Tara was busy thinking when her door opened, she turned to see who it was when Mathew came in. Tara recognised him as the scumbag who was obsessed with her,
“ I heard you were awake and I came to see you, how you were doing? Why did you do that? Why did you want to die Tara” Mathew spoke with a soft voice and Tara wanted to vomit because this guy was crazy. Him and her were siblings, sharing a father but still he wanted her to be his woman. “ What do you want?” Tara asked “ I know you hate me because I tried to force you to be with me, but I love you Tara. If you accept to become my woman, I will talk to the King so he can cancel this wedding and you will live a good life as my woman ” Mathew spoke like a gentleman but Tara knew this psycho, from the memories she saw how he tried to force himself on Tara if it wasn't for the Queen who came in and stopped him, he would have surely assaulted Tara. “ Come on Tara, with me you will enjoy. You won't suffer anymore, just be my woman ” He insisted and he walked towards her, he knew Tara was the quiet girl who couldn't do anything and not even argue back. She was just a scared miserable girl Tara watched him walk towards her and she scoffed inside, « So he thinks he can just come near me and I'll just be the quiet girl and not fight or protest back. This new Tara will amaze you, I'm no longer going to be the quiet and scared girl that all of you can mistreat. I was the perfect girl and daughter in my last life but what did I get? A bullet to my heart, so no no no. This time I'm going to be different » Mathew reached Infront of her and tried to touch her, Tara slapped him so hard . He was shocked, what happened? how could it happen? did Tara do this?. He turned and looked at her, she looked angry “ Scumbag, how dare you try to touch me? ” Tara scolded the shocked Mathew “ Tara? Did you slap me? ” Mathew asked and was slapped again “ Did you get your answer? ” Tara raised her her eyebrow “ You.. You where did you get that audacity? ” Mathew asked her again this time raising his voice to try and show his authority “ Where? You want me to slap you again so you can know? Now leave my room, ” Tara scolded him again not being bothered by his raised voice. She was done being mistreated and bullied, After seeing he wasn't moving, Tara pushed him out of her room and slammed the door on his face. Mathew was shocked and confused about what happened, who's this girl? She's not Tara, she is crazy. But he was still obsessed by her. …… Tara slept peacefully after what she did, now anyone who comes near her and tries to bully her will get to see the crazy side of her. She woke up the next day, this must be because of Tara's body that's used to waking up early. She got her bath and put on one of the dresses she found on the closet, she noticed Tara didn't have many outfits. Well in her previous life she had clothes but she wasn't happy or loved. She didn't want to go out and meet anyone who would ruin her day, the wedding is tomorrow and she was happy because she will be leaving this place tomorrow. She sat down and noticed the room had few things, like just the tiny bed, the tiny closet, few clothes, one old coach, and a dressing table with a mirror. Anyway she didn't care about all those , she just wanted to leave. Her eyes caught something, a pendant on the mirror. She walked towards it and took it on her hand, it was pretty. It was purple in colour, it was beautiful. She took it and put it on and watched herself on the mirror. She was surprised with a knock on her door “ Come in ” Two women came in and Tara recognised them, Queen Victoria and Princess Flora. “ So bride to be,.” The Queen mocked “ cut the chase old lady, say what you want and leave ” Tara snapped at them Queen Victoria and Flora were shocked, the girl they used to bully has just snapped at them. “ What did you say? ” Flora glared while asking “ oh Flora I never knew you had bad hearing, better treat it sooner or you will become deaf. Now say what you want and leave, God damn you guys love ruining people's days and nights too ” Tara spoke while sitting down on her bed, she eyed their shocked face « yes I love seeing your faces like that, shocked and confused » Tara smiled in her head “ Did you just become arrogant after hearing you are getting married? Let me disappoint you Tara, the prince you are marrying is a nobody like you. Do you know what they call him? The cursed prince, the nobody prince of Vampiria. And when the battle of the throne starts, you and your prince will be the first to die because he's not powerful. Don't be so proud because you are just being used as bait for the peace agreement between our Kingdoms, and it's also the easiest way to discard you out of our royal family ” Flora spoke with mockery “ Is that all? Are you done blabbing? ” Tara asked again and this time the two women gasped loudly as they couldn't believe Tara was not bothered. Did drowning make her brain sharp or what happened to her?! “ How dare you act so rude to us ?” The Queen asked “ just like you dared come to my room and start being rude to me,.. Did you expect me to just watch you guys and cower in fear? Sorry to burst your bubble, but I don't care what names my future husband is being given or what you or anyone think of him. None of your options matter, and since when are you interested with my future? Either I die first or last during the throne battle, it's none of your business. Sadly I can't entertain you people because I need to be at peace as tomorrow is my wedding. Now cha cha leave my room ” Tara spoke confidently and dramatically shook them outTara got inside their chamber, fuming. Her face twisted with anger and jealousy, her body rigid with irritation.How could he even accept to talk to her dressed like that? she thought, clenching her jaw. And that snake Elira, how bold and selfish can one woman be? Trying to seduce a married man? Even though there was no love, he was still married to her.As she stepped into the bathroom, she muttered mockingly,“Prince Xavier, may I speak with you? Alone?.” Her face twisted in annoyance as she mimicked Elira’s breathy, desperate tone.She changed into a loose cotton nightdress, nothing flashy, just something comfortable. When she returned, Xavier was already inside the room. Their eyes met briefly before she scoffed, turned off the lamp, and slid into bed wordlessly, giving him nothing not even a goodnight.Xavier blinked in surprise.What’s with her? No goodnight? he thought, heading into the bathroom to refresh.Tara, meanwhile, shut her eyes tighter.Did he ignore me? Why isn’t he
Far away in Vampiria, night cloaked the grand palace like a shadowy veil. In her chamber, Queen Gloria stood by the window, her eyes hard as she stared into the dark horizon. The news of them not being dead after the ambush she had planned angered her so much “They think they will be safe, never only my son Francis can be king,” she sneered, her voice a low hiss. “But I will see them fall before they ever set foot here in Vampiria.” At her feet knelt a slender woman cloaked in black Annette, the queen’s most loyal and deadly servant. “Annette,” Queen Gloria ordered, “send word to the rogues. I want them to strike them when they return from Greta, they should not reach Vampiria. I want no survivors… especially not her Annette bowed deeply. “It will be done, Your Majesty.” The queen’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “Good. Let them taste fear before they die.” ………………….. In Greta the morning light poured into the palace as Tara met King Asher in the royal gardens. She carried a s
The ball continued into the late hours, but for Tara, everything felt distant the music, the laughter, the glittering lights. She stayed close to Xavier, feeling his protective gaze on her as they mingled with nobles and allies. But she could sense his impatience; he wanted answers.When they finally returned to their room, Xavier shut the door, turning to face her. His eyes searched hers, his usual calm replaced by concern.“Tara… where were you? Tell me the truth.”Tara took a breath, steadying herself. “Let Sienna and Damian come in. They deserve to hear this too.”Xavier hesitated, then nodded. He opened the door and called for them quietly. Sienna entered first, curiosity and worry on her face. Damian followed, his expression serious.Tara gestured for them all to sit. She began to speak, her voice soft but firm. “ When I was going to the bathroom I met Mathew who wanted to harass me, and due to my anger I used my power on him and he collapsed. I headed down the corridor and met
The world blurred as Anisa’s magic carried them away, and when Tara opened her eyes, they were no longer in Greta. They stood beneath a sky streaked with silver clouds, the air filled with the scent of night-blooming flowers. Before them stretched a garden unlike any Tara had seen ancient trees twisted into arches, luminous blossoms glowing softly, and a stream that seemed to sing as it flowed.“Where are we?” Tara whispered, turning slowly, taking it all in.Anisa smiled gently. “The sacred garden of the Black Forest. A place hidden from all but the witches of our bloodline. I brought you here because you’re ready.”Tara’s heart raced. “What about Mathew? He saw my power... what if he tells everyone about it ”“Shhh, child.” Anisa touched her cheek lightly. “Hans, my loyal servant, handled it. Before we left, he wiped Mathew’s memory of tonight. The fool will remember nothing. His mind will fill the gap with some drunken stumble or foolish misstep. You are safe.”Tara let out a long
After a quiet dinner, Xavier and King Asher met in the king’s study. The room smelled faintly of cedar and ink, its walls lined with books and old maps.Xavier kept his tone measured. “There is one matter my wife requested I bring to your attention. Princess Tara has a business, she crafts scented candles. She hoped to trade here, with your permission.”Asher raised a brow, curious. “scented candles? What type of candles are those? ”“ Candles which gives out scent when lit, some have flower scents and other herbal scents ” Xavier explained with surprising ease, almost like a merchant himself “ A princess with a merchant’s ambition. That’s rare.” Asher was amused “They are of excellent quality,” Xavier added, surprising even himself with the small note of pride in his voice. He knew because he secretly asked one of the staff to bring him the candle so he tried.Asher smirked slightly. “If you are very sure of her and if it pleases her, she may trade freely within Greta. I admire a
“ How have you been? Don't you miss home ” Mathew asked while staring at her with a creepy lookTara was disgusted by the man Infront of her, the step brother who has been obsessed with her for years. “ I am doing great as you can see, ” Tara decided to skip the second question “ Prince Xavier, has Princess Tara cause you any problems? Well I am asking because her mother was convicted of treason and I hope my young sister has not inherited any treason behaviour from her ” Flora spoke like someone who's worried but mockery was heard in her voice, the other gasped at the revelation of Tara's mother being a traitor.“ I believe it's rude to speak of my sister in law's mother in that manner, regardless of what she did. Where I come from we don't speak ill of the dead people, I guess Dersia lacks manners ” Sienna defended and reprimanded Flora, she was tired of everyone trying to irritate Tara.The table fell silent, stunned by Sienna’s boldness. Even Asher arched a brow, amused by the un