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60. The Spreading Darkness
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His Caged Princess 61. A Burning City
Several nights had passed and the mood of the group travelling had become more sombre. The warmth of summer that they had disliked had depleted, leaving shadow cast mornings accompanied by dull weather daily. The biting darkness was laced in the air, something each could now feel, coming to a point they needed to use all their willpower not to let it consume them completely. Only Layana didn’t seem affected by the anger that was swirling around the men, however, she felt more worried with each passing day wondering how her family were in the palace. Was everyone safe? Although she didn’t talk much to Kayden, not forgiving him for what he had done, she stayed neutral with him for the sake of the mission and inside she knew something was bringing out the worst in them. What worried her was Declan’s darkness was strongest, it was not like The Dark Lords but something dangerous and full of anger. She was getting better with each passing day with training, and she continued to put her
His Caged Princess 62. The Prophecy
Layana’s eyes flew open, her heart thundering from what she had seen, things were worse than she had thought… her pale face gave away the fact that the news she held was not good. Declan crouched by her side as Aren tapped his foot, Kayden and Catherina stood silently waiting for Layana to return to them. “What did you see?” Declan asked, “Father’s ill, they think it was poisoning but he is alive, the four mages are by his side, I think it’s the only reason he is not dead yet. Myra or should I say The Dark Lord is holding the reigns over everything. Cordelia is on his side… Aurelia, I didn’t see her…” she whispered it had been a lot to take in, “Terania is fighting against a split council, most of whom are siding with Myra over her. Myra was the one who told the council her version of what happened with Zephyr, a few have silently issued an incredible bounty for anyone who can capture or kill me… an order made by Myra. I am exiled and should no longer be in this kingdom. They know I
His Caged Princess 63. Finding Her
Declan's anger flared like a fire that was eating a trail of oil. Lightning flashed in the sky and Layana closed her eyes cupping his face, “I’m ok…” she whispered, he frowned at her, how could she say she was ok? “I should have been there for you…” he said icily his eyes crackling with sparks like the sky above. She hugged him tightly trying to calm him “Which one?” “It was James, Halian died trying to protect me from a female guard under The Dark Lords influence, and James he was too far gone…” Declan sat down making her straddle him as he looked into her eyes trying to calm his raging anger, the wish to drag James out of hell and kill him all over again was strong, if only it were possible. “Did he…” he clenched his jaw unable to say the word, she cupped his face and shook her head, “No… he wasn’t able to, I killed him before he could do anything, and I didn’t even regret it…” she rested her forehead against his and he stroked her hair “I’m never leaving you alone ever aga
His Caged Princess 64. Silent Pleasure
A Silence fell over them, the sound of the rustling grass and the leaves in the trees seemed to roar in their ears. Jarabayn was not a place anyone wanted to venture to. A place the likes of Declan and Layana would never be allowed to enter if they wished to … Kayden stood up, “Jarabayn… why would she be there, the king would not have commanded it,” he said now pacing. “I don’t know… perhaps he would, he once threatened me that if I did not keep my powers under control, he would send me there as a priestess…” Layana said, Kayden frowned “Well lucky for us, as part of the Mage court I know the location,” “How long will it take?” Declan said coldly looking at the mage with contempt. The tension between them was not settling despite being together for so long “A week or so going and the same back, the last part of the journey is on foot. Lucky for us, I’m an earth mage,” he said, Declan nodded, “Then we will ride by night and day with only essential rest stops, we can’t afford to l
His Caged Princess 65. A Sincere Apology
The following day Layana awoke at sunrise, to see Kayden starting a fire, he had caught some rabbits and was already working on skinning them, “I’ve bathed already if you two want to go,” he said quietly not looking at them, promising himself he would talk to Layana after breakfast. “Hm,” Declan said coldly, he sat up thinking after last night he needed a wash anyway, Layana felt the same, last night’s antics making her blush, “I’ll get my things…” she whispered giving Declan a tender kiss on the cheek. she hurried over to her bag taking out her own clothes before taking out a fresh pair of clothing for him as well. He came over to her taking the clothing from her as she picked up her toiletries, unlike the men who were ok with just rinsing off used to having spent time like this, for Layana she had happily taken the toiletries that Bella had given her. Remembering the woman, she pouted looking up at Declan as they made their way to the river. “I heard from a woman in a village o
His Caged Princess 66. The Black Dragon
Four nights had passed by, they had run into The Dark Lords’ riders once more and another odd beast, apart from that, the journey was mostly uneventful. Today they could no longer take the horses any further, the time had come to abandon them. Much to Declan’s frustration knowing that they may never see his horse again. “If we take them any further, they won’t have food to survive,” Aren said as Declan ran his fingers through Pedro’s mane, a cold frown on his face, the horse neighed rubbing itself against Declan. Layana watched them feeling her heartbreak, Pedro had been Declan’s steed for so long.“I’m sure we can find him again, I’ll use my abilities to locate him,” she said softly, placing a hand on Declan’s back, stroking the horse’s mane as well. “Hm,” he said trying to remain emotionless, but she knew it was hard for him. he looked at the horse hoping he’ll find him someday; he was the only family he had apart from Layana… ‘I’ll see you soon…’ he thought in his head “Go on big
His Caged Princess 67. Beyond The Gates Of Jarabayn
Her vision blurred as she felt herself being pulled away, before her vision cleared and she was in open land, she could see the palace in the distance, it was different from how it was now, but it still held the same design, her heart skipped a beat as she realised she had come along time into the past, she had seen the palace like that in pictures… she now looked around the clearing was empty apart from 7 dragons of a much smaller size than the huge one she was facing back in the present, surrounding a tall well-built man. The man wore a crown upon his head, his brown hair fell halfway down his back. A grey cloak around his shoulders and a silver claspt upon it. He looked down at the very same dragon that Layana was up against, but it was a lot smaller, barely standing taller than the man himself. “I Alendor of Ehlesaar bind you Drakayaan to the kingdom of Ehlesaar till your death, with the power in my blood you will bow to me in return I offer you the freedom to live, ‘ahlaza ko ma
His Caged Princess 68. A Mothers Wish
Declan’s hold on her shoulder was firm, not missing the way her chest rose and fell. Layana’s gaze was trained on the woman who now stepped into the open, wearing a flowing grey robe just like the others however something about the way she came of was regal. Her shoulder-length hair was almost white, and her eyes a shade of red. Her skin was paler than Layana’s but anyone could see the resemblance between the two womenHer face was emotionless as she looked at the dragon and then the three men before her eyes settled on Layana, her mask cracking as her pale face become even paler a hand went to her heart as she stared at the young princess before her, it felt as if time had stood still as the two women forgot about everyone else present.Layana looked at her mother, she never knew what she would feel when she came face to face with her… should she be angry with her? feel sad? Wish she could run over and hug her? she didn’t know, all she felt was as if she was looking at a goddess, too
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