Alicia's POV "Tell me what you told him Alicia?!" he reverberated after a few minutes of quietness. "You don't want to catch a glimpse of the worst of me. I could look over the consequences if you just disclose what you told him to me." he exhorts me to open up. "Are you scared, Your Majes…?" I snigger in amusement. "Alicia!!!" he roared, his entire body was quivering terribly. "Arnold!!!" I fired back and exchanged breathing to steady my voice. "Can't you just let me be? You have taken every reason for me to be alive, and you think I will beg you not to kill me?" I chuckled as irritation subjugated my body system. "You have done your worst a long time ago. It all makes sense now " I scoffed bitterly with my eyes brewing fire. "Every tiny piece of information isn't confirmed, but what is definite is that you snitched on our park and caused our downfall. You were the bastard behind my parent's massacre? Why don't you deny it? It was all your fault!!! Don't take too much time. Kil
Alicia's POV"Did the present Emperor mention where he had been all the while before coming to the palace?" I inquired and at the same time made sure that I didn't mention anything that could be traced to suspect me.Maybe I should have prepared before coming.I thought. "He told us that he had been living on the street after the death of his mother. If I could recall, he said he learned his martial skill from a local martial art tutor." Cone explains. "Emperor Arnold might truly be the son of the runaway lady which makes him an illegitimate son of your father, but he was also the Alpha of Greenland Park, and had come up with the idea of attacking Genovia with the late Alpha whom I knew as his father then. He might have used the Tiger Park to cover up the plans probably after realizing that things weren't going his way after the death of his father. He never thought it would affect them, and had decided to take revenge by finding his way into the palace" I revealed and wrapped it
Alicia's POV Princess Micah moved her head in my direction and I instantly shut my mouth "I'm sorry, your Highness" I apologized.She opened her mouth to mutter a word but I quickly fell to my knees with my hands clasped together "I don't want to go. Can you please find a way to make me escape this summoning? Please, your Highness, I beg you" I pleaded desperately. I was perturbed at the view of what would happen to me since I had shouted and walked out on Arnold earlier.It must be the reason why he called for me. "The Emperor is the one calling you. As much as I also don't want you to leave, I also don't want him to stop the little attention he spared for me which had occurred because of you. You need to go, Alicia" She persuaded me in a calm tone that got me astonished."Yes, your Highness" I answered simply and strode out of her chamber. I exhaled heavily and mustered a bit of courage. It's normal to be punished after spurting out in such a manner. I encouraged myself.My face
Alicia's POV Arnold didn't let go and I continued to jerk with hope that he would let me be. He chuckled lightly at my persistence and I stiffened in realization and stared at him. His face was already back to normal with just a light amused expression on his face. I acknowledged that the way I moved my face made it easy to stare at each other's eyes with our faces inches apart. My eyes drowned in the beauty of his eyes and I couldn't help but get carried away with my mind blocking all other thoughts. My body shivered the moment Arnold leaned in. His eyes met with mine and I couldn't help but give in to his plea when his lips touched mine. I relaxed in his touch as he caressed my waist and claimed my lips like the favorite candy he lost in the sea after concluding that he wouldn't see it again. I felt like I was the candy as he suckled gently on my lower lip. I wrapped my hand around his neck and I heard a low groan from him. He pulls me to strangle him and adjust the position of m
Alicia's POV I gradually opened my eyes and directly felt emotionless at what my eyes pictured. Arnold was sucking my nipple gently like an infant. I admired his long and dark eyelashes as they were arranged and aligned beautifully. I stared at his handsome face which looked peaceful and serene. His body features were relaxed and he also had a slight smile on his face. His breathing was slow and even, and his body was completely still. I kept pushing the thought of regret off my mind. The deed has been done, and the only thing to do is to make sure that I make myself believe that whatever might have happened the night before is erased from my senses. It was a mistake, a massive moment that shouldn't have occurred. I slowly and carefully lift Arnold's muscular arm away from my waist. A displeased groan from him echoed through the room, and it made me halt my movement. After a few minutes of deliberating whether to proceed with trying to escape, I took the action of caressing his sc
Alicia's POV Mrs Delinda was reluctant as expected but she eventually offered me my food after bargaining with me "If you want the same portion as that of the others, you will have to work. It's a secret and you won't tell the Princes?" she had said. "I will never do that to the princess if you give me and Anastasia the same chores to do and we will do it together all the time" I accepted. Mrs Delinda agreed to my condition without hesitation and I was more than glad. Six days later~~~~~ The last few days were spent in a speck of freedom because I was kind of respected by the other maids rather than maltreated. What was more surprising was that Mrs Delinda served me more portions of food than the others.I had Anastasia to gist and work with even though it was just in between our surroundings. We were so comfortable with each other that during the night, we would go out to watch the moonlight and she wouldn't stop mentioning that she wished to find the one destined to be with he
Alicia's POV I strolled into Arnold's manor with my head bent low, and my hand clasped to each other. I was sweating profusely while chanting wishes for someone to come out and tell me that my presence is not needed here anymore.I puffed out laboriously in hope when a guard suddenly halted his steps at my front. I held up my head and met an unsmiling-looking fellow. He chaperoned me to an extraordinarily designed bathroom, instead of Arnold's room. It was so beautiful that my nervousness flew away. It was probably because I thought I could still get more time before meeting Arnold, Or was I brought here to clean up? I would be glad if that is the case.I sauntered further into the luxurious and elaborate bathroom that had a large bathing pool in the middle. The floors were made of marble, and the walls were adorned with beautiful mosaics. There were mirrors, candles, and other luxurious decorations arranged accordingly. Overall, it looks like a place of comfort and relaxation as wel
Alicia's POV "You are appointed to my chamber as from today. You will do everything I ask you to without any complaint" he mutters in his usual hard tone. "Why would I refuse his supremacy in the first place? I need to get used to the surroundings" I proclaimed, and attempted to get out of the pool. He wouldn't just let go as he rushed to grasp me in his muscular arms.I pushed him so hard that he fell deep into the pool. I ignored him and climbed out of the pool. A few steps forward, I decided to wait for minutes but he didn't show any sign of coming up. I trembled, and hurriedly hopped into the pool, right on him. He was sitting in a meditating position. I had no idea when I hit him hard on the chest and he smirked. I was truly frightened. He chortled for a second and carried me out of the pool to sit at the edge of the pool. "You don't want to lose me," he muttered proudly and I rolled my eyes in irritation. "I don't see any reason for me to be terrified about your death.
Alicia's POV A month later~~~~~ Anastasia was among the ladies who assisted with treating the wounded soldiers and guards. She gave details on how Fatou had assisted and sneaked out the maids as none of the powerful Royal family was in the palace to control anything. She explained that Fatou had warned a maid not to call Arnold's wife as her mission in Genovia was done. Apparently, she had married Arnold for a reason which included a mission to take back a treasure that belonged to Oceania and to snitch about the Genovia system and the activities going on in the country to her father, but unfortunately, Arnold had caught her in the process, and they had bargained to help each other out. Those times she had acted jealous were all planned. Our palace is located close to my parent's burial ground since Arnold didn't want to go back to Genovia as he insisted that the place was his nightmare that brought back his pastThe great Genovia collapsed within the twinkle of an eye and other c
Alicia's POV"I had thought it was the best way to get revenge on you. I thought it's best to cooperate with Cone us better. I never thought...that…" I stammered in fear. I was already losing the strength in me, and I was ready for death if that's the case. I was so fatigued and weary. Arnold suddenly kissed me on the lips "The deed has been done. Just quietly follow me. With you by my side, I am very sure to conquer the enemy" he hugged me and I nodded my head with tears still streaming down from my cheek. At that moment, I suddenly doubt if I deserve Arnold. Arnold took me on a wild ride on a horse. The journey was down to a faraway path where extremely high mountains are located. At that place, we met Abel and Arnold's other strong-faced guard whom I had forgotten his name. There were other soldiers also, and it made me wonder if they had been planning to attack Genovia. From my estimation of those who were a bit from us, I could count them as about five hundred of them. I w
Alicia's POV Princess Micah's eyes were glaring over. She was flinching and shrinking as blood kept gushing out of her stomach. Her stomach was entirely shredded like the murderer had something hidden in it. It looked like the murder had just occurred recently as the blood was fresh. My legs felt too heavy to move as the scene made my body shiver terribly. The first statement that rang in my head was "If only I had gone inside the tent earlier"All of a sudden, I felt her hand stir even in this condition. I rushed to her and grabbed her arm. "Your Highness, what happened? Just hold on for me, ple..ase. I need to go and r.. raise the alarm!" I stuttered and tried to rush outside, but she tapped me instead. I wept bitterly as blood burst out of her mouth when she wanted to speak, "My baby," she touched her bleeding stomach "Is there a way to save my baby?" What baby is she talking about?"Let me go and check for the Royal doctor. Please, my Princess please don't do this to me. oh
Alicia's POV I knew Arnold was battling with conflicted emotions. I knew that he was trying so hard not to break down tremendously. His mother died and he had to dine with her killers. For years he had carried the wounds and blames even though he only meant well for his people. I can't give him full assurance for his betrayal but I will support him as much as I can. Deep down I just hoped the letter I had given Cone wouldn't sneak out some of his plans as I now comprehended that he has good intentions. If the Royal family knows about any of his plans beforehand, they might use it against him. From what I learned from my father because I was always with him while my mother controlled the affairs of the Park. Father told me that the people are the power of a leader. If the majority of the citizens are against their leader, and they cooperate for what they want, there is nothing the leader can do but please them. With the fact that Arnold wasn't a legitimate son, it wouldn't take lo
Alicia's POVI wiped the tears away from his eyes and he held my hand passionately "My suicide option cleared off my mind a bit when I saw Abel. On that spot, he said he wanted to tell me that his mother had mastered my writing, bribed the guard that was sent to Genovia, and had written more notes on the letter we had sent about them assisting us. She had written that your Park was trying to fight against Genovia because you discovered an ore mine. She intended to get all the ore mine for us alone without knowing that the Genovians are the master of evil plans or probably, she had other plans for doing such a thing. The mention of forming a coup on Genovia made them embark on an unexpected attack on your Park, and our ignorance of the location of the ore mine made them move on hard on my Park." Arnold and I wept bitterly. He tugged my head to himself and placed his head on it. I whimpered loudly until I began to hiccup. Arnold was mute for some time before he proceeded. "Abel w
Alicia's POV"It was so hard to accept that I was a son to another man, but I did after he died. I consoled myself that since no one knows, it shouldn't bother me. He had taken care of me and nothing mattered as long as everyone knew that he was my father. He made me pledge to him to take very good care of the Park even though things were hard at that time. I pledged to him and focused on that. I didn't know that my consolation was just blank because my stepmother, Abel's mother, had peeked and overhead us when we were talking." he says which made me raise an eyebrow but I didn't want to interrupt him. Ooh…that explains everything. Abel was Arnold's brother but not related by blood. Does that make them step-brothers too?!Oh yeah. That explains it. But how come I never knew he had a brother by the name of Abel? I only knew Jason. "Are you not surprised by that?" Arnold chuckled bitterly. "Not really" I shrugged my shoulders with my head still on his shoulder. "Why?" he quer
Alicia's POV Arnold held up a piece of the perfectly grilled chicken to my mouth, but I tightened my lips in rejection. He places it in my mouth like that for minutes. It was like we were competing on who would give in first. I couldn't keep my lips like that anymore and out of exhaustion, it made me end up loosening my lips. "Stop already," I scolded but he hastily pushed it into my mouth. I stared at him with an unsatisfying expression, but he was rather pleased that he had won. "Eat" he urged and munched on the piece of meat he took for himself. Throughout our eating session, anytime I told him that I was filled up, he would rub my stomach to be assured. If he isn't satisfied with the swelling of my stomach, he won't agree and exhorts me to continue eating until I silently yell at him. "Let's go to my room," Arnold lets out. He hauled me in his arms before I could reply. When he got into his room, he gently positioned me at the edge of his Emperor-size bed and started pulling h
Alicia's POV "Three guards are outside waiting for you! You need to hurriedly shower, and go meet them" My gossip friend shrieked, and pulled me to stand up "I know that you might be tired, but swears all three of them are the personal guards of each Royal individual" she explained further to me who was dozing off while moving to the direction of the bathroom. I only took a shower, brushed my teeth, and went back to dress up. My friend helped me style my hair neatly, and without eating breakfast, I walked out to the entrance of the quarters. I was stunned to see them still there. I slightly bowed and then stared at them one after the other. I recognized one as Princess Micah's personal male guard, the second one as Cone's guard, and the last one was unrecognizable, but was probably a guard of a Prince as my friend mentioned. I wondered what their masters could want from me in the early hours of the morning. "I got here before anyone. Let's go, you do not want to keep the Princess w
An unknown person's POV "Did you witness the drama that occurred at the court today, Alphonse?" I snickered as I recalled Arnold's replay. "Yes, your Majesty" he nodded his head in disbelief. "Do you believe him?" I ask and smirked but my guard finds it difficult to answer. Everyone else would find it difficult because it wasn't Arnold's thing to say something like that. No one would easily detect him except someone who is extremely observant and has been observing his moves for a long time.No matter how amusing Arnold's tale is, it doesn't change the fact that he has changed. The normal Arnold wouldn't care but rather focus on tormenting the maid even if she wasn't at fault. Today's Arnold wasn't the vicious bastard I used to know. I knew it from that day the Alicia lady had danced. She was someone dear to him. I had wanted to keep a closer look, but it got more intense after it seemed like their relationship was more interesting than I thought. After all these years I had wait