Dawn's POV
I wasn't able to sleep tonight. I just sat on the bed waiting for King Lee to come back from the court.
I'm not so sure of how I'm going to face him after what happened in the morning.
And I also hope he's not mad at me.
I stood by the window watching how lights from near and afar beautified the midnight.
I know mom's going to be asleep by now. She works so hard everyday.
I'll go and see her tomorrow cause I'll confess everything to the King tonight.
He'd probably kick me out of the palace.
I love him so much but I'm also ready to loose him if that's the price I'll pay for lying to him.
Besides, he was never meant for me.
Its the real princess that should be here right now - In this night dress and beside this window waiting for her husband to come home.
I can't keep living someone else's life.
<........Dawn's pov....."I'm so sorry, King Lee" I muffled rubbing the tears off my eyes.I got too emotional and couldn't fight back the tears that continued to surge.This is harder than I thought.He squeezed my hand softly and I sniffed."Can you stop crying?" He asked squinting his eyes and I nodded.I wiped off the tears from my cheeks."Are you going to kill me now?" I asked slowly and a hiccup followed.He cracked and patted my hair."Yes...you'll be killed but not today" He said and drew closer."But its not my fault" I said sobbing."I told you to stop crying" He said and placed his lips on mine.He su*ked on my lower lip while I smooched on his upper lip.We broke the kiss and I cried even louder."I don'
.......Dawn's pov.......He got up and dressed the royal robe he was putting on. I stared after him as he headed for the door.What is going on??I picked up the nightie and wore it slowly before removing the duvet.I climbed down from the bed and walked fraily to the bathroom.I locked the door behind me.I hope I don't use King Lee's feet soap again. I opened the drawer and saw a white leather.It reminded me of a sanitary pad.Hold on...whats today's date?OMG! I should have seen my period few days ago.Is...is something wrong with me? Why's it taking so long?? .......King Lee's pov......The guards opened the door and I ambled towards the other end of the hall.I paused and titled my head."G
Dawn's pov👑I fixed my eyes at the window watching the trees and the people that we drive pass on the way to my village.Euphoris is extremely big and King Lee keeps conquering other towns thereby increasing the population and land.I remember going through this road with that horrible man.I thought I would die the minute I saw the king. People made me believe that he was a monster and a psychopath.But he's so sweet too.We got to a hill and I was able to spot our small hut where mom and I lived.I hope she's around. King Lee👑"You're welcome again, My Lord. Please have your seat dear" The woman said walking to the table with the help of a stick.I sat on a chair and dropped my hands on the table."Do you want anything, your Majesty?" She
King Lee👑"I don't understand" I said completely puzzled."Does...this mean you didn't know about your mother's origin?" She asked and I nodded perfunctorily."Your mother was your father's childhood friend. She was the daughter of a common maid at the castle but your father became friends with her and they gradually fell in love. Your father wanted to marry her but so many forces were against them. He took a bold step decided to take an oath before the royal court that your mother will never break the rules of queenship and so...it was done. They got married and had you" She besumed.I was still yet to believe the things she just said.This is balderdash...!Mom's behavior is so perfect that other queens envied her fluency and movements.I rolled my eyes and scoffed.I don't even care.My phone vibrated and I brought
Alicia👑I made a grimace as rays of light penetrated into the cell and reflected on my face.The door was opened and the guards had walked in - I felt there presence but I couldn't see them properly.My eyes burnt as I made effort to see if I could get rid of the blur vision.*The king has ordered for your release* A deep voice said and It triggered some sort of familiarity.I think its Tristan. If I'm not mistaken.They helped me up and it took a lot of effort for me to get back on my feet.The torture I've been through really broke me in pieces.I jus want to eat something edible so I could regain my strength.I was taken to my bedroom and the maids helped me clean up.My hair was as filthy as a rag and I had to use different flavors of shampoo to wash off the dirt.I wore a better dress
(Later that night)** Bethel's pov🥀[Dawn's mother]I entered the room slowly with two maids behind me.I couldn't stop staring around the place like a village girl.The whole place was radiant and fabricated with a lot of porcelain materials."This is the room the King has assigned to you, ma'am Bethel" one of the maids said and I shook my head in disbelief.I don't remember asking God for anything like this. I just wanted him to make Dawn experience a better life than I did.He's such a promise keeper!I sat on the bed feeling relieved from the long walk from downstairs.Who knew stairs could be so long and broad??"Where's my daughter?" I asked as I watched them put down my things next to the closet."She will meet you tomo
King Lee👑I approached the throne room hearing distinct noises and raucous.They've started arguing already?The guards bowed and pulled the door knob open. The noise stopped immediately.*All hail his royal Majesty, King Lee of Euphoris*The council and elders stooped to their knees fervently and I walked gracefully to the throne."Make yourselves comfortable" I stated.Grumpily, they stood on their feet and faced the throne."We can't make ourselves comfortable when the people are outside protesting over your newest bride? This has never happened during the reign of your father!" Ramses - the oldest of the elders rasped."Well, I presume there's a first time for everything or...am I wrong?" I asked sounding perturbed."We know you're faking it! What is wrong with you, child??" The other
....Alicia's pov.....I stood at the balcony watching the commotion outside the gates.The soldiers were starting to use violence on the protesters and I guess its under the King's orders too.I cringed feeling so devastated.Can I ever be happy again???My heart ached as I reminisced over what has happened over the past weeks.All the punishments and tortures I've received from the King just because of one stupid girl who is even a witch!I wish I gave birth to a boy when I had the chance. I'm tired of the shame I face whenever I look into my daughter's face.I want a better life for Xenia. How do I make that happen?I heard footsteps creeping close behind me and I decided to take a glance.Tristan.He walked faster and got to where I was."How are you doing, my queen?" He asked smiling."I'm just curious about how the whole kingdom now knows that the princess is a healing witch"."It