had brought it in. They talked as they ate. She'd found out a lot about him that she never knew before. It's the most cherished time of their lives. The moment they are spending together. Especially now. Chad finally admitted to himself that he has feelings for Sally. Deep-rooted feelings. And so help him Creator, but he doesn't think he can keep denying them.
2009 word(s) Published 101 Danika heard king Lucien swallow. "I need...." "Whatever you need.... Take me... Take whatever you need..." She whispered, caressing his shoulder with shaky hand. "I do not understand the things you do to me...." He trailed off, sounding confused and angry at the same time. Then, he slid down a bit, angled his head and took her rosy nipple into his mouth. The same moment, his hand raised her thigh wide apart and he shoved into her in one deep plunge all the way to the hilt. Danika screamed at the unexpected move and tears burned the back of her eyes. All of a sudden, she felt full. Too full. And it burns. It burns so badly that she began pushing at his shoulders, pained whimpers tore from her throat. Wet eyes pleaded with his. He pulled back, pu
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