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On the busy Palace, Grand Duke Kristofer successfully informs the others to move on the field, so there will be enough space for everyone. He manages to single-handedly do the things that are left undone by the Ministers.He speeds up to search for Lady Geneviève and Lady Veronica. These two Ladies needed to be credited with their effort of leaning to King Dominic to help this Kingdom.
He dashes right off the hallway, leading towards Lady Geneviève's room.
The Knights are alarmed at the Grand Duke's booming footsteps as they turn their heads at him.
Ignoring the Knights, Grand Duke Kristofer commands.
"Let me in."
Without the power and authority to go against the orders of the Grand Duke, they move out of Lady Geneviève's door.
Calming down, Grand Duke Kristofer knocks on her door. There's seems to be no response from inside. S
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Minister Kingsley keeps on weeping in his room. He doesn't feel like going out. Have someone felt locking themselves up in their rooms after losing someone important to them? That's how Minister Kingsley is feeling right now. He snuggles on his pillow as he doesn't care anymore. Commander Kendrick wants to knock on his door to ask for the Princess's condition. Unfortunately, he is ignored by the Minister no matter how many times he knocked on the door. Kedrick was notified not or enter the King's room since the royals don't want any other people to disturb them, and it left Kedrick with wonders. He keeps running through circles on the Minister's front door. Until--- "Kedrick? What are you doing there?"From that baritone voice alone, he identifies the man. "Prince Alphonso?" Kedrick reflexes his head to turn around and fac
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Fuck, we are late!" Grand Duke Kristofer swears harshly, startling the two Persley Ladies. "Hey, tell me what is going on?" Lady Veronica inquiries, keeping up with the Grand Duke's running pace. "You will know everything in the field, so we better move fast." Slightly panting, Grand Duke Kristofer replies. Looking so troubled, Lady Veronica darts her gaze at Lady Geneviève. Yet, Lady Geneviève did not say a word, which quite upset her. Lady Geneviève probably doesn't know a thing just like her. So, they bolted down in the hallway while hoping they can still make it on time.********************* 'Gasp!' The crowd is in awe as soon as they heard the announcement of the messenger. They started to run their chattering mouths as it sounded like the bird's chirping. Archduke Ridge walks to the carriage door, which also stuns
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Kedrick and Princess Corine watch King Hedery's pale body, resting gracefully on his puffy bed. The Princess keeps on clinging to Kedrick's body. But, he doesn't hate it. In fact, he actually likes the Princess touching his skin as it sends him the feeling of belongingness. Kedrick darts his eyes on the window, and he sees the sun setting down from the horizon. It enchanted Kedrick's eyes to see the sunset because it's been a while since he snaps a view of it. The orangey, greyish hue of the horizon screams goodbye as the sun will soon fall completely under it. "Kedrick...woo." Princess Corine keeps on wailing, and his cloth is soaked with Princess Corine's tears. He never stops caressing Princess Corine's back, and he never gets tired of doing it. "Why *hiccups* my Father has to left us?" This question only brings her heartache as sh
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺After few minutes of the Prince's authoritative order, it reached the Ministers at the woods.They all immediately go back to the Palace as soon the Knight informed them that the Prince asked for their presence.Of course, Grand Duke Kristofer, Archduke Ridge, William, Dereck, and the rest of the candidates are coming along with the Ministers.Waiting for the Prince's arrival at the courtroom, the Ministers fidgeting their nails at the table, surging panic all over the atmosphere.Grand Duke Kristofer cross her legs while crouching at his seat elegantly.Lady Veronica finds the Grand Duke so weird today, making her look at him with suspicious eyes.While Lady Geneviève squirms her mouth together, trying not to utter a word at Lady Veronica.A loud bang booms in the courtroom as the Prin
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The smelly sweat coming from Head Minister Franco's forehead lingers at Minister's Kingsley spot.Scrunching his face, Minister Kingsley shot dagger eyes at the Head Minister.'I should have let him take a bath first before coming here,' Minister Kingsley couldn't help but comment inwardly.Perking up his brow, Head Minister Franco gives Minister Kingsley a 'what?' facial expression, which irritates Minister Kingsley."I am waiting for your explanations, Franco and Berenice!" The Prince exclaims as he is running out of patience. The Prince curls his arms at his chest, tapping a foot on the floor.Lowering his head, Head Minister Franco expresses, "my apologies, Your Highness. What happened on that day was truly unexpected. Lady Berenice appears to be angry at your sudden disappearance, and she demanded all the members of the Ministry to
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Your Highness." Lady Paisley calls him as he snaps back from dozing around. His mind was busy thinking about Lady Berenice's fate at the hands of her Kingdom. He feels bothered about it, though.Did he really make the right decision?Startled, Prince Alphonso looks at Lady Paisley with a weak smile."Yes, Lady Paisley?"After asking her, Lady Paisley runs towards him and embracing him so tightly.'Ah!' Prince Alphonso winces as he feels a stingy sensation on his hand.'Damn, is my mate crest activating? But why?!' He also wonders while holding himself back from making a painful sound in the presence of Lady Paisley.Noticing the Prince's quivering skin, Lady Paisley pulls back from their hug."Are you okay, Your Highness?" Lady Paisley asks in full of worry, and she wipes the swe
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Winter, we are almost there!" Lady Genesis pipes excitedly as she finally sees the silhouette of the stony Palace, rising at the peak of the landscape.It never fails to take Lady Genesis's breath away by watching their Palace from a mile away.In a while longer, Winter and Lady Genesis continue their journey to the Jumiere Kingdom.******************After the long session in the courtroom, the Prince finally waived, resting his room.A moment after he plops his body on the comfy, bouncy bed, a knock came right after."Your Highness," A voice of a timid Lady comes to disturb the resting Prince, although Prince Alphonso recognizes the voice, he rather lay in the bed and ignore any disturbances.Because of the silence, the Lady behind the door knocks again."Your Highness, may I speak with
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Genesis?! Is that you!" Prince Julian speaks her name in pure astonishment.Mutually, they both drop their jaws to see each other's faces again in the place they both knew.Lady Genesis thinks that Prince Julian did not change a single bit in terms of his appearance. He is still as gorgeous as before, and she couldn't help but sigh at their fateful reunion.On the other hand, Prince Julian notices the shiny, brilliant hair of Lady Genesis as it flows freely with the wind. It reminds him that her hair wasn't that golden before.Furthermore, he thinks she's becoming too gorgeous for any man in their land.Her freckles never cease to amaze him as he plasters an amused smirk."You've changed, Genesis." He comments, baffling Genesis.Then, he adds, "physically."Giggling, Genesis tease back
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺~~~~After two months~~~ "Your Highness, have you read the letter?" William asks curiously. "What letter?" Minister Kingsley asks eagerly. Jealousy runs in Minister Kingsley's head as he didn't know about the letter Prince Alphonso and William see talking about... Royal Doctor William looks away from Kingsley's intense gaze. It's been two months since Prince Alphonso's return. He witnessed Duke Martin, Duchess Melany, Count Montre, and the other 51 nobles' downfall as they are found guilty of running the black market of Jumiere Kingdom. After that very moment, Prince Julian becomes the King of the Jumiere Kingdom, leaving Prince Alphonso proud of him. The Prince learned about Princess Corine's dream of traveling around in different places--- to his surprise. He also learned about Prince Ridge and Lady Ruby's closure, which was devastated. However, Prince Alphons
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Lady Genesis and Craig walk together to the garden. To their surprise, their mother and father are standing there, crying and smiling. Quickly, Lady Genesis and Craig run towards them. They all embrace each other warmly while weeping in joy. Craig caresses his mother's forehead as he speaks, "I thought I wouldn't see you... I thought I lost you both..." "I am so happy that I and your father are saved from that place. We don't wanna be there again." Their mother weeps, and Craig hugs her once again. He didn't want to hear anything from them because what matters to Craig is that they're all safe. "Genesis, I miss you." Her father says lovingly while Lady Genesis wipes his tears away. "I miss you too, Father. No words can express how happy I am." Suddenly, a yellow butterfly lands in a rose flower. Lady Genesis feels a sense of familiarity with the b
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Fuck, now what!" Duke Martin exclaims as he protests against the Knights' hands on his arms.They forcibly pull him out of the prison, making sure they will bring him to the courtroom.With a flaring glare, Duke Martin lashes out at the King's face, "You! You will regret this! You foolish King!"Keeping his calm exterior, the King did not say a word. King Roberson turns his back as he puts his hands on the back.The Knights follow the King's footsteps as they walk into the hallway."You dare to ignore me, Roberson. You owe me an explanation!""Get the Duchess... I don't want unaccountable." The King orders firmly, making the Duke angrier."Don't you think of that, Roberson!"Some Knights move out of the group to fetch the Duchess from her cell. Panicked, Duke Martin wriggle
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"C-call it off? Why do you mean?" Lady Ruby stutters, feeling a little discomfort in her heart.Ridge looks at her green eyes, and he immediately looks away. He clasps his hands together as he did not say any word.Feeling the rush of betrayal, Lady Ruby spat."I-I thought you want us to work things out. I thought you will make it up to me. I thought you liked me!"Her heart shatters into pieces."Listen, Ruby, don't you ever say that I didn't like you. I wouldn't become a better man to you if I cannot help my people first," Ridge bites his lips as he spouts those words out. He finds himself in a tight situation, and he knows this is difficult for both of them. "I can't go with you and see your parents---" Then, he looks straight into Lady Ruby's surprised orbs."--Therefore, I am letting you off t
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺In just a snap, King Edwin manages to catch the Duchess read-handed. She could no longer fight back as she kills most of her people. When the King and his Knights arrived on the scene, the Duchess was bathed in blood.Gritting his teeth, the King screamed in anger, "seize her!"In no time, the Knights quickly grab the Duchess. She tried to protest or resist them. But, she can no longer fight back as the King's ominous Alpha pheromones brings her to her knees."How dare you kill your husband, and your people! As a consequence of your actions, you shall be executed in front of MY people, Moina!"Hours have passed and the court members of the Kingdom agreed to make a public execution of the Duchess. They were stunned to hear the news from their King, and they did show resentment of the Duchess with her actions.Righ
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺A couple of minutes earlier~~Amelia ran towards the torture room, knowing the Duchess is already upstairs. She was relieved that she managed to get out of the Duke's room before she heard the Duchess's scream.The panicked maid opens the torture room without any hesitation. She gaps aloud as she saw the Lady looking so lifeless."Oh, fuck!" She swears by not liking the view in front of her. She quickly grabs a pin from one of the drawers, and she quickly heads to Lady Berenice's side.She taps Lady Berenice's cheek to wake the Lady from her deep slumber. Unfortunately, Lady Berenice is not responding to her touch. Her beating heightened as her sweat dropped to the ground.The maid continues to unlock the chains around Lady Berenice's wrists and legs."Search in the whole mansion! I'll send that pers
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺After some time in the day, Archduke Ridge finally finished doing some paperwork in Prince Alphonso's office. Some Knights are blown away from the Archduke's presence in the room, but what shocked them the most was that the Archduke is doing the Prince's work.The Knights were wondering... "Where could the Prince go? Where's the Prince?"Archduke Ridge walks into the quiet hallway in a haze. His mind is still uncertain about everything, but his heart knows he wanted to see Lady Ruby. He couldn't shake off his dirty thoughts with her because of his rut.Time has passed by and every second he misses the Lady.He desire to see his mate, but he knew that he couldn't. It still bothers him why Prince Alphonso left out of the blue while he was in a rut. He wants to send some punches on the Prince's face, yet he couldn't. There is so
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺***WARNING! This chapter contains sensitive scenes***The essential word for this maid's mission enters her ears. Her lips curl up as she silently giggles at her unexpected success.'It was easier than I thought. So, shall I return to the King to inform him about the Duke? Or should I go and check the Duke's dead body?' The maid puts a hand on her chin while thinking about her next step, her forehead wrinkles as she thinks carefully.'Should I untie Lady Berenice? No, it's not my main objective. But, should I consider it?' The maid thinks again. Then, she shrugs her thoughts off away from her head.Like a little rat, she runs away from the area without getting caught or leaving any trace of her silent footsteps."Ha! Look at you! You look like what I've imagined, Berenice! This is your family's fault." The Duches
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"You bitch! You are so dead to me once I'll be free from these chains!" Lady Berenice snarls at Duchess Moina, making the Duchess laugh hysterically."You? How would you escape? Everything is under my control. A useless woman like you cannot do anything." Duchess Moina mocks, keeping her laugh aloud. Her eyes seem to be amused by Lady Berenice's raging ones."I curse you! I hope the Goddess will punish you! You will rot to death!" Lady Berenice snaps back at her, and a tear gliding on her cheek.Duchess Moina enjoys the sight of the miserable Lady Berenice as her lisp curls sideways, making sure that Lady Berenice is seeing her delighted expression.Right at that moment, Duchess Moina snaps her fingers as she recalls something in her head, and she hums while looking at Lady Berenice's dewy orbs."Do you know why your father is a bastard