The sound of pounding herbs filled the air as Morena worked on her latest concoction inside the clinic. Aurora sat on a wooden stool beside her, watching her work with a smile on her face."So, Morena, tell me," Aurora started, breaking the silence. "Do you use the infertility drugs for the women in the kingdom?"Morena stopped pounding for a moment, looking up at Aurora with a small nod. "Yes, I do. I'm currently pounding another batch inside the mortar."Aurora raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Wow, you're always working so hard to help your Queen and put the other women in a problem. Moreover, how do you ensure that the infertility medicine won't affect them for the rest of their life"Morena smiled, happy to share her knowledge with Aurora. ". I use an antidote once a week to counteract any negative effects of the medicine. Since you expressed your concern last time, I considered it. Even though they can't get pregnant now, it won't affect their fertility in the future when the Quee
Jeanne sauntered into Nneka's chamber, after Nneka asked her to comes in.Her eyes traveled around the room, her mouth parted in awe, seeing how beautiful her room was more than her friend, she scoffed and muttered inwardly that everything will soon ends."Mother of the country," Jeanne said with a respectful bow, "Concubine Xena requests your presence in her chambers. She needs your assistance."Nneka felt a wave of indignation wash over her. How dare Jeanne, Concubine Xena's bed friend, demand her presence like this? She thought inwardly She bristled at the condescending tone, but she couldn't refuse a request from a concubine since she had always portrayed a good queen in front of everyone."Of course," she said through gritted teeth. "Lead the way."Jeanne nodded. "Thank you, Nneka. Xena needs your help, and I'm sure she will be grateful for your presence."As they made their way through the palace, Jeanne maintained her polite demeanor but Nneka could sense something off about h
Jeanne burst into the clinic with Xena in her arms, followed closely by Nneka.Morena, the healer, looked up from her work and her eyes widened in alarm at the sight of the unconscious Xena.“Quickly, lay her down here,” Morena instructed, pointing to a nearby bed. “I'll take care of her.”Jeanne gently placed Xena on the bed as Morena went to work, checking Xena's pulse and feeling her forehead. Morena's eyes widened in shock as she tested Xena and confirmed that she had lost her pregnancy.Morena's mind raced as she tried to imagine how it could have happened.Queen Nneka had tasked her with administering infertility medicine to the palace women to prevent any heirs from being born. Had she made a mistake? Has someone else interfered? The possibilities raced through her mind as she worked to save Xena's life.Morena's mind raced as she examined Xena. She couldn't help but wonder if the infertility medicine and the antidote she had prepared had caused this. She clenched her fists tig
King Malik sat in front of his mirror, preparing himself for his meeting with the masked girl. His seamstress carefully dressed him in a deep crimson tunic embroidered with gold thread, accompanied by black leather pants and polished boots. As she added the final touches to his outfit, Malik couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of what was to come."Make sure I look my best," he said to the seamstress. "I want to make a good impression."The seamstress bowed her head, thinking to herself that the king was already the most handsome man in all the land, even without her dressing him up.She couldn't believe that he wasn't aware of his charms and attractiveness."Yes, your majesty," she replied, and after she finished dressing up for the king, she bowed and left the room.Once alone, Malik took a deep breath and smiled, thinking about the masked girl he had been meeting secretly for months.He couldn't believe he could find solace In the hand of a stranger, someone he hadn't seen hi
Aurora stood inside the garden, her heart beating fast with anticipation. She was dressed in a beautiful mask, a long flowing gown, and her hair styled to perfection. She was looking straight at the entrance, hoping to see the king walk at any moment.She could even feel a presence and thought it was the king, but it was just the wind blowing through the leaves. She couldn't help but wonder if the king had forgotten about their meeting, or if he had found out that she was the masked girl.No," she thought to herself. "He would have asked for my capture if he found out." The mere thought of being captured again or losing the king was unbearable for Aurora.As the hours ticked by, Aurora's anxiety grew. She felt a pang of disappointment with every passing moment. Eventually, she gave up and took off her mask, her heart heavy with sorrow. She knew that she had to find out what was going on, so she decided to trace the king to his chamber.Arriving at the spot, she saw Evans standing out
Aurora couldn't conceal the jealousy simmering inside of her, so she decided to turn and confirm her suspicions. She wondered what could have kept Alpha Malik, the cold king, in Xena's clinic for so long. Just as she was about to head towards Morena's clinic, her eyes locked onto the figure of the king approaching her.A shiver ran down her spine as she felt her heart racing in her chest. She knew she shouldn't feel this way, that her love for the king was forbidden and dangerous. But try as she might, she couldn't resist the intense attraction she felt towards him. As the king drew nearer, Aurora's mind raced with thoughts of what could happen if the king had found out about her identity as the masked girl.King Malik stood in front of Aurora, he couldn't help but be captivated by her beauty. Aurora had dressed up today, intentionally wanting to impress the king as the masked girl. She noticed the admiration on the king's face and felt a flutter in her chest.But immediately, the kin
Jericho stood outside, engrossed in his task of inspecting various items within the palace. As he meticulously examined each object, his thoughts wandered to Xena, the concubine he couldn't get out of his mind. A mischievous smile danced upon his lips, fueled by an irresistible urge to be with her again. Jericho couldn't help but ponder when he would have her fully, without the need for clandestine encounters. At that moment, he regretted not claiming Xena as his concubine before his brother, Alpha Malik. Just as Jericho was lost in his thoughts, a guard approached, bowing respectfully before him, and paid his obeisance. "My Lord Jericho, please pardon the interruption. I brought important news." Jericho looked at the guard with anticipation, eager to hear what tidings he carried, since he is the one he planted as his informant among the king's guards. "Speak, my good man. What news have you brought for me?" Jericho ordered The guard straightened his posture, his voice filled wit
Nneka's chamber echoed with the sound of her restless footsteps, her anger smoldering just beneath the surface. Anxious anticipation and frustration mingled within her as she impatiently awaited Daphne's arrival. At long last, the doors swung open, and Daphne entered, gracefully bowing before her queen. However, Nneka remained unmoved by the courteous gesture, wasting no time in getting to the heart of the matter."Where have you been? I've been waiting for you," Nneka demanded as she stepped forward into the room.Daphne's expression conveyed a mixture of regret and apology as she lowered her head, aware of the queen's displeasure. She cleared her throat before offering an explanation."I apologize, Your Majesty," Daphne began. "I was waiting for the king, but he never showed up. Instead, I encountered a masked girl in the garden."Nneka's brows furrowed in disbelief, her anger intensifying with each passing moment. The unforeseen turn of events only served to stoke the flames of fru