"What is she doing here?" Vetta asked the king. She did her best to keep the anger from her face but it was difficult.
Danika has ruined a very good day for her again. Why does she have to be here!?
When the king didn't say any word, instead he jerked at the rein of his horse which causes the horse to start moving, she glared hard at his back.
"Let's go." King Moreh stated.
All of them started moving. Danika walked to the empty horse in the corner and climbed on it.
For the first time, she's thankful that she and Sally had learned how to ride all those days they used to sneak out of her room.
Riding is much better than walking on foot, which is exactly the fate of a slave.
They all jerked on the rein of the horses at the same time and the horses sped up in a run. Vetta was so mad, smokes would have come out of
1229 word(s) Published 77 "Protect the king!" Chad shouted far behind them, already raising his horse closer to them. But, it was too late. The horse threw him and he had a very bad fall. "Nooo....!" Danika found herself screaming because she saw it happen. The King's big body caught the arrow that was triggered when his horse stepped on the second trap. An arrow shot him. And he just had a bad fall. Chad already jumped down from his horse and was raced so hard with a fastening speed that would have surprised Danika if she wasn't so panicked at the King's fall. Within seconds, he raced past them and reached the king. Danika already climbed down too and was fast on his heel. King Lucien opened his eyes and groaned. Then, he closed his eyes again.
1606 word(s) Published 79 Danika walked past them and sat down on the chair beside the King's bed. Baski helped her with the bowl of really cold water and a wet rag. She dipped the rag into the bowl and placed it on the King's burning forehead. He stiffened, his jaw clenching....the same reaction they all got. "Yeah, right." Vetta snorted. "We shouldn't waste our time with her, Baski. I don't know whatever gave you the idea that he would welcome the touch of the daughter of the man that destroyed him!" Baski and Chad both stiffened at the reminder. But they said nothing. Danika withdrew the wet cloth and raised her other empty hand. She placed her palm on his forehead and rested it there. Gradually, the stiffness left his body and he relaxed back into unconsciousness. Baski and Chad released a
1047 word(s) Published 80 After they all left, Danika was left alone with the king. Her hand faltered. She stared at him, really allowed herself to stare at him. His eyes were closed, his face relaxed in unconsciousness. His scars drew her attention, she looked at the long line that ran down a cheek, giving him a savage look. Why did her father's sins have to haunt her? Even after he is dead? Why does this have to happen? The water is no longer as cold, she observed. Getting up from the bed, she took the water to the bathroom where she poured it away and got new cold water. She came back and resumed her seat. She dipped the wet rag inside and continued bathing his face and neck. Afterward, she checked his temperature and felt better when his face wasn't as hot as before. But when her hand touch
1322 word(s)Published81"Oh..!" She gasped as he pressed her deeper to the bed, knocking the breath right out of her body.For a full moment, she remained still under him. My Danika?Oh, when did she start dreaming this way? When did she start hearing words that were never said?Because she's very sure that the king can never make such a statement she heard. It's her mind playing jokes on her.She reveled in the feeling of the full weight of him on top of her and even though, he is so heavy he's suffocating her...it doesn't matter.Unbiddenly, her mind went back to that very night he took sexual pleasures from her body in this very position. Her body went hot all over at the memory.And she was also suffocating. She used all her strength and managed to push the unconscious king away from her body. She got up,
1052 word(s)Published82Another ice cracked in his cold heart and fell away.He couldn't stop staring at her. At the slight reactions she wasn't aware of. The nervous way her hand gripped her nightclothes, the flush of her cheeks, the flash of her eyes.His body has been reacting to her since he rose from slumber, but now, his phallus only hardened and lengthened.He doesn't know that a man could get this way even when he's unwell, and most definitely, not a man like him. What is it about her?His eyes on her, he noticed the imprint of a hand on her cheek. "Who struck you?"The question took her by surprise and her hand fluttered up that caress that cheek. "It's Mistress Vetta."He gave no reaction. "Why?"She shifted uncomfortably on the bed, "She...Uhm...she was angry because of what happened to you...bec
1325 word(s)Published83When the king laced his mouth on her nipple and suckled on it, Danika jerked at the tug of his lips on her body.He drew from her in hard tugs that made her moan, bursts of pleasure filled her system. No man has ever done this to her before, his mouth on her made her skin burn.He let go of that nipple and to find the other one with his mouth. It was taut, hard, and aching. She felt it swell against his tongue.His mouth was wet, like silk, and he was rasping his tongue up and down, taking licks at her nipple.She tried to keep her response in check but what he was doing to her, drew moans from her mouth and made her ache further to his mouth.She didn't know when her hand went to his head to hold him to her. Her eyes closed, her hand on the soft curls of his head as he suckled her hungrily.She whimpe
1247 word(s)Published84He continued until raw arousal flared through her and she lifted herself with a stabilizing hand on his chest as she took over the movements.She urged him back to the bed and avoided the freshly bandaged wound of the arrow but her hand covered the scars on his chest as she moved. It felt so good. This was so good.She slid up and down, taking long strokes that milked her muscles against him. Her eyes opened and she found his intense blue gaze on her.She took another stroke and saw what she was doing to him reflected in his eyes. There was no hate, no coldness in his eyes, but intense heat, pleasure, and desire.He likes this. He likes it a lot.It was a heady sensation, knowing how she can make him feel like this. That she can give him pleasure. That she can erase the pain of the past from his eyes...even for a moment.
1178 word(s)Published85King Lucien woke up the next morning, having mixed feelings. Peace from a good night's rest, and pain from the wound in his chest.He was curled around Danika's small body, his arms holding her back to him, her breasts plastered to his chest.The way his body was hurting, he didn't want to wake yet. Didn't want to face the day. He didn't want to start thinking about his wound. About the man that haunted him even in death.Alone, he has no reason to keep being strong. To pull away from this soft body and start fighting the demons who lurked around waiting to devour his mind.He pulled his head back a bit to find the full softness of her breast and held it out to find her puckered nipple with his mouth.He laced his mouth on it and drew from her in gentle tugs.Shutting down all the thoughts from his hea
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