Semua Bab Realm of the Chosen: A Reverse Harem Romance: Bab 141 - Bab 150

Kit wasn’t exactly sure what that pointed look was supposed to convey, but it made her swallow hard. She had an idea that her mother had something up her sleeve, and Kit didn’t like it. It occurred to her again that Pierce may have some sort of an advantage, since he was her mother’s favorite, and she wished she could get word to some of her other Representatives that he may be allowed to cheat. But she didn’t have time to think on it as she was ushered into position by one of her mother’s guardsmen who were in charge of security at the event.“What happens if we get lost?” Seph asked in Kit’s ear as they both walked toward the center opening.“Once there is a winner, you will have a few minutes to exit yourself before the guard will sweep in and escort anyone left in the maze to the exit. They know the path. They will hold up large flags that you can see over the walls in order to find them.” The fact that he

The skies were growing darker on the periphery of what Eli could see over the hedge, but the sound of water he heard in the distance wasn’t the rain—it was the fountain. He prayed he’d reach the landmark before Kit did, but it would be difficult to know for sure if she had already passed unless he came out of the passage and examined the area for footprints. Hopefully, he’d picked up enough time along the way that he’d get there just in front of her.The sound of bubbling grew louder as he followed a rounded row of shrubbery past several tempting turns until he was certain the fountain was just ahead to his left. Eli paused briefly to catch his breath so that he wouldn’t give himself away. Kit was able to detect him so easily just from his scent or the feel of his eyes on the back of her head, the last thing he needed was for her to hear him.Once he was certain he had his pulse under control, he took a few cautious steps toward the

It really was one simple wrong turn that had led Kit to a dead end and an impasse. Once they were back at the crossroads, it was easy to see she should’ve went the other direction. She wondered what may have happened if she had gone the other way. Would he have let her go, or would he have caught up to her? The princess decided she was better off not knowing.The trumpeters had relocated to the exit point, and as soon as Eli and Kit crossed the line, they blew their horns, signaling the contest was over. Kit was surprised to see the queen had already made her way over to this side as well. She was sitting in her carriage with the window flap up so that she could see out the glass. The expression on her face was priceless, but Kit chose not to look at her for more than a few seconds. Whatever her mother thought of the outcome, Eli had won the contest fair and square, and he would have his prize.The rain was beginning to fall harder as the footmen escorted Kit and

The carriage made its way in through the castle gate and up the lane toward the entry nearest the barn. Kit saw several recognizable figures headed through the rain toward the steps that led to the door of Wrenbrook. The storm was passing, and as she stepped out of the carriage, only a few drops of rain greeted her—until she found herself completely swept off of the ground and into a massive pair of arms.“Cassius! What are you doing?” Kit laughed as he carried her up the stairs. A glance over his shoulder let her know that Eli was amused and didn’t look at all as if he felt Cassius had stolen his prize. Jate, Reeve, Landon, Drake, and Danyen also followed them up the stairs. Eli took a few steps past her to reach the door and hold it open for him as Cassius carried her inside.“I didn’t want you to get wet all over again,” Cassius replied, nodding in thanks to Eli, before he tipped his head toward her ear and added, “not

Kit’s lips were a little sore after all of the ribbons were traded in, but she was glad to have it out of the way and thankful Pierce had only managed to get two ribbons. She could tell by his expression he was angry that his scheme had not worked out, but she wasn’t in the mood to feel even the least bit sorry for a cheater who didn’t get to cheat.Back in her chambers, Kit’s muscles rippled with exhaustion. Not only was she physically spent from running through the maze, and from her exertion in the carriage, dealing with her mother was enough to leave her needing a nap all on her own.That wouldn’t happen though.As soon as the interior chamber door clicked closed, Avinia spun to face Seph, who was standing with her hands covering her face. Kit froze in the doorway, not sure what was happening. “What did she say?” her cousin asked. “Why did she wish to see you alone?”Realizing Seph’s tardines