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Chapter XXXI
A tempting food fragrance reigned around the kitchen, along with quiet conversations and laughter. Kenneth watched his guard teasing his best friend and helping his sister cook their lunch, and for a moment, he pictured himself having a family to laugh with, a sister to protect and teach, a brother to support him, and parents to love him. The king could not recall the last time he had a pleasant chat with someone — aside from the time he escaped to the other palace. If he could give himself a chance, he would like to go back to the past and correct everything that shattered his family. Kenneth would give everything to live a different childhood and grow up with his parents, his twin brother and his little sister by his side. His life would have been happier if nothing happened to them.
Kenneth quietly observed Alec and how his eyes got smaller when he grinned — he thought he looked adorable. His smile was one of t
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The servants were surprised to see the king enter the palace safe and sound, followed by Alec. The royal guards searched for him during the entire day, and they failed to find him in the nearby villages. Gwendolyn threw a tantrum every time she heard they could not find her husband, and the servants wondered why she was acting so strangely. Perhaps pregnancy was affecting her emotions."Your Majesty," Carl welcomed the king in the entry gate, "Are you doing well?" he checked his face and body, but he could not find anything abnormal. Kenneth did not look like he got himself in danger."I am," Kenneth answered, "Why was everyone looking for me?" he furrowed a brow, "It's not the first time that I leave the palace.""I know," Carl sighed, "The search was under Her Majesty's request,"
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It was very early in the morning when Carl and Todd headed to the king's chambers. Their steps echoed in the empty corridors. They found Alec standing outside the door, getting ready to start a new day. He raised an eyebrow when he saw them approaching."Good morning, Alec," Carl greeted, "We have something to tell you before the king wakes up," he whispered."What is it?" Alec frowned as he knew something must be wrong."We happened to hear a strange conversation yesterday evening," Carl replied, "I was with Todd, and the other new guard also joined,"Alec pressed his lips when he understood he was talking about his best friend. "And?"Carl made sure there was no one else around before he whispered, "The queen was with the pri
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The servant walked to the main hall and bowed his head before he entered the living room, "My lady, two guards arrived from the main palace," he announced.Lady Monica widened her eyes as she hurried to leave the couch and fix her clothes. "I was not expecting anyone!" she exclaimed, "Ferdinand!" she called her son, who came running after hearing the news, "My son, did you receive a letter from the palace?""No, mother," Ferdinand shook his head and walked with her to the entrance. "I wonder if everything is alright in the main palace,"The royal guards soon followed and entered the room. They looked around and even though the interior was not as fancy and clean as the main palace, there was an unusual welcoming warmth emanating from the walls. "Good evening," Carl and Todd greeted politely. "The king sent us here,"
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One hour earlierAfter he made sure the gossip spread around all the servants in the palace, Alec decided to take a small break in the garden as he had been busy for the last few days. He took off his heavy jacket and placed it around his arm as he walked between the trees and the flower bushes. The weather was nice that morning. The scorching sun rays kissed his forehead and cheeks, and the gentle wind embraced him and accompanied him during his walk.Alec was humming a song he heard the maids sing in the servants' quarters when he heard voices. He stopped, and his heart jumped when he spotted the queen arriving with her father. Strangely, they were alone with no servants following them. As they approached, Alec hurried to crouch behind a bush as the last thing he wanted was a conversation with Gwendolyn to ruin his morning.
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The king walked in the hallway, his hands behind his back with his brother by his side. The servants bowed to him, and whispers started to spread around the palace as he looked angry that morning. At every step he made, they would leave an entire space for him only. Keith kept looking at him as he felt a little intimidated by his presence. Something was different about Kenneth today. In his usual tired eyes burned a flame, ready to extend its wings around the palace, roasting every dark soul on its way.Kenneth decided not to tie his hair today, and he let his long blond locks fall majestically behind his back, highlighting the golden embroideries on his black velvet jacket. Hewalked with elegance and grace without looking down nor to his sides. He was deep in thought, undoubtedly about Alec, Keith guessed.Keith cleared his throat right when Gwendolyn appeared at the end of
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Alec's feet got heavier at each step. Every place and every corner in the village holds a memory. He and his sister arrived at the area where he used to perform his sword show with Keith. A crowd waited for them every two or three days to appear with their swords and smiles. It was nothing much, but those days meant a lot to Alec. It was exhausting—sometimes boring—but he enjoyed doing something with his best friend. He could never imagine his life without Keith, but lately, he felt too far away from him.Keith did not leave the castle, nor did he try looking for him. Alec was angry at first, he felt betrayed and abandoned, but then, wasn't he the one who convinced his best friend to trust the king?Keith had a hard time trusting Kenneth as all his life, he only heard rumours about him. Alec almost lost him for trying to make him understand that the king was a good man
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Kenneth ate his breakfast alone today as the queen went to the village. For the first time, he did not enjoy the silence reigning around the dining room. He used to have Alec by his side to nag at him and order him around. But the young guard was not there anymore. It was painful to think his loved one believed him a murderer and a perpetrator.Alec's absence felt like a stab to his heart. Only months ago, Kenneth cared less about the people surrounding him and he always prefered to stay alone. Now, loneliness killed him.The doors opened, interrupting his sighs, and Keith appeared in the room. He nodded to the guards, who left them alone and looked around before he took off his mask.Kenneth lifted a brow when he saw how pale his face was. "What is wrong?"Keith gulped and took
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The salty drops wet Alec's shirt and their warmth weights on his shoulder, weakening his body. But he had to stay strong and still to hold the king who was crying in his arms. Kenneth sniffed, and his sobs quietened for a moment. He wiped his tears and lifted his head slowly until he rested his eyes on Alec's. Their faces were close, and their noses almost brushed. It was silent in the middle of the forest, and they could only hear the cicadas singing, as well as their heavy breaths."It is all my fault," Kenneth whispered, his hands and legs still trembling. "I should not have been a coward and killed them. I should not have held that sword."Alec shook his head and took his cold hands, "You were a child. You could not have possibly fought those guards.""How could a future king hold that horrible memory in his mind?" Kenneth as
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