登入Theo held my hand like a child would hold on to an aged mother, “since it is a friend’s gathering, I think it’s wise to act as one.” I smiled, “do you mean walking behind me as a bodyguard? But that is your job.” “Spare me this one time please!” He whined. I laughed, “just this one time, after this one, no more.” “I thought we were friends,” he muttered with puppy eyes. “No bribing, now let’s move, I’m the hostess and I don’t want to be late.”Maddie and Barbara had gone ahead to prepare the food and drinks, I knew it was going to be wonderful. “Shall we, my lady?” Theo said with a bow.“What do you expect from this? I know it’s strange a queen is this accommodating with her subjects, I doubt the people would want to loosen up or feel too comfortable in fear of angering me.” “Hmmm, why don’t we get there and see how it goes.” Theo shrugged. “I was equally surprised you were hosting a picnic with all your staff, but it’s like an appreciation event with the hopes of you enjoying
“What are your plans for celebrating this win? This is the first case you’ve handled alone and you did exceptionally well,” I stroked her chestnut hair gently. She sat in front of her vanity mirror as she worked her multiple beauty products on her face, she did not break her concentration either neither did she give me an immediate response. “You do not need these things you know,” I turned to look in the mirror. “You are absolutely beautiful just the way you are.” “I look like a cow,” she mumbled aloud. I burst into laughter and shook my head; “that’s not true, you might look a cow now but a very astonishingly beautiful one.” “At least you spoke the truth that I look like a cow…” she muttered. “A very beautiful one,” I cut in. “I was asking you a question, maybe it could be a relief to your situation.” “Yeah,” she heaved. “I think I want to have a picnic,” I frowned, “a picnic? What is your reason behind wanting to do this?” “You said it has to be something that would give me
I looked at him for a few minutes and then narrowed my eyes, “when did you begin to question me about my whereabouts? I really don’t appreciate it…..” “I’m trying to keep you safe,” he cut in. “Besides, it’s about time you settle down, this marriage and ruling the kingdom would not work with you moving around.” “And how would you know that huh? Having staying in a place, cooped up like a fowl helped?” I snapped. I knew this was going to happen but it was better being here than with Vespera, Dorian was flexible and easily manipulated. “I have never had any problem with you going out, especially if it is for the progress of the kingdom and my rule, but right now a lot is happening, the so-called queen is truly raising dust in every part of the country.” “Oh, you were referring to the conspiracy trial that happened recently. I assure you babe, that bitch can do nothing out of the ordinary. She’ll get tired soon and stop barking all over the place, power is intoxicating you know and s
Immediately I got the message that elder Christopher was apprehended and condemned to a life of imprisonment, I ran to lady Vespera. She was no longer in the country house she retired to, she had moved back to the city which made more sense. I could not bear the last visit and have been stalling ever since. Her home was a sprawling beauty with every technology known to man; I even had to do a head scan to be allowed into the compound since an appointment was an important factor, it was as though her life upgraded in multiple folds. I was almost lost in the beauty of the mansion, but as someone who grew up in a similar background I pretended it was another random building I had to visit for business gratification. But deep down I was enthralled and amazed, has she always been like this?A servant walked up to me as I stepped into the lobby and greeted cordially. “Where is lady Vespera? I need to see her urgently,” I said nonchalantly while still scrutinizing and admiring the house t
It was strange seeing the castle buzz with activities, the halls and public was filled with at least ten servants, workers and elders moving around. My father was someone who never liked the crowd and people around; there were no frequent parties or gatherings that he ever enjoyed, Selene’s arrival must be one special event in his life.I chuckled and shook my head, wondering how we got to the point where the cold ruthless father I had grown to know was now someone who acted like a love bird. The woman who he had acquired was in charge now, running the affairs of the kingdom. The guards and maids bowed and greeted as I walked past, well not many of them, there was still a sworn loyalty the citizens had for my father so I knew the rest that cared to acknowledge my presence was either doing so out of pity or just decorum. I walked down to locate Selene’s chambers, deliberately avoiding my father and his lap dogs. The risk of going to her chambers was well considered since they all dot
This was the first time in a long while my father gave me the permission to come to the fortress; it was the perfect time to rub dirt in my face, the crimson vale pack has been housing a saboteur and a conspirator. I still attended the trial anyways, keeping my head high in this situation to show that I had no hand in this; Lara had wasted her chances in coming to the fortress which was a win for me. It would buy me time to see Selene personally; the throne was the goal above anything else. My father and Selene got seated before anyone else, this was the power and prestige the throne gave to whomever claimed it. I admired the throne room swiftly with my eyes lingering on the throne and finally on Selene. The eldest council member stood to commence the trial, “the hearing would begin now, bring in the culprit.” The man walked in looking grim, my heart thundered, shame filled my face and stomach as I glanced across the room to take in the view of the culprit; my own pack elder. Chri







