Larog's POV “Susan?” I quipped, startled. This was Gertrude through and through and she had that look in her eyes that told me she was aware; she was taunting me. Minerva was taunting me. Making me appear constantly stupid. “What do you mean by Susan? Gertrude? Are you not Gertrude?” I asked, stupefied. “Who is Gertrude? Susan? Have you been going around telling people your name is Gertrude? My daughter can be a bit mischievous that way,” Picasso chuckled. “Your daughter? Like your biological daughter?” I looked wide-eyed at Picasso. “Of course; she looks a lot like her mother but she does have my nose,” Picasso returned with a smile and when I did look from Gertrude's face to his I could see a tinge of resemblance. “We have met, no?” I asked the girl. “I do not know you, mister,” she replied but her eyes told me that she did remember me but she was going to pretend otherwise anyway. “You should leave now. Susan, do see this man out,” said Picasso. Once we were outside Picass
Larog's POV “As I have said, you are too kind with your words,” I said and while their words were kind, I could not shake off the feeling in the pit of my stomach that something was not right. “Would you mind stopping by at the council? Altid mentioned he could use your insight in managing the council's finances,” said Cyrus. I did not like how this conversation had turned out to be but I had no choice but to comply. “I will stop by at the council although I am sure there's nothing much I have to offer,” I said. “Just put Altid through some things. He's great at everything but the finances of the council is a mess; he needs help.” I left Cyrus' presence feeling as though he had told me one thing but meant some other things. However, there was no evidence to suggest that he was lying to me. Moana's POVAll about me was a hive of activities. I had a lot to do with limited time to do it. It did not help that my mother had died and I had all uncles and their wives were all snubs who
Moana's POV“It’s beautiful!” “Lovely!” “Ladies, it's perfect!” I said, excitement welling up in my voice. “Now that we have the dress settled, we need to make arrangements for the hall; will it be full of flowers?” “Or butterflies?” “Or snowflakes?” One would think that it was them getting married or they were wedding planners. A smile played on my face, I did not need any mother or aunty to help plan my wedding; I had my friends. “What snowflakes? what butterflies?” it was Philemona, another close friend of mine. “You're late and you're all so bossy,” remarked Hannah as they hugged. “Well, well, unlike you two I do have an actual job,” replied Philemona. “But I am sorry I am late; I had to ensure the fabrics were all in order; I see you've found your dress,” she said and her tone did not bear much excitement. “I think it is perfect, you do not think so, do you?” I asked. “I think you can do much better. The colour does not go well with your pale white skin,” and now that
Cyrus' POV “Grandmother, you have come again with your one-of-a-kind insight. How would you know the eyes of a traitor? Does it have traitor written on it?” I questioned her jocally. “You do know there is wisdom that comes with living and I have lived long before you were born,” she said to me. “I will assume that you are right for even a second; what do you mean I surround myself with people like Larog?” I asked.“Oh, I have to express my discomfort with that friendship you have with that thing that follows you about?” questioned Lady Asher. “Theo. I see. Is there a reason you have come to see me today?” I asked. I should have known she would find a way to rope Theo into the conversation. She always tried to do so at every point. “I have come to…” but just then she began to clutch her chest in pain. I jumped from my throne to hold her steady but she had lasted out already. Theo entered just then and I shouted, “Get the carriage ready, we need to go to the infirmary, now!” Minu
Larog's POV I hated that I had to come here so often but I had no choice. I had to find out more about Minerva and see if I could recruit her to my side. If I could strike a deal with her whatever she was or blackmail her into becoming a part of my plan it would be very helpful. We could win Cyrus' throne without much bloodshed by simply playing mind games. However, one thing baffled me. Was it that she could only manipulate the minds of humans or she had chosen not to manipulate mine just to make me appear foolish or perhaps to show me that she had unfathomable powers? “This should get you in without many questions; you have about thirty minutes in total once you flash this ID before it is discovered that it is fake. If you cannot leave before thirty minutes is up then you risk being caught and if you are caught; you are on your own,” said Picasso. “I understand, I shall take my leave now.” I left Picasso's place feeling and headed to the council house there. It also doubled as t
Adrianna's POV I was getting suffocated staying cooped up in the palace all day with nothing to do. I wanted to ledge rather desperately but I could not do so just yet. The physician in charge of my care had to ensure that I was alright before he could release me. I had not just been stabbed else I would have healed quickly as my body would have healed itself eventually. The spear that had pierced me had been poisoned. I was anxious to leave however and I suspected Cyrus or Theo did not want me to leave because I felt fine and the wound had healed. Perhaps the physician was lying to me on their orders. There is a knock on my door and I tell the person on the other side to come inside. It is Theo. “Good morning, Adrianna,” he greeted and acknowledged his greeting by responding with “hello.” I was not pleased to see him except he had come to tell me that he would allow me to return to my house. Although I did commend their efforts in not allowing my father to discover that I was he
Adrianna's POV I stood up cautiously and grabbed the lamp by my bedside. Then stealthily, I made my way to the door. I could see no one but I felt the presence hang heavily in the room. I felt as though someone had brushed my back and I turned around with speed ready to hit whoever it was hard on the head but I met only with air. But I did feel it; the sword passing through me but I could see nobody in the room.The door was pushed open just then and Theo came in. His face turned white when he saw the word jutting out of my stomach. Just as I was about to collapse to the ground Theo held my hand. As my eyes began to shut my body down I had one name on my lips. Audrey. Audrey's POV “Was the shadow successful this time?” I asked Cecile who stood before me with her face bowed. “He is not sure. He says he stabbed her but Theo was there just in time to take her to the infirmary; it is possible that she survives this,” came her response. “It is your job to ensure that she does not
Cyrus' POV I received the note from Tom with much joy. I had penned my response at once and sent it as I understood the urgency of the situation. Fortunately, Theophilus had come to visit his father so it was not hard to confer on the next step. “I have sent a note telling them that their deaths shall be staged. I do not understand Audrey's intention for sending them here nor do we have the time to decipher that. I believe the best thing for us to do is to stage their deaths,” I explained once I had gathered them together.“Their deaths? I don't like it. How shall my father reappear into society if he is to be dead now?” questioned Theophilus. “The Alpha has sent them a note already; we need to discuss how the deaths shall be staged. We have just you and Theo to help stage their deaths. I suggest you pretend to be a robber and fire some shots and make some threatening sounds to scare passersby,” suggested Lord Salmon. “How do we account for the bodies? I am certain Audrey will hav