They stopped whatever they were doing and turned to him, bowing with their hand on the chest. “My Liege.” They all called him, not lifting their gazes from the ground until he waved his hand to gesture to them to ease up. “Avin.” He called coldly, mind lingering about what happened, her words, her sight, afflicting his mind. “Yes, My Liege?” He asked, trying to remain unaffected about everything and focus on his work more than someone’s words. “How many of us made it?” He asked, glancing at Tristan and others for a second before turning back to Avin. “I am afraid, My Liege. We lost seven of our commanders.” Avin said, looking down, worried by his reaction because his wrath would be unbearable for them. “What were their ranks?” He asked because if they were among his best ones, all of them were going to be in great trouble. He placed his trust on his top seven and the rest are only sacrificial pawns and if the top seven dies, he would ensure he avenge their death, they all mean t
“What can you do for me?” Persephone asked, pressing her palm on Zadicus’ chest, staring intensely into his affectionate gaze. He smirked, putting his hand over hers, creating an everlasting link of eyes, whispering the honest reply, “I can abandon this world for your sake.” Persephone all alone, looking out while hugging herself recalling a painful memory which broke her heart terribly. Lowering her eyes, she stared at her hand, whispering with difficulty. “But, you left me for the world…” Seeing him again was too painful for her, watching him after all those years brought back the unwanted memories. His one glance dug the pain she buried, her imagination where they have fallen apart is not wavering. And their distances are killing her. Why did you come back? Why are you torturing me like this? Is it easy for you? She thought, pressing her hand on the balustrade. Her lips were trembling, eyes were filled with moisture but she took a deep breath to suppress it. “Why are y
Kriss was the strategist of their upcoming war, explaining their formation to everyone. All the leaders of the army were present at the garrison building, knowing it’s a difficult time but they have to pull through it.Kriss Emette, War Strategist.Persephone Sage, The Army General.Randall Quint, First Unit Leader.Zen Parez, Second Unit Leader.Alaya Miller, Third Unit Leader. Getting a pretty rough idea where their battle might take place as he was discussing it with the rest of the members. “Aziel’s army is divided into four parts. The Army Units- our main unit under Persephone’s orders. Imperial Guards- Royalty under Vera’s orders.” He began to say, pointing at the map of his country. “Security- For Barriers and internal peace. We have lost forty percent of our unit in the riot along with Elders who maintained the borders. Our security is in grave danger.” He sighed at the unfavorable condition they are going through, the phase which might become a call upon their demise
“To prove your devotion to your land.” Everyone including Persephone gasped at his absurd statement, eyes widened in appall to think he actually said it.Moreover, in front of everyone. An ultimate middle finger.“What!?” She whisper-yelled, scrutinizing the area, the astonishment on everyone’s face.The looks.She couldn’t fathom, holding a higher position would; at a point require her to prove her loyalty towards her kingdom.“You can’t be serious, Kriss…” She whispered, eyes overflowing with flabbergast, shaking her head in denial.I am sorry, I hope you could forgive me for this. He thought sadly but he has to do this. She wanted to think she heard him wrong, she misheard but to no avail.He truly commanded her.“His Highness, what are you saying?” Zen asked, tensed by this whole ordeal growing wild between them.They wanted to halt the tension created between these two but failed. Nothing could undo what words which escaped.“Don’t interfere, Zen.” Persephone stopped him, not b
“And what will you do if I do the same thing that happened to me?” He asked, straightening his back with a sinister smirk coming to his thick lips. “What?” She trailed off, not getting the context of his words. “What if I exile you? Make the country for whom you can die to ravage your life and throw you away?” He asked, approaching her slowly. “What if I fake a scenario and make you seem as if you are working for me and then..” He paused. “Get you banished?” He completed his sentence in a low laugh. The menace emanating from him made her heart race in dread because she knew she wouldn’t be able to save herself if it happened. “No.. you wouldn’t dare, Zadicus.” She whispered, eyebrows twisting together into disgust. “Why not? Let’s share the same doom.” He shrugged, standing in front of her. “Let’s experience the same things. Feel what I felt.” His smirk converted into a wicked smile, leading down to her ears. And he whispered seductively in her ears, “Feel my hatred.” She sh
“I regret that I ever loved you, I regret that I died for you, I regret each memory I shared with you.” He continued to pour his heartfelt wishes.“Those times when I offered my breaths, pray for you. I hate all of them. I wish I could rip them from my core.”Her eyes widened in appall. She didn’t know he didn’t mean any of those words and yet it shattered her. “I wish I could kill our memories, our past, our bond.” Me too. Her lips parted to pursue two words but she couldn’t.Before his outburst of emotions, she released a tear of anguish, eyes widened in disbelief, lips quivering.“And I-” He immediately stopped when he saw the tear in her eyes, mouth gaped, trying to perceive but paused simply.“Then leave my life forever. Leave my streets and never return to me.” She managed to speak.Her voice was even lower than a whisper, she lost her strength to argue at this point.“Why are you still here? If my presence is such a nuisance, if you hate me then why are you here?” She asked.
At night, Persephone lost her mind. The confrontation with Zadicus left a deep impact on her mind.She couldn’t think anymore, his words echoing in her mind, hurting her badly.“Dammit!” Her slurry tone came.She was drinking constantly.Empty bottle broken in the side, she was sitting on the balustrade with a scowl lingering over her face.“Fucking criminal, thinking I will be swayed.” Muttering, she took another sip.She was drunk enough to forget everything yet in this state he entered her mind and stirred it drastically. “Rare to see you drinking.” Kriss' voice came from behind, smirking widely at her mien.But she was not in the mood to talk, her heart was already sinking into sorrow and anything will enhance her pain.“Shut up!” She yelled, slamming the bottle down, glaring up at him.Arching a brow in amusement, he was indulging in this state of hers. `“You are talking to your Prince, Lady Persephone.” He whispered, moving closer to her ears, whispering temptingly.But she s
After the strange confrontation with Kriss, Persephone went back to her room.Humming to herself, her eyes were barely opened, all she wanted was to fall on her bed and sleep.But after seeing her with Kriss so close, touching each other drove Zadicus insane.Though it was unfavorable yet he came to see her because he knew she will not remember anything and he can take advantage of it.Entering, she saw Zadicus there, arms folded but-It was weird because when they have broken up then who is he to interrupt her life?“I had no idea alcohol could make you hallucinate.” She laughed, scanning his form from top to bottom, coming closer.“I shouldn’t drink again.” She smiled, liuicking her lips, checking him out with a smirk on her lips.“Persephone.” He breathed out her name.He wanted to ask about her relationship with him but was afraid to know the answer.“Hmm?” Humming, she fell on his chest, smiling growing wider.Oh, how she loved her palm pressed against his chest.“You know a bear