All Chapters of His Unbeloved Queen: Chapter 61 - Chapter 70

-Katherine-My parents had prepared a truly grand ball, creating a wonderful evening filled with lords and ladies. The streets were alive with celebration, and the lights sparkled brighter than ever throughout the entire city. I hadn’t expected such a warm welcome, but I was thrilled to be embraced with so much love. As I entered the ballroom, the crowd turned to me, clapping and greeting me as I made my way to my parents.I wore a dark green dress adorned with golden spirals, complemented by a small crown atop my head. My long, wavy red hair cascaded down my back. This time, I felt good entering the ballroom. I felt welcomed.I found my parents in the crowd. Even after all these years, they were madly in love. My father always kept a protective arm around my mother, holding her close. They laughed and chatted with old friends, and I took a moment to watch them before I approached. Their faces lit up with happiness as I drew near, and they introduced me to the nobles they were speaking

-Katherine-While it had grown colder, it was always warm in the capital. We could still wear flowing dresses if we wanted, but the sun didn’t stay up as long as usual. I was sitting in my room, reading a book and lounging around when a servant knocked on my door. I told them to enter, and they informed me that Silver was looking for me, requesting that I accompany her and her ladies into town. I didn’t want to go, but she insisted, and I knew I couldn’t say no to the queen. So, I got dressed for an outing and left my room.When I reached the castle entrance, I found the other ladies waiting, smiling and laughing. However, I noticed something odd: it was just them—hardly any guards. Usually, Silver had more than five with her, but this time only two stood ready. Was this a mistake, or were we just taking a short walk through town? I was unsure, but Silver distracted me with her smile as I approached. The other ladies seemed excited too, but I felt uneasy. It all felt so fake.“Ah, Kath

-Darius-I crumpled the letter in my hand, consumed by rage. I had never felt this way before. My emotions were usually so dulled. But I hadn’t anticipated this.In the middle of the night, I slipped away from the camp, heading toward the forest but not venturing inside. The war was nearly won. I had noticed how the enemy’s numbers had dwindled, and I hoped that meant their leader was ready to talk, ready to strike a deal. I waited by my horse, standing in the dark, until finally, he began to emerge from the shadows without coming too close.“Yes?” he asked, sounding angrier than the last time we spoke.“My wife was almost brutally raped by an angry mob instigated by my brother and his queen,” I explained.“I see… And why should I care?” he replied coolly.“Strike a deal with me. Let me go home,” I demanded. “This place will forever be yours. You will never see me again.”“Oh, are you a traitor now?” he scoffed.“If my brother wants to fight his battle, then he shouldn’t have risked my

-Katherine-Calling myself queen was a bit of a stretch. My father and mother were still very much alive and living well, and I knew it would be a while before I sat on that throne. But I relished the look on Silver’s face. It was priceless. Her face flushed red, her eyes sparkling with that familiar fire, but my guards remained close, making it clear that if she tried anything, she would end up hurt.“You are not queen!” she spat.“I didn’t say I was queen,” I taunted. “I said I was a queen.”“That doesn’t give you any power here!” she snapped.“I think it does, because I’m married to Darius, the man who will defeat the Dark Ones. Has Acan ever won a battle against them?” I mocked.Silver’s fury only intensified as I pointed out Acan’s weaknesses.“You can’t just act like you rule here!” she snapped.“Do I act like I rule?” I asked, glancing around to see if anyone would answer, but no one did. “I don’t rule. I’m just planning a party.”“In my home!”“Silver, it’s my home too. I marri

-Katherine-Eating alone in the dining room one night, I wasn’t surprised that neither Acan nor Silver had joined me. Their boys were there, though, sitting with me instead of their parents. They smiled at me as we ate together.“How are your studies going?” I asked them.“Boring!” the youngest exclaimed, making me chuckle and nod in agreement.“Yeah, they can be. But you’ll need them to outsmart everyone else when you grow up.”“Like you did with Mother?” the eldest inquired.I stared at him, surprised and unsure of how to respond. So Silver had been trying to turn her boys against me?“I outsmarted her?” I questioned.“She said you hurt her,” he said, poking at his food with his fork.“I didn’t mean to hurt her—not in that way.”“So you did hurt her?” he asked, looking up at me.“Yeah, I sort of did, but she hurt me first.”“Mother hurt you?”“Yes, in many ways. Why do you think I’m here without my husband? We are expecting a child, but he is not by my side,” I pointed out.“Uncle Da