(Ashley’s POV).It took me longer than expected to get the precious material from a man named Kingsley. He was surely a fan of mine. It took me a while to convince him that I would come back to meet him again after I get the special material for my dress. I tried telling him I was pressing for time but he insisted for me to drink the cup of tea he made with cookies his wife had baked for me.He was quite adamant for me to hear how he had fought in the war for my grandmother, the Queen and won an award for his bravery. Honestly, I was ashamed of not knowing who he was. He seemed very passionate in serving the Royal army of Averna. A retired General and well respected, I assumed.A Human with such bravery was well respected indeed. I was sure my Grandparents would soon be informed about me meeting Kingsley. I hoped I would be in time to get out from Kingsley’s home.It seemed his wife had bought the special material to use for their daughter’s wedding dress. But, the family was willing
(Ashley’s POV).I had a complex feeling forming in my heart while I was riding on his back. The feeling of him close by made me feel the warmth of his body that I had missed. I felt reassured that he would keep me safe.Like he always did.We did not talk at all while riding towards the Royal Hall. No words were necessary to explain how we felt at that moment.It was as if we knew we needed each other.Or was it he was angry at me? But why would he?I wrapped my hands on his strong back and inhaled his scent that was intoxicating. I did not understand why but I knew I did not want this feeling to end.I wished things were easy for us.“Ashley” I then heard his deep voice calling me in a whisper, “We have reached our destination. You don’t have much time. They are waiting for you”I opened my eyes and lifted my head up to see where we were at. I did not even realise that I had slept along the journey to the Royal Hall.After rubbing my eyes, I dismount from his back and collected the
(Ashley’s POV).It took me a moment to realise my son was really here. It took me by surprise and I was speechless for a moment. Speechless that led me to feel nervous to see my son appearing in the public’s eyes.“Did anyone see you, Teddy?” I kneel down to his eye level and fake a smile, “Did you talk to anyone along the way?”Teddy shook his head and stretched his hand to hug my neck, “Mommy, I’m so happy you won. Now, we can go home”His big hug on me made me the happiest mother. I chuckled hearing him said in a whisper, “I want to be your knight. Your hero in your fairy tale story too, Mommy”I smiled and pulled him close to my chest. While kissing his head briefly, I whispered close to his ears, “Of course, my baby boy. One day I would fulfill your wishes to be the hero in my design shows. Teddy, I need you to follow Uncle Finley to the backstage. I’ll come to you later. I won’t be long”Teddy nodded his head. He was such an obedient boy.I could not risk anyone seeing him clos
(Ashley’s POV).Last night was tiring. I woke up with dark circles with eye bags. Urgh! It was an ugly sight to see in the morning in the mirror.I did not recall how much I had drunk after putting Teddy to sleep. Finley and Dave had accompanied me to drink while they listened to my pathetic love story with Nikolai.I was just unlucky in love. Maybe, I should forget about being in a serious relationship with one man. Maybe, I should just sleep with other men just like how Gina had lived her life.No strings attached. I understood now. Love was not meant for all women.Because every boy I kissed ended up cheating on me. I guessed I have a type. It was time for me to wake up to reality. There was no happily ever after ending for a cursed Princess like me.I was destined to live alone without a man to love. I then paused for a moment while staring at my reflection in the mirror.Why was I so emotionally unstable? Was I getting my period? It must be my hormones talking nonsense to me aga
(Ashley’s POV).I saw my father for the first time since I left home five years ago. He was looking thinner and his face was as if he had not slept for many days. Was he troubled?There was something not right at that moment. I could sense he was unwell.After taking a few steps towards him, I was surprised to see him looking up at me with hate in his eyes.For some reasons I could not confirm, I thought his eyes looked different.“I’m not here to congratulate you” his words kind of hurt me a little. What was I expecting? A celebration?The thought of seeing my father for the first time after five years was very different than reality. I was kind of hoping he would embrace me with love and affection. A peck on my cheeks would be sweet.I was obviously wrong.He then walked to a table with a familiar looking file placed on a table. “You need to give up the award. You do not deserve it”What?!His words were painful to hear, “And who do you propose deserve such award that I obviously h
(Nikolai’s POV).She was trying to push me away and whispered words asking me to let her go. I ignored her punching my chest with her weak fist. She was unwell and I was focused on finding a way to get help for her.Finding a Doctor who would cure an unwell Witch was not easy to locate. If she was what they describe her to be a powerful Witch, I would need to find an experienced Witch Doctor to treat her.Seated at the back of my car, I asked my driver to take me to my penthouse. “Call Drake and get him to find me a Witch Doctor. The best I town. Now!”I could feel Ashley’s body getting weaker. She had stopped punching my chest and rested her head on m arms that wrapped her body close to mine. “It hurts”She whispered softly and I could see tears falling down her cheeks.I then caressed her soft cheeks that was all blushed red. I wondered what it was all about.Did someone hurt her?I would break his or her bones into pieces for hurting my woman!“Let me go, Nikolai” she said with he
(Nikolai’s POV).We reached a place where Drake had arranged for us to get help for Ashley. She was already unconscious but was speaking softly in a language I did not understand. I held her body close to my chest and wrapped her body with my jacket.All of a sudden, her body turned cold, and she was shivering. I did not understand what was happening to her.For the first time, she was looking fragile and pale. I was worried I was going to lose her.I could not face my future without her. “Stay with me, honey”, I whispered close to her ears as I wrapped her body closer to mine for warmth.“Alpha Wulfgard, we have reached our destination” my driver said as he parked my car near a bungalow house with modern architecture. “I thought Witch Doctors at her age would stay far away, you know, like in the Woods or somewhere like Mystic Town. Preferring to be away from people. This yellow house looks fancy and rich. And in a busy town like this in Averna. Quite impressive”“We live in differen
(Ashley’s POV).I did not understand what was happening to me. My body felt weak and floating like. I felt weightless.It was unusual for me to fall ill. I had all sort of spell memorised to cure any illness that may fall upon me.Then, what was I experiencing? It was so weird.I could hear Nikolai calling my name. I called his name several times back in hope he could hear me, and perhaps save me.Opening my eyes, it was all white surrounding me. Freezing cold.Where was I? Was I dreaming?I walked around but it felt like an endless void of white clouds. The scent was that of Nikolai. Was he there with me too?I then walked around and ran as fast as I can. I was hoping Nikolai was nearby to help me get out from this cold and lonely place.I stopped running as I felt tired. It was as if the oxygen in my lungs were depleting.“Nikolai” I whispered his name and for some reason I did not understand was why I somehow felt him close to me.It was then I saw a red door suddenly appeared out