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Baski was using cold water on a towel to wipe the sweat from Remeta's face when her eyes opened. She got up and looked around, confused.
"Remeta! I'm so glad you're awake." Baski gasped, dropping the towel to hug her tight.
Remeta allowed herself to be encompassed into her mother's arms, "Mama? What happened?"
Baski pulled back, "You and Corna fainted. But, I'm glad you're okay now!"
"I remember going to the King... Trying to defend my Queen... I remember the King being so angry... He ordered us out!" she gasped, "Oh, mama...my Queen is definitely done for."
"You don't remember what happened after that?" Baski asked, awestruck. Remeta shook her head.
Just then, Corna breathed deeply, the little boy opened his eyes and looked around. He looked as lost as Remeta. "Where am I?"
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926 word(s) Published 192 Vetta sat in her bedroom feeling like the whole world was suddenly closing in on her. After the King sent them all out, when he got Danika to his Chambers, she'd followed Baski to her bedroom and in hurried words, the older woman had told her what happened quite happily. Seers. How is this possible? How could they have possibly vindicated Danika, the case against her was very strong!? And not only did Danika escape being executed tomorrow, the King knows that the bitch is carrying his child! "Danika, that bitch!" She reached for the flower-vast that decorated her table and lifted it high above her head before she threw it to the across the bedroom. It shattered everywhere. Vetta stood breathing fast in rage. Angry tears filled her eyes. The King has accepted Danika. Everything has turned wor
1181 word(s) Published 193 "Easy. You will get an indigestion." Came the deep voice of the King. Danika turned with her mouth full of spaghetti, and the tomato sauce dripping from her mouth and stared at the King in fear and mortification. She looked like a cat caught in a trap. She eat go of the plate of food like it burned her, and sprang up from the chair. The quick movement blurred her eyes, a wave of dizziness slammed her. She lost balance. Strong hands held her immediately, steadying her up. "You are not fully recovered, Danika. Carefully." He coaxed, holding her upright. His hands on her reminded her of her glaring state of undress. She only has a silky wrapped loosely around herself. But, that is not the main thing, that has her shocked as she stared up at him. Why is he being this way
922 word(s)Published194Looking her in the eyes, he knelt before her."M-My King?" Her thoughts short-circuited at the sight in front of her. She was so dumbfounded, her head went blank and for several seconds she couldn't process that the King is kneeling in front of her."This past few days has not been easy. When I saw what I saw at the storeroom, something died inside me. I was in rage seeing the way that animal held what is mine." he swallowed, rage flashing in his eyes, "When the thoughts of you both being lovers comes to my head, I find myself battling insanity. My rage knew no bounds."Tears filled Danika's eyes as she stood there watching him. "I have never laid with another man---""I know I should have thought of that. But then, Baski slipped about the pregnancy and I just...broke." he paused and swallowed, "It was the biggest slap I've re
882 word(s)Published195King Lucien has never done anything like this before, because he has never wanted to. Mostly because he thinks it a degrading act. Like bowing to a woman.But, tonight he wanted to. With her, he wanted to.He spread her thighs wide to seat himself fully in between her legs. His eyes held her confused and shy eyes as hie lowered his head and kissed the very center of her womanhood.Danika arched upright with a shocked gasp. She felt his lips on her most secret place again, and she froze over."Relax, Danika." He groaned, raising his head to look at her wide, terrified eyes. "Relax for me."The burn in her lungs made her realized that she has stopped breathing altogether. She dragged in air into her lungs, her cheeks flushed as she met his deep blue eyes."What a-are you doing...?" She w
1461 word(s)Published196"I can't, Danika. What about the baby?" Placing his forehead to hers, he groaned in a pained voice."No, you can, My King. Please, I want to feel you again." Her tone was shy, but passionate too."I can't be gentle. I don't know how to be. I don't want to hurt our child." Rubbing his swollen erection at her sentisive clit repeatedly, his breathing harsh. He was trying to rein in control so badly.She opened her eyes, so hazy with desire for him, he has never seen a more beautiful sight in his existence. "You can... I t-trust you, King Lucien.""Heavens." The gutteral growl tore from his lips as the last of his fragile control shot to dust at the innocently sincere trust in her voice.He has to have her.Has to be gentle too, so he wouldn't hurt his child. He does not know how to be that, but he wil
1419 word(s)Published197Danika woke to a tug on her brèast, a hand caressing her body, and a body moving against hers. As her eyes slowly fluttered open, she stared at the King who's mouth was on her breast, his hand caressing her sides."Good morning, My King." She whispered, her eyes reaching automatically for the hourglass on the table at the far end of the room. It's almost dawn."Mmh." He groaned, his eyes closed in what clan almost be interpreted as bliss. His hand trailed from her ribs back to her other breast and he began twerking her nîpples.She moaned, her body going hot under his ardor. She felt wetness in between her legs as he caressed and sucked from her. His body shifted, and she felt his body ready and erèct to take hers.He let go of the puckered nub—red from his attention—long enough to raise her le
1087 word(s)Published198Callan kissed Kamara's lips tenderly at first, his arms going around her waist as he drew her more closer to him. She sighed into his mouth, her eyes closed.She gave herself over to the pleasant feeling feeling he was beginning to arouse inside her.His mouth became harder on hers, searching, seeking. Demanding.She clung to him, seeking more contact from him, her breath going erratic. One moment, they were standing before the fireplace, the next, Kamara felt the coolness of the wall behind her back.When he had her backed against the corner, Callan finally held nto othe last strand of the control he has. pulling back, his forehead caressed hers."I'm so sorry, My Lady, I was not thinking. I---""No, do not apologized for this, Callan, I..." she took a deep breath, "I want you. I've wanted you for
1180 word(s)Published199The King was seated on his chair at the Consultation room when the door opened and Baski led two nervous kids through the door.A teen girl and a small boy, their fingers clutching at each other as they pushed forward to stand before the King."My king, you sent for us..." Remeta forced herself to say. She was worried.What if they said something they weren't supposed to say, Yesterday?"Do you have any idea what happened, yesterday?" The King groaned at last, "Do you have any recollection?"They shook their head at the same time. Corna moved closer to Remeta, nervous and scared."I thought so too." King Lucien was not surprised that they did not remember.Yesterday, they were able to look him in the eyes, stand boldly and say everything they needed to say to him.
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