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CHAPTER TWENTY TWO: KNOWN CONFESSION Lucy hummed softly as she prepared the king's tea, this time around it was ginger tea. pouring the hot content from the tea pot to the cup, the aroma spread once more.She inhaled it and nodded in satisfaction with her eyes closed.She closed the teacup and lifted the tray heading out of the kitchen.She walked into the hallway and saw Catherine who was speaking with the other maids.Catherine turned and smiled“Lily!, I was looking for you” she said as she called out,She walked towards Lucy.“Aren't these heavy for you” she asked and Lucy lifted a brow before laughing.“I'm almost healed and besides this just a cup of tea” Lucy replied and Catherine grinned.“It's good to know that, you have to go now before the tea gets cold” she said pointing at the tea and Lucy nodded.Lucy rolled her eyes when she remembered what Kael had said.On reaching the study room, she knocked slightly and heard a soft ‘come in’. twisting the door knob she stepped i

CHAPTER TWENTY ONE: WARMED HEARTCatherine, who was called by the head maid, was now returning from the second palace.She sighed, the head maid had asked her to wash an entire room, not because it was necessary.‘Maybe she wanted to punish me for informing the King about the incident’ she thought.She was really tired, having done her chores and instantly called for another. It was hectic.As she walked in the vast space, she saw a young man who was staggering looking lost.She blinked her eyes, it was the man who had wasted her time.She frowned a bit.‘Why is he looking like this, did someone roast him like he does to others’ she thought.Sighing she wanted to mind her business, but her heart said otherwise.Before she could realize it her feets had taken her to him.He stared at her his green eyes dull, he had always been the kind to make sarcastic remarks but he stayed mute.“

CHAPTER TWENTY: SEVERED BONDIris grinned as she whistled.It was time to weave her plan.She stood up opening her left fist and glared at the handkerchief which was stained with her blood.“Luckily I wore a dark dress, else that stupid human would ask questions” she muttered.“What human Ris?” Viktor asked as he stood before the door, his green eyes roaming around the room before settling on her.He was looking for Kael, the maids had said that he was seen here.Iris felt her wolf stir.“And how is that your business, it is none of your concern” she growled and Viktor nodded.“You know very well that Kael doesn't like people coming to this room, yet you still came here what do you stand to gain”“Can you stop tailing me Viktor, I don't wish to see your face, is it so difficult for you to understand?,” she asked, folding her hands under her chest.“Iris don't you feel anything for me, our bond don't you feel it?,” he asked as he walked into the room, his eyes staring into her green

CHAPTER NINETEEN: IRIS' PLANKael sat on his throne, his hair flowing freely covering the straps of his silver mask.The Ministers sat at the long table as they discussed the kingdom.Alex, who was part of the meeting, occasionally stared at the king.He has his doubts about the king,It was confusing how the Ministers had accepted him so easily.After the meeting Alex stopped his father outside the palace gate, Because he intended to look for the maid he had seen the other day.“Father, why are the Ministers including you, so comfortable with the king” He asked, his brows furrowed.His father sighed. “Alex, we all know what type of king we once had, but trust me when I say that this seated king is not bad” He replied hitting his son on the shoulder slightly before heading to his carriage.While Alex went into the palace.Kael left the throne room, he was satisfied to know that his Kingdom was doing fine,It's been decades and now things have fallen into place.Instead of going t

CHAPTER EIGHTEEN: BURNING MARKOnce Catherine was done she sat up “Ok, here it's all done, you can move around but don't stress yourself so that the wound won't tear up again” She explained and Lucy nodded obediently“I won't, you didn't tell me you knew how to treat people” Lucy asked as she placed her hand on her cheek raising her upper body.“Oh that, I learnt a little when I was young, at least I can help when necessary” She replied, packing her bag.After a while of discussion, Catherine left, since she has her chores to do. Lucy tried to stay awake so that she could speak to Kael but she dozed off.She yawned as she slowly opened her eyes, she gasped it was evening. Sitting up, her eyes roamed around the room in search of the king. But he was nowhere to be found, she bit her lips.Standing up she left the room, She wanted to go back to her room but she changed her mind and went back inside.Searching the drawer beside Kael's bed, she saw a bunch of keys, Grabbing it

CHAPTER SEVENTEEN: WARY LUCYLucy stared at the ceiling in a daze, she wondered what other secrets the King and his people had, The name Kael resonated in her ears.He is Kael, it has always been him all this time.The King is Kael and her worst enemy but yet the only one who could make her heart race, she smiled bitterly.She overheard their conversation earlier.Curling up on the bed she cried, it wasn't what she planned.She didn't plan to be torn like this.Kael, who had stepped out earlier after the conversation with Lucas, walked in, his long black hair disheveled.He sat down on the black couch rubbing his forehead.*You should find a solution to this, we are attracted to her but then we don't feel the mate bond and the princess is elsewhere, all we have to do is to find the princess first* his wolf said to him and he shook his head *Rage what about her, j don't think I can stay without her* Kael replied, his eyes glowing as he conversed with his wolf.*Are you being serio

C34: THE CONTESTSnow, who had closed her eyes feeling relaxed suddenly felt a bit lost, shaking her head she turned around and bumped into a maid.The maid quickly apologized even though it wasn't her fault.She stared at Snow's hair and swallowed.“My Lady, Queen Lucy sent for you the contest is about to start” She said in one breath, bowing she scurried away.Snow sighed she didn't know how long she had stayed at the balcony.Walking back to the large hall Alice grabbed her hand and pulled her to the side.Staring around she noticed that the other maidens were seated there as well.“Where have you been, the contest would be starting soon and you might be the first” Alice whispered to her, a slight frown marring her face.“I'm sorry, I was just bored and got carried away,” Snow replied apologetically.Snow looked ahead and saw her mother who was on the other side with the rest, Lady Madeline nodded her head with a small smile cheering her up.A middle aged man stood before them, f

C33: THE Z BROTHERS WRITER'S POVThe king cleared his throat, “And now the final event.I once promised my Duke's and Bathore that the mysterious men for whom their daughters were brought the palace would be reveal today and here I fulfill my word”He said with a solemn look.The guests paused in anticipation as they waited for the unknown people.The gigantic door of the ballroom creaked open, they all turned to the door, Snow felt something thrum in her, something she couldn't tell.Two pairs of feet wearing two pairs of black boots walked in, they both wore elegant black robes, one with blue embroidery and the other with white embroidery.They walked into the room and the people who had already made a path began to stare at them in awe and fear.Their strides screamed of unknown power, they walked straight to the throne side and stood beside the King.One had long waist length blue hair and blue

C32: THE AWAITED BALL 2Alice gasped as helped her stand straight.“Thank you my prince” she said gratefully, the young man hummed.“You're welcome, how have you been?” he asked, as he let go of her waist.“I'm doing well and you?” She asked as she looked up to look at him, he smiled.“I'm doing fine, but meeting you? I must say I am doing better right now” he said smoothly in his masculine voice.“Is that true, then I'm glad to make you feel better” she said a bit flustered.She had always had a crush on prince Aiden, and good enough the feeling is mutual.“Are you searching for someone?” He asked deviating from their main conversation, he had noticed how flustered she was and didn't want to poke any further.“Ah? Yes I am looking for my friend Snow” she said as eyes wandered in search of her again.“Oh I see, then I hope you wouldn't mind if I accompany you to search for her, in case you fall agai

C31: THE AWAITED BALLLady Elizabeth glared at Duke Williams, she felt disturbed as if all her efforts would go to waste.Martin has not spoken to her nor sent for her, and the green eyes they were hunting her now and then now the Duke has started noticing Lady Madeline.She clenched her fist tightly so that her knuckles turned red.“Aunt, are you ok?” Raine asked, holding her hand, she quickly released her fist.“I'm fine dear, just a bit overwhelmed” she replied with an awkward smile.Raine nodded softly and remained by her side.Duke Williams looked away and cleared his throat as Madeline caught him staring at her.“Madeline do you have to keep us waiting all this while?” He asked, raising his right brow.“I apologize for keeping you all waiting, I didn't know we would be boarding the same carriage” Lady Madeline replied calmly.“Are you trying to make the Duke look bad, I thought you have finally been allowed your rights, doesn't that show that he is being lenient with you now?”

C30: MANY FAMILIARITIES Lady Madeline could be seen at the gate, Raine had arrived earlier yet there was no sign of Snow.Seeing a local carriage pull over she paused, seeing that it was Snow she rushed to her side and took her bag.“Good afternoon mother, how are you doing?” Snow asked with a smile as she walked with her mother.“ I'm fine, how was your day at the palace, you kept me worried knowing that Raine is back and you aren't”Lady Madeline ranted.“I apologize mother, i have a lot to say but that would not be outside” she said, Lady Madeline gave up.They entered Snow's room, she slumped on her bed while her mother sat on the chair.“So can you spill the tea now?” Lady Madeline asked, half excited, half annoyed.“Ok so we met queen Lucy, she is the one in charge of us, and we spoke as well” Snow said and paused to see her mother's reaction with a small smile on her lips.“You spoke with Lucy?” Lady Madeline asked and Snow nodded.“She figured out I was your daughter and she

C29: MOTHER'S FRIENDSNOW'S POVI walked into the room which was actually a small hall, and saw different young ladies who had different expressions on their faces.Some looked shocked to see me, especially a black haired girl who might be around my age.Striding further I saw Alice who waved at me and I nod my head in response to her.“You all may have your seats” I heard a voice from behind, Alice dragged me to the seat beside her.Looking at the door side I saw a beautiful woman with blue eyes and blonde hair, she wasn't dressed extravagantly but she exuded elegance and royalty.She strode to the seat opposite ours, it was a bit higher than ours, she turned to us.“Good morning my queen” they chorused and I joined as we all curtsied, she waved her hand and we sat down.A lady who seems to be her personal maid brought out a folded parchment which turned out to be portraits.She stared at each one, it seems they were the young ladies portraits.But mine might not be there.The queen'