LOGINThe next day was in uproar. Almost all the people of the realm had gotten the paper, and those who didn't were shown.The papers held different words but the same meaning: King Kallias was alive.But how could that be? The council had clearly announced the death of the King.Something wasn't right.The crowd was divided. Some stated that it could just be the work of those who weren't happy with the current reign and wanted to create a dispute by bringing back the late King.While others said that they always knew the death of the late King was false. There was no buying and selling that day, and the soldiers wandering around also got hold of the paper, and they tried to find the source, but all they could find out was that the paper had been distributed late in the night by unknown men.One of the soldiers scurried away with the paper in his hand.****Tari was with Rossi in his drawing room when Adrian brought a soldier in.The soldier bowed his head in respect."Report," Rossi orde
Marcus stepped into the secret hideout, and a man stepped forward to usher him in. There were a few men gathered around."Your Highness." They greeted him."Are the papers ready?" He asked them."Yes. They are in those carts over there." Their leader spoke up, pointing to the stacked carts lined up against a wall."Okay. The papers will have to be distributed by nightfall.""We know.""Are these all the men?"The leader nodded. "We didn't want to make it a crowd, and the fewer the better."Marcus nodded in agreement. "Good idea. The papers must reach everyone in the realm. And one more thing..." His eyes swept over the men. "Please don't get caught.""We won't, Your Highness."Marcus reached into his tunic and brought out a bag of coins. He handed it to the leader. "Take these."The leader stared at it, but he didn't take it."What's this for, Your Highness?" The leader looked up at Marcus."To compensate you. I'll add more to it when the job is done."The leader still didn't take it
"I'm going into the palace tonight." Sonya and Silas, relaxing in the sitting room, looked up at Adriana.Sonya stood up and went to her. "The palace?"Adriana nodded her head."Isn't it too soon? Must it be tonight?" Sonya asked worriedly."It has to be. I told you everything that happened last night. I need to see the Prince; he's looking for his brother.""Is he to be trusted?" Silas asked from where he sat."I'll see when I get there.""But..." Sonya started to say, but Adriana shook her head."No buts, Sonya. I have to go now. I told you about the three bells." She said to Sonya."How will you get in?" "There's a way," Adriana replied to Sonya, but she didn't explain how, and they didn't push her further."Be safe." Silas agreed, but his wife was still worried. Adriana patted her hand. "I'll be fine, Sonya. You know it.""Hmm..." Sonya sighed. "Take something with you, like a weapon or anything else.""I'm fine...""Sonya is right." Silas interrupted Adriana. He stood up and we
The royal aide hid himself for the third time that night. Soldiers were almost at every corner he turned. Prince Marcus had warned him about this. The Prince had told him about his escapade, how he narrowly got away from the soldiers, and had told him to be careful tonight.The royal aide took another turn, and his body stiffened. There were two soldiers up ahead, and they had seen him, so he couldn't go back.Having no choice, he continued walking and tried to act normal. The royal aide was on alert as he walked past them without looking their way.The soldiers didn't pay him any attention either, and he exhaled when he was finally away from them.He was trying a different route this time around. Prince Marcus had gone to where he said he had seen Adriana and had found nothing.The royal aide wandered around for a long time, passing through streets and corners and soldiers, but still, nothing.Where could you be, Adriana?He sighed frustratedly, and he turned to go back to the pala
Erica placed the empty basket in the store and closed the door. She stood at the door and gazed up at the sky."When will night come?" She mumbled to herself. This was still midday.She couldn't wait for the sky to darken. She was anticipating the meeting tonight.Two slaves passed her, and she could hear them whisper between themselves. Then they glanced back at her and giggled.Erica sighed. After the Prince had left yesterday, the slaves had been talking about it.They had misunderstood his words, even though she felt that was what he had intended.Truly, she had spent the night with him, but not in the way everyone was thinking.Even Miranda hadn't been able to hold herself."How true is the saying that birds of the same feather flock together." Miranda had said to her. "You and your friend love testing the waters, don't you? How shameless can you be as to go far in shagging a Prince?"Erica had wanted to clarify the Prince's words, but she felt satisfaction in the way Miranda's
Ella stood behind Sarah and Mila as they waited for the King to call them in. His voice drifted out of the door, and the door slid open.Her heart thundered in her chest, and her fingers tightened around the tray as they walked inside.Through Sarah's shoulder, Ella saw Maxwell seated on a long seat, his elbow braced on his thigh.He looked at them as they approached."We are here with your evening meal, Your Majesty." Sarah was the one who said.Maxwell flicked his hand. "Set the table." And they did. Sarah took charge, laying the trays on the mahogany table, while Mila assisted a little.Ella tried not to look at him, but when Sarah rose from the table, she glanced at him.His eyes were on Sarah, then his eyes moved to her, and Ella quickly averted her eyes.She had to be careful. She knew he wasn't stupid, and any slight mistake on her part could destroy her plans tonight."Where is my tea?" Maxwell asked.Ella was still holding the tea tray, and Sarah stretched out her hands to t
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
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







