All Chapters of His Unbeloved Queen: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

-Katherine-I was taken aback by Darius’s sudden shift in demeanor. He seemed almost angry as he pulled me into a small common room, turned me to face him, and crossed his arms, his expression one of clear dissatisfaction.“What’s wrong?” I asked, but he shook his head.“What?” I repeated, growing more frustrated.“You’re not queen anymore.”“Thanks for the reminder,” I said, my tone dripping with sarcasm.“No, listen to me,” he insisted.“What?” I inquired, my patience wearing thin.“You can’t make accusations like that. Even though you’re my wife, questioning the integrity of the current queen could have serious consequences,” he explained.I hadn’t fully grasped the gravity of what he was saying until he pointed it out.“You’re right… I’m sorry,” I said, looking down. I heard Darius let out a small sigh of relief.“I understand you’re angry. I know these people have hurt you, and Acan might have taken away your chances of having a child. Maybe there’s something wrong with him, or ma

-Katherine-I had initially asked for us to take things slowly, but instead, I wrapped my legs around Darius. He carried us out of the water, laid me down on our clothes, and took me with a raw intensity that left me making pleasurable sounds that echoed through the woods.As Darius and I dressed, we kept exchanging glances, and each time our eyes met, I felt my cheeks flush. It was evident that I was becoming much like this Katherine in this life.“If you keep looking at me like that, I’ll need you again,” Darius said, making my body feel warm.“We could still continue the ride before it gets dark,” I reminded him.“I thrive in the dark,” he reminded me.“Oh, right.”“I can protect you even better there.”“It’s new to me,” I admitted.We both mounted our horses.“What’s new?” he inquired.“Learning more about your powers,” I explained.“You know all about my powers.”“Yes, but now they’ll be protecting me as well.”“Katherine, they’ve always protected you, remember?”I realized my wor

-Katherine-I woke up beside Darius the next morning, finding him still asleep as I began to stir from the depths of slumber. I settled into the quiet of the moment, watching him with a profound sense of happiness. His words from last night replayed in my mind. I had never received such a heartfelt confession before.I knew the risks if I started plotting against Acan. Darius was content with our new life. He wanted nothing more than to preserve what we had and to avoid any disruptions. But I wasn’t sure if I could completely let go of my past grievances.As if sensing my thoughts, Darius began to stir. I smiled as he woke and focused on me. A smile of his own spread across his lips. I reached out, placing my hand on his cheek and feeling the texture of his short beard. He responded by playing with my long hair, looking at me with eyes full of affection. I hoped that one day I could show him the same depth of love.“Morning,” he said, drawing closer and kissing me softly, his lips brus

-Katherine-The room was gradually filling with decorations. Thanks to the many servants with magical powers, preparing the room was both quick and beautiful. I watched as one of them made flowers bloom around a column. Smiling, I observed her work, and when she noticed me watching, she smiled back. I praised her efforts, and she blushed, clearly pleased by the compliment.“It tastes disgusting!” Silver exclaimed, smacking a plate out of a servant’s hand.I turned in shock. Was this how she managed parties—by yelling, screaming, and insulting everyone around her? Her outbursts seemed frequent, and they terrified the servants, who were frightened of making any mistakes. Even the animals usually involved in these tasks were kept out. Only birds were allowed in briefly to deliver items before being sent outside again.I shook my head, noticing the sadness on the face of the servant beside me. “Do you know the servant?” I asked.“Yes, she’s my cousin,” she explained. We watched as the serv

-Darius-“I…” Katherine stammered, her fear evident. I understood her reaction. I didn’t want to frighten her, but it was crucial she grasped the gravity of the situation and who she was up against.“You would be alone,” I told her.“B-But I’m not queen anymore.”“It only places you in a more dangerous situation.”“More dangerous?”“Maybe not death-wise, but people can still come after you. They revel in seeing weakness.”“I’m weak?” she asked, her voice trembling.I shook my head. “In my eyes, there is no one stronger. But in their eyes, you might appear vulnerable.”“I am not weak! I will not bow to them!” she shouted defiantly.“Good, don’t,” I said. “Show them that you will not bow. You must stay strong until I come back.”“You will come back!” she said urgently, placing her hands on my neck and drawing me closer. “Promise me!”“I will.”“If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to choose between yourself and someone else, Darius, choose yourself,” she implored, tear