Richard The moon lit up the dark areas of the woods along with the torches, placed at almost every corner of the kingdom. I think ever since the incident the inhabitants of odyssey have gotten a lot more conscious and taken their security as their priority despite King Kenneth's assurance to ensure guards are placed at every corner of the palace. They honestly do not want to take chances, who would? I was outside my room, resting on the balcony while looking ahead while the cold night breeze brushed against my hair, kissing my face with their chills. The view is always beautiful from this place, I guess. Especially since I can see the waters from here too. “I guess I'm not the only one that loves the night when the moon shines the brightest,” I heard an annoying sharp voice say as they drew closer to me. I rolled my eyes without taking it off the view which I was mesmerized by, "It was actually getting better until you arrived," I spat, "What do you want?" I asked without sparing
Henrietta This time, I was determined to stand and watch him turn. I wanted to see him in his full form, I wanted to get to spend time with both him and Grey. This time, I was not going to run away in fear like I did the first time, I would stand, bury my hand in his fur like I've done so many times in my dream. I watched him growl and stretch his hand which became even bigger than It was few seconds ago, tearing the clothes he was in as he bent low and placing one of his hands on his chest, he dived to the ground keeping a reasonable distance from me and from the way he stretched, growled and with the protruding of furs and claws, I feared he would hurt himself. I feared he was hurting, struggling with all the transformation that looked like he was going through excruciating pain. I took careful calculated steps towards where he lay panting but before I could place my hand on him, he swept his head in my direction and a gasp escaped my lips the moment his eyes met mine. His d
Richard "I hear you visit the kitchen often and on these few days and I've been wondering why," Gwendolyn said in a thoughtful voice, "why would a prince go to the kitchen himself to get food when he could just send a servant since it's their job but then…" she tsked, "I guess love could make you do a lot of things, things you wouldn't even believe you could do." She added with a soft sigh. "I know, right?" I asked through a low chuckle, while picking up the cake from the pile that the chef had arranged. He says it's Henriettas' favourite and she requests for that flavour more often than she does the rest of them. Although I wondered why she was being warm towards me, I was patient to hear the bomb of a message she intended to drop at the end of it all. "Of course, and when he has the love of his mate, it makes it even better." She clapped her hands and I gently raised a brow in query. "But you know what makes it the best, when his mate happens to be my sister," she added and my
Henrietta I looked from Gwendolyn to Richard but to my surprise, he wasn't as shocked as I was. He just shrugged and opened his hands as if asking what I expected him to do."You know about this?" I asked and his silence was enough to get the message, "How long have you known, yet you let her blame you for it?" I queried, "What if I wasn't there that day? What if Geneva never showed up in time? you'd have been long gone!" I yelled, waiting for him to say something, waiting for him to tell me why he felt her treat him that way.I heard Gwendolyns' soft sniffle, "It's not his fault, Etta," she whispered, "he didn't know until a few days ago.""I don't remember talking to you." I scolded her and she flinched. "I... I'm sorry Gwen but…" I sighed, "I never thought in my entire life that a day would come when even though your life might be in danger, I still find it difficult to believe you." I tried to be as truthful as I could."Please Etta, I don't want to be the reason you have issues
Henrietta “Don't you do anything aside sitting here all day, confined within the walls of the palace?” richard asked as he stared at the wall of the palace from the window of my room, “don't you want to see what is on the other side of the palace, on the outside?” He asked again and I sighed. “Father thinks it's safer for me on the inside,” I explained and he shook his head, Chuckling lightly, he said, “Right, he doesn't know that you are safer outside than you are on the inside,” He snickered, “What is your conclusion on your sisters’ request?” He asked, “You should have gotten an answer by now, right?” he asked “Frankly speaking,I have no idea what she wants from me.” I said softly, “Gwen has stabbed me in the back so many times in the past and it's like they say, once bitten, twice shy.” I jerked my shoulders and he nodded, "It's just going to be very difficult for me to give in, to let my guard down, she’s my sister, no doubt but giving in could be like falling in a trap
RichardMy mood was on a rollercoaster ride and even though I tried to find reasons to cheer myself up, I just couldn't find any. I was home sick and the best way to get over it was to either step outside the walls of the kingdom for a horse ride or a hunt.I don't know if I would be able to win the king's permission to go with Henrietta. It would be of great delight to me if he could just let her step out for a few minutes at least to see the kingdom from the other side. How long does he think he can protect her for?From what I have witnessed, she trusts nobody and maybe only her instinct. How could she by the way when she has seen it all from almost everyone and then there is Gwendolyn, who I do not know whether she is being honest or just pretending to get Henrietta wrapped around her fingers.Gwendolyn failed to learn that shapeshifters are not to be trusted or even brought close enough else they take advantage of you which is in Nemieuhs nature and now she is getting the heat of
Henrietta“My bounty is as boundless as the sea,” I read the old book which I found in the study room to my mother, a book Sir Bernard had recommended as he always did on every birthday eve.“My love is deep; the more I give to thee, the more I have, for both are infinite.” I said each word as though they were fragile, delicately with a smile plastered on my lips, I thought about him. It was as if the words I read came from my lips to him. I imagined his deep blue orbs, filled with so much warmth, love and affection piercing longingly into mine.I pictured lying beside him on the green grass in the open field, while whispering sweet nothings into his ear. I was mesmerized by the thoughts of his plump lush lips saying these words to me as well. “Romeo and Juliet, huh?” Mothers’ voices startled me, “Are we still captivated by their love story or you are lost in yours?” She asked, wearing a knowing smile.“No, I was just gett…”‘Oh, please. Go on, don’t let me stop you.” She jeered, mak
Henrietta You have no right!!!” I screamed the moment Nemieuhs' eyes met mine. I looked ahead into the room, to where Gwendolyn lay on the bare floor. Gradually, she raised her eyes to meet mine and I rushed into the room to her side before turning to have a good look at Nemieuh. She was holding a strange goblet in her hand which she threw under her heavy dress. I didn't care to know what it was about but all I cared for was my sisters' well being. “What has she done to you to make you treat her this way?” I asked Nemieuh in an annoyed voice while helping Gwen to her feet but she held her head high and brought her fingers to her stare at them before flicking them in the air. I watched her adjust her dress and brush off dirt from it before raising her eyes to look at me with a smug on her face and in that moment, if I was not supporting Gwen to her feet, I'd have walked over to her and slapped the smug off her face in the most life-threatening way. I clenched my teeth together, “sh
Richard There was an unusual tension in the air. The halls of the dungeon were becoming more and more crowded with soldiers and maidservants, going in similar and opposite directions. Although I was a little bit worried, because unlike the other times when they held large woods in preparation for my execution, they had royal veils and golden pots of fragrance. "What is going on?" I whispered. If only Chloe had come, I'd have gotten firsthand knowledge of everything. She's even the reason I'm still alive, as she sneaks food and water to me through Gregory. "Prince Richard, there's been a few changes," a guard said walking in my direction and just when I was about to step closer to the gates to speak with him, his form began to diminish the closer he got to me. And the moment he was at the gate of my cell, his form had completely disappeared. "Stupid Shape shifters," I cursed through my teeth. "Why hello there," Nemiuehs' voice filled my ears, the exact last person I wanted to se
Henrietta It's been a couple hours since I announced to my father and sister my ordeal with Richard. And I have never been more proud! But it is one thing to be proud and another to have the fate of the one who makes you feel proud decided upon by your treacherous sibling. She didn't want him before, so why now? 'To be Queen,' a voice whispered in my room. I knew there was no one in here with me because I shut the door myself. "But she can't be Queen, mother is alive and well!" I scoffed, staring at my glowing reflection in the mirror while gently unwrapping my hair. I needed a moment to fully understand what has happened to me, the transition, the… the new me. As my hair fell gently to my back, I couldn't help but admire the shiny silver strands and its new length. 'The coming days would be tough, my lady, beauty may have to wait' the voice whispered again and just then, my room door was thrown open. "We need to go!" Chloe said, rushing into my room. "Huh!! To where? Where
Henrietta Nemieuh glanced at Richard for a few minutes. I may be wrong but I can swear, her eyes softened for a while, but she was quick to shrug it off. She tilted her head a little high, "He'd be persecuted, your majesty," she gulped, peeling her eyes off him. What is going on? “Is it now her words over mine?” I asked in disbelief, “It is enough that you gave her a position I was supposed to occupy but you have to listen to her now?” “When the spell wears off, you will understand better but for now, I'll have the guards take him away.” “You wouldn't dare!!!” a voice boomed in the throne room, startling everyone including me but when I realized that the voice had come from me, I took a few seconds to readjust before I continued speaking. “I am not under any spell and why would you have her words over mine?” I asked, “You would know my whereabouts if you cared one bit about me!’ i snapped. “I understand that you do not recall so much as a result of the spell bu…” “I am perf
HenriettaEye to eye, I stared at Gwendolyn expecting her to look away but she didn't. There was something off about her, like an aura that wasn't there before and it was dark, very dark. it was not good but then, there were traces of that same energy around me.“Well, well well…” her voice came up.“Well what!!” I snapped at her and she tilted her head to an angle, “You pretentious slimy dimwit,” I hissed, fuming with anger until Richard held my hand tightly in a bid to get me to control myself but inasmuch as his hold was comforting. I wanted to give my sister an earful, at least before we are taken back to odyssey.The energy that seeped out from GWnedolyn became intense the minute Chloe got closer to me and I could see it seeping from her too. My eyes widened , “You?” I pointed at Chloe and she furrowed her brows, “You led them to us?” I yelled, fighting every urge to hit her, “What do you mean?” She cried and then it dawned on me that she might have no idea, and pressing further
Richard She was panting and moaning endlessly while I kept thrusting, taking note of every inch of her face and making sure she was okay. I concentrated on pleasing her because I wanted her satisfaction more and focused on her soft moans and whispers. Suddenly, she began to moan a lot louder and I knew she was close, “Ri…Richard!!!” She screamed and I knew it was about time I met her just where she was at and with few fast strokes, I brought my head to the spot I had been touching and flipped my tongue repeatedly over there till a moan escaped her lips after which, I grazed my fangs carefully above her skin before piercing my fangs through her skin. Panting heavily like one who had a marathon, I collapsed beside her before snaking my arm around her to pull her close to me. “I love you,” I whispered next to her ear while snuggling closer to her as I awaited her response but after waiting for a few minutes and nothing came, I chuckled at the possibility of her falling asleep in the m
RichardAfter taking our time to enjoy the feel of our arms in the comfort of silence, I took her hand in mine and walking side by side, we got close to the sea and sat down on the sand. She rested her body on me but kept her eyes on the water.“Mother said water heals the heart and the mind,” she said through a soft sigh, “I miss her and I miss home too.” she added. “It will be over soon,” I assured her, as those were the only words I could say at such a time. Her sister was after us and so is her dad but specifically, after my head.“Don't you think I'm worthy to be marked by you?” She asked and inwardly, I wished that this conversation could be avoided. She sat up and turned so that she was facing me completely, “I have waited for so long, can't you see?” She asked, “the more you extend this, the closer you get to losing me.”“Don’t. You. Ever. say. Those. Words. Again!” I said each word one after the other with so much anger at the mere thought of it happening, “I am never going
Richard It was already dead into the night and the silence that came with nightfall filled my ears, but was toned with the chirping sound of crickets in the bushes. I couldn't sleep as not only was I contemplating Charles' outburst today, but Henrietta's request as well. “Then you might have to think again,” those words played repeatedly in my head, clouding my thoughts so much that I couldn't go to sleep. I kept tossing and turning until I couldn't take it anymore and decided to sit up on the bed while resting my back on the wall. I stared at her sleeping figure and subconsciously, I pictured myself marking right then. What would happen if she is taken away from me? What would happen if we were separated? Could she be right about there never being a perfect time for us? What if she is not but then, what if she actually is? These questions kept me confused and awake as I wondered whether or not I should give in. if only she knew that I want it a lot more than she does but t
RichardI walked out of the cabin to where Charles was standing with his back resting on the bank of a tree. All through my walk out of the room, I couldn't stop thinking about Henrietta's attitude which was beginning to be a great cause of concern to me. She spoke so seriously about that dream of hers and…she saw that I was in danger before the uproars at odyssey. Could it be possible that she could be a…no no no, I better not even think about that. Anything was possible at this point but please, not that.“What was that about?” Charles asked sharply the moment I got to him and I raised a brow as to what exactly he was talking about.“You mean her request to be marked?” I asked but he shook his head.“That's none of my business and I still wonder why you haven't gotten that done yet but that is not what I'm on about,” he waved his hand in the air as if dismissing the conversation before narrowing his gaze on me. “I heard her, those low words she said about it happening, what was th
Henrietta Without thinking about their reaction, I blurted out those words like they had been written somewhere, waiting for me to read them but the look on their faces was more of surprise than shock but I knew what I wanted. “This is not the ti…” Charles began but seeing that it wasn't in his place to decide that, he stopped mid way and gave Richard a long look before turning around and leaving the room. “Mark me, Richard.” I repeated but this time with a lot more confidence. I knew what I saw in that dream and I felt it too, it was so real, as real as the others before it and Charles' presence confirmed it. “Etta, this is not the time.” Richard protested but it was now or never. Not for me but for the both of us. They were going to seperate us and that's for sure. I saw it clearly, I saw it happen. Yanking my hand out of his, I walked back to the bed to sit on it while bringing my knee up to my chest. “Don't be sad, My love,” He said softly before taking his seat on the bed