Patricia could not get over what she saw. Calhoun looked lifeless, sunken to the bottom of his bath. How come he was seated on his throne by the next morning? She had run away after she screamed. She even went the opposite way so that she would not be seen leaving the king's chamber in such a rush."My King." She greeted, bowing deeply to show her respect, although it was just a means to cover her fear."Patricia," Calhoun called. "Where have you been all morning?""My king I.." she paused. What was she supposed to say? That she saw him sunken in his bath and assumed he had died? "I was in the servants' room."Calhoun's brow came up in a questioning manner. "The servants' room?""Yes, My King," Patricia said and nodded severally to prove her point. Calhoun chuckled. "What were you doing in the servants' room? You are supposed to serve me, not your fellow servants.""No, my king. I must have gotten exhausted and slept off.""Take her away, she lies." He said lightly. Patricia fell to
Diana enjoyed her time with Maggie. The week was very eventful and it was so full of activities, she forgot about her daily sorrow. Maggie had also prepared some wonderful meals for her and she was so happy with them, she requested the recipes since there were no means of preserving them that easily.Diana had seen her off to the train station and watched her leave. She felt a little sadness in her heart since she knew that she was returning to her lonely state.Rather than sitting at home though, she applied for a job in the post office. She worked from 9 am till 5 pm. Then she would return home and relax for the evening until it was bedtime.Diana enjoyed her work and it kept her busy during the day. At the start, it was extremely stressful for her, but gradually, she began to get used to it. She spent six months with them and by then it was obvious to everyone that she was expecting a child. One day she was returning from work, and she met someone seated on her rocking chair right
"Diana?" Maggie called fearfully. Diana's body was covered with fur and beneath the fur felt too rigid. Maggie was sore and afraid. Was this the demon possession people talked about?Diana could hear the fear in Maggie's voice and she was afraid of what would happen. She shook her head, trying to control herself and prevent herself from turning completely but the full moon above her felt otherwise.Maggie tried to pull away but Diana's grip only became firmer. "Diana!" Maggie cried. Diana squeezed Maggie's hand and Maggie screamed in pain. Their neighbor's door went open and she saw the scene before her."Werewolf!!" The old lady screamed. Diana's entire mind snapped and she transformed fully. She ran away as quickly as she could. Before either of the women could do or say anything, she was out of their sign Diana ran to a forest that was at the far end of her town. She ran till she got to the center which was void of any trees as if the place had been intentionally cleared. She turn
Calhoun was on the ground, feeling the pain yet unable to react or move his body. He could hear the guards discussing amongst themselves."Hey, is he dead?""I guess. No werewolf can survive this special silver bullet!""Oh but look, it's King Calhoun."There was silence. The second guard shifted back in fear."Come on, don't be afraid! He's dead. Don't you see the look on his face? It's like he can't believe he's dead too!""Someone gotta inform the King about this." The first guard said. "You, scared crow. Why don't you go tell the king what happened?" The second guard was more than happy to leave. He had heard stories and rumors about Calhoun and he was not going to be the one to dare and find out if it was true or not.He quickly ran away. The third guard chuckled at his reaction."Oi, I think you should follow him." He said. "Knowing that coward, he might just run away and leave us here alone.""You want to stay alone with this man's carcass? What if he rises from the dead?" "
Calhoun sprang up from his seat, staring intently at the empty seat opposite him."Enjoy your meal, Mr. Thomas. I have an urgent matter to deal with." He said. Thomas simply nodded. He felt very uncomfortable under Damita's watchful gaze. Calhoun left the room with George hot on his tail.Damita turned her gaze from the door to Thomas whose entire face was buried in his meal."You." She said, gaining Thomas's attention. The man raised his head and Damita was taken aback. He was too good-looking, even better than her husband. Truthfully, Damita never loved her husband. She only married him for wealth's sake. She always wanted the throne and never liked that Calhoun was born. She assumed that her brother would not bear any child since the curse was made."Who are you to the king?" She demanded. Thomas stared on in mild confusion. Who was he to the king? What was he supposed to answer?"Mr. Thomas?" George came in right at that moment. "Come with me."Thomas stood up painfully. He didn't
Calhoun was quiet for a few seconds, then he burst into laughter."You crack me up, Gigi." He said. "Don't joke around in such a manner."Gigi never felt so humiliated all her life. How could she confess her feelings to him and all he could do was laugh and tell her not to joke around? Was he that emotionless? Did he not care about anything in life?"Go to your room." He ordered. "Go and think about your life, you are too naive for this type of talk."Gigi held onto his arm as he tried to walk away. Calhoun stopped and turned to look at her. He knew the girl had a soft spot for him, but she was his cousin and not even a loved one. Calhoun could boldly say he hated Damita. She was too ambitious and was willing to do anything for the throne."Calhoun, I swear, I love you." She confessed, teary-eyed. "Don't push me away! I'm nothing like my mother, I'm a different person."Calhoun chuckled. "Little girl, go to sleep." He said again and turned to resume his walk. Gigi pulled him but ended
Diana managed to leave the town and found her way to the capital city of Fraco. She arrived there in the early evening and immediately located the army base. Once she did, she met some soldiers at the gate and she begged to be let in. Seeing as she was with a child, they allowed her in after a thorough search."Come with me, I will take you to an official who will take care of you." The guard said. "The person you say you are in search of, what relationship do you share with her?"Diana was a little hesitant. "I... I'm in search of my dearest soul sister. We met during one of our travels and have become inseparable since then.""Soul sisters?" The guard asked, chuckling. "And she is part of the army?""Er, yes," Diana answered. "I don't know by what name she goes here, but she is known as Julitta."The guard led her to the base and then to an office that was separated from the main building. "Wait out here for a minute." He said. He went into the office to inform the commander of her
Calhoun reclined in his seat, enjoying the scream which he knew belonged to Gigi. He chuckled. The sound of her scream made him a little happy and satisfied.In no time, George was at his door, knocking hurriedly."Goerge, come in," Calhoun said. "Sir, there seems to be an issue with Lady Damita and her children," George reported. "I do not know what it is but I'm sure I heard them scream.""That's fine, I'm sure they're just having a good time," Calhoun said, waving it off. "Come on, have Patricia come and clear this place."George bowed and left. He quickly found Patricia in the hallway."Patricia.""George," Patricia answered. "What do I owe this...-""This is nothing. The king asked me to tell you to come and clear his chamber." George said.Patricia smirked. "I was already on my way there, somehow I just knew that he needed me.""Are you also in love with the king?" George asked directly. Patricia stuttered a little at his bravery and courage. How could he ask such a question so