로그인Adriana had just finished a light lunch with Ella and Chris. They had gotten closer these past few weeks, and it felt good to have more friends.She still missed Erica and wished she could see her, but they were now in different positions and statuses.Adriana wondered if she could bring it up with the King and convince him to let her see her.The King was kinder than she had thought. She had branded him heartless then, because she hadn't known him, but speaking with him, and also staying close to him, made her see him in a new light.He was the kindest person she had ever met... Well, except for her father.But recently, she had been seeing the worry in his eyes. He may think he was masking it well, but she could see it all.At times she would catch him watching her with that look in his eyes, and it had left her wondering what he was thinking about.Should she ask him? Maybe she could help him ease them away.*By sleeping with him?* Mia's voice stopped her."Of course not!" Adriana
"So according to the words in your letter, you have it ready, right?" Minister Edward spoke as soon as he sat down."The cure is secured."A small smile came on the minister's face. "That's great news." He looked around at his fellow ministers who were also nodding in acknowledgement. "So where is it?"Maxwell paused. He clasped his hands together briefly before he pointed at Tari."She has it."Minister Edward looked at Tari, then at Maxwell. The smile that had been on his face was gone, only to be replaced by curiosity."She has it?" He repeated Maxwell's words.Maxwell nodded. "Yes. I'll let her explain to us about the cure." He gave Tari the signal, and she turned to the ministers."My greetings to you all." Tari's voice wasn't loud, but every minister heard it clearly. "As Prince Maxwell said, I have the cure.""Where is it?" Minister Edward asked her.Tari stretched forth her palm. "In my hand.""What?" Minister Edward raised a brow."The cure is in my hand," Tari said again, he
It was time.That word spoken by Tari was passed to as many people as possible by Maxwell, and Xavier also received it in the territory where he was.By night, carriages of different kinds rode the road heading for the hideout.Maxwell had arrived before everyone, and beside him stood Tari; they had ridden together.They were in the room where Rein had tried making the cure, where multiple people had met their death all in the name of creating a cure for their ailment.Rein was standing over a pot. His face had lines of fatigue, and he had hardly spoken when they had walked in.Tari took one look at the room and gave Maxwell a look that didn't slip him."What?""How many people have you killed just for this?"Maxwell's lips set into a grim line. "I killed no one. They were simply used for a good cause, and their sacrifice will be remembered."Rein looked up once, then back at the content he was stirring.Tari scoffed silently, her arms folded together.Maxwell eyed her for some time,
Adriana had returned to the King's court, but there weren't any more duties for her to fulfill, so she was left with her thoughts, and they were all on Kallias.His peck had stayed with her, and she relished the memory of his lips on hers.Adriana shook her head. She was in big trouble.She had caught herself thinking about a future with him, and she realized she had grown too attached to him.It could be the mate bond.But somewhere at the back of her mind, Adriana knew it wasn't it. She was falling for the King.She needed to be careful. The King didn't feel the same way. He could have finally accepted their bond, but that doesn't mean he would open his heart to her.Adriana sighed as she continued walking aimlessly, secretly hoping for night to come so that the King would summon her. At least they couldn't stay away from each other.A tickling sensation in her hand made her stop, and she looked down at her hand. But she didn't feel anything again. It was like it never happened.She
Kallias was already back to his duties as soon as the birds chirped. He went through requests and complaints of the state, and by noon his eyes ached.He shifted the scrolls on his desk and blinked his eyes.The door of his study opened, and the royal aide stepped in. He wasn't holding any scroll, and when Kallias looked up at him, he saw the thin lines of worry etched on his face.He was about to question him when someone else stepped in as well. It was Adriana, and he gave her a smile, which she returned. She held a packet of quills and unused sheets of paper. She bowed slightly at the royal aide before coming towards him."Good day, Your Majesty."Kallias' smile widened as he stared up at her."I brought a new stock of writing materials for His Majesty." "You can keep it at the top of the shelf over there."Adriana moved to where he pointed and stretched out her hand to the top, but she hardly reached it, and she stood on tiptoe.Kallias was already on his feet, and he went to a
Maxwell watched as Rossi engulfed Tari in a hug, and they both stayed that way for a moment, leaving him to wonder if they were lovers.They broke the hug, and they turned to face them. Xavier still hadn't sat down, and his face held disdain as he stared at Rossi."Did you bring us here to witness a reunion with your lover?" Xavier asked, voicing Maxwell's thought.Tari snickered. "He is rude.""Who are you?" Xavier sneered.Rossi had already gone to his seat, and he watched with amusement dancing in his eyes."Someone who holds the key to what you want." Xavier eyed her and gave her a dismissive look."And what do you think I want, woman?""Power." Tari folded her arms, and her eyes flickered to Maxwell. "You both want power.""Your face looks familiar," Maxwell said instead, and he leaned forward as he studied her. "Do I know you?"He saw her lips tugged upward. "Maybe, Your Highness."Maxwell raised a brow. "You sent me that letter."She didn't respond, but her eyes held amusemen
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
Alpha Raymond stared at his soon-to-be son-in-law like he had grown two heads.Xavier's lips quivered and he repeated the exact words he had spoken a moment ago.“Adriana is dead.”“How foolish of you to say that about my daughter!” Alpha Raymond snapped.“I didn't want to believe it as well, but i
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
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







