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A King's Surrender Chapter 17
Music tip: 1. Halsey - Hurricane, Gasoline.August 17, 1345.Stormhold Castle,The walled city of Rothwell, Capital of Myknos.Lady Odeya Katarina BlackThe arrow landed with a thud as it sank into the wood behind her. The rope around her throat got loose and she had to struggle to not hit her head as she fell through the hole in the stage.Her eyes and throat burned but she couldn't rest, not while the angry crowd still surrounded her. She shuffled and passed her bound arms under her till it came in front of her. The pain from choking combined with the one from stretching her shoulder joint turned her vision white but she fought it and tried to loosen the rope around her feet.Standing quickly, with her arms still bound, Odeya ran through the frenzied crowd. Arrows were still flying in all directions to scare the people and confuse the guards who were trying desperately to protect their King. Hayden's men were good, not sticking in one position after shooting so that they could no
A King's Surrender Chapter 18
September 30, 1345.Lliw Village,The city of Tyrene, The Wine center of Myknos.Lady Odeya Katarina BlackShe wiped the sweat from her head with the back of her hand and looked all around her. Women worked tirelessly stomping on grapes and other berries for wine while the men slaved away weeding and trimming the large vineyard. Half of those men she knew to be mercenaries hired by her father.It had been a month since the Harvest Festival and they hadnt still attacked. The tension kept her on her toes and she was sure that was the how he wanted them to feel. They had come in the tens and now the village was crawling with them. Few of them bothered to lie low and do menial jobs but the others settled for drinking in the pubs and causing trouble. More than once, the Knights had to stop it from getting serious. How hadn't their presence been reported yet, she didn't know but she suspected the Lord of Tyrene was in on it. She watched them from the shadows, seeing those they could buy o
A King's Surrender Chapter 19
September 30, 1345.Stormhold Castle,The walled city of Rothwell, Capital of Myknos.Prince Nicolas Alexander TuttonHe woke up from a fitful sleep haunted by dreams of fire and a pair of stone grey eyes cursing him. He should never have let things get so far but if there was anything that came from it, Lord Black still hadn't attacked. It had been a month since she had escaped and a month since the Tri-Kingdom harvest festival had ended and still there was no sign of disturbance. If anything, it was quiet, too quiet even for the normally busy town of Rothwell. The castle was no better; the servants moved about sluggishly, like Odeya's escape sapped all the joy from them. Most of the nobles had returned to their various towns and Hayden and the twins had gone back home, leaving him to deal with his problems alone. Ever since he saw that look on Princess Khasi's face, it dawned on him that the kingdom he had tried so hard to protect had crumbled right before his eyes. The war hadn
A King's Surrender Chapter 20
October 1, 1345.Typim's Valley,Outskirts of Lliw, Myknos.Princess Alyn Midika TuttonAlyn sat on the ash covered floor of Typim's valley not caring that she was staining her expensive woollen cloak. She stared blankly at the knights moving all around her; they were still rattled because of the events that just transpired at Stormhold.As she remembered nearly dying, she was instantly transported back to Stormhold. The sounds of people screaming as they either were stabbed or burnt to death. Men and women alike scrambled past, running for their lives. She remembered being dragged by guards dressed in black and gold armor bearing the insignia of Shiv'ra. If she had any doubts of Khasi's words at the prison, they were finally erased as she saw the men. They barged into her room and dragged her to the throne room, stabbing innocent servants and guards as they shuffled past. Sounds of battle could be heard as the Knights tried to protect the once peaceful town of Rothwell. No one had
A King's Surrender Chapter 21
October 2, 1345.Lomnag road,The city of Dromnerty, The Harbour town of Myknos.Lady Odeya Katarina BlackOdeya studied the men, hauling cargo off a ship, through the brim of her fisherman's hat, noting the guards that dotted the wharf. The place was alight with activity even though it was nearly nightfall, warning her that she shouldn't proceed with her plans for that night. She had looked around the first day they got there and some silver coins later, she had her answers. The cabin boy told her of a ship that held many weapons and armor and instantly she knew who it belonged to. She wanted to question him further but decided against it. It wouldn't do well to arouse his suspicion. She joined the other fishermen's wives and returned to the main town with their catch of the day. Tamhas had suggested that it would be better if they pretended to be fishermen rather than aspiring ship workers."Do you even know how to fish?" She recalled herself asking."No. But it can't be that h
A King's Surrender Chapter 22
October 2, 1345.The Wailing Wench,The city of Dromnerty, The Harbour town of Myknos.Lady Odeya Katarina Black"Mother?" Odeya asked in shock, still trying to process the scene in front of her.She had expected...well expected something less fancy or comfortable. Here was the mother she thought had been in mortal danger alive and looking better than ever."Are you unwell dear?" Her mother asked getting up. She was also a tall lady, nearly her daughter's height, with a slim build. Her long curly black hair that reached her bottom shone from a good amount of oils and brushing. The daisy scent that always surrounded her mother hung in the air filling Odeya with a sense of nostalgia. She had missed her mother, there was no doubt about that but seeing her so well dressed and happy sent a pang of hurt into her gut.'Didn't she want me? Why didn't she look for me?' Odeya's thought, her heart breaking a little more with each question."You look rather pale." She fussed, "Haven't you been
A King's Surrender Chapter 23
October 2, 1345.The Wailing Wench,The city of Dromnerty, The Harbour town of Myknos.Lady Odeya Katarina BlackOdeya stared at her mother, an inky soup of emotions churning in her mind. The words played over and over in her head but she still couldn't believe they were real."I didn't." She confessed causing Odeya's mouth to hang open in surprise, "I never tried to. That was just a ruse I knew would get your attention."She staggered backwards and put out an arm to stop her mother as she made to suppprt her."Don't." She whispered, feeling her heart contract with pain, "Don't touch me."Thankfully, the woman respected her wishes and stood by the window giving her daughter her much needed space.Odeya had never felt claustrophobic but the walls of the tiny room bore down on her heavily and the close proximity to her mother did nothing to ease her pain.Surprise at how manipulative her mother could be passed through her again and she struggled to find the right words to voice the qu
A King's Surrender Chapter 24
I decided to add his own POV since he is also a major character aaanndd...I love reading the POV of the villains.It just adds this...how do I put it now...um okay I got it.Pizzazz!October 10, 1345The Western mountains,Border between Imras and Myknos.Lord Felfar BlackHe stared at the messenger, from Domnerty, quivering in his boots as he relays the message he was sent to deliver. One could tell he didn't come bearing good news from the way he stuttered."The...young Lady Black and the Mistress...eeeeescaped...My Lord. Captain Roman sends his regrets." The young man said, his voice a little over a whisper.Whether it was his irritation at the lads fear or his anger at his incompetent soldiers, he didn't know but all he could tell was that a great conflagration ignited in his chest and in seconds, it had consumed his whole body. With blind rage, he threw the wine cup he had been holding, spilling wine all over the cave floor. The lad whined like a wounded horse and that was when
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