ARAYAH'S POV.I felt a chill run down my spine as I saw the scowl on the Prince's face. His eyes were narrow and his jaw was set in a firm line. He walked into the dining room with purpose, and I could sense that something was amiss.Prince Amareux was dressed in a white linen shirt with a black vest over it. The shirt sleeves were rolled up, revealing his muscular forearms, and the vest hugged his broad chest perfectly. The vest was adorned with silver buttons that sparkled in the light of the room. His black trousers were tailored to fit his long, lean legs and he wore shiny black leather boots.Despite the scowl on his face, the Prince looked incredibly handsome. His dark hair was tousled, as if he had been running his fingers through it, and his piercing blue eyes seemed to blaze with anger. The intensity of his gaze was enough to make anyone shrink back in fear, but there was also a magnetic quality to his presence that drew me in, even when he was angry. Despite my own fear, I c
ARAYAH'S POV."The Prince has decided to take you both to a spa tomorrow to help ease off the stress," she announced.I was ecstatic. A day at the spa sounded like just what I needed. I thanked the maid and she left, closing the door behind her. I couldn't help but feel relieved that there was a break from all the stress and drama that had been happening lately.I woke up the next morning feeling refreshed and rejuvenated after a good night's sleep. It was as if all the tension and stress of the past few days had been lifted off my shoulders. I quickly got out of bed and went to the bathroom to freshen up.After taking a shower, I went to the changing room to get dressed for the spa day. Meredith was already there, and she greeted me with a smile."Good morning, Arayah," she said. "Are you excited for today?"I smiled back. "Definitely. I can't wait to relax and unwind."We changed into our bathing suits and robes, and I took a moment to look at myself in the mirror. I had chosen a si
I put down my book, a copy of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War, and stood up to answer the persistent knock on my door. I frowned slightly, wondering who could be so insistent at this time of the day.Opening the door, I was met by one of my guards, who immediately started speaking in a hushed tone. "Your Highness, there has been reports of a rogue attack in the perimeter. We need to move quickly."I felt my heart rate increase at the words, and I quickly dressed in my formal attire. I grabbed my sword and followed the guard out of the palace, my mind racing with thoughts of what could be happening.As we made our way towards the perimeter, I could hear the sounds of battle in the distance. My grip tightened on my sword as I prepared myself for whatever was to come.As we arrived, I could see that the situation was worse than I had anticipated. A group of rogues had infiltrated our borders, attacking and pillaging as they went. The air was thick with the smell of death.I saw the dead guards
ARAYAH’S POV.I sat in my room, engrossed in the craft of making beads. Meredith was sitting beside me, also making beads. As we worked, we talked about Prince Amareux and how his mood had changed lately. He had become so angry, and he seemed to snap at the slightest thing. I wondered what could be causing this change in him.Suddenly, we heard a knock on the door. Meredith got up to answer it, and to our surprise, the other three girls who had been disqualified in the course of the competition walked in. They had come to say their goodbyes before leaving the palace.As they entered, I noticed how different they looked. Their eyes were swollen, and their faces were pale. They had been crying, and it was evident that they were struggling to hold back their tears."Hey, guys," I said, getting up to greet them. "What brings you here?""We just wanted to say goodbye before we leave the palace," one of them replied, her voice choked with emotion.Tears welled up in my eyes as I realized th
ARAYAH’S POV.As Meredith entered the room, I saw her mask of calm slip, revealing a look of unmistakable jealousy and envy. It was as if a dark cloud had descended upon the room, casting a shadow over our once cordial relationship.My heart sank as I realized that the competition had taken a dark turn, and the once friendly and supportive atmosphere had turned into a cutthroat battle of egos and pride. I could feel the tension in the air, as if a sword was hanging above my head, ready to strike at any moment.Meredith's eyes narrowed as she looked me up and down, her lips twisted in a sneer. I could feel her piercing gaze on me, as if she was trying to read my thoughts and intentions.For a moment, there was a deafening silence, as if the whole world was holding its breath, waiting for the tension to snap like a tightly-wound coil. I could hear the pounding of my own heart, as if it was trying to escape my chest.Finally, Meredith spoke, her voice dripping with honeyed venom. "How wa
ARAYAH’S POV.As the sun began to set, I found myself lost in the pages of a book, my mind wandering to the upcoming meeting with the council. I had always been nervous around them, and today was no different. But I knew that I had to be ready and well-prepared if I wanted to make a good impression.I jotted down a few notes in my journal, trying to organize my thoughts and prepare myself for any possible questions or scenarios that might arise during the meeting. The more I wrote, the more confident I began to feel, and soon enough, I was lost in my own world, scribbling away.When the clock struck four, I snapped out of my daze and began to prepare for the meeting. I took a quick bath, using my favorite lavender-scented soap and scrubbing my skin clean. I carefully chose a modest dress, one that I felt was appropriate for such an occasion, and combed my hair neatly.As I finished getting dressed, I could feel my heart racing with anticipation. I knew that this meeting could potentia
AMAREUX'S POV.As I sat in my throne room, the council and the generals gathered around me, all with their own opinions on what to do about the rogues that had been spotted in our Pack's border. Some believed we should take aggressive action, while others believed in diplomacy and negotiation.I listened to each person speak, taking in their arguments and weighing them against my own knowledge and intuition. It was a delicate balance, trying to protect our pack while also avoiding unnecessary bloodshed.One of the generals suggested that we send a small team to investigate and gather information on the rogues, while another suggested we launch an all-out attack to send a message to any other potential threats.I thought carefully before responding. "I believe we should send a small team to investigate and gather information, as well as increase our border patrols to ensure the safety of our pack. We do not want to escalate the situation and risk innocent lives."There were some murmur
AMAREUX'S POV.I jolted awake to the sound of heavy knocking at my door. Rubbing my eyes to dispel the remnants of sleep, I pulled myself out of bed and quickly made my way to the door. Upon opening it, I saw my Beta, Aiden, standing before me, his face tense and serious."What's going on?" I asked, my voice still heavy with sleep."Prince, some rogues have been killed at the boundary. The generals needs your presence to discuss what will be done about them," Aiden replied, his voice low and urgent.I felt a surge of anxiety wash over me as I heard this news. The rogue attacks had been escalating lately, and now it seemed as though they had made a direct assault on the boundary. I quickly dressed, slipping on my boots and cloak, and followed Aiden to the council chambers.As we walked, my mind raced with thoughts of what might have happened. Had the rogues launched a coordinated attack? Were they growing more organized? I knew that I had to stay focused and clear-headed if I was going