“Comes in,” The king's voice runs to her ear from the inside, her eyes traveling to her boobs, she expands the uncovered of her cleavage, opening more of her uncovered breasts.A chuckled sign on her face, as she pushed the door open.“My king,” Xena greeted the king and lowered her head.A sickening silence filled the room, the king didn't utter a word to acknowledge her presence. After a while, she raised her brows, wanting to confirm what the king was doing that made him refuse to acknowledge her.Just as she wanted to open her mouth, the king's voice interrupted, halting her throat from producing her creation.“Why are you here?” Alpha Malik's eyes left the documents in his hand, and rested on Xena, burning a hole in Xena's spine, with the unwelcome expression he held. “My king, I…,” She stammered, not knowing what to say, the expression on the king's face disorganized her, she could no longer deliver a good sentence.The king got tired of her silence, and he slipped down from t
“What for?” Jeanne asked as she raised the document in her hand, looking into Lena's for an answer. She furrowed her brows, when Xena kept mute, putting her into silence. “Xena, am I waiting for your explanation,” “The king needs a translator that can translate French into our language,” She replied in a curt. “Okay, how did you want to see a French translator? Since you can't possibly ask the queen to help, she is the only one that can read French, being a princess,” Jeanne said. “Not the Queen, the king thinks one of the maids might know how to read French,” Xena said, and Jeanne burst into laughter. “Why are you laughing?” Xena said, giving her a questioning look. “Why would the king think those wackos would be able to read the French language? They can't even read our mother language, Jeanne said, smiling. “Don't forget you could have been one of them, the wackos I hadn't taught you how to read our language,” Xena said bluntly. Instantly, Jeanne's smile seized, she couldn
Aurora stood beside a well, drawing water, the rope of the fetcher was too short, making it hard for her to pull out water easily.She sighed and cleaned the sweat beads forming on her forehead, just as she pulled out the last water, making the two buckets fill up.Sometimes, she pitied the people who were born slaves, whenever she worked tirelessly. She had been fetching water to all the concubine chambers since morning, Malik ordered Morena to make her fill all the concubine jars, including the king's chamber.She lowered, carried off the buckets, and placed them on her head, wanting to shift her concentration to the king's chamber. Likewise, she felt someone peeping at her. She gazed around, hoping to find the shadow creating fear in her.After meeting with failure, she let go of the thought and the feeling that someone was peeking at her, and she walked away.Just as she left, Mira came out of her hiding, she walked towards the well, and with a grin plastered on her face, she kick
Aurora gasped, feeling nervous. She looked stunned, meeting with an empty bucket. She paced up and down, trying to comprehend what just happened. ''Where is the water, I fell inside the bucket?” She picked up the bucket, and looked inside, hoping for magic to happen. “Who did this!?” She grumbled, tears gathered in her eyelids immediately, urging to pour down, as she recalled how stressful it was for her before she was able to fetch the water. The murderous beast in her awakened at that moment, she clenched her fist angrily, wanting to kill anyone who had just done this to her. At that moment, a maid, called Tira, passed, holding a bucket to come and fetch water. She's one of Mira's minions, she walked past Aurora and brushed her, she was foaming in anger, but she let it go without sparing Tira a gaze. Tira hissed and dropped the bucket in her hand beside the well. Wanting to pick up the fetcher, “Hey,” Tira called Aurora when she didn't see the fetcher. “Is there a clog in your
Aurora hesitated in answering the king's question, she wanted to avoid telling him, she understood the French language. Which maid would possibly know how to read the French language? It might make the king get more suspicious of her. What if the king asked me where I learned it? The thought filled her mind until Malik snapped her out of her thoughts. “Why are you keeping quiet?” The king asked, this was the first time she had seen a different expression on Malik's face, he looked curious. “No…. Yes,” she stammered. “Which one is No?, which is Yes?” Malik said, she looked at her face and looked away. His stare did the magic, Aurora couldn't resist looking at his faraway handsome look. It has been a long since she was able to look closely into his eyes as Aurora. She didn't know the reason, but presently, she was not afraid of him, she felt the king wouldn't hurt her for staring at him. “Are you with me?” Malik said, snapping her out of her daydreaming, he saw her lustful gaze at
“I'm talking, and you are still sitting,” Aurora hasn't allowed him to finish, when she raised, lowering her head to the ground.“My king…. Your Highness,” She stammered, she had seen this coming, knowing how the king got easily irritated at her, but she didn't know it would come this soon. “Speak, before I do something nasty,” He slammed his fist on the desk as anger surged through his veins. He was thinking maybe Aurora could change, but her lying again angered him to the core.“Your Highness, I fetched the water, but when I went back to carry it, I met an empty bucket and I couldn't find the fetcher likewise” Aurora shivered as she speaks, inwardly she was cursing the person that done it, she imagined of beating the person who does it. “And you expect me to believe it” “Your Highness, I'm not lying, someone poured my water away” Aurora repeated, Malik didn't reply, he moved away from him and slumped on his bed, he looked at Aurora, seeing how she lowered her head.“Everyone wil
Different things were entirely translated on the scroll, and the king's eyes devoured each line on both scrolls, aiming to sight any similar sentences, but still, his eyes didn't catch a related word. The documents were different from one another. Malik clenched his fist in and out in anger, his eyes darkened, not knowing the correct one among the two, “Who fool me among the two?” He thought. Detecting the right one was his priority, he wanted to start trading with the French, and he needed to know the rules, the risk, and the profits involved with them. The French had sent the proposal to him a long time ago, but he refused to acknowledge it, his minister tried to persuade him to do business with them, but he rejected it, but after his conversation with the masked girl, he became restless, yearning to find ways to make his community more prosperous, especially the poor and the needy. He thought of giving large town access to trade in his town, this will give his people access to make
Chapter 83 Entering the hall, Aurora met a deafening silence, the atmosphere looked awkward, and her eyes traveled to the man that knelt in front of the king. She wondered who he was, then she shifted her gaze towards the king, meeting the king in his cold form, she lowered her head instantly. Her heart skyrocketed, whenever the king held this kind of expression, it meant there was a fire on the mountain. "Run! Run! Run" She tried recollecting the conversation she had earlier with the king in his chamber, wondering if she had done something wrong. Nothing special popped out of the memory that could lead to offense. It made her restless. "You must have done something wrong to him again," She said in her head, then she sighed, finalizing to accept whatever comes her way now. Her ankle befriended the ground, and her eyes flickered to the man in front of the king, a dangerous aura came out of him, then she sensed the man would hurt the king. As a trained assassin, her sixth sense
In the hall, whispers filled the air, mixing with anxiety. Ministers stood in their places, tension evident. Those backing Jericho couldn't muster their usual confidence; sweat beaded on their foreheads, a visible sign of their nerves.Despite the cool breeze, Jericho's supporters felt the heat of fear. They dreaded what this meeting might bring.The night before, Jericho had convinced a guard to take the blame for killing an assassin. He'd warned his followers not to support the ministers from the accounting and finance departments, suspecting a trap set by his brother, Alpha Malik.Suddenly, Jericho entered the hall, his usual regal manner intact. His face betrayed no guilt or fear, surprising his followers. Though they knew him to be cruel and wicked, they still expected a hint of fear in his eyes."Welcome, your Majesty," his followers bowed, paying homage to him as the royalty he was.Meanwhile, only hearing the greetings from his supporters, Jericho turned to see the faction aga
The morning unfolded, rural melodies danced through the air: the crowing roosters, the gentle clucking of hens, all harmonizing with the breaking dawn, rousing Alpha's Malik from his slumber.Gently, he opened his eyes to behold Aurora, still immersed in peaceful sleep. Time itself seemed to pause as he gazed upon her, his heart stirring with inexplicable warmth.In the quiet of the moment, he pondered the tranquil essence she brought to his life, marveling at how her presence could lull even the most restless soul into deep repose.Lost in contemplation, Alpha Malik found himself drawn to Aurora's forehead, his lips instinctively seeking connection. With each tender kiss, he expressed a silent devotion, each angle conveying a depth of emotion words could not capture.Last night, Alpha Malik had pushed aside thoughts of Aurora's deception as the masked girl, embracing her and embracing the moment, setting aside their differences.With gentle care, he eased Aurora's head from his shou
Shastina tightly clasped Aurora's hand, her eyes fixed on the delicate features of her face. Pain gripped her heart, an unbearable ache that whispered accusations against her own actions, blaming herself for Aurora's tragic end.The relentless thought echoed within her, a haunting refrain:"I could have confessed to the king, revealed that I, not Aurora, was the one who killed the late King."Grief overwhelmed Shastina, erasing the memory of the times when she callously told Aurora that she didn't care if she lived or died. The realization now hit her with a cruel force, a revelation of her true feelings."So you care this much about me," Aurora's voice cut through the heavy silence.Startled, Shastina and Morena leaped to their feet. The sudden realization that it was Morena's voice shattered the tension. Shastina moved closer to Aurora, and a groan escaped from Aurora's lips as Shastina inadvertently bounced on her hand."Why did you play that prank on us?" Shastina exclaimed, her e
Doubt coursed through Xena's mind as she watched the hulking man, hoping against hope for a shred of mercy. But alas, mercy was a stranger in his eyes, replaced instead by a seething anger that simmered beneath his burly exterior.With a thunderous rise, he towered over her, his gaze landing on the unfortunate canvas of clothes stained with vomit. At that moment, his anger exploded into a deafening cacophony that reverberated through the entire room, sending shivers down the spine of all who bore witness.The very walls seemed to tremble in response to his enraged bellow, rousing the other men within the prison from their slumber. As their master's voice boomed, they snapped to attention, their eyes darting around the room. Their collective focus then shifted to the source of their leader's fury, and they locked onto the telltale evidence of Xena's transgression."Kapoor!" They roared in unison, their feet slamming onto the ground in a synchronized display of loyalty. Yet, in that sam
Dread washed over Xena like a cold wave when one of the guards hurriedly went to fetch the King's Concubine, Xena knew that if none of the king's women came, she knew that if Sheba and Nneka would come, and if they got involved, things would take a dark turn.Her anxiety was palpable as they escorted her down to the dungeon. At this moment, she longed for Jeanne's presence more than ever. However, Jeanne had fallen for one of the guards and had left with him. Xena held onto the hope that Jeanne would return, though it seemed like a distant dream.It was too late for anyone to persuade the King to honor the promise he had made to his mother, the vow to protect. Yet, Xena clung to that promise, despite the risk of the King discovering her involvement. Memories of the kindness she had shown to the King's mother weighed heavily on her conscience.As they reached the cell and the guard swung open the door, a putrid stench overwhelmed Xena's senses, causing her to instinctively cover her no
Xena's body trembled with fear as she stood there, as Minster still held the document in his hand. The king's eyes scrutinized the scroll as he turned his gaze toward the minister of accounting. She felt her whole world collapse, trapped in a nightmare."What are you doing here?" The king's voice was icy, jolting her back to reality."I... I..." Xena stammered, feeling utterly helpless as Jaguar approached the minister and gently took the scroll from her shaking hands."Your Highness, the scroll..." Xena's heart sank as she grasped the gravity of her situation. The consequences would be dire if the document contained what they suspected. She wished she could vanish, but the king's words reverberated through the hall, freezing her in place."Jaguar, read the scroll's contents. Evans, send guards to find the criminal hiding in town. And when you locate the assassin, eliminate him immediately. Someone dared to set him free from prison." The king's tone brooked no argument, sending shiver
Aurora's eyes widened in awe as she found herself in an enchanting realm, surrounded by colors dancing in the sky. It was a place of breathtaking beauty that seemed almost otherworldly. As she explored this magical space, she was captivated by the sight of a stunning woman with eyes that sparkled like stars and a handsome man whose warm smile radiated kindness.Curiosity overwhelmed her, and she approached them with wonder in her eyes. "Why is this place so incredibly beautiful? And why do both of you look so lovely?" she asked, her voice filled with awe.The woman's response was soft and soothing, "This place is special, Aurora. It's where beauty and love intertwine."Aurora was taken aback, unsure of where she was or how she had arrived there. "Am I dreaming?" she questioned, a hint of uncertainty in her voice.The man's gentle laughter resonated through the air as he replied, "You're not dreaming, but you're not entirely awake either. This realm exists between realities, where the
Alpha stormed into Morena's chamber, his presence filling the room with an air of authority. His eyes widened in shock as he beheld Aurora, blood trickling from her nose. The sight sent a jolt of panic through his veins, and his voice thundered, overpowering every other sound in the room."What is going on here?!" he demanded, his voice reverberating with urgency and concern.The force of his voice made Morena snap her head in his direction, her eyes filled with worry. Evans, Shastina, and the other maid present in the physician's chamber followed suit, their gazes dropping in deference.Their murmured response of "Your Highness" barely registered as Alpha's attention remained fixed on Aurora's ailing form. He spoke again, the urgency in his voice demanding an immediate answer."I need to know what is happening here," he pressed, his tone filled with a mix of fear and determination.Morena, realizing the weight of the moment, turned to face the king. She spoke softly, her voice betray
As Alpha Malik made his way back inside the palace, a heavy cloud of hurt and betrayal engulfed him, obscuring the warmth and love Aurora had once ignited within his heart. With each step, his pain deepened, casting shadows on the memories of their shared moments.Unknown to him, a sense of urgency tugged at his soul, compelling him to seek out Aurora. He couldn't fathom the reason behind this inexplicable need, but he was certain that when she woke up, she would face the consequences of her deception. And as for Evans, Alpha's blood boiled with disbelief at the thought of his supposed ally supporting Aurora in fooling him. The mere idea was unfathomable, and he vowed that Evans would pay dearly for his betrayal.Yet, amidst his wild thoughts, Alpha brushed away the intrusive doubts, focusing on his path ahead. Determined, he walked with measured steps, the imposing presence of the palace surrounding him like a symphony of grandeur and deceit. As he advanced, his attention was drawn t