Her features clouded with confusion hearing Alpha Malik, she wondered the kind of person Alpha Malik was. Did he learn how to make a woman cry and how to make them feel happy again? She shook her head, thinking she might have heard him wrongly. “Don't you have anything you want me to do for you?” Alpha Malik uttered, bringing her out from the doubting realm and jumping to the physical realm. “Ehmm. Ehmmmm" She stammered, after the truth glaring at her face, indeed that the all mighty powerful Alpha Malik wanted to fulfill a promise to her. There was prolonged silence after asking for the second time, and the silence was getting on the king's nerves. “If you don't have any request, you can find your way out,” He said with gritted teeth. Aurora's eyes widened knowing she had prolonged her response, unaware to her that she had wasted the king's previous time, the excitement and what she was going to ask the king filled her thoughts, forgetting the king was demanding her request. “
Aurora couldn't keep the excitement brewing inside of her, she was jumping up and down doing her work, waiting for the sky to settle down. Checking the sky constantly wanting to know the changes in the sky since she's conversant with when darkness overthrows the light Likewise, she was oblivious to the eyes other maids gave her as she continued humming to a song. It was a song she loved singing so much back then in Gigal whenever her step-sister started with their problems. She will sing and tears will start oozing down her eyes, hoping to meet a knight that will take her away from her father's castle someday. Until her father trained her as an assassin, then she started leaving the palace, having fun outside their palace. This is the song she loves singing and imagines signing to her man someday; There's a place in your heartAnd I know that it is loveAnd this place was brighter than tomorrow. And if you'll find there's no need to cryIn this place, you'll feel there's no hu
Xena had been pacing up and down the room, she regretted that she fell into Nneka's trap, even after knowing she was a bitch. She clenched her fist in anger wondering why Jeanne hadn't come and checked up on her, naturally, she should blame her, but she couldn't since she knew Jeanne never wanted all this to happen to her. The shuffling footsteps coming closer to the prison made a smile brush her face, she was confident that Jeanne was the one coming. Truly, it was Jeanne, she stopped at the entrance, and one guard looked up at him “You aren't permitted to come here,” The guard said to her, following the king's order. The King ordered the guard not to allow Jeanne to enter the prison, he wanted Xena to reflect on her mistakes and errors. Xena is someone the king cares so much for, he can't forget how she stood with his mother in times of difficulty, protecting her from becoming a monster is his duty. He had known that the Palace was a place where people can easily turn into mon
The door pushed open and Shastina walled in, her heart banging heavily on her chest, pitching her fingernails anxiously. "Your Highness” She bowed and greeted while Queen Nneka, watching through the window, turned and faced her. “My answer” She went straight to the point without bothering to acknowledge her greetings. “Your Highness, I haven't been able to find out the person beneath the mask” Shastina stated, although she knows Nneka would never believe in her lies, she was as smart even back then in their community. “And you expect me to believe your lies” Nneka states, and she bursts into devilish laughter. “I didn't…” A sudden strike landed on her cheeks before she could finish with the sentences, Shastina's hands moved to her cheeks, she tilted her head and her deadly gaze glaring at Nneka, she has to control her temper, she could have pinned her to her wall due to her nasty temper, but she tried breathing in and out to calm herself down. “I heard about your nasty temper, yo
In the evening, after Aurora finished with her duties, she was in her bedroom brushing her hair, and humming to her favorite song.Today is one of her best days in life, having King Malik agree to her requests. She wanted to use tonight to carve a good imprint into the king's heart, hoping he would never forget her name, even though she might leave the palace soon.Dancing, brushing her hair, and humming, the door slammed open and Morena walked in."Morena" She called, looking back with a smile on her face, making it obvious that she was happy indeed.“The king ordered me to give you this and wear it when coming, and he requested your presence at the meeting spot you agreed” She informed her with a concerned smile, she was feeling concerned for her, knowing about her feelings for the king, although she knows the king felt the same way even though he didn't want to accept it.This is the first time she will hear the king asking her to give a woman a necklace, although it's their respon
The king felt a strange sense of comfort as Aurora's hand rested on his back. He turned to face her, noticing the concern etched on her face. Her eyes held a warmth that he couldn't help but appreciate.They continued walking around the garden, the king felt a sense of ease and comfort in Aurora's presence. The moon was full, casting a soft glow over the flowers and trees, and the air was cool and refreshing.“Tonight is so beautiful,” Aurora said softly. “It's a shame that moments like this are so rare.”The king nodded in agreement. “I know. That's why I came out tonight's”Aurora smiled, her eyes sparkling in the moonlight, she was happy that the king decided to spend it with her.“Thank you, your Majesty” Aurora uttered silently, making the king p his feet and look at her.“What for? He asked.“For spending it with me,” Aurora said, and the king didn't say anything, he didn't get angry for calling him Your Majesty instead of my lord, this all made Aurora's cheeks redden and she co
Aurora walked along the dimly lit hallway, her mind filled with thoughts of Nneka 's strange behavior and the possibility of Xena discovering her secret. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off, that she was walking into a trap. She quickened her pace, eager to get to the maid quarter and away from the prying eyes of the palace.As she reached the door, Aurora paused and took a deep breath, hoping all the maids had slept, especially the trouble maker among them, Shastina. She likes stepping on her toes even when Aurora knows her secrets—Both know each other's weaknesses.Aurora knew that she couldn't let her guard down, not even for a moment. She had to find out if Xena had really discovered her identity, and if so, what her next move would be.She entered the room and the flickering candlelight cast shadows across the walls. Aurora found her way among the maids sleeping on this mat until she reached her mat and settled on it, then she closed her eyes, taking a momen
Alpha Malik strode into the throne room, his regal figure towering over the ministers who quickly fell silent, their gazes dropping to the floor. Despite the smile on his face, his aura exuded a sense of danger that made them uneasy–Knowing the meaning whenever a smile curled up his lips.Taking his seat on the throne, he gestured to his right-hand man, Jaguars, to bring forth the messages and petitions. As he perused them, he occasionally muttered to himself, nodding in agreement or frowning in displeasure.Finally, he looked up and addressed the room. "Are there any matters that require my immediate attention?"One of the ministers stepped forward, bowing deeply before addressing the king. "Your Majesty, the people are growing restless. They demand an heir from the Queen, but she has not yet borne you a child, nor have any of the concubines."Alpha Malik's smile faltered, and his eyes narrowed in suspicion. "And what do you suggest we do about it?"The minister hesitated, knowing th