Aurora’s POV I sat at the dining table near Ava. I didn’t want to sit near her, but I had no choice as Diana was already sitting on the chair near Tristan’s chair.“Y’all should give her all the gifts prepared for her,” Grandma said. I signaled for Elena to give the gifts she had prepared and she did.“Thank you,” Diana appreciated everyone with a smile on her face.“The Queen gave you one of her special necklaces; she got two; she took one and gave you the other one, so you should try it on in front of her,” Elena said excitedly, “I really want to see how it looks on you.”“This isn’t the time for Ava,” Ava queried.“If the Queen gives her something as a welcome gift and the Queen asks her to try it, then she should; not only is Aurora her Queen, but Aurora is also the eldest wife,” Grandma defended me, “So go ahead and try it.”Diana opened my basket of gifts, and her mood instantly shifted. I was sure that’s what I saw, or was it my imagination?“Is there a problem?” I asked becau
Aurora’s POV I felt nothing but anger at this moment, I was lost, and the person I thought would support me wasn’t even doing it; he was against me.“I didn’t do anything, I promise,” I folded my hands together as I pleaded with him.“Then blame it on Ava,” I couldn’t believe Tristan would say something like this.Oh, I forgot, I was so used to blaming Ava for everything. I even blamed her at first, but it didn’t look like she did it this time.“I won’t apologize,” I shook my head, “I didn’t do anything, I can’t apologize,” I said and ran to my room.“Aurora,” I heard Tristan’s voice behind me and Ignored him. I entered my room without shutting my door, “didn’t you hear me call you.”“Get out,” I picked up the books on my table and threw them at him, “I said leave!!”“Aurora, you are a queen, and you should learn to handle the situation,” Tristan said, and this time, I was filled with anger.“Handle the situation? Do you think I’m capable of ruining her first meal? Do you think I’m t
Aurora’s POV I used my hand to trace the tattoo on Tristan’s back in the dark. I turned off the lamps in the room after we were done, I was too shy to face him. “Aren’t you going to bed? You have been doing that for hours,” His back vibrated against my hand and I immediately stopped.Tristan turned to face me, he stood up and put on one of the lanterns in the room, “Aurora,” His voice sounded disturbed.This was the same tone he used earlier, “Are you okay?” I hurriedly asked out of concern, “The mark, the mark,” I touched his hand and gave him a soft nod when he paused, “The mark on your belly, how did you get it?”I removed the cover sheet from my body, pointed at the mark, and he nodded his head, “It’s a birthmark; even my mom had it.”“Your… your mom had it?” Tristan looked even more disturbed, “Do you know if it’s something anyone can have? Or..”I placed my hand on his chin, “Tristan breathe,” He paused, then took a deep breath, “Is there something that’s troubling you?”Tris
Aurora’s POV I sat there helplessly, not knowing what to think or what to do; why did Diana report me?“What? When was that? Why wasn’t I informed? Where is that Diana?!!” Tristan yelled; he had so many questions but no answer.“Why exactly is she being summoned?” Grandma asked Travis.“I do not know the details, I was only asked to inform the king and queen so they would be prepared,” Travis responded.“I will find out,” Just as Tristan turned to leave, the guards from the council came in, “What gave you the right to enter the palace?!!!”“We are sorry, but we have been ordered to come with Queen Aurora,” One of the guards bowed his head, and the other followed.“What are her charges, that it had to go through the council and not me,” Tristan asked angrily.“Her charges?” A man from the group of guards scoffed as he walked forward and I immediately recognized him. He was among the men who tried to prove Tristan couldn’t see a thing in color.“Queen Aurora’s charges are maltreatment
Aurora’s POV I was made to stand before the council member; Tristan was sitting on his chair as judge and king, Diana was standing next to me, and some other figures were in the crowd.“Present your case,” Tristan announced strictly, not once since I entered this place did he look at me.“I’m the legal advocate and I’m here to help Queen Diana get justice against her co wife, Queen Aurora, who has abused her physically and verbally and maltreated her,” Diana’s legal advocate said.“What? I abused you? Where? How? When?” I yelled and Diana hid behind her legal advocate.“You can see what she is doing, if Queen Aurora can behave like this with Queen Diana in public then don’t you think she can do more in private,” The legal advocate said and never in my 20 years plus in life did I feel like pulling someone’s hair until they become bald till this very moment.“Do you have any evidence?” Tristan questioned and for the first time since I got here, he glanced at me.“Evidence?” Diana spoke
Aurora’s POV Was he speaking to me or was he not? He didn’t look at me when he said, “Don’t embarrass me,” Maybe he was warning Diana.“My lady, what are you thinking so hard about?” Elena asked when I got down from the carriage and I handed her my cloak.“I thought you would be half dead by now,” I heard Ava’s agitating voice.I looked around, and I didn’t see her minion, “I didn’t think you would be waiting for me, and I haven’t seen your minion in a long time.”“You are a Queen so I believe you know how to look for people,” Ava smiled.“Why should I look for her? She is my enemy,” I smiled back at Ava even though I didn’t have it in me to smile.“What was the judgment?” I heard Grandma’s voice from inside the house. I used my hand to lightly push Ava from the entrance of the door.I entered the house and greeted Grandma and Mother, “I was given thirty days to prove that I didn’t do anything,” I lowered my gaze, “If I’m not able to prove it, then I will dissolve my marriage with th
Aurora’s POV “That’s the Lycan’s cup?” I asked to be sure I heard well and Travis nodded his head.Why did she hold it like that? I’m sure she knew that wasn’t her cup.Without hesitation, I opened the door and I noticed she hurriedly dropped the cup back on the table.“Are you meant to interrupt us?” Diana questioned.I ignored her, “I want to speak to you, Lycan; it is important.”“Queen Aurora,” Diana yelled and ignored her again.“It is not about our marriage; I’m here as a subject to speak to his lordship,” I said to Tristan, and he looked at me with confusion, “I will appreciate it if Queen Diana can excuse us.”“Lycan,” Diana whined.“Excuse us, I will call you later,” Tristan used his hand to signal Travis to escort Diana out of his room.“What do you wish to speak about?” Tristan sat on the chair and I took the one opposite him.“I do not know which of the packs but one has fallen sick and the disease is spreading, I met a lady when I was locked up and she said she saw a sha
Aurora’s POV I accidentally gasped when Diana began to apply pressure on her personal maid’s neck, “Who is there?” She let go of the maid’s neck.I wasn’t scared of her, I wanted to make myself known to her. Just as I was about to open the door, someone wrapped his hand around my mouth and pulled me away.“Have you gone..” I paused when I saw it was Scott, “Why did you do that?” Scott put his finger on his lips, “Shhhhh,” he held my hand and led me back to my room.When I entered the room, Scott shut the door behind us and Elena was sitting on my bed. The moment she saw me, she ran and engulfed me in a tight hug.“You two are back early,” I was surprised, I thought they wouldn’t be back till like two days.“I found something. I didn’t know if I should continue looking for more information or if I should inform you personally,” Maybe it was just me, but Scott looked worried.“Is anything the matter?” I inquired, he looked way too serious.“Diana, she is married,” I looked at Scott wi
Aurora's POV I could hear the sounds of crickets, owls, and the rain hitting against the roof as I banged on Diana's door. There was no star, but the moon was extremely bright; it could be used as a light in a dark home. I was shivering from the cold.My hand stopped midway when I heard voices from inside the house“Aurora?” Diana said when she opened the door for me, she looked shocked and surprised to see me.A blanket was wrapped around her body and she held a lantern with two people who appeared to be workers standing behind her, “Why are you standing out here in the rain?” I didn't know what to tell her but I still wanted to say something, “I…. I…..” I broke down in tears when my lips couldn't form any words.“Come in,” She pulled me into her house, “You are soaking wet, let's get you changed into something.”I removed my dress and handed it to Diana. She passed me a blanket, and I wrapped it around my body. I had never been to Diana's place, “Have some,” She poured me a cup of
Aurora's POV I paused when I felt a drop of Tristan's tear on my shoulder, “I married her,” He mumbled against my neck.“What?What is going on?Did he really marry her?Does that mean she is the third wife?Didn't Queen Aurora banish Ava?Why is Aurora even hear?” The whispers in the hall made me feel weak.It felt like a storm had hit me; I wish I could go back to when Tristan and I were dancing; then, I wouldn't have heard such, or maybe I didn't hear well.I shut my eyes when Tristan's tears touched me again, “Aurora, I married Ava,” Now I was sure I heard well. I turned to Tristan, but I couldn't see anyone, I couldn't hear anyone; in the hall full of whispers and people, I could hear only Tristan's voice and see him.I searched his eyes for any joke but his eyes were red. I didn't see the love I had seen earlier, I saw fear and sorry in those eyes.My hands shook uncontrollably, but I managed to touch his face. I wanted him to tell me it was a joke, but his silence only made m
Aurora's POV The light stopped flickering as the person stood under the light. It was a woman who was dressed in black from head to toe, she was barefooted with a lot of anklets on her ankle.She wore a lot of jewelry, she looked like she was in her late 60s or early 70s, and she had a big black mole by the side of her nose. She had a big black bag in her right arm and she held the bell in her left hand.“Who let her in?!!!” Mother yelled, “Who let this insane woman in?!!”“They will all die, y'all will die!!!” She yelled, “She will kill all of you!!!”The woman walked closer and stopped in front of me. Tristan held my hand and stood in front of me shielding me from the woman.“You have made the biggest mistake of your life; you have failed to protect what should be protected, and if you don't change it, you will lose her, and she will die!!! She will die!!!” The woman yelled in Tristan's face.“A Mother shielded her children, but one child has made the other child her enemy, and she
Aurora's POV I turned to look at her. I couldn't believe we just met after a long time, and this is what she had to say, “What?” I was too stunned to speak, but come to think of it, what was she plotting?I wanted to believe it was a harmless joke, but Indigo isn't one to joke, especially since she hates me.“Bye,” Indigo winked at me, but before I could say anything to her, she walked away.I wanted to ignore the nonsense she said, but for some reason, I couldn't. Indigo was capable of a lot of things; it was hard, but I managed to ignore the negative words.“What is the matter, my Lady?” Elena said when I entered my room and I furrowed my eyebrows, “You are sulking.”“Ahh,” I sighed, there was no need to raise concern, “It's nothing.”“My Lady, Queen Diana has asked you to read the letter that there was something important she found out and you need to know about it,” Elena delivered Diana's message.“Oh, okay, I will read it,” I opened the drawer I had placed it in and brought it
Aurora's POV TWO YEARS LATER, “Did you send all the invitations out? Everything?” I questioned Elena as I stood in front of the mirror and watched the modiste do the fitting for my dress.I was sending out my four wedding anniversary invitation cards. I wanted to hold a party to celebrate it.“Yes, I already did,” Elena answered, “Queen Diana sent you a letter,” I took the letter from Elena's hand with a smile on her face. Tristan didn't declare Diana missing the way she wanted to; her position as the second Queen still remained the same; Tristan had informed everyone that Diana was going on a long trip.I looked at the letter with so much love, Diana always writes to me every month and I do the same, “You look beautiful in color,” I lifted my gaze when the modiste complimented, “I'm happy we get to see you were colored after two years.”“Thank you,” I smiled. Things have gotten better in the past year; in the first year, I almost lost my mind; I tried to end my life so many times
Aurora's POVSeeing Tristan cry and look miserable like this really broke me. I was scared of so many things, but right now, I was scared of what would happen to Ava.I didn't mean to push her off the stairs; I didn't even mean to speak to her that way; I was just annoyed that she was willing to offer her child for me to take care of when she didn't understand what I was feeling.Seeing everything that has happened has given me the strength to stand again; I might not be fully happy, but I want to try to smile for my daughter, my Father, my Mother, and my brother in heaven, and I also want to smile for the people on earth.I relaxed in Tristan's arms as I poured my heart out in this cold. I didn't hear him make any noise but I felt his tears on my head. “Tristan I….”“Lycan,” I paused when I heard Travis's voice and Tristan stood up to his feet.“Why are you…..” Tristan paused, and for some reason, I felt anxious, “What happened?”“Lady Indigo has woken,” I smiled but still felt weir
Tristan's POV Hearing those words leave Diana's lips sounded like a betrayal to me; I paused and turned to her angrily, “What did you just say?”“It's almost seven months now, and there is no improvement; let your Mother clean up the room. Maybe then Aurora would understand the reality,” Diana said.“How can you say that, you know that's how Aurora is coping,” I was trying my best not to yell at her.“Don't you think she has mourned enough?” My lips felt sealed as a part of me understood what she was saying and a bigger part of me felt she was spewing nonsense.I jerked my hand off her hand, “You cannot tell a Mother when to stop mourning the loss of her child.”“I know that very well but what if that's the only way to bring her out of this depression?” I glanced at Diana, opened the door, and left the office.I didn't walk; I ran to the nursery; when I got to the entrance of the north Wing, my legs refused to move further as I saw Mother and some guards throwing the things out of th
Tristan's POV I stood carefully behind Aurora trying my best not to make a sound as she hummed softly while trimming flowers in the garden. I was cold; I wondered if she wasn't cold as the snow had been falling heavily for some days now.These few months have been the hardest; Aurora wasn't eating; all she takes is tea; she walks around the garden looking distant and singing some children's songs.My wife has lost a lot of weight which makes me scared for her health. I'm not bothered that she still wears mourning dresses or dresses like a widow, I'm only bothered about her health.“Look after her,” I said to Elena, “I have some work to finish off.”I didn't want to leave Aurora, but I couldn't leave my duties like that, and some councilors were waiting for me in my office. Sometimes, Travis did help me with some work, and the councils covered up some work for me, especially the right state council. do “Thanks for coming all the way here,” I sat down when I entered my office, “So to
Aurora’s POV Mother’s nature of emotional blackmail was still the same; she has always done it, and right now,w, she is still doing it.I was irritated, I wanted to show her that I was better than her at emotional manipulation, “Even better,” I emptied the gallon on my body, “Let us all go to hell.”“Tristan!!!” Mother yelled when she saw I was playing the same game with her.“How can I stop a grieving mother? I should have punished Ava but I felt it would be better if Aurora punished her because she was closer to our child than I was, so how can I stop her?” Tristan supported me, “If I was killed would you sit and watch? Wouldn’t you kill the person too?”“The situation is different, you are a full human, and her child was only a fetus,” Mother whined, “That child wasn’t even formed yet; it was just blood!!”I couldn’t believe what mother had just said, “A fetus? Just blood?” I lit another match out of anger.“Are you going to watch her light us?” Ava yelled and I walked closer to h