Ronan’s POVThe meeting hall was as quiet as a graveyard. None of the council members had anything to say about the situation at hand. We still haven’t found the murderer and fear keeps building in the hearts of the ministers.“Why is no one saying anything?” I questioned.“What would you have us say, Your Majesty? Everything is confusing at the moment.” An elder added.I inhaled feeling exhausted. “Let us end today’s discussion,” I said standing up.Timon followed behind without saying anything. I can tell there is something he wants to talk about.“What is it?” I asked stopping in the middle of the hallway to ask him.“We should go to the woods to talk.” He said leading the way.I followed suit not waiting to ask what he had in mind. We walked farther into the woods until the palace faded from sight. Dawn was there seated on a stone and glancing around anxiously.“Dawn,” I called out pulling her into a hug. “What is the matter? Why do you look like someone is after you? Have you spo
Ronan’s POVComing to Aunt Celine’s family home without my uncle knowing about it feels like sheer betrayal. This man has been everything anyone would ask for in a parent. What in the world is going on with all of this suspicion? We have suspected him once before and he came out clean. I doubt we would find anything this time too.“Have you thought for a moment that he might actually be just good at hiding his bad deeds?” Dion questioned.I rubbed at my eyes not knowing what to say. Bracing myself for impact, I made my presence known in the house. And to my surprise, Aunt Celine’s mum, Lady Kate was the one who opened the door. The genuine warmth in her smile made me remember my aunt and it made my heart bleed.“Awww, my king.” Lady Kate moaned pulling me into a warm embrace.I leaned into it letting my worries go for a moment.“These cookies taste so good, just like Aunt Celine’s.” I complimented them when we sat by the garden to talk.Lady Kate smiled sweetly. “I doubt if any of us
Author’s POVCallum thinned his eyes hoping he would catch a glimpse of Ronan’s thoughts. Instead, he looked totally blank, with no surprise or nervousness.“Welcome, Your Majesty.” He managed to bow remembering his manners.Ronan cleared his throat, making his way to the chair. “Welcome, Uncle. I am surprised to see you here. You weren’t at the council meeting we held last.”“Yes, about that I was a bit under the weather and I hoped everything would be relayed to me later on.” His face relaxed a bit. “How are you son? You look like you haven’t been sleeping well.”Ronan tried to stare at his uncle without any sort of judgment. He didn’t expect to be cornered like this, he was still fighting to get his thoughts together.“I am fine, uncle. It's a lot running the kingdom. But I will be fine. How are you too? I hope you aren’t thinking too much about the loss of Aunt Celine. How is Dawn?”“It's all good.” He replied, obviously evading the question. “How is your childbearing? I haven’t h
Fiona’s POVLouis wailed loudly and it is beginning to sound disturbing to my ears. I have tried all I can to pacify him all to no avail. He just seems to enjoy making so much noise not concerning himself with how others might feel.Isla rushed into the room and took him from my arms trying to comfort him. “What is the matter, little one? Why are you crying?” She asked if he would have a response to give. “Are you okay?” She asked me.I sucked my teeth in frustration leaning into the bed frame. “I am not fine, Isla. I am tired. I want to get out of this place. I think Louis also feels the same. I feel abandoned here. How long do we have to live like this? And you, do you not miss your son? I do not want to shy away from the rest of the world. Anyone who is after me should have given up by now.”My theory didn’t seem to settle with Isla. She shook her head talking gently because of Louis. His eyes were closing up. “As long as they are alive. I can assure you they will always try to get
Ronan’s POVI laughed to myself as Fiona struggled hard to get a release from my grip. I shouldn’t have taken this approach to surprise her. She tried to kick me, but I held her down.“Help.” She yelled into my palm.“Calm down, my love. It is me, Ronan.” I whispered in her ear.Her body went limp all of a sudden. When I was sure she wouldn’t holler, I put on the bed lamp. Her chest heaved and her eyes were wide open in fear. I regret my actions. What was I thinking?”“Fiona….” I attempted to reach for her but she slapped my hand off instead, got off the bed, and stepped out of the room.I didn’t know if I was supposed to go after her or not. So I stayed put hoping she would return while I checked on my son. He sleeps peacefully through the chaos. Must have troubled his mother and Isla during the day. He looks so peaceful and handsome. I can’t wait for him to return to the palace just so I can spend more time with him, and watch him take his first steps, and grow.I felt a hard slap o
Ronan’s POVTimon had an amused smirk on his face that I wished to wipe off with my punch. He really thinks I am a joke.“Can you stop making that face?” I growled.He chortled. “What will you have me do Your Majesty? Didn’t I tell you this will happen eventually? You are just so stubborn to listen sometimes.”I snickered glaring at the table. Since I returned from visiting Fiona I couldn’t stop thinking about what she told me. She does have a point. How long will she need to remain indoors with our growing child? After thinking hard and long on it, I thought to seek advice from my dumb friend and all he has been doing is showing off his teeth.“Do you intend to give me advice or not?” I queried.“Don’t be like this, King Ronan. What you need to do is easy. Let Lady Fiona do whatever she likes. We would have guards dispatched discreetly to the village and they would keep a close eye on everyone from the house. They can get to live normally like every other person and anyone that becom
Author’s POVFreya moved cautiously with her eyes darting back and forth as she neared the house. She didn’t have the expected news Callum would hope for. But then she has other things on her sleeve planned out with the hope of getting him engrossed with her. Making her way through the secret door. She hurriedly shut it and went to his room. Like she feared someone might be behind her.Callum stretched out from the bed, rubbing his face at the sound of the door opening. He managed to sit up at the sight of Freya.“Freya, what are you doing here?” He asked coarsened tone. “It is barely morning.”She wiggled out of the dress she had on quickly leaving her naked. Within a second she was straddling the older man on the bed.“I know.” She let out in a shaky tone, kissing him hungrily.Callum held her back. “What is the matter? Why are you all over me?”“I…I want you so bad. I am on my heart and you know you are the only one who has access to my body. Please.” Freya begged.His nose turned
Ronan’s POVI was about to get into the carriage when I sighted Freya with a red nose and her arms wrapped around her to shield the cold and none of her maids were in sight. I hurried towards her.“Freya, what is wrong?” I asked, reaching for her. It is quite early in the morning.She tried to smile despite the cold slapping her face hard. “Nothing, it is just cold. I went out to the garden to have a moment to myself.”“You could have called some maids to bring you a coat.”“I didn’t want to disrupt their sleep.” Came her reply.Without thinking further, I lifted her off the ground towards the hallway. She tried to protest but I had no intention to let her down. I only let her go when she lay on the bed with the bed cover around her.“Thank you.” She mumbled.I placed a palm on her forehead to check her temperature. Her maid rushed into the room going on her knees.“Pardon me, your majesty. I didn’t know the Luna Queen was sick.” She said.“Get the doctor to check on her if she gets w