The Warrior’s Bride. A yawn escaped Fareeda’s lips as she woke up the next morning. She rolled over in the bed only to find Alexander’s side of the bed empty. It was also cool to touch so she knew he had gotten up a good while ago. He didn’t even wake her from her sleep to tell her goodbye. Shock filled her as she felt the moisture gather in her eyes. She dabbed her eyes wondering why she would be tearing up at something like that.  She got out of bed and walked into the washroom to do her business. She decided to take her bath and wash her hair too, when she noticed the temperature had risen. A smile reached her lips when she saw how much water Alexander had fetched down. Once she finished, she donned her dress and tied her hair in a drying cloth.  

The Warrior’s Bride “My love, seeing you on the bed like that makes me want to stay home,” Alexander said as he got ready to go training. It was odd for Fareeda to be awake at this time, but nonetheless she lay on the bed, using her elbows to prop herself. The sheets only managed to cover her chest, as her right leg was completely naked for his eyes only. Fareeda giggled, good heartedly. She was not going to beckon him to stay. He had stayed for a week more and she knew he needed to be on the field with the other men. “Go. I’ll be here when you return,” she said smiling at him. “Now, remember what I said. I don’t want you lifting a finger in this cabin.” Alexander said, getting on the bed and leaning ove

The Warrior’s Bride It had been a week since Fareeda and Alexander began staying in the palace. Fareeda was shocked at the change. Everyone was always offering to do something for her. Once a young lady even asked if she could help her bathe and dress. Fareeda was shocked at that and she rejected the offer. Her mother in law, Queen Anna, was still showing how things work around in the palace and she was keeping her company. It was nice to be with a lot of people. Still, she had not spoken to Queen Habiba at all. It was like the woman never came out of her room and she didn’t even bother checking up on Fareeda. Fareeda was not too bothered about it though. Just then, Fareeda saw Abdul talking to one of the guards as she walked leisurely around the garden. She beckoned him with her hand and he came to her smiling. The palace was so

The Warrior’s Bride  Fareeda opened her eyes as a moan left her lips. She was alone in a small room that  were smelled very unfamiliar. She felt her stomach turn before she heaved into a bowl beside the makeshift bed she was on.  “She has woken, your highness,” An unknown emasculine voice said from outside the room. Immediately, someone entered and paused in their tracks staring at her.  Fareeda held onto her belly unknowingly as a she looked at this man. He looked young and of high status with the clothes he was donned.  “I don’t belong here,” Fareeda said after the long silence. &nb

The Warrior’s Bride “My love I am fine now. I have gained my strength. I have stayed in the room ever since we returned. I need to go outside,” Fareeda murmured to Alexander hugging him from behind. He had just come out from the washroom after bathing himself. He just returned from the Abdul-azeez tribe. The Assan and Abdul-azeez tribe were now friendly neighbors. They were helping rebuild and some of the men now trained with them. Fareeda stared at his bare chest when he turned to face her before she looked into his eyes. A frown made its way to her face even before he spoke. “My love, it is better you rest for the child’s sake. Last week’s events were too hectic for the child. The healer and Queen Mariam said you should get all the rest you need as you will be birt