Chapter 17- Petty Wetty Flamingo?.Annalise slept beside me after our conversation because I couldn't go back to sleep alone and so she had to read me a book before she fell asleep herself. I wondered how she could because Nayaki women were illiterates but she. Maybe the king allowed her because of their relationship.She woke up and woke me up so early that I would have dished out a grave punishment if a servant ever tried that with me in the Gattar Manor. Such an ungodly hour to be awake in the morning. The sun wasn't even up yet. The slightly chilly weather did not help at all and I did not want to be separated from the blanket but she forced me up telling me we needed to be at the palace before sunrise. Did we even sleep after our conversation at all? It was still dark and I was very close to throwing tantrums.The two maidens helped undress me as they prepared a bath for me. They even put more effort than the previous day and the water was warmer with a lot of fresh flowers whic
Chapter 18 - blooming“ Wait you?”Recognition flashed across his face as he gazed at the woman from the shabby inn now standing before him. She had transformed since the night he first laid eyes on her. The fatigue that had marked her face was gone, replaced by an ethereal radiance that left him spellbound. The scars that had marred her neck and body were no more, the first things he had noticed about her back at the inn.He struggled to keep his composure as she moved closer, stealing his breath just as she had on that fateful night. He should have been angry, should have sought retribution for her boldness at the inn, but instead, he found himself inexplicably drawn to her presence."What is this feeling?" he wondered silently, bewildered by the sudden urge to hold her close and never let go. He took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "I am the King of Nayak, immune to the charms of any woman."Annalise sensed the tension thickening in the king's chamber and couldn't help but w
Chapter 19 - His desires.“ My lady please open the door” Annalise knocked again for the umpteenth time but I refused to open the door. Ever since we returned to her house, I looked myself in the guest room and refused to utter a word to anybody. I didn't say anything in the carriage on our way back too. I was too distraught to even open my mouth. I had gone right from hell to the personal Chambers of Hades himself and it was not colourful.I left my home and my everything to marry a man that doesn't even want me. He spoke as if I was his mortal enemy from his past life. He even mocked my infertility unintentionally, I shouldn't have believed the fairytale Annalise weaved to me, I could have just stayed in Ruqgu at least I would have Eria's comforting spirit around me now I don't know what to do, I'm stuck in the middle of an ocean while standing in a thin iceberg, if I stay too long, the ice will break and I will drown but there is no way to place my legs except the thin ice. I can
Chapter 20 - InsaneAfter helping Marilyn change into another dress, Annalise gathered all her personal belongings and instructed the maids to handle them with utmost care. The King had commanded Annalise to bring his queen to the palace, signaling the imminent start of the marriage rites. While Marilyn had been lost in her thoughts, a formal announcement had already echoed throughout the entire kingdom, declaring that the King had found his true queen, and the marriage rites would commence soon.Nayak City erupted into a frenzy of celebration. People reveled to the point of intoxication, performances filled the bustling market square as they celebrated the arrival of their new queen. They had initially believed that Natalí was furious at the King for taking consorts without waiting for his queen, but it appeared she had been searching for the right one all along. The temple's sealed door remained untouched, a symbol of hope, and they knew their queen would soon unlock its healing pow
Chapter 21 - The HaremI couldn't sleep. Why? Because of the hot-headed royal charmer who nearly kissed me when I mentioned another man in front of him, despite assuring me he'd never spare me a second glance in that direction. That man confuses me greatly and I would be lucky if he doesn't drive me nuts. Even the plush bed I reclined on within the secluded women's pavilion felt oddly uncomfortable as my thoughts swirled around the enigmatic ruler of Nayak.But what if Patrick were to attend the coronation ceremony? He was among the rulers of Ruqgu, so he would typically be present at such a grand celebration. I could simply feign ignorance, right? If Eria's plans unfolded smoothly, I was already dead to everyone in Ruqgu. I couldn't help but wonder if they had a grand funeral for me. Did my father attend? I doubted it; he had turned his back on me after my third year of marriage without a child. He embraced my stepbrother and stepsister and disowned me. He even turned a blind eye to
Chapter 22 - final rite.She said nothing as she stared into my eyes, her face mirroring mine due to the black and white makeup. My breath hitched in my throat as I took in her appearance. Dressed like a celestial being, her whole body was covered and her sleeves were large, Her eyes held a vibrant color of emerald and a tear slipped from her eyes, I raised my hands like a reflex and caught it. I felt a surge of electricity coursing through me as she gave me a warm smile. The colors disappeared right after her as I finally recovered myself.Strange enough the people carried on as if nothing happened. I couldn't have imagined that right? That was Natalí and she appeared to me. And gave me her tears, my head went fuzzy as the stone went back to normal but it wasn't blue anymore but green. The shade of emerald green that I love so much. Does that mean I'm kind of powerful now?People stared at the stone in shock at the color change, even Annalise couldn't keep the shock off her face. Sh
Chapter 23 Final Rites pt2.The lanterns of the spring palace were lit for celebration for the first time in ten years. The once deserted palace was now bubbling with celebrative activities. The past kings of Nayak, often threw parties at this palace with their ministers a night before their wedding and Treven had followed suit with the tradition. The wide spacious hall was decorated with various types of flowers as a symbol of growth and fertility. The monsters and members of the king's court were all seated according to their ranks.A big table was placed in front of them with a big, barbecued whole cow accompanied by different sorts of exotic side dishes. There was too much to eat and drink, Most of the high-ranking ministers had their table to themselves while the servants served them dishes and wine from the big table.At the center of the hall was a group of performers who made the occasion lively with their wonderful dance performances and beautiful melodies from their musical
Chapter 24 - The King's Oath.“ is anyone there? Who is that?”My entire body trembled violently in fear as I heard the sheathing of the sword. Who would want to kill me? Inside Natalí's temple? I thought everyone in Nayak revered everything of Natalí's as holy and pure. Who dares harm Natalí's chosen queen? Before my thoughts could balance, a strike of the sword was aimed towards my head, I don't know where the instincts to dodge in time came from but I was glad it overrode my tears. Even though it was dark and I couldn't see anything, I was able to dodge successfully.My hearing became twice as sharp as I listened to their heartbeats and I counted, there were five of them and with the negative energy and killing intents radiating from them, they were assassins. Who will send assassins to kill me? I don't even know anyone except the king and Annalise. Could it be one of the king's consorts? A member of the court? And since when can I sense energy and killing intentions? Does it have