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Oh, Danika, you can't get anything right. Now, you've made him angrier. She chided herself inwardly.
Finally done, she got up and took the water and wet rag away. She took her time washing it and spreading it out in the rails of the big bathroom.
It's like a small world in the king's chambers. Everything is in here, a person can easily spend months and decide not to meet the sun.
That is how King Lucien made his chambers to be. The king is a private person who loves his own company more than anything. This chamber is his personal space...his personal world.
When she got out of the bathroom again, he was clothed and seated behind his desk. She took a few seconds to herself to watch him.
His hand scribbles effortlessly on the scroll, his hair a mass of curls around his head, his jaw set in a hard line, and his brows knitte
Name of this part: MY MASTER. MY KING.Subtitle: Her Love For Him Is Pure And Deep.SYNOPSIS..Once upon a time, a slave was a princess.Once upon a time, another slave was a prince.Once upon a time, the princess's father enslaved the prince and his people after killing his parents.After ten years in slavery, the prince and his people escaped slavery and killed the king who enslaved them.The prince took over the land again and became a king to his people. His name is King Lucien.Ten years in slavery by the king who hates him so much,King Lucien had the worst life anybody could ever have. He is a scarred king;A king who cannot father a child.A king with so much hate and pain in his cold heart.A king with demons.His past, his experience, his
1463 word(s)Published01Danika walked back to her bedroom after she left the king's quarters. She can't push these words he said to her away from her mind."Just for the evening, I will be your king and not your master."It made her heart light, just thinking about it. But then, her heart doesn't stay light for long.How did she allow herself to fall for him? She fell in love so deeply, it hurts just thinking about it.She opened the door to her room to see Sally sitting on the bed. She was sewing a dress, and at the same time, she seems to be in thought."My princess...!" Sally smiled at her as she saw her standing on the door.She tried to smile back but her smile came out shaky. Her heart was hurting too much...squeezing the life out of her chest.The smile disappeared from Sally's fac
1106 word(s)Published02What brings you here, Mistress?" Karandy asked, curiosity overriding everything else.He was kneeling before her. He can't stop wondering what the King's mistress is doing here. Visiting him.He isn't a privileged person, he is lowborn. The King's mistress shouldn't be anywhere near him at all, but here she is, in his small living room.She was looking around the house, but she looked in thought. Her big beautiful corset covered the floor she stood on, sewed with so much lace and glistening with diamonds.She smelled of money. Power. Privilege. Everything he has always wanted."Do you know the slave called Danika?" She asked him at last, her eyes coming to rest on his face.Just at the mention of her name, anger infused Karandy. Of course, he knows that bitch of a woman. That whore tha
1161 word(s)Published03"What do you think...!? Oh, what do you think, my princess....!?" Sally cried excitedly as she unwrapped the dress in front of her.Danika was dumbfounded at the beauty of the dress. The plain slave wears Sally went out of the house with, wasn't so plain anymore.There was silk sewn beneath it and laces outline the upper part of the red wear. "It is so beautiful, Sally!""I know, right!?" A huge smile was on Sally's face as she watched the dress too. Then, the smile fell. "I know it's nothing compared to the dresses you are used to though...""Don't go there, Sally. That's the past, this is the present." she took the dress from her, "This is the best dress I've had presently, I won't trade it for anything."The huge smile was back again on Sally's face. "Really? You really like it?"Da
1339 word(s)Published04The king closed his book and turned his attention to his mistress. "My slave does not manipulate me, Vetta. She has not been manipulative, and if she is, it is left for me to find out. I haven't found out, and so, it will only be an accusation you make without basics."He isn't believing her...!?"But, my king---"She began again."Let the subject drop." He ordered calmly, never one to raise his voice. He never has to.Vetta snapped her mouth shut, raging in her mind. He's shutting her out now? He wouldn't even listen to the things she has to say!"Your wish is my command, Your Highness." She bowed her head, biting her lips so hard to keep the words in.He picked up his book again and opened it. The silence stretched as he began going through the book again.Vetta h
928 word(s)Published5Danika walked towards the King's door in the evening, the same time the door opened and the king came out of his room.She was all nervous and she doesn't know why. It's an ordinary walk, not an invite to any gathering or any party.And yet, she is nervous. She was all dressed up and with the help of Sally, she has her hair all arranged. She came up before him and lowered her head in greeting."Mast---" she paused, swallowed, and added, "My King."King Lucien looked at her with the same expressionless face that has become his usual look. But, his eyes slid through her body.From her simple wear to her beautifully styled hair. He does not understand how one woman would carry the beauty of several women.She was not wearing the series of jewelry women from prestigious families design thems
1024 word(s)Published93After 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
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