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By Order of the King Chapter 21
Oh! That was a slight relief!The uncle meant the King's son, not the King himself. Although the King's son being there next to her wasn't the most rational thing in the world.Skye was so embarrassed she couldn't turn to look at him. Instead, she laid her eyes on Fiona and her reaction.Fiona's eyes widened and, for a while, went completely still, but she quickly recovered. "Your Highness," she said, bowing deeply."Um...You don't look like a prince at all," Iona said cheekily before her father could shut her up again."Please excuse us, Your Highness," Malcolm said. Sweat was starting to glisten on his forehead."Malcolm, can you take your family and go out with the rest of the quests? And you, little mean-spirited," he addressed Iona. "I don't care what you say about me, but next time watch your actions and your words to anyone else, or you will end up in one of our dungeons."Iona's eyes widened as she placed the trembling fingertips against her open mouth."Let's go," Malcolm ur
By Order of the King Chapter 22
Skye felt that pleasant shiver run up her spine again at his touch."What's the matter? Oh, forgive me, Your Highness. I almost made such a mistake," she said, giving him a clumsy bowing in her rush, but also because Hector hadn't released her from his hold. He gently pulled her back to him. "No, no, you didn't do anything wrong. I have no intention of leaving you alone and don't want you to go back to your uncle's family either. I am considering a better companionship for you. Just give me a moment," he told her, and Skye felt a weight leave her chest. It was a fact that she didn't want to return to Fiona and Iona, but to be alone wasn't a choice, even though she would prefer it.Hector scanned through the crowd until he found what he was looking for.At one point, a girl in the background looked towards them and greeted them from afar with a wave of her hand.Hector signaled her with his hand to come closer, and the girl immediately obeyed.The closer she got to them, her blurred d
By Order of the King Chapter 23
WHAT??Skye inhaled sharply, putting her hand in front of her mouth to muffle the scream that reached the edge of her lips.What had just happened? Did the promulgator just say her own name, or had she misheard?How could it be possible?Her eyes got wide, and she turned to look at Eithne.Eithne looked at her. Her mouth was opened, and her eyebrows raised.Skye shook her head. "Promulgator can't possibly mean me. There will definitely be another girl with the same name, and now she'll be heading for the last empty seat. I'm sure you'll see.” Skye said, feeling hopes rekindle within her.She looked around for the girl who belonged to the last front seat already coming to take her place, but no girl had gotten up. Her gaze accidentally fell on Fiona and Iona, sitting a few rows up and to the right. The smirk of satisfaction on Fiona's face confused her in contrast to Iona's expression as she looked at her with pursed lips and a flushed face.Skye couldn't tell, but she was sure Iona wo
By Order of the King Chapter 24
Skye felt her heart tighten with guilt as she saw Hector bow his head in humiliation- immense guilt because his behavior was chivalrous toward her.Hector had spared her the ultimate humiliation of having her dress ripped off by Iona, and it would be even worse if Iona succeeded in her purpose because Skye's scars would be revealed on her left arm.He escorted her out and found her companionship so he wouldn't leave her alone when he had to go.No, it was cruel to repay him in this way.She removed her hand from her mouth and relaxed her face to look normal. She placed her hands elegantly in front of her legs and straightened her body.The men stood side by side with severe expressions and their gazes blank.When Hector raised his head and dared to look her way, his eyes met hers, and all Skye could do to make amends was to give him a small smile – just one side of her lips lifted slightly.But that was enough to lift Hector's spirits; he put his hand over his heart, feeling it flutte
By Order of the King Chapter 25 (part 1)
The promulgator coughed to clear his throat before continuing.“I will introduce the young men in order of competition results starting with the winner. The winner is Alasdair of the Munro Clan. Alasdair, come here at the front, and so will all the others whose names I shall say."The young man stepped forward with a huge smile and greeted the crowd on the terraces, who gave him a standing ovation."The next young man is Trevor of the Gordon Clan," continued the promulgator when the applause died down.The young man stepped forward, where he received applause too."Next are Hogan of Sinclair Clan, Eamon of Chattan Clan, Oisin of MacLeod Clan, Whelan of Borthwick Clan, Muir of MacDuff Clan, Gilroy of Hamilton Clan, Fraser of Carnegie Clan and Hector the second son of our King Cinaed."The young men made a new line based on their performance in the competition.They stood next to each other. To the opposite were the terraces with the guests.Hector couldn't help but look over at Skye, b
By Order of the King Chapter 25 (Part 2)
Her heart was thumping wildly. Her mind was working fast to seek a solution. She was seriously thinking of at least making a try to escape and go to the lowlands, to her village. She remembered the house of that villager who had taken care of her for the first time after the fire that destroyed her life. She couldn't remember exactly where it was, but she would know when she saw it. She would ask that woman for help. Skye wasn't aware of what that woman's fate was after all these years, was she alive? Was she dead? That woman’s image was still there in her mind, blurry, but it was there. Skye was sure that her face had no wrinkles, so she was young, and not many years had passed, close to nine, so there was hope.She had decided to run on the left side. She would meet the gardens they had encountered when they entered by carriage following the road to the castle entrance. She would go through the gardens to the great gate. Would it be open? If it wasn't, she would find a way to climb.
By Order of the King Chapter 26
Skye hoped that this was all a bad dream and that any moment she would wake up and find herself in the soft bed of the beautiful chamber Talisha had provided her. Skye secretly pinched the top of her hand to make sure she was asleep, but the sharp pain she felt confirmed her worst fear, she was awake. It was not a dream but a bitter reality.Talisha!?! Skye furrowed her brows. Is it possible that Talisha knew about today and didn't apprise her? Skye pursed her lips and her palms into fists. If something like this happened, she would never forgive her. Never!The more she thought about it, the more likely she found Talisha knew all about it. Talisha lived in the castle. She held a relatively high position in the rank of office. She was the castle keeper. The king could call her at any time for any matter that arose concerning her duties.She was free to move everywhere in the castle.Skye lowered her head regretting her thoughts. Whatever stance she was taking toward Talisha, it was to
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Skye felt a sudden chilliness strike her to the core and took a step back.What did Donncha mean by Hector being a murderer? And who had he murdered?"Damn, Donncha, stop it." Hector whispered harshly and gritted his teeth, stealing a glance at Skye, hoping she hadn't heard what his brother had said. He didn't want to find out this way. He would tell her himself when the time came."It's the truth, isn't it?" Donncha answered."You will never come back in your right mind, will you? Hector fretted. “Let me help you get up, and lay you on the bed. I will also call the doctor just to be sure.""Do not touch me!" Donncha shouted, pushing Hector's hands off of him."I'll get up myself." He turned his body to the side and rested his hand on the floor, he put strength in his hand to stand up, but his hand wasn't able to hold him in the condition he was in, and the body collapsed on the floor.On his second attempt to get up, Hector grabbed him despite his objections, carried him to the bed,
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