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A sound of a creaking door opens in the hallway.'Creak'
The Lady turns her head from side to side to check if anyone is around.
Shortly---
"Bwah!"
A voice pipes in excitement as the clueless Lady screams in her highest pitch due to being startled out of her expectations.Her heart beats so fast in her chest as it starts to ramble her nervous system. Adding, her soul feels like it slips through her body.
Receiving the Lady's scream and panic, the other Lady quickly directed her attention while her ears directly get whacks by the dolphin-like pitch of the startled Lady produced from her vocal chord.
"Good morning, Lady Geneviève!" The Lady flickers a silly grin at the nervous Lady, rubbing her ears. Lady Geneviève regains her consciousness and quickly covers her mouth with a free hand.
Thumping the Lady's
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Where did you left it?" William asks, raising brows straight to His Highness's conflicted face."I am sure I left it in the room, but I didn't saw my clothes there," Prince Alphonso says while running through circles."Calm down, Your Highness. Panicking won't do you any good," physician Dereck bluntly says as his face remains still.Redirecting his attention to Dereck's sight, Prince Alphonso painted wrinkles on his face, scowling."You know how badly I need to read that letter." He breathtakingly mutters as his eyes dew in desperation."Relax, we will find it today," Dereck utters calmly, walking towards the room. He ignores the Prince while Prince Alphonso submits like a lost sheep.The Prince watches Dereck's back as the physician opens the door. Then, he scans around the place, entering the room at e
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Ever since she was born, she had everything--- from beauty, status, and power. Everyone wishes to be her for a day and so. To feel what it is like to have everything. True enough, she had everything everyone could wish for, but it wasn't what she wanted. Growing up in a Duke's household is harder than anyone's fascinating imagination, she studies proper etiquette from here to there. Plus, she rarely got time for herself. Every time she takes a doze off in one of her classes, her father would nag her and called her 'lazy' or 'useless'. Those tags were etched in her mind, causing her to resent her father. Nonetheless, despite having a pressuring father, her mother loved her to the point of spoiling her. Her mother was a bold woman, even though she was the mistress of the Duke. Hence, everyone didn't favor the Mistress and view at her with distasteful
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The banging sound coming outside of the door triggers the Lady's heart to slam a million times in her chest. She tries to scan around, looking for an opportunity to get away from this whole mess. "Head Minister Franco, open the door!" One of the knights screams as the doorknob violently twisted all over again. It scares her to the bones of not knowing what to do in this kind of situation. 'Berenice! I told you to stop! Why did you not listen to me?!' A voice inside her mind nags her as the Lady's mouth quiver, getting hard to speak. She can feel her breathing hitches and she couldn't keep her mind in a normal state. Truthfully, her soul keeps the ignition of hostility within her whole system. A slamming sound explodes again coming from the door. Lady Berenice clicks her tongue as she commands her wolf in a firm tone, "Listen to me, Belanice. You have to help me escape or els
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺Prince Alphonso halts his mouth, and he distances away from the letter in front of his face, squinting his orbs as he doesn't want to read it further. "It seems that our speculation was wrong. The letter is personally for someone." The physician comments as he darts his eyes at the Prince's perplexing features. Clearing his throat, "Are you alright, Your Highness? You look surprised. Do you perhaps know 'Francisco'?" Dereck stresses out, exhaling as he slouches on his chair. Keeping his mouth shut, the Prince nod at Dereck as a response to him, which brings Dereck much interest in it. He wants to pry the Prince about a man named Francisco. The physician stretches his hands and cracks his necks as he flatly pries, making the Prince blinks his eyes spontaneously. "may I know who is this Francisco guy?" Physician Dereck quickly positions himself properly in the ch
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺In a pitch of darkness, the Lady walks into the unknown realm. She couldn't comprehend why is she there. So, she ponders to herself--- 'Where am I?' Later on, a yellow butterfly that glows like the sunlight appears out of nowhere. Baffled, the Lady tries to lift her hand in the air, reaching out for the butterfly as it soon lands on her fingertip. In a blink of an eye, the Lady transmigrated to a different place. This time, her vision locks in the different, vibrant flowers, blooming the place as the petals sways together with the rhythm of the breeze. She turns her head around, trying to sink the scene into her mind. Thereafter, her eyes land on these two celestial beings. Wriggling her brows in curiosity, the Lady silently witnesses the scene as it comes to play--- The man kneels on the ground as he holds the woman's hands. "I want to be with you! Please, let
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺ The Archduke together with William, Dereck, Ferd, and Lady Genesis gathered inside the office. Lady Genesis's brows furrow in confusion as she asks in full of wonder, "why the hell I ended up in here?" No one dares to speak up as their eyes look so distant. Something in the air seems wretched as Lady Genesis couldn't handle the silent treatment anymore. So, she drops the bomb. "If no one is going to say a thing, then I am leaving." As she turns her back, Archduke Ridge halts her from distancing away from them. "Quit being impatient, Lady Genesis. We are still waiting for Lady Iris's arrival. Then, we can answer your question earlier." Stomping her right foot on the floor, she motions her body back at them as she plasters an irked pout. A brush of thoughtfulness comes in Lady Genesi
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺"Greetings, Your Excellency." Greets the Knight, guarding the basement. In return, the Archduke gives him a notable smile. "I came to see the captive." The Archduke strictly notifies the Knight while the Knight keeps his cool as he understands His Excellency. The Knight joins them, accompanying them in the dark basement. As usual, they lit up a torch to serve as their light on the darkness of the path. "This way, Your Excellency." The Knight humbly instructs the Archduke as he bows at the Excellency's company. "Did you give him food and water?" Archduke Ridge queries as he faces the Knight. Huffing out in dismay, the Knight surely replies, "I did, but he didn't take it. He is quite aggressive, Your Excellency." Hearing the Knight's talking, the Archduke hums in interest as he admits, "He is already showing his tru
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺The Archduke and the rest manage to get out of the basement without any trouble with the captive. "Why don't we show him Lady Iris, Your Excellency?" The royal doctor suggests as his eyes remain unwavering. "Will you let the Lady rest in her room? She's been stressed out lately," Archduke Ridge replies, scrunching his nose as he considers Lady Iris's condition. It is apparent Archduke Ridge doesn't like William's idea. It could be dangerous for the Lady. Puckering his lips together, the royal doctor instantly reasons out. "I didn't mean to let him disturb the Lady's sleep. Of course, this person could understand that he couldn't get to lay a finger on Lady Iris's vulnerable state." Turning his head around to check the captive man's troubled face, William narrows his eyes at him. Then, he spats. "Will you promise me not to disturb the Lady. Don't make a sound that could wake
゚⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺‧゚͙⁺˚*•̩̩͙✩•̩̩͙*˚⁺~~~~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