Lily's POV“I mean, he is getting married to Leila, so it could only mean he loves her right?” I asked.I knew there was something wrong going on with Marcus and Leila, but why would he agree to marry her if he did not feel something for her?It is only these babies in my womb that I feel sorry for. They don't know what they will face when they are born. I thought “And that is a good thing right?” She asked, her stares were suffocating.“Yes, it is,” I said quickly.My response felt more like a consolation for me than it was an admission for her.“Good. Now I hope you are well familiar with jasmine tea.” She asked.“No, I have only read about it,” I replied truthfully.“I thought as much. This was specially imported from overseas.” She said as Amelia brought two cups and poured in the tea. She lifted one cup for the Queen and left the other one for me.“Consider this, a gift for hurting you back then.” The queen said and raising her cup, she passed me a toast and took a sip of it.I
Lily's POV“Lily, no matter what happens, I need you to know that I will always watch your back and I will always be there for you anytime, anywhere,” Clara said.I hugged her again and cried a little more before it was time for her to leave.“When do you intend on doing what you have proposed to do?” She asked, concern had long plastered across her face.“Tomorrow morning,” I replied as determination replaced the fear and tears that had gripped my heart. “Oh Lily, I will see how best to help you with this.” She said and rubbed my shoulders gently. “Thank you so much, Clara,” I replied and we hugged again before she stepped out and left me alone.I stood up and placed a few clothing and fabrics into a small bag, then assembled the food items into another bag in preparation for what lay ahead.Once I was done, I went straight into bed and slept soundly. No black wolf, no voices. Just a long and dreamless sleep.At the first flicker of light, I stirred awake and hurried out of bed.I
Lily's POV As I was about to leave, Marcus held my wrists tightly. “Where the hell do you think you are going?”“I need some peaceful time alone,” I replied. My voice was void of emotion.“Do you really think I would let you be on your own?” He asked coldly.I turned to face him. “Why can you not just let me be?!” I yelled. “I just want some time with myself, is that too hard to ask for?”As tears streamed down my cheeks, the effect of the poison hit again and I almost lost my footing, but Marcus caught me.“I'm sorry Lily, but the moment you wanted to run away from me, I can not trust you to be alone and come back to me.” He replied and helped me up.“Fine. Follow me if you wish.” I said weakly. I was glad that the effects of the poison were not too obvious being that I had just finished crying and was weak.I stumbled to our cabin and went first to Shawn's room. The last time I was here it was empty, but I decided to check it out nonetheless.“Who stayed here?” Marcus asked.“My br
Marcus's POV I had noticed how down and withdrawn Lily had been. She felt a little off the radar but managed to act tough through it all. Telling me she wanted to leave my side was her worst mistake because I could no longer trust her to go anywhere alone and come back to me in one piece. When she wanted to come here to Crimson Valley, it had alerted my senses and I could not even trust her to come here alone and return to Mistwood Creek. Even as she wandered the halls in search of nothing, I could not help but feel that there was something wrong with her. It felt like she was in a silent pain and now she had spent a far longer time than I had expected her to in her parent's room. I hope she was alright. I sighed and leaned into the wall. I had already fallen in love with her without knowing I had. I tried to distance myself and act coldly towards her, but none of it worked. “Master Marcus,” I turned to Winston who was approaching where I sat “What is it, Winston?” I re
Leila's POV Stepping out of the confines of my room, I smiled for it was the day Lily would die, I would lay the blame on Queen Laurent, Marcus's judgment could lead to her exile and I would be crowned Queen Consort.I walked with an air of confidence and pride. I walked towards the grand mansion. Little wonder why it was built in the likeness of a palace.The mansion had four whole divisions, the north wing belonging to the king, the south wing belonging to the queen, the west wing belonging to Marcus, and the east wing for the servants.I hated the idea of servants living so close by, but I had to only endure for a little while longer. I walked into the grand Mansion and headed straight to Marcus’s wing. I anticipated maids hurrying about to clear Lily’s room out and Marcus sulking a while in his room, but when I arrived he was out of the room and I did not meet the expected turmoil I had anticipated.“Where is Marcus?” I asked a maid passing by“He is in Lily’s room?” She respond
Marcus's POV After Leila left, I tried hard to control my rage for Lily's sake. She had just woken up after a long time and I did not want to startle her. She was still weak and unable to stand up. “Do you need anything at all?” I asked her. At that moment, I could not afford to be cold or mean to her. She was so fragile and seeing her down made my heart bleed. She shook her head, “No Master Marcus,” she muttered. “Can… you... Can you tell me what happened?” I asked hesitantly. I did not know if it was okay to ask her now or much later, but I knew I had to do something immediately else it would give her offenders time to cover up their deeds. “Forget it please,” She replied weakly. “You don't get to tell me what to do Lily,” I replied hoarsely. “I decide when to let go and when to hold on,” I added. She looked at me then turned her face away. “Why Marcus?” I looked at her with a puzzled expression, “Why what?” I asked “Why would you want to do anything for me? You
Marcus's POVWhat!!!“You wanted to know, now you do!” She exclaimed. “How would you go and point accusing fingers at your mother and base them on the words of your slave Marcus?”“If that is what I have to do, then so be it,” I replied coldly and made for the door, but her voice stopped me.“After that, what next?” She asked. “You will pronounce judgment on your mother and your father will come at me. What will you do then? You still have Leila and her father too, so Marcus please,” She was good at making her pleas but that is not what made me who I was.“I know what to do and do not worry it will cause you no more trouble,” I said to her and left the room with her in it.“No one is allowed to visit her except for the maid who just left here or the chief gardener, Winston, or myself,” I ordered the guards stationed outside her door.“Yes, Master Marcus.” They replied“Also, make sure she does not leave your sight. She can go anywhere within this wing only.” I added.“Okay, Master Mar
Marcus's POV I saw the smile on his face drop. “What warning Master Marcus?” He asked.I gave him a sly grin and paced around his receiving room. “Lord Brimstone, do you remember what I had said at the last council meeting?”“A lot of things were said, so could you be more specific Master Marcus.” He asked. His wrinkled face had long contorted into a frown.“I don't have time to go into specifics, so maybe my warning would help remind you.” I began.“Anyone who attempts to cause harm to my people, or tries to endanger what belongs to me, will be wiped out,” I said calmly, but my voice evoked the strength and authority it needed to pass the warning.“Master Marcus, I don't know of anyone who would attempt such a thing.” He replied.“I'm sure you don't,” I replied. “I will be taking my leave now.”With that, I walked out of his house and began my way back to the mansion.“Who's next?” Winston asked as he walked up beside me.I stopped in front of the first gate of the mansion. I consid