"Mother," Sabrina cried out, immediately she stepped into the queen's room. She leaned her hands on the wall and walked fully into the room, her face filled with tears. "Oh gods, Sabrina," The Queen stood up from the chair where she sat and walked to the weeping Sabrina. She placed her hand on her shoulder and directed her to the bed. "Darling, what happened? What's wrong?" She asked, but she was responded with only sniffs and light hiccups. "Oh my god Sabrina, tell me what's wrong?" The Queen sat on the bed beside patting her shoulders lightly. After a few minutes, silence sat in the room with only a few sniffs from Sabrina. She raised the cup in her hands filled with water, given to her by the queen's maid to her mouth and took one last gulp of water down her throat. She dropped the cup on the table and took a deep breath, glancing at the Queen who sat beside her, staring at her with concern in her eyes, before taking her eyes to her laps, fixing her gaze on it. "I'm sorry I c
*Three days later* Luciano walked into the field, his eyes moving around the field in search of someone. He breathed out a sign of relief immediately he spotted Nikolai at the end of the field talking to a warrior. Nikolai turned his head to stare at him immediately he noticed footsteps approaching him, he said something to the warrior before turning to face his brother. "Hey brother." He greeted with his usual smile on his face. "I need to talk to you." Luciano replied almost immediately. "Ohh," Nikolai raised his brows in confusion before they both walked towards a more silent area in the field. "So what do you wanna talk about?" Nikolai asked staring at him questioningly. "You're not gonna say this to anyone?" Nikolai furrowed his brows at him in confusion before answering. "Sure I won't." "Okay." Luciano muttered, rubbing his palms together like he was nervous. "I don't know how to say this but- gods this is so weird- I've suddenly developed a weird feeling." Nikolai quir
"Oh! there you are nephew." Elliot said with his usual smirk plastered on his face. Luciano turned to stare at her, his face mirroring irritation and maybe hurt. "I... master..." Eleanor tried speaking but stopped when he glared at her with a cold look on his face. Eleanor bowed her head in shame as tears began stinging her eyes. Dear gods, why would this happen? "It's good to see you again after a long time nephew." "What the hell do you think you were doing?" Luciano asked sternly. "Oooh, what do you think?" Elliot raised his brows at him, turning to glance at Eleanor before turning back to face the prince. "You should have taken that somewhere else." The prince said coldly. "And mind you, don't do that with my personal slave." "Huh," Elliot stared turned to stare at me and prince with suspicion in his eyes. "Is there anything going on between you two?" Elliot arched his brows at the prince. "No. Besides I don't do slaves." Luciano replied coldly staring at her. "Then w
"Now tell me what the hell happened." He ordered. "Everything." He added staring deeply at her. Was he really ready to hear her out? Eleanor gulped down the lump in her throat, twisting her hands together. She took a deep breath before narrating all that happened to him. A few minutes after Eleanor has finished speaking, silence descended in the room. Eleanor shifted from one foot to another as tension filled the air. She lifted her eyes up when she heard movement from the prince. Luciano stood up from the chair and walked around to the front of the table and rested on it, folding his arms together. He let out a short breath, running his hands through his hair. He can't believe Elliot would do that. Like, what the hell is wrong with that man? He knows how to perfectly step on his toe. "You should have have resisted him." Luciano say staring at her. "Huh?" Eleanor stared up at him in shock. How do hell could he ask her that after all she told him. "Maybe if I was so strong, p
Eleanor froze with eyes wide open staring at the prince in shock as his lips moved against hers. All Eleanor could do was stare up at the prince as different emotions ran through her. Her fists clench beside her, resting on the wall. Eleanor stood there frozen not knowing what to do, of course this is the first time she is ever getting kissed not just by an ordinary person but by a royal. A royal who happens to be the cold hearted prince, the one who detests her to the guts. She leaned back unto the wall as she felt her knees go weak and her breath hitched. Luciano pulled away from Eleanor, disengaging his lips from hers. He moved back a little and ran his fingers through his hair breathing heavily. Hell, What the fuck did he just do? Eleanor stood against the wall, staring at the prince with wide eyes and her mouth parted slightly. She moved her eyes to the door before muttering. "Eh, I.. I'll just take my.. my leave." She stuttered moving against the wall slowly to the door like
Eleanor groaned lightly under her breath as she climbed up the long flight of stairs. Today had really been a bad day for her. She had woken up this morning only to be clouded with thoughts of the prince. The kiss. It was all in her mind, all she could ever think of. She wasn't even able to get a good night sleep because of that. What has the prince done to her? Eleanor groaned and used her palm to slap her forehead trying to get rid of the thought. She can't have herself thinking about him again. She let out a heavy sign as she walked into the hallway leading to his room. gods! How is she going to face him now? Eleanor clenched her fist together as nervousness crept up her body. Arriving the door, she took a deep breath and knocked, after hearing a faint deep voice reply "come in", she pushed the door open and stepped inside. Walking fully into the room, she spotted the prince standing by the table putting on some jewelleries dressed up like he was going for an occasion.
Eleanor kept her head down as she walked into the castle, the prince had dismissed her heading to the training ground. Eleanor climbed up the stairs to the hallway leading to her room with hurried steps. She bolted the door open as quick as she could and stepped inside, shutting the door behind her. She took a deep breath and leaned her head against the door, placing her hands on her chest to calm her breaths. Dear gods, what the hell is wrong with her? Why would she be thinking of the prince in such way? She can't believe she was even thinking he'd kiss her again. Like, what the hell? She promised herself she was going to stay away from him but now she's doing quite the opposite. She's longing for him to kiss her which is really far from possible. Eleanor used her palm to slap her forehead groaning lightly. She walked to the bed in the room which has became hers ever since she was given the room. She threw herself on the bed with her arms spread apart staring at the ceiling, h
"Luciano?" The King sat up right on his throne seat staring at Sabrina with suprise. "What about him?" "Well, you see father, I'm really tired of Luciano's behaviour and I would like to return back to my kingdom." "Sabrina, what did he do?" "Father, Luciano doesn't acknowledge my presence here, it's all about that slave, he's always with her. This evening I saw him walking to the riverside with her. That was supposed to be me father, not some random slave. Something has to be done father or else I leave." She deadpanned, folding her hands together with a frown on her face. "You don't have to worry Sabrina, I'll do something about it." The king promised. "Something better be done about it. I can't get married to someone who would act and treat me like I don't exist." She said tearfully. "I'll do something about it. I'd make sure he stops whatever he's doing." "Alright father, I'd like to take my leave now." "Sure, you can go." Sabrina nodded and walked out of the throne room sm
*Eight years later*"Mother, I have it all ready!! Take a look!" I looked to the door to see Alex, my four years old son, trying to pull a big bag into my room."Alex seriously?" I chuckled and walked to him, collecting the bag from him. "This is way bigger than you, you should've left it for me." I patted his head, leaning down to plant a kiss on his hair."But I'm so powerful and strong!" He raised his hands up, clenching his fists tightly. "Father said so.""Yes, you're so strong but this is way bigger than you." I still replied nonetheless. "Where is your sister?" I asked, trying to stop him from starting an argument again."Erm, I..I think I left her in the room." He placed his hands under jaw, pretending to be thinking about something. "Alex." I folded my arms, raising my brows at him. "How many times do I have to tell you to watch over your sister?""Ermm, I don't know. How am I supposed to remember how many times but I can guess twenty seven, yes!" He raised his small fingers
*STOCKEM*"Oh dear Sabrina." Sabrina looked up from the ground when her door opened and her sisters stepped in. She rolled her eyes, taking her gaze to the window."Oh my god, she looks so sad." Zara said with fake sympathy."Sabrina, you have no idea how much we missed you." Annika spoke, coming to stand before her bed. "Tell me, what was the wedding with the prince like? Was it how you dream?" She asked, faking an innocent smile. "Or where you were kicked out?""Just leave." Sabrina pointed her hand to the door, heaving out an exasperated sigh."Leave? But we just came here." Zara said, pouting her lips. "I'm not in for this, just leave!" She yelled unexpectedly."Ooh, I forgot you're a tigress." Annika said and burst out laughing, Zara joining her immediately. "Oh poor Sabrina, just see the look on your face. It must've been so hard. So hard realising your plan failed woefully, you failed." Zara scoffed before speaking. "You left here with so much pride, but look at you now? No w
Eleanor was shocked to the bones, as this was the most unusual thing ever. Nevertheless, she wrapped her hands around her, accepting the hug. “I know I would definitely look like a coward, but I’m sorry.” Ariel said after disengaging from the hug.“Ermm… I..” They all turned to the door when they had noises, a loud voice yelling. “Let go of me!! You bitch!” Gwen could be seen; effortlessly dragging Sabrina into the room then throwing her to the floor.”She stopped yelling and looked around the room, seeing all eyes on her. “Luciano, no, no.” Eleanor rushed to him, holding him back when he rushed to Sabrina, with rage in his eyes. “Let her be.” Thankfully, he stopped struggling against her, he looked around the room last time before storming out.“Nikolai?” Ariel called, finally noticing him at the corner of the room. He raised his hand, motioning her to stop as she walked towards him. Then with the help of a guard, he left the room, Gwen also rushing to follow him.“Where are you now?
“What idea?” Eleanor asked curiously, moving closer to her.“Well..” She scratched her head nervously before speaking. “Well, you can speak to our king, maybe he might give out some soldiers to you.” Nikolai and Luciano stared at each other as if deliberating if that was a good plan. “He might refuse you know? Not everyone wants a problem with Cordenia.” Luciano spoke, knowing well that most of the kingdoms avoided troubles with them, ever since what they did to Narva. Now Daekhram is one small village with very little number of people, that would definitely be the last thing they’ll want to do.“You can try and see what he says.” Eleanor said, trying to encourage. “Sure. Let’s see what happens then.” *“How'd it go?” They all stood up when the door opened and both brothers stepped in. “How did it go?” Eleanor held so much hope in her eyes as she asked.“Well, nothing. He refused.” She breathed out a small sigh, feeling quite hopeless again. “So what do we do now?” She wrapped he
“Surprised?” Sabrina burst out laughing out loud hysterically. “Oh my god, I never imagined how the look on your face would be, but trust it definitely worth it, and I'll do this over and over again just to see this look again.” Ariel shook her head in disbelief as she burst out laughing again.“Elliot, what is this?” He never thought he could ever do something like this. Hell! They were brothers and this is definitely the most shocking thing that has ever happened to him.“It is what it is Axel.” Elliot answered with an evil smirk on his face. “Oh, I forgot you might be so dumb to realise all that is going, so I’m going to spare a littlle of my time and do the explanation.”He nodded at one of the attackers, or rather his secret soldiers and he left immediately, returning with two chairs which Elliot and Sabrina sat on respectively. “Okay, here we go. Storytime.” Elliot rubbed his palm together, faking enthusiasm. “First of all Axel, I’d love to say you have been so stupid and really
She hummed to an unending song as she moved around the room. Surprisingly, she woke up on the right side of the bed. With no idea of what made her so calm and relieved she began her little duties she had to do. In a few minutes she knew Nalia would be here to take her to the woman she talked about.A few minutes later, just when she was done with all the work, Nalia arrived. "You ready?""Yeah, sure." Eleanor replied, rubbing her palm on her skirt.“You look quite happy.” Nalia commented, with brows raised in surprise. “I mean you’ve been quite the opposite these days. Sorry to say though.”“It’s fine. Honestly I have no idea why I am, but there’s no need to be worried. It’s not a bad thing huh.” As far as she knows, being mysteriously happy should be a sign that good things might happen.“Okay let’s go.” Nalia says, shrugging her shoulders. “It’s quite a long work to Kyla’s place, so we better hurry.”“Bye sophia!” Eleanor yelled, hoping she hears her from her room.“Bye Ladies, be c
Gwen woke up earlier than normal the next morning and did all important chores right before it was time for breakfast. She had a plan in mind and hopefully it works out well.After dropping a few things in the store room, she headed down the stairs, with one place in mind. The kitchen. She usually avoids going there everyday, but today she knew her entire plan depends on it."Sorry, oh- hey." She bumped into someone, immediately realising it's Nikolai. They don't see each other often again, since she has a lot of duties and work now, considering the fact Luciano isn't helping again but locked up in his room, they were given loads of work.She remembers their conversation yesterday, a quite heated one though. Her first plan was to try to make Nikolai tell Luciano the truth, she knew for sure Luciano would listen to him but he refused, bluntly. Giving an excuse it was for the sake of Eleanor's safety. Gwen knows well it wouldn't affect her, she hates to see him this way, considering the
*The next day*Luciano had woken up a few hours ago and after taking his bath, he sat on his bed, resting back against the headboard, staring into space.He was sad, and hurt. Also angry at himself.Angry at himself for not fulfilling all the promises he made to her. He brought into this mess, assured her that he would protect her, but what did he do? Absolutely nothing.Instead he got her killed. He can’t count how many times she had tried to play safe, even tried to bury the feelings she had for him. It seemed like she was the one with bigger brains here, trying as much as possible not to get into any trouble while he? He kept dragging into it over and over again. Making stupid promises to keep her safe, forcing her into a dangerous relationship when he knew well it wasn’t good for her. She trusted him, believing everything would be fine just like he said. She was positive and had no doubt, putting all hopes on a stupid person like him. Even when it got worse and all he had to do wa
Ariel couldn’t understand the shivers that ran down her spine immediately he said those words. She knows very well he doesn’t joke with words, just like his father. Regret suddenly filled her but disappeared immediately it came. “Don’t say that, Luciano.”Luciano scoffed and ran his palm over his face. He looked like he was struggling hard to refrain himself from flaring in anger. His fists repeatedly clench together, his breaths already coming out in pants. “Leave.” He growled warningly.“There is no point getting angry Luciano, we did this for you, for your safe-““Don’t you dare say that!!!” Axel stopped talking when Luciano suddenly yelled. “When has Eleanor ever been a threat?! Just tell me! WHEN?!” For the first time in so many years Ariel saw his eyes water. She must say she’s never seen him so hurt, her heart clenched in guilt when a drop of tears slipped from his eyes. “Do you know what you are now?” He was the only one speaking now because it seemed she had nothing to say.