Xena intentionally wants Morena to confess, protecting Aurora, and she wants to discipline her for siding with Aurora—She can't discipline her until Alpha Malik sanctions it. She needs evidence to present in the presence of Alpha Malik before he can approve the sanction. “Your highness, what I meant is that......” Evans knocked gently on the door, which makes Morena stop what she was trying to say, though she knows Concubine Xena so well, her cunning and obsessive nature, she won't dare to offend her knowing fully well, the king adores her. “And what are you doing here” Xena snapped at Evans rudely. “The king sent me here to deliver a message to Morena" Evans stuttered, seeing the frowned glanced in Xena's eyes. Jeanne moved behind Xena's ears and whispered. “Didn't I tell you, the king address her, he sent him here to see how she's faring” Jeanne whispered behind Xena. Instead of Xena replying to her, her angry glance fell on her. “What for?” Xena asked. “He sent me to Morena
Morena granted Aurora her request- To dress up herself, she went into the bathroom, and she felt elated as she poured the water on her head. The water dripped from her head down to her body, it had been a long, and she felt the reflection of water on her body. She was allowed to bathe twice since she has been caged in prison, and one month ago. She stayed longer in the bathroom, pouring water on her body—She didn't know when she will be privileged to bathe again. This is an opportunity in disguise to her, yet she wants to make use of it to the fullness. She walked out of the bathroom when she sneezed repeatedly, moved to the dressing room, and Morena was in her chamber. The maid has brought her apparel, shoes, and the accessories she will use to adore herself earlier. She removed the towel, used to wrap her body, then she cleaned her body. Afterward, she rubbed her body with a cream brought for her, the fragrance of the cream scented well, it's enough to make a man lust after
Minister Lucas was in the room waiting for Aurora, he accepted the offer, and he saw it as an opportunity to warn Aurora about her father. He appreciated Jericho for telling the King to give Aurora away as his visitor gift – He was finding his way to tell the king without raising suspicions when Jericho spoke up. Jericho's speaking appeased him of his tension, telling Aurora face to-face, might put him in trouble and, he thought of hiding his face behind a curtain. He couldn't say whether Aurora would believe him or not, instead, he decided to hide his face behind a curtain, whenever he heard the door unlocking. Minister Lucas roamed around the room, thinking about the best way to stage the whole thing, without raising alarm, he didn't want Alpha Malik to get suspicious of him, and nor did he want Aurora to doubt him likewise. He saw the leadership quality and kingship quality in Aurora, and he anticipated the day she would become the ruler of the community- it seemed impossible t
Aurora huffed the door without looking back, she couldn't look at Alpha Malik's eyes, she released the breath she kept when she was in Alpha Malik's chamber as she stepped outside his room. “That was too close”, she let out loudly, forgetting there were guards in front of the door. She raised his head and shared gazed with the deadly gaze of the guards. “I guess you are not bothered pleasuring an old man who is enough to be your father with the smile on your face,” Evans said harshly. Aurora looked dumbfounded, she was not expecting the harsh comment from Evans, he had been her friend before, but everything had changed. She didn't expect a harsh comment from him. “Am I smiling? “ She asked herself inwardly. “No you are not, but you are whining, I guess” her subconscious replied. “And what is your own? What did you expect from a murderer, she has no emotions”, The guards taking her to the visitor shushed Evans? Evans bestowed him a disdained looked, Aurora was there looking shoc
Xena was on the bed smiling, Jeanne couldn't hold it in anymore, it was late, and she wanted to sleep, but Xena's endless laughter wouldn't allow her to sleep. “Is there something… You are not telling me?” Jeanne said out of curiosity. “N…” She had not finished with her no when she broke into another laughter, her mind filled with excitement. If people saw the way she laughed, people would think something was wrong with her mind, as she was laughing alone. “Xena, please stop this. Your laughter, is affecting me, I need to sleep early so that I can attend to your morning needs”. “Is your duty here, or are you tired of staying here…? If you are, kindly let me know, the palace is wide for people to go and come in” Xena said in an irritating tone. “I don't mean it that way Xena" Jeanne changed his sarcastic tone immediately. Xena shrugged, “There is no problem, you are my best friend, and I won't allow you to leave me, even if you decide,” she said in a more friendly tone ''Best Fr
“Seize her "A low voice filled with deadly echoed.Where Aurora stood, her legs twitched, what she hoped not to happen, had finally happened.She looked at Morena before the guards reached her side, Morena signaled to her to explain herself before she was taken away.“Permit me to say a word before you take me away,” she said in her loudest voice, as the guards struggled to drag her away.The guards refused to heed her screaming until the King flinched his finger toward the guards as a symbol to allow her to talk.She sighed deeply before she talked, after giving her an audience.“My Highness… " Aurora was saying but got interrupted by Jericho's rude remarks.“Highness can never be a king of a criminal, you must never call Highness your Highness, is either you call Your Highness Alpha,” Jericho said angrily.Aurora looked at him bitterly.“Alpha, I'm not the killer, I don't know what happens to him” she was explaining when they carried the man out of the chamber, Jericho instructed the
Aurora was tied to a tree on the tortured ground, her mind filled with many questions, she didn't know what happened, and she didn't see a way out of it.Her mind was filled with worries, though she knew she will be killed one day if her father didn't come and rescue her on time. Yet, she didn't know it will come sooner than she expected.When the rainfall stopped, she opened her eyes slowly, the first sight she saw was Shastina, who looked at her with mockery gazed.“I guess, you will die sooner than I expected, and I won't have headaches again,” She said spitefully.Aurora didn't reply, instead, she looked at her intently to confirm if truly she's shastina.“What are you doing here, Shatsina?, Are you not afraid of being caught,” Aurora said.“Don't you dare talk as if you care? Both you and your father are monsters, did you think I will be safe in a land where your father rules?, he will have me killed, and I am not ready to be killed” she said with furious bloodshot eyes.Aurora d
Morena is in her chamber, pacing up and down, she has used every medicine she can use on the unknown poison, yet there is no change, Minister Lucas's eyes remained tight, and his breathing has not improved. Though Jericho never told her to let go of the man, he asked her to declare him dead to the king, telling the king he couldn't survive is what Jericho asked her to do. Morena was unable to bring herself to understand Jericho, if the man eventually died, their community will summon to war, though everyone feared Alpha Malik, still, the man's community can summon to war for killing another community delegate. Morena is exhausted with ideas, and her heartfelt heavy, she wanted to save Aurora and the man, but it seems inconceivable. The banged on the door brought her out of her reverie, she walked to the door and peered through the peephole, surprised to see a new maid standing at the door. She peered through the hole in the door, to confirm her curiosity, she was afraid it might b
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