The King's Birthday

CHAPTER FOUR

The King’s Birthday 1

“Will you like the yellow or blue robe?” one of the Alpha king’s dresser asked.

“Just anyone is okay,” Lucian mumbled.

It was his birthday but he wasn’t interested in whatever they had prepared for the event.

He stretched out his hands and they wore him the robe, the bow was tied. His charcoal black long hair was pulled up and a pin was dug into it.

One time he would be suited and the other time, he would be dressed in the ancient way.

“We are done your highness,” one of them said and bowed, “We will leave now, may you live long,” she added.

“May you live long,” they all chorused and walked out of the king’s chamber with their back.

Lucian sighed as he watched Ashiana who was fumbling with her shoes.

“Hey princess,” Lucian called and quickly wore a smile. He walked to her and bent beside her, “Is there anything I can help you with?” he asked.

Ashiana lifted her shoes, “This,” she murmured.

Lucian smiled and took the shoes from her, “Just hold on to me okay,” he instructed and she nodded in response.

He wore the shoes for her, and held her hand as they walked to the door.

Just as they were about to step out, Alisha walked in. Alisha was Lucian’s chosen mate.

Alisha bowed and greeted him in the best way possible.

"Greetings your highness.”

"How are you Alisha?” he asked but his face showed that he wasn’t interested to say anything more, “How was your journey?”

"It was great your highness,” Alisha responded and bent her head again before moving closer to Lucian, she placed a hand on his shoulder and whispered in his ears, “I just can’t deny the fact that I miss you so much.”

Alisha knew the Alpha wasn't interested in her, not even a bit, but that didn't stop her from trying to get close to him at every chance she got.

Lucian sighed and removed her hand from his shoulder gently, he had never given getting close to Alisha a thought.

He got married to her based on some circumstances, she has tried her possible best but it has always proved abortive.

“If that is all Alisha, then I will leave first,” Lucian stated and tried to leave but he was pulled back by Alisha who swung her hand around his neck.

"Since everything is back to normal, and we have finally succeded in eliminating the cursed one, then I think we can get back together,” she murmured while she ran her hand through his hair.

“Probably have some fun before the event starts. I dressed so pretty for you and you alone Lucian, how about I warm up your bed and make this birthday a memorable one for you,” she smiled and leaned closer to kiss him

Lucian pushed her off him and glared at her, “Step out for a minute Ashiana,” Lucian said to Ashiana who did as instructed.

He turned back to Alisha with a disgusting look, “What the hell do you think you are doing Alisha?” he yelled, “Do you really think this is the right time to do this?” he shouted.

“As there ever been a right time?” Alisha retorted, “You never get close to me, what have I don’t wrong?”

Lucian shook his head, "Aren't you ashamed of yourself Alisha?” he flared, “My sister has just died and..”

“It’s been over a month, your sister has been dead for a month,” Alisha murmured and moved closer to Lucian again, “Can’t we just move on? We..”

“I am so disappointed in you,” Lucian cut her off, “Be it a month or two years, I will never be able to move on, and even if I do, what about her daughter? What about Ashiana?” Lucian shook his head, “Have you ever thought about how that little girl has been coping with all these? shouldn’t you be more worried about her and how you can help her get back to herself?” he shook his head, “I am really disappointed in you, and you really disgust me, please leave now,” he pointed to the door.

“Just listen to me for once Lucian, I am..”

“You can leave when you’re done,” Lucian cut her off and dashed out of the room.

Alisha watched him as he walked away and kicked the flower vase beside her in anger, “How dare him,” she yelled.

She sighed as she tried to cool her tempter, none of that was going to get her what she wanted.

Lucian always turned down her sexual advances which was a barrier to the progress of her plan.

Getting angry and being on a bad term with her wouldn’t make her plan go as she want. She stepped out of the room and kept a smile on her face.

Alisha pulled Ashiana to herself as soon as she got to them, “Hey princess,” she smiled at her, but Ashiana only gave her a weird look.

“What now?” He murmured.

"I'm sorry Lucian, I thought that was going to make you feel better, but I guess I was wrong,” she hung her head, trying her best to sound as remorse as possible, “I’m so sorry,” she apologizes.

Lucian smiled faintly at her, he knew really well how dubious Alisha could be, he was sure that she was up to something again but he wasn’t ready for whatever she was planning to do again.

They all headed to the playground where the game was going to be played.

Lucian's presence was announced and everyone bowed to greet him, along with Alisha who desired such authority that he commands.

They all settled down and waited as the slaves were presented.

The moment Alisha set her eyes on Bree, the bag she was holding fell to the ground, drawing Lucian's attention.

"What is going on? Are you okay?” Lucian asked, not that he cared, but he just wanted to know what was going on.

"Br…Bree, she is still alive?" she pointed out.

“Yes she is alive,” Lucian responded and explained to her what happened while she was away, “Are you okay?” He asked again.

"H..how is that even possible, how…how can.. how can she be alive?” Alisha stuttered.

“I already explained to you Alisha, we also can’t tell what happened,” he responded, he was already becoming uneasy, “Why are you shaking?” he asked with his brows raised.

"Because I'm scared,” she murmured, “I thought I had seen a ghost, but I'm glad that I’m not the only one seeing that cursed slave,” she added as she gazed at Bree horribly.

Lucian nodded at her and helped Ashiana up on the seat beside him as they both set to watch the game.

Alisha sighed and walked to her seat. She sat back but she was still uneasy, she trembled as she watched Bree.

The fear of what could happen next send cold shivers down her spine.

“Will she reveal all my secrets? will she tell everyone what happened,” she shook to her own voice.