Kaylan walked to the big closet, still embarrassed. She opened the closet and her jaw dropped at the beautiful things she saw in there.Did all these things belonged to Xander's former wives?She shrugged and took out one of the gown and dressed into it, walked to the mirror and smiled on seeing how pretty she looked.The door of the study opened and Xander stepped out. He stared at her with that admiration, evident in his face. "Come on."They both walked to the table and sat down. Xander uncovered the dishes, told her to eat to her satisfaction."Hmm. This is delicious, Jaden will like some of this.""Have the maid take some to her." Xander replied. Kaylan smiled appreciatively. "Thank you, my Lord...Xander." Xander smiled at that and looked at her. "Why are you finding it so hard to call me by my name?"Kaylan stared down at her and shrugged. "Because it is hard. I still find it hard to believe that you are here, sitting with me, smiling." Kaylan mumbled and lifted her eyes to h
The alarming bell outside the palace, gave an annoying shrill noise once it was 6AM in the morning.Kaylan groaned and slowly sat up, rubbing her hands on her face.Jaden mumbled in her sleep, turned to the other side and covered her head with her pillow while Kaylan turned to look at her and scoffed."You are suppose to be my friend, Jaden. You have to wake up when I do!" She leaned over and yelled into her ear."Get off me..." Jaden mumbled and the next minute, she was snoring.Kaylan sighed and shook her head. It was of no use, so she gave up on trying to wake her friend. Kaylan decided to wake up early so she would make Xander's breakfast before anyone does.She swung her legs down from the bed, stood up and stretched.She walked into the bathroom and brushed her teeth, combed her head before heading out."Where are you going?" Jaden mumbled, raising her head as Kaylan walked to the door."To the kitchen, sleepyhead." Kaylan drawled and went out of the room.Jaden yawned and drop
Ayita came out of the house just in time to see her mother, staring dumbly at someone across. She followed her mother's gaze and saw Xander, staring back at her."Mother? What's happening here?" Ayita asked. Her eyes were on Xander.Camilla couldn't talk, she didn't utter a word. She only continued staring at Xander.Xander walked forward, his arms folded. "It is you, what a small world."Camilla shook her head, tears welling up in her eyes. "What are you doing here, you evil man!"Axel and the two other guards rushed forward but Xander put up a hand, stopping them from taking any action.He kept his eyes on the old woman. "You need a seat." Kaylan and Jaden came out of the house when they heard the commotion.They were surprised and confused as well.Kaylan glanced at Xander. "What's going on?""We have to leave." Xander replied. He turned and started walking away. His guards followed immediately.Kaylan stood still, staring at the old woman. She has never been so confused all her l
Xander stared back into her face and slowly nodded. The support and encouragement he saw in the depths of her eyes was amazing but suddenly, he looked away and that cold look was back in his eyes, replacing the sober one."What do you want me to do about that? You want me to beg her?"" If it's gonna break the curse, if appeasing her will set you free..."" Enough. That's enough." Xander replied coldly, his eyes penetrating deep into hers intimidatingly.Kaylan closed her mouth, stared down at the floor when she couldn't take that hot gaze from the cold man.She nodded and sighed. "I will go back to sleep, I'm sorry if I crossed my boundary." With that, she turned and walked nervously towards the bed.Xander stared at her as she walked and cursed under his breath. What has he done?He followed her immediately, his steps, very light on the floor.Before Kaylan could get on the bed, he caught her wrist in his hand, twirled her around so she was facing him.Kaylan's breath increased as X
Xander woke up the next morning, found his queen sleeping right beside him. He reached out and moved a strand of hair from her face. He stared intently into her face, carefully and with possession. She was beautiful, with the way her eyes were closed, her lips slightly parted.He suddenly looked away and sighed. How could he bring himself so low to apologise to a woman who cursed him?Before he met Kaylan, his plans were different. He'd wanted to kill the woman who cursed him at first sight but now, he would have to beg her.It unsettled him as he tried to imagine himself, kneeling in front of a woman; begging her for mercy.Xander stood up from the bed and walked slowly to the window. It was still dark outside with the setting sun rising in the sky.He heard a movement behind him and turned to see Kaylan waking up. He folded his arms, leaned on the wall as he studied her. Kaylan opened her eyes and was startled to see Xander, staring at her. "You startled me!" She accused.Xander
Camilla sat on a chair in the small parlour, her eyes were staring down and she didn't bother to stand up when Xander walked into the room.Xander sat opposite her and crossed his legs. Her stared at her and sighed. "It's been years now, bearing grudges against me isn't gonna bring her back. "Camilla slowly looked up at him and the hatred in her eyes burned into his. "You wouldn't be here if you know how much I hate you."Xander shrugged. " I don't like you very much too, do I?" He asked her with a mild tone.Camilla shook her head and tears trickled down her cheeks. "She was only a child, a child who was only trying to help her family to get something to eat."Xander stared silently at her, his hands shoved into his pockets. "What do you want me to do in order for you to remove the curse you placed on me?" He suddenly asked after a long silence." I will never ever remove the curse I placed on you. Never." Camilla replied with something powerful in her voice."Name your price. I wil
Kaylan stayed awake all through the night, contemplating on what Xander had said. He sounded so serious that she was a super scared. She touched her stomach and stared down.No pregnancy? For the rest of her life?No.She couldn't live like that, she wouldn't be able to."Why aren't you sleeping?"Kaylan jolted as soon as Xander's voice was heard. She turned and saw him staring at her."I couldn't sleep." She mumbled a reply."Why?" Silence."Answer me, Kaylan." Xander demanded. "I'm protecting you from what I know might happen. What do you want? To leave me here and die?"Kaylan looked sharply at him. "But...what are you talking about? The curse has been broken. What are you afraid of?""Come." Xander whispered, stretching his hand toward her.Kaylan sighed and took it, moving closer to him. Xander hugged her to himself, closing his eyes."Sleep. Sleep, my princess." He said in a soothing voice.Kaylan couldn't object not say anything. She slowly closed her eyes and slept off.**
Xander stood in front of the door, arms folded. He continued staring at Kaylan until she was done.Kaylan turned and flinched slightly when she saw him standing there, looking at her. "You scared me.""What's wrong?" Xander asked calmly."Nothing. I will be fine." Kaylan said and hurried past him.Xander followed her back into the room, still staring at her. "You are not fine. Look how white and skinny you've become. What's...?" Xander stopped talking and sighed. "Axel. Come in here." He called, his eyes still on Kaylan.Axel came in immediately and bowed as he stood before Xander. "You called for me, my Lord.""Call in the royal physician immediately. Tell him to leave whatever he's doing right now and come up here." Xander ordered with his usual cold voice, still maintaining eye contact with his wife.Kaylan's lips slightly parted as she stared back at Xander. It was very obvious she was scared. It was written all over her face.Axel left the room immediately to carry out the order