It's quite amazing that Julian took all that happened that night seriously. He saw the both of us walk out of the hall. We didn't get the chance to say anything because the king's messenger interrupted. Though, I'm still very curious and also glad that Julian got really ioo9 jealous. After a stress filled day at work, I forced my eyelids shut but sleep was really far away from me. I had a lot on my mind and I was expecting someone. Emiliar, that witch promised to always be there for me. Where the hell is she now?! But I'm also happy she isn't here because right now I'm finding it hard to sleep, thinking of him. His stare, his smell, his taste, his touch, I just can't think straight. I feel like I've gotten myself into something I can't deal with.
I heard a knock on my door, it was Raleigh. What could have brought him to my chamber this late today in the night? I remembered the look on Jul
“ Katrienair, what are you doing out this late?” he questioned when he reached me. “ I should ask you the same.” Then I remembered someone was missing. Luna, I left her with Raleigh. She was asleep anyway but I feel kind of incomplete without her. “ it's too risky for a lady to be out this late. You don't even have your badge on. How are you going to be recognized that you aren't an ordinary citizen.” “ Never thought of that” “Where are you going?” “No where.” I said. “ just wanted to stroll. I mean study the map. And you?” “ sa
That pervert! What would she be thinking now? I miss the days when I could access her thoughts at a glance.“ huh...” there's no other option than to lie. “ he missed doors. That jerk! He was drunk, he came in here and slept off. I was scared...why I sent for you. I had to leave the whole chamber for him. ”“ oh that's bad.” she jeered. “ You should learn to keep your doors shut at night...at least to prevent drunkards from barging in. Where did you spend the night then?”“No where really. Just hung around the garden. ” I yawned and sprawled on the bed. “ Me ...so tired.”She caressed my temple. “ oh baby...catch some sleep. Today's gonna be loaded with lotta work.” My eyelids snapped open.“lest i forget! Emiliar, you are training today.” she arched a brow. “i have a plan. I'll make coffee.” I jumped out of bed.“you're no
Julian was having a private meeting with his father, the king, when he brought up the matter of changing Katrienair's assistant. Roger believed his son would be glad to hear this; more reason why he broke the news to him first before discussing it with the council chiefs but Julian was rather in great fury.“Father, you can't let Raleigh assist Claudia. It's my position!” Julian was in rage when his father made known to him his plan about changing Katrienair's assistant. Roger seems to trust Raleigh even more than his son now.“ You were her assistant as a punishment. You should be grateful to me. You've been relieved of your punishment.” Roger grinned at his son.“ It might be a punishment but I've discovered there's more gain being her assistant. Punishment or not. ” Julian would always find ways to manipulate hos father. “ I'll would be able to watch her every move. You can't entrust your kingdom to strangers fa
“ Katrienair, my sister” a voice came. I looked around, disoriented. The once snow land has melted to form a clear green phosphorescence on the open field. I mean—the snow land in my dreams.The silhouette of a lady standing afar was the only discernible figure on the field. It was raining and all I could hear was the forced breath of a being, muttering 'my sister'.Light flashed from the sky giving me a slight glimpse of the figure. A lady in blood stained white garment, her dirty golden hair covering her face. She was white—extremely pale.“my sister help me!” she screamed. It was like she's struggling with some forces threatening to take away her voice or even her being. As she screamed, her figure was suppressed to the ground, till it completely vanished. I tried to move but my limbs didn't budge, all was still. I could only blink and gasp. Green light flashed again, the figure was no more and her screams, all gone.***
At a corner of the room, the mystical weapon mysteriously called 'the key' sat on a stool.“ Oh good Lord , I knew it” he walked over, tried to lift it but it didn't budge.Wait... Julian just said 'Good Lord'. Not Julian, Joel, he must have attended a church while on earth. That's a talk for another day. I joined him, hoping I'll be able to do what his muscles could not. It was a magnificent and sword- like. Touching the ornate cross-guard that spread out like a leaf, with a jewel embedded in the center, I felt chills in my veins. I ran my fingers across the runes filling the blade’s fuller. I had no thoughts about what the symbols meant, but felt my finger tingle as I traced their lines. The balance of the weapon was impeccable. The metal of the carved guard, and leather-bound hilt, balanced the thick, heavy blade efficiently. Nervously, I picked it
I was fighting with all I've got on this mysterious battle field. I was fighting with monsters without faces. It was hard but I fought with all I've got. There was no armor, no shield, no peculiar weapon, just one sword—likewise the other monsters. It was like a sword fight and it all looked like I was winning despite being outnumbered. But suddenly, I collapsed to the ground, hot blood gushed out of my heart. I should have died but that world cleared away quickly and I appeared in another. An open field—empty and sandy. I was running, then I fell into a pit. I got enveloped in a metal web, like a chain. I struggled to get out of the chain but it was just too strong and tight. I saw faces above the pit. They jeered at me as they drew me out of the pit. I helplessly watched them roll away the stone at the lake of fire ready to throw me into. I looked around, the people around were strangers—Emiliar, Alistair, Julian, no one was there to help.Then a voice cam
The first person I saw when I got to the castle was Raleigh. He's probably the last person I needed to see after the taunt he pulled the last time. It's not my fault though, I heard a knock on my door and checked it.“Milady” he bowed. “ May I?”I remembered that night— same 'May l?' what does he want this time?“ What do you want?”“ I came to apologize...” he trailed off. “for that night.”“ Never mind forget that... it's okay” I was about to slam the door on his face when he stopped me.“ You're not angry huh?” I nodded. “ then we can have breakfast together?”“ sure, I'll join you in a sec.”He hesitated. “ no ... here. The maid will serve is the meal here. I've asked her to.”What again?!“ Fine, come in.” I opened the door to allow him in. Moments later, a maid walked in a
A wave of silence swept through the room. It all looked like the time stopped for a moment. I was frozen beneath his hold and we were both thinking. Well, I was just being realistic and I should be commended for still keeping a straight face. I was having mixed feelings—wanted to cry, scream, stay, hold, touch, do something dirty. I have my own fantasies and it's taking a lot from me to control it.He was about to talk when we heard a knock on the door. I eased myself away and went to answer it, the king's messenger at the door bowed.“ Milady, the king summons you.”“ Okay I'll be there in a sec.” I retied my hair and wiped off a lingering tear from my eye. I picked up my coat from its stand and addressed Julian.“ I'm going out. Remember to lock the door when you're ready to leave.” He just nodded. His expression made me feel guilty— like I've never seen him this broken before.When I got to the Kin