Surprisingly, even to Ivorie, no one, including the guards, stopped her as she walked stealthily through the corridors and alleys.She didn't take that as an advantage and still kept her stealth, walking along the walls like she could blend with it.There was a handful of courage in her that evening, one she didn't possess before. It was what made her bold enough to leave the safety of her castle.Getting out of the castle walls was easy, but as soon as she stepped into the compound, she realised it wouldn't be easy to get past the gates with all the guards stationed there.Still, she strode calmly towards them. At first, it seemed none of them were going to stop her and just let her walk past. But beneath her veil, she could see a particular tall guard eyeing her with the corners of his eye. His eyes darted on and off her like he was trying to decide if he should stop her or not. Ivorie hoped not.But to her disadvantage, “Hey, stop,” the guard called, waving his hand at her.She cur
“Those people can be very cruel at times,” the man who had rescued her from the steak seller said while they both walked along a narrow alley.Ivorie didn't say anything in response. Only nodding and humming to his words. She didn't know his name and although she knew she shouldn't be following him, the fact that he had just saved her made her to.“By the way, my lady, what do I call you?” He asked suddenly, forcing Ivorie to open her mouth finally.But she closed it quickly. She couldn't mention her real name, she mustn't. Especially if she hoped to head back to the castle in one piece. The attempted assault back at the castle was still fresh in her memory and she wouldn't allow it to repeat itself. Not in this open area.“I…you can call me Lena.” She answered after a prolonged silence, hoping it sounded real enough.Fortunately, the man didn't shoot her a perplexed look.“Well, Lena, my name is Otto. I work at Raven bank.” He introduced himself.Raven bank was one of the four banks
Ivorie struggled with her assailant’s tight grip but to no avail. They were too strong and no amount of thrashing and yanking she did was enough to break them.Her vision was suddenly covered, bringing her to total darkness as something was wrapped over her head. Before she knew it, she felt herself being lifted off the ground.As the hand was removed from her face during this time, she had time to scream. “Help! Let go of me! How dare you lay your filthy…” but strong hands quickly wrapped around her lips again, muffling her screams.Her legs were held together and so were her arms. It was obviously two people kidnapping her.Her heart banged against her ribcage in a frenzied mode, threatening to burst her bones open. She was fear ridden, many terrible thoughts raced through her mind at the repercussions of sneaking out of the castle alone.Tears began to fall from her eyes. Was this how she was going to die? Was this the end for her? All the hopes for a better future for her were go
“Are you okay?” He rasped, his eyes searching hers in desperation. Ivorie stared back at him. She was amazed by his care and concern, by his agitation and panic over her safety. Somehow, it filled her heart with warmth.Clearing her throat, “I’m fine,” she answered, also checking herself to see if she sustained any injuries.“Good.” Regan remarked before glancing around. Ivorie's gaze followed him, from the corridor, she saw Estan standing before the now unconscious men.Ivorie's eyes swept around the room, taking in all the unconscious bodies of her kidnappers. It irked her that her husband and his beta were responsible for this. And it was all for her.She was jolted back to the present by Regan shaking her.“Let's go home.” He muttered, the corner of his lips raising into a real actual smile. Ivorie couldn't help but to smile back.She nodded. Regan pulled her up. Unexpectedly, he scooped her up, carrying her in a bridal style. She instinctively clung to him, heat rising on her che
Rays of sunlight fell through the drape openings of her room. Ivorie squinted her eyes as she yawned, stretching like a lazy cat.She opened her eyes slowly, squinting it as the bright rays flashed into her eyes, almost blinding her. She had totally forgotten to shut the drapes before she slept.She had been so tired to do that. Being kidnapped wasn't a child's play.Although her body still ached minimally from last night, she managed to sit up. A groan escaped her mouth as she rubbed her upper thigh, which had cracked a little when those kidnappers threw her on the ground.Looking at the sun through the parted drapes, she knew it was already late in the morning. She had to get up, whether she liked it or not.She forced herself out of bed, limping towards the egress window. Instead of shutting the drapes like she had intended to, she decided to walk out to the balcony.Warm breeze greeted her skin as she stepped on the smooth concrete floor. She held the railings and watched her gard
“Hello, Luna.” Jenna greeted with a sly smile. Ivorie's breath caught in her throat for a moment, shock still evident in her expression.Composing herself, she faced Grace. “Have my breakfast prepared, I'll dress up myself.” She said smoothly.Grace who opened her mouth to speak closed it instead, bowed and left.Folding her arms over her chest and turning her attention back to Jenna, she smiled. She used the smile to cover her shock and nervousness.“So, how can I help you, Duchess?” She asked in a tone she hoped was confident enough.A smirk tugged Jenna's lips, “Well, nothing much Luna. I just wanted to check up on you since I heard you were…kidnapped the night before.” She said.“Well, thank you then, although I wonder why you weren't amongst those who came to my bedroom last night when I just returned.” She said, clicking her tongue like she was in thought.“I…I had other things doing before you returned Luna, I would have been here if I could.” she defended herself.Ivorie humme
The loud sound of a gong echoed in the castle, causing sleeping Ivorie to roll and groan on her bed.The unfriendly sound had successfully jolted her out of her sleep, but she still tried to get some more.Suddenly, she remembered what she had to do today and she sat up slowly. Rubbing her eyes, she stood up from the bed and opened the drapes. First thing she did every morning.As she gazed out at the castle compound, thoughts of the day before, when the kidnappers had been questioned flooded her mind.‘Who would've thought?’ she mused thoughtfully.“What?” Regan had asked, obviously confused. Even the kidnappers had looks of apprehension and shock on their faces.“Yes, I saw her heading to the direction of where I was taken to, when we were coming back to the castle.” She had attested, looking defiantly at Regan.She remembered how Regan had looked straight into her eyes and asked her if she was sure of what she was saying. And how she had nodded defiantly.Regan had Jenna summoned f
Her finger was still pointed to the particular brown haired warrior at the back of the line. Estan's gaze travelled to him before narrowing at him.Turning his attention to Ivorie, “Luna…” he drawled, “he…he is but a newly recruited warrior.” He said, his voice laced with concern.Ivorie arched her brows at him, “And?”“And um…well,” he faced the warrior, “he may have proven himself to be a formidable warrior among his peers but he is still very new.” He said.Ivorie shrugged. “I don't see why he shouldn't be chosen still, perhaps the newly recruited ones have the strongest wit.” She stated.“Luna, I don't know him like the others. His integrity might be questionable.” Estan stated, turning his whole body to face her.A smirk tugged Ivorie's lips as she also turned to face the Beta.“And what makes you think these ones’ integrity isn't questionable?” She asked, gesturing to the warriors he had called forward.Estan raised his brow, his jaw clenching. He had no idea that the Luna was s