Mateo showed up in the palace the next day much to Klaus' surprise.Infact his expression didn't hide the fact that he hadn't expected him to come back.Mateo walked past him without saying a word,leaving his father in utter dismay and deep thoughts.He hadn't set eyes on Kiyiya and even Raven since noon the day before,and now Mateo was showing up early that morning.What was happening? Could it be that he'd done something to them.Klaus gasped in realization and immediately went after his son.He barged into the office amidst the conversation Mateo was having with the head of the army about the new kingdom they were planning on conquering."Where is my daughter?!" his voice boomed,even he was no longer scared o whatever power Mateo must have obtained.Mateo looked up at his father and then sent the head of army out.After which he leaned on his chair and stretched his legs covered in suit pants on the table."I have been a way for days,father" he sipped his wine "Only to see me after
"What have you done?!" Raven moved to throw a slap on her brother's face but he caught it in the air."Seat down and be quiet!" he ordered sternly,his chest bare and shirtless.He had just finished his round with an already weakened Kiyiya."Don't think I cannot do the same to you!"Raven snatched her arm away "You disgusting dirt!! She is married! How..how could you?!"He grabbed her throat "Not.Another. Word!"He threw her unto the bed but she got up immediately.She couldn't tell where she got the courage from.Earlier she was scared of this man.However,after what he did she didn't think she'd be able to look at him the same way again.The truth actually is that she felt sorry for Kiyiya.The few days they'd moved and worked together had actually brought the two close to each other.She could only imagine the pain that Kiyiya was going through."Mateo!" she stopped him from leaving.As for her,the only way to exercise her anger is ranting."Is all this necessary?! Killing innocent
They jumped down through the window.A sharp pain sprang through Kiyiya's legs."Sorry" whispered Raven as she helped her up and placed her hand around her shoulders.They could hear the labourious laughter of the drunk guards as they leapt away under the shining moonlight.They tried not to make a sound,and they had gone farther away from the captive house.They had no idea where they were and how far it would be to get back to the palace.Kiyiya herself already felt tired and didn't think she could continue.A sharp breath escaped her lips as she lowered herself to the root of the tree.Raven sat up beside her."What are you doing?!" came Kiyiya's strangled voice "You should..." she paused and then added "You should get going""I've told you.If we go,we go together and if we-" she began when a strange noise interrupted her.She got up abruptly,thinking where that noise must have come from.Raven immediately felt suspicious.For this reason she picked up Kiyiya and again they began to l
They were captured.And this time they cannot escape because he's finally sentenced them to death.By tomorrow morning, they'd be dead.Locked in a room with chained hands and legs,they had nothing to say.They felt dejected,sad,hurt and lonely and perhaps they were reminiscing on their lives.Happy moments and sad moments."I wish I could say goodbye to my dad." Raven whispered "And apologize for those times I..I wronged him""Your father is partly to blame.If not for him we would still have a bit of hope to cling unto" Kiyiya said the blatant truth."If there's one deserving of our apology" she paused and added "It's Nicolina"Raven wore a short smile devoid of happiness."Nicolina." she called sluppily "We can't also deny that she is the root of our problems""I could have been with the man I love if she hadn't showed up." Raven saidKiyiya drew a throaty laughter "I have been with Aiden even before you came to stay in the palace.The truth is,none of this is Nina's fault"She turn
Klaus' panicking mind came to rest when he saw that the palace was unusually quiet.What came to his mind was that Mateo wasn't at home.However,as he stepped into his chamber's and locked the door the light in the room turned on."Well,well, well.." began Mateo "Look who we have here!"Klaus began to tremble"What exactly is it,father? There was a time you'd beat me up and tell me to be more stronger so I can defeat Aiden and get the throne.""There was a time when you called me a weakling and ridiculed the fact that I couldn't be as ruthless as you wanted me to be!""You alone taught me never to give my enemies second chance."He got up from the couch."Here I am.Exactly how you wanted me to be" he shook his head "Now you don't want me anymore?""The same mouth of yours that urged me to kill Aiden and secure the throne is the same mouth you have used,today.."He paused and continued "..to urge Aiden to defeat me or even possibly kill me and secure the throne"Mateo laughed although
The next morning.Matteo had both Kiyiya and Raven standing in front of the small number of citizens.Considering the present crisis,the number of citizens of Fye Kingdom has reduced drastically.The King had summoned them to the palace for them to witness the reward of those who dare goes against him.The ladies were chained with their hands behind.They were on their knees with a huge rock stem in front of them.They are going to be beheaded.Klaus stood not afar off,trembling.He still didn't know what to do.The dark circles under his eyes and the swelling told that he had not slept at all last night.Instead he had prayed.He had prayed that Aiden would show up suddenly after much thought to what he had said yesterday.However nothing like that happened.Mateo came up beside him."What is it? Are you still expecting a miracle?" he chuckled "You'll only have yourself to blame once your daughter's head goes rolling to your feet"Klaus shuddered as he watched Matteo order the soldiers
"We have to leave." Klaus said "He isn't going to react""Is there a way we can destroy this cell?!" demanded a furious AliciaKlaus shook his head."We can fight Mateo together?" Raven suggested "Just to buy..buy us Nina a little time?"Alicia shrugged as she continued to stare at Aiden."We would all die even before Nina defeats Zeres" Alicia replied"But..for how long would it take for her to defeat him?""I don't know.The fight's been on for three days now" came Alicia's reply."However, that's not the point" she turned to them "We all know that Aiden is the only one capable of defeating Mateo.""If Nina can defeat the Keeper then I believe Aiden can surely put Mateo in his place.He just needs to believe in himself""He doesn't need belief" Damon interjected "He knows he can defeat Mateo he just doesn't want to""His mate is dead-""Can still come back to life" interrupted Alicia"It's still an option.We don't know yet if she can." Damon responded "If he's mate is dead who will he
They marched together all the way to the palace.Luckily,Mateo was still finding it difficult to open the vault.He was in the room trying to reach the Keeper about the process of opening the vault when one of his soldiers came and alerted him about the crowd gathered outside.Mateo was at first surprised.He thought the soldier had lost his mind.However,when he moved to look through his window he caught them.He wasn't the least surprised.Instead he changed out of his casual clothing and into his fighting suit."Get the soldiers ready" Mateo ordered even when he knew he wouldn't be needing them.He stepped out of the palace,his jacket flowing with the wind.He smiled."Hello." he said sarcastically "I see it is my ex-wife leading this useless battle"He shrugged"What really made y'all think you can defeat me?""We're not here to defeat you." responded Alicia "The one to that will be here soon,till then no more talking"He began walking towards them"As you wish"* * *Zeres was givin