Chapter 28PIPERWith Remi here, I knew things were about to be more difficult than I imagined. While having a training duel with Keala, Kaius showed up. That was the first time I was seeing him since the duel. He was more formal in behavior than I remembered.“I am sorry for interrupting your session Princess Faye, but there's an impromptu meeting you have to attend at the moment. Alpha Sage has asked me to bring you here myself.” “The Princess will be there as soon as she changes into something more suitable.” Kaela chimed in, but I shook my head. “No,” I replied with the craziest thought in mind. “I will go like this.” Kaela looked at me with wide eyes, “Princess, do you think that's…a good idea?”I nodded, anything to spite everyone who would be in that room. I also needed alone time to speak with Kaius, to understand why he had just chosen to act like I didn't exist. Kaius led the way, and I followed. As soon as we connected to the quiet hallway, I grabbed his shirt, stoppin
Chapter 27THREE DAYS LATERPIPER “This is a flying kick, it's mostly used when an opponent shows signs of weakness, fatigue.” Kaela demonstrated, her legs skillfully flying in the air and landing hard on the fighting dummy. It bounced back from the impact before settling. I was impressed with how she pulled off crazy stunts like they were a piece of cake.“Who taught you to fight?” I asked, watching her adjust for another strike. “Kaius?” I took a guess. Kaela smiled, but shook her head, she straightened in her stance and turned to fully face me. “My parents, Lieutenant Geralt and Major Kiara.” Kaela revealed and my mouth formed an ‘O’ shape. “They taught you well, you are really good.” I said, smiling awkwardly. I didn't intend to bring up Kaela's past, knowing the main cause of the tragedy.“They never said those words to me.” Kaela suddenly revealed, crashing on the floor next to the dummy. She dusted her training shorts and let out a sigh.“Maybe they…”“Don't try to defend
Chapter 26PIPER“We need to talk.” Sage grabbed my hand and said the moment he stopped before me. “I believe we can discuss this with the council. They are a big part of this meeting, aren't they?” Sage growled, tightening his grip on my arm. I suppressed a wince, glaring hard at him. “Let go of me,” I warned, but he didn't budge.“Let go of me or I will scream.” I gritted out in a deadly whisper, feeling a spark of rage settle in my chest. Sage released his grip and backed up, he smoothed his shirt, his jaw evidently clenching and unclenching. “Alpha Sage…” Shantel began, but Sage raised his hand. “This meeting is adjourned. I wish to speak to the princess alone.” The council women readily got up and if they had been waiting patiently for this moment. They all left, including Sloane, and Sage turned to me. “What are you playing at?” He shot the question straight up.“What I was born to have. Leadership. The only reason I am betrothed to you is because my father isn't here. I w
Chapter 25PIPERToday, I found a reason not to beat the Councilwomen to getting here early. They rose to their feet the moment I walked into the hall. “Welcome Princess Faye.” They said in unison, bowing slightly. I bowed as well, “Thank you Council women, I am sorry for taking too long to get here.” I said as I settled in my assigned seat.“We understand Princess Faye,” Shantel said, offering me a soft smile. “We do apologize for interrupting your recovery. But this was really important, and we needed to discuss it with you as soon as…” She began, going straight to the point as the smile on her face disappeared.“After your loss, we gathered the resigned soldiers to confirm if they had gotten what they wanted and wished to return to service, but they refused, stating you did not win them the victory.” Shantel looked at her colleagues and back at me.“They have made another request, something we are not in agreement with.”“But I said I agreed to it.” Ares chimed in with a creepy
Chapter 24PIPERThe last person I expected to see after regaining consciousness was Sage. He barely showed any concern, while Sloane was beating me to a pulp, so seeing his figure resting against my window, his back facing me, made me blink twice. His scent filled my nostrils but I still couldn't believe it. Maybe this is a dream, I am still asleep which explains why he's here.However, Kaela walking in made me think twice. “Princess, you are awake.” She announced, her voice holding a tinge of happiness to it. Sage turned, his face as stoic as always,he didn't say anything,just stood and watched like a frozen statue. Kaela settled by my side, helping me sit up, she brought the cup she was holding to my mouth, urging me to drink.Fortunately for me, this concoction wasn't as bitter as the ones she gave me on our first meeting.“How are you feeling?” She asked, brushing her hands through my hair, her fingers,warm and relaxing.“Better than yesterday,” I replied, clearing my throat.
Chapter 23KAIUS As soon as I announced Sloane as the winner, my instincts pulled at me to check on Faye. I approached her, kneeling beside her body, lying on the ground like a log of wood. “Princess Faye,” I whispered, gently tapping her shoulder. Her eyes were closed shut, and it didn't seem like she was ready to make any effort in getting up. “Princess,” I called again, tapping her shoulder. She didn't make a move as twitch. I panicked, my heart sinking to the depth of my stomach. I placed my hand under her nose and felt nothing. A lump formed in my throat instantly,I refused to accept the thought flooding my mind.“Kaela.” I yelled,my composure slipping, “She's not breathing.” Kaela and Faye's handmaid sprinted towards us. Kaela mirrored me, kneeling at Faye's side. She touched her neck, closing her eyes as she tried to feel a beat; her silence pulled at my patience. I glanced around, as murmurs filled the crowd, everyone had stopped to gawk. Gritting my teeth, I scooped