Two days later and Zenith still has refused to see Selda who had taken it upon herself to stand by the door. On a occasion, he had met her and ignored her. He even went ahead to bark out orders. So today, she decided not to go to his study room. She did not even bother to have a bath as she stood under the morning scorching sun. The maids had pity etched on their faces on her behalf. They silently murmured that the King was being to hard on her but no one, not even Mathias went to speak to Zenith on her behalf, dared go to meet the King.Drips of sweat trickled down her exposed chest and her forehead. She did not even blink for once as she kept her stare on the entrance of Zenith’s office. She was going to do this for Soli, even if it means bringing herself down. She had brought her ego down and this man named Zenith was toying with her. Pure rage glowed through her but she quickly tamped it down. She was not going to let her anger get the best of her and make her lose all these sacrif
The heat in his gaze made her breath catch. This was… his beast. She subconsciously pulled her lower lip in and his gaze dropped to it. She noticed the way his throat had bobbed and he flicked his eyes up back at her. Her heart skipped twice and she gripped the bedsheets to hold herself from grabbing his back– his bare back that glistened with sweat underneath the dim light. A head of sweat raced down his hairline and dropped on her exposed neck. She could hear the cracking of bones above her head where his hands had her caged between them.Was he fighting for control or what?“What are you doing, slave?” His voice was low and thick, hoarse and filled with undefined want. Want for her. Her thighs clenched as the vibration of pleasure, one that was definitely not hers, cascaded down her body. Her toes tightened to still herself. If she was careful she would wrap them around him. She swallowed hard at the intensity in his eyes.“I asked a question,” He reminded her, his eyes staring deep
She dragged herself to her usual spots. It's been a week. A week of coming here, to beg him. To plead with him. She had even refused to see Soli because she knew if she saw her, she could do what would make all of her effort be in vain. She took her place again, her chest heaved heavily. Her pulse were unsteady as it began to drizzle. One of the guards rushed forward to cover her with his shield but with a harsh glare at him, he cowered and retreated, keeping his shield to himself. She remained there, stiff and stoic.Why was he so hard to break? She had wondered throughout the night and yet she could not make out an answer for it. Why was she doing this for a maid? She needed someone and if this was way to gain the girl’s trust, she would gladly do it. She needed someone there to bring her what she wanted and she would do this just to get it.For the past few days, he had not even bothered to address her. She had watched him walk out of his study room everyday and yet he did not spea
“Is there any other news as concerning what Lionel has suddenly suggested?” Zenith asked Mathias as he settled into his chair under the shade. He was there to rest and enjoy the afternoon’s weather.“Not yet, Your Highness. He just dropped it and disappeared. Our sources are even yet to see or even send anything.” He informed him and Zenith slowly nodded his head as the maids placed the fruits before him. If there was something Zenith loved, it would be fruits.The maids walked away, leaving Cassandra to stand behind him. She watched him closely as he picked the sliced fruits into his mouth. The way he chewed was really regal so she took the bold step, one she has been thinking of executuing. She stopped behind him and hesitated.“What is with the reluctance?” Zenith’s voice came, startling and catching her by surprise. Her hands hang mid air and she blinked before steadying herself again behind him. Of course, he had noticed the way she was staring at him creepily. She gently placed
The guards gathered before Zenith, all of them sweating under the scorching sun in the palace. They had assembled immediately Mathias sounded the alarm.“As it must have come to your knowledge that an attack has been made on the King, he would like to reinforce more rules.” Mathias started, staring into the vast space where the guards had gathered. “More Royal guards will be assigned to protecting the king and there will be more tight scheduled patrols for the Royal chambers.” He added, taking a step back for Zenith to come forward.The guards bowed as they saluted, “Your Royal Highness.”He did not blink, he just stared on. “An attack was attempted on me today and yet I do not know how the attacker managed to get past you. Fifteen guards are posted where I was yet the attacker managed to shoot an arrow. What are your eyes for?! Your ears?!” He bellowed, oozing off a bit of his aura of authority.“You are guards of the Royal Family and yet a king was attempted murder right under your n
“I will take it slowly as I want to own you. Every part of you. Every moan of yours. They are for me, slave.”It's been days since Nyx last saw Zenith. After their night together, it seemed like they had been caught busy with work. She had not even laid her eyes on him and he had not either. None of them has been able to speak to each other concerning that night.She could not help but worry at the growing rumor in the palace. She heard that he was attacked. There was no way she could get closer to him to see how he was. At least, he was not dead. She also heard about what happened to Selda. She sometimes wondered why life was so hard for the Royals. She headed straight for the bathroom where she noticed some maids whispering amongst each other. It was not unusual, it was not new either. Maids were the courier of gossip and rumors. She shook her head and just as she was about to lift her bucket of water, Cassandra used her hand to hold it down.She jerked backward at the force and conf
Rumors was quick to spread in the palace. It's been three days since the she was confronted by Cassandra. There was no place Nyx walked into that they won't stare her down or even speak in hushed voices. This was rumor of scandal. An affair with a royal? That was the height of it. She wondered what would be going on in Zenith’s head or maybe he was yet to hear of it. What would he think of that night? Or maybe he does not remember her. Which one would hurt more?She shook her head as she dropped the tray and headed back for the maids quarter. At this kind of time, she was supposed to head for Divine’s chambers but here she was, avoiding the place. She settled into her space. It had become larger now. All thanks to Soli’s things being taken out and no one wanted to stay there so she filled it up with her things. She sat there for the entire evening, staring into nothingness and listening to the hushed voices of other maids.Her mind went to the night she had spent with Zenith and she ha
He must have heard wrong. There was no way... He shook his head, he definitely cannot allow himself like that but he could not help himself. Why would his nephew do something like that? He knew they were mated. He was the first to know even before he knew. He clenched his fist, his gaze on her hardening. She... her scent wafted into his nostrils and blocking his senses was all he could do to think straight. Why would she do that to him? So many thoughts twirled around his head and he realized he has never thought so much the way he was doing. The only time he has ever thought so hard like this is when the blight first broke out. He tried to steady his breath as she stopped before him, curtsying to the rest of the people.Nyx noticed the look of pity etched on Divine's face and swallowed hard as she wondered what was taking Zenith so much time to speak. She blinked, still waiting. Everyone had their attention on Zenith whose gaze was indecipherable."I heard," He paused and Nyx let out