ログインAdriana winced slightly as Kallias dragged her away. His grip on her hand was almost bruising, but she didn't complain. She could feel the anger vibrating through him and knew better than to talk.They were headed to the King's Wing, and she tried to keep up with his long strides. Her leg was much better now, and she half-ran as they turned a corner.Then she realized where they were heading.His chamber.As they drew close, Adriana made to speak, but his head turned once to her, and she clamped her mouth shut.His eyes were like ice, and his face was set in a grim line. They continued quietly, and Kallias pushed the door open, stepping in and dragging her along with him.He still hadn't let go of her hand, and he slammed the door shut, the sound startling her.They didn't speak for some moments. She saw him drawing in deep breaths, trying to steady the anger he was feeling."Your Majesty." She finally spoke, but he still wasn't looking at her.He drew in another breath. "You let him
Adriana limped away with the help of Annie, and they walked away from the festivities and towards the palace."Gently," Annie told her and helped her settle on a stool. "I'll be right back."Adriana held her leg. It was throbbing in pain, and if not for Annie, she would still be lying on the ground.Adriana's face darkened as she remembered what happened.She had been staring up at the King when she felt a sharp kick to her leg. It was practically aimed at her vital joints, and it had weakened her.She had looked over her shoulder in time to see Mica give her a smirk as she danced to the music, and it only meant one thing.Mica was the one who had kicked her.She had been distracted and had not seen Mica's attack coming. Annie came back with a balm and applied it to her leg quietly. The older woman had not said anything or even questioned her sudden fall. Instead, she had run to her and helped her out of the arena."You knew why I fell."Annie didn't react; her fingers continued mass
The lanterns glowed brightly as the whistle sounded, announcing the beginning of the Light Festival.People were already pouring into the palace arena. Both royals, nobles, and commoners.The Light Festival had been a tradition since ancient times, and it had always been open to everyone in the realm regardless of their status.This was one of the rare occasions commoners were able to see the King and other elites up close, and they cherished it.More people were still coming, and seeing the lanterns from a far distance looking like fireflies brought excitement to their hearts.Kallias went to the made-like throne situated at the top of the arena podium. He gazed down at the people settling down on the wooden chairs until there were none left, and those that came later had to stand.Maxwell and Marcus were in the roofed small like building as he was, and were seated close to each other, chattering. Amelia was not too far from Marcus, but he paid her less attention.Most of the nobles
With the way Mica was staring, it would have been enough to put anyone in their place, making anyone cower in a corner while hiding their faces.But not Adriana.Not our Adriana Eliana Blackwood, the daughter of Alpha Raymond Blackwood.She may have been downgraded to a slave now, but that didn't stop the blood flowing through her.The blood of an Alpha, and Adriana would rather die than let anyone look down on her.Gerald had called her worthless, and she was sure the others agreed with him even without saying it out loud.But she would show them. She wasn't going to let herself be put down.It wasn't like she had wanted to be the King's slave or to take their sister's place, as she was sure they thought she was trying to do.She would show them her worth. All of them.Determination was already burning in her, and she didn't bat an eyelash as she held Mica's hard gaze.*Keep on staring. I'm not backing down any time soon.*The rest noticed the hostility between them, and the atmosphe
"I need a ladder!" One of the workmen called to his fellow. He held two huge lanterns by their handle hooks.He was given a ladder, climbed to the top, and hooked the lanterns high above on the rope tied to two poles.They were outside in the palace arena.Other servants bustled around, sweeping the ground, arranging wooden chairs, hanging flowers on drooping thin ropes, and replacing fire torches with lanterns that had the realm crest.In one part of the palace, Annie was handing out dresses to the royal slaves."We must all do our best to look elegant." She said to them. "This is one of our annual occasions, and we mustn't take it lightly.""Are we going to do our usual performance?" One of the royal slaves asked."We haven't practiced for a long time, and I fear our moves would still be rusty," Annie replied."We haven't really practiced indeed, after our future Queen died." Another whispered, but everyone heard it anyway, and the atmosphere sobered.Adriana knew they were talking
Laughter and clinking of jugs filled the air as Maxwell walked past. He was dressed in a simple robe, and people hardly recognized him. Even if they did, they minded their business.That was one thing he loved about this place, and that was why he had called for a meeting here.He had come in here alone. His head guard was waiting outside, guarding his carriage.The owner of the place raised a small cup at him in greeting, and Maxwell gave him a nod as he came over to meet him. He was a plump man of five feet two inches in height; his face was small on his neck, and a heavy beard graced his face.His beard twitched when he smiled at Maxwell."Your Highness." His voice was a little thin for a man."Have they arrived?"The man nodded. "A few minutes ago. They are already being entertained with wine and meat."Maxwell patted his shoulder. "Good job, Lou."Lou looked pleased, and he grinned at him. Maxwell left him and went towards a room with a shut door.He pushed the door open, and the
Adriana held the wall for support, feeling like her world had come crashing down.She couldn't deny what she had heard within this door.Xavier was having an affair with her sister.The realization hit harder than their words and her despair turned into rage.How dare they?How dare he deceive her
Footsteps echoed on the marble floor as people bustled around with trays of food, drinks, and flowers. The air was misty with the scent of the delicious food being prepared and mingling with the flowers hung on the walls.A woman with grey hair tied into a tight bun barked out orders and tapped her
Adriana's eyelids fluttered open and she opened her eyes slowly.The first thing she saw was the moon nestled between the clouds, its silver light shining down on her face. This was a beautiful night and on a normal day Adriana would have enjoyed gazing at it feeling at peace, but now peace was far
Adriana fought against the hand clamping heavily on her mouth but Ton was stronger and he succeeded in forcibly dragging her away.Adriana's hands came up to the hand on her mouth and tried to remove it but it came down only an inch and she bit down hard.Ton snatched his hand away mumbling curses







