All Chapters of Realm of the Chosen: A Reverse Harem Romance: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

The play was a lark, much more humorous than anything Kit had ever watched before, and she was glad the dress she’d worn was loose at the waist or else she might’ve ripped the fabric with all of the laughter peeling out of her throughout the production. Even her mother chuckled a time or two, a rarity. By the time the show was over, Kit had to hurry to the loo, she’d laughed so hard.Luckily, she made it to the dining hall just in time to be announced and walk in with her mother. “Where were you?” Rona asked, looking down her nose at her daughter.“Answering the call of nature.” Rona’s nostrils flared in disgust, and Kit shrugged. She was honest to a fault. The two walked in and took their seats at the head table. The dining hall near the royal theater didn’t have a dais, like the one they usually entertained the Representatives in, so she was on even par with her guests, which she appreciated. After the council and

Once inside Kit’s room, Avinia began to unhook her gown while Seph pulled pins from her hair and Isla scurried down the hall to make sure the other room was ready. She returned and started helping with the pins while Kit slipped a nightgown on from the bottom up and then instructed Avinia to help her get out of her knickers as well. The less clothing she had on, the less complicated it would be for Pierce.It took longer to get the pins out of her hair than anything else, and by the time they were all out and her hair was combed, she’d made good on that half hour, and then some. She slipped into a thick red robe and slippers and took one last look around her room. She would’ve rather stayed there that night, in her bed, alone, but she’d made a promise to Pierce. Besides, part of the Choosing was giving as many men as possible the opportunity to prove themselves. Even if she wasn’t feeling as much chemistry with Pierce as she had been with some of

All three of Kit’s ladies were waiting in her room, impatiently pacing and wringing their hands. “Katrinetta!” Avinia exclaimed, embracing her the moment she stepped through the door. “How are you?”“I’m fine—just fine,” Kit assured them. “But be careful. I believe there’s blood on my robe.”“What in the world...?” Seph asked, not quite finishing the inquiry.“I have a suspicion my mother will send for me soon, so perhaps I should get dressed.” Kit headed for the adjoining room, her ladies exchanging glances and following along. “Something relatively comfortable, please.”Avinia stepped to the closet as Kit took the robe off, trying not to look at the bloodied hem. Her slippers were also saturated with red, as was the bottom of her nightgown. “How is this one?” Avinia held up a light pink, simple gown which Kit could wear over a chemise

It seemed as if her eyes had only been closed for a few moments when the sound of voices from the antechamber had her blinking in that direction. She noticed Avinia was gone even without rolling over as the warmth from that side of the bed had dissipated. Deciding it was too much trouble to actually sit up or look, Kit kept her eyes closed and tried to determine what she was hearing.“How is your arm?” Avinia asked in a quiet whisper. “Did Armant stitch it up?”“It’s fine. Yes, he did and wrapped it with a poultice.” Even though he was whispering, Kit would’ve known Eli’s voice anywhere. “How is she doing?”“Not well. She pretends to be stronger than she is, which I think is helpful, but I keep waiting for that hard exterior to crack and the little girl we both know so well to reappear.”“I don’t think you give her enough credit, Vinny. She’s grown up a lot the

The room was buzzing with chatter as Galter escorted her in and stayed near the door, the other five guards who’d come along with them standing out in the hallway. Kit gave him a questioning look, but the temporary commander did not falter, so she proceeded as if she weren’t being watched like a hawk.Cassius noticed her first, which wasn’t surprising. As usual, he was in the middle of a story. He abruptly stopped speaking and bowed his head, causing his audience to turn and do the same.“Oh, please!” Kit said, waving them off with one hand. “Don’t be so silly! It’s only me—not the queen.”“Still, we should show you the same respect,” Cassius insisted, leading the way to her side. He took her hand and kissed it. “How do you fare? Did you get enough rest?”“I’m well, thank you. I’ve been asleep most of the day, apparently,” she joked, which brought p