I'm back dearies 💖💖Who missed me? Done with my examsChapter 11 Courtney POVWe got to the court just on time,but was stopped by the guards from entering."We have to go in" I said leaning on Reena,I was already out of breath and my head was aching. "You can't go in my Lady,it…."The wanted to refuse again"I was the one who got poisoned,and His Majesty called for me"He looked at me properly for the first time and noticed I wasn't looking good so he allowed us in. "Let me ask again,did you really poisoned her?" It was George's voice,he seems to be doubting it too I smile there's still a chance to turn the situation around. We entered,the court and everyone attention turned to us.I saw a lot of old and young men I didn't recognize but I wasn't here for them so I ignored them.I saw the little girl in the middle of the court,weeping on her knees"Lady Courtney,why are you here?" George stared at me coldly.He looked annoyedI bowed,with Reena's support of course"Your M
Chapter 12 Courtney POVWe left to prepare for the next test,it the Dance of Grace (All noble ladies learnt it since they were little,it a graceful dance that needs the use of your waist and hands) "Milady what are we supposed to do?" Reena was panicking"What? Is there any problem?"I asked confused." You don't know the dance of grace,you never had chance to do learn it""Oh! Is that it? I can just tell Her Highness,I can't do it" I shurg "Miladyyy" she called me out frustrated"Have you forgotten, we have to leave the palace, before it goes far, and now is the time"" But haven't you change your mind? I thought His Majesty…. ."" Reena listen"I pulled her and grab her chin."What happens when His Majesty got to know who I am truly?"she remained silent and I continued." We will be chased out,so it better to leave with dignity huh?" She nodded "Good,so don't worry and let's just go with the flow, it about time we leave"I pat her cheek and she left to bring my meal while I
Chapter 13Courtney POV I groaned and stretched slowly opened my eyes“Ahhhhh! ““shhhhh”He covered my mouth and smiled I stared at him in shock, I wasn't expecting him to be here and his face been the first time I saw in the morning. “Your Majesty”I called and he dropped his hand on my lips“Your Majesty? Not George? “He sighed“I….. I…”I frowned, this man was cold to me for days and now he playing nice, I'm confused. I watched as he gently pat my hairI shift back a bit“I don't eat, stop behaving like you are scared of me”He muttered and stood upI realise a breath I don't know I was holding. I watched as he wore the outer layer of his robe, I frowned, I don't remember him pulling it off. He must have pulled it off now I slept off. “why did you want to leave? ““Hmmmm?”I was stunned not knowing if I should tell him or not. How will he feel if he knew how he will react, I lied and deceived him, will he? “it ok if you don't want to tell me, but can you not
Chapter 14 George POV I smiled when I remembered Courtney's expression. It fun to tease her, I wish we did it though we don't I recalled what happened the night before. Flashback “Your Majesty you called for me”Reena bowed, “She's hot, can you pull off the outer garment? “I pointed to Courtney who was asleep. “ohhhh, I see”she came to the bed and skillfully pull Courtney's garments, I can tell she has done it a lot of times. She touched Courtney's face and frowned. “She's too hot”she muttered and pulled off her whole clothes,leaving only her underwears. “What…What…what are you doing? ““She's too hot so I decided to pull all her clothes off”she replied innocently “okay, you can go”I ordered and she left. I layed down back but this time with my back facing Courtney I don't want to do what I will regret. “hmm, it so hot”Courtney murmured and I frowned,even when she was almost naked she's still hot. “isshh, I… “I stifled when she hugged me from beh
Chapter 15Courtney P0V“Milady ! Milady!! “ I frowned, Reena was screaming and I can sense the urgency in her voice. “Mi…lady” she paused to catch her breath, I raised my brows waiting for her to talk. “Milady, trouble “she muttered gasping“what trouble? ““there's war.. khaitaan… took Her Highness..His… His Majesty is set to go to war”“What! “I yelled and stood up“where's His Majesty? ““He's getting ready, they will leave soon”she replied, staring at me in confusion. “Where are you going?”“To His Majesty”“Do you think he will want to see you” I know she was right but… “I should still see him” I ran towards his chamber with full speed,Reena followed me but I soon left her behide. I stopped when I saw Agatha in front of his chamber, she must also have come to see him. I noticed her maids were not with her but it non of my business anyways I was short of breath, and was gasping, “What are you doing here? “she flashed me a glare but I ignored her, I looked towar
Chapter 16 Courtney POV I opened my eyes, and groaned, my head was pounding but I stood up leaning on the bed, I took a deep breath and remember why I collapsed in the first place. “Mi lady” Reena whom just entered, ran to my side to support me “Reena, His Majesty…. ““Her highness is back, the guard managed to bring her back alive”she flashed me a small smile,but I frowned “And His Majesty?” I asked with anticipation. “He will be back, I belive so”I broke into sobs. “What really happened?” I was curious, Reena hesitated but gave in when I kept staring at her. “Khaitan attacked on their way back, they betrayed His Majesty and repel their negotiations”she explained “His Majesty while trying to protect Her Highness in the process, and fell off a cliff when he tried to distract their attackers, the other guards took another way, by the time they came, it was late His Majesty already already fell but they managed to save Her Highness” I felt my heart squeeze and I
Chapter 17Courtney POV I woke up more than an hour ago, but I was too lazy to stand up, I still couldn't believe George was gone. The dagger and pouch confirmed it but I found it unbelievable. “Milady, are you okay?? Please answer me”Reena was sobbing and it is hurting my ears and head I closed my eyes and sighed“I'm fine, I'm just sleepy”I replied and yawned “How can you be fine? His Majesty is gone”she wept for God knows how long, while I remained laying down, I was too tired to stand up. “Milady, you can't remain like this, you have to survive”Reena complained with worry laced in her voice. I have been on the bed for days now, I just can't seem to be able to get up. “I'm fine, just a bit sleepy”I replied “you have been sleeping for days, you are not alright Milady. I should get a physician”“Please Reena, I'm alright “ I pleaded and my voice came out weak. “But you are….. Hmm I should clean you up”I felt a warm towel on my arms, she has been cleaning me up
Chapter 18Courtney POV He took George's courtyard, I followed the guard to the study room, the guard left after we got to the door. I frowned and slowly moved to the door,the door knob was cold, I pushed it in and the door opened. I stepped in and saw Prince Edward sitting on the desk, he smiled when he saw me. I bowed and he nodded “Heard you were sick”He glanced at me clearly checking me out. “yes, but I'm fine now”“I see,you must know the competition continues”He added “I do, but Her highness gave me the permission to leave”“No one can leave without my order “I flinched when he suddenly yelled. I raised my eyes and saw he was furious, I creased my brow in confusion. “You can't leave “He declared“But Her highness… ““when I say you can't leave, then you can't moreover…. “He stopped talking while staring at me bewildered. I moved back a bit having a bad feeling, He came closer to me, and i stepped back but he didn't seem to mind. “Is that… is tha