“And then Arthur taught me the right techniques of fencing.”Diana spoke while caressing the rose petals with her slender fingers. Her lips were curved in a small smile as she lived her beautiful childhood memories in her mind.Confined in the King’s room like a prisoner, Diana had nothing to do so she befriended the birds, squirrels, and plants of the castle to spend her time. Her relationship with Zachary hadn’t improved a bit instead was turning bitter day by day. Zachary initially tried to talk to Diana but when she kept ignoring him, he also lost hope. He would get mad at her, and throw tantrums at her silence but Diana stood her ground. She knew that Zachary didn’t intend to make her cry but if she keeps condoning his mistakes every time, he would never realize his fault.Suddenly her blue orbs noticed something strange. Streaks of black smoke were dancing in the air which when caught her attention, got accumulated into a small ball. Intrigued, Diana raised her hands and tried t

Theo’s PalaceJasmine’s P.O.V.Rounding the corner, I took the stairs to the third floor. But before that, I looked around to look for any signs of danger before heading to complete my task.A task that was assigned to me by the Demon King.I ascended the eerily quiet and way too long stairs with a bated breath. My breathing turned ragged by the last step. I could have used my magical powers but what if that turns it on me? This place looks skeptical and I can smell magic in the air. I can’t take such a big risk. Sweat beads adorned my forehead which I wiped away recklessly with the sleeves of my golden color gown.But no sooner did I reach the forbidden floor, than my jaw dropped. I was awestruck.Huge pillars with intricate designs on them, flamboyant chandelier dangling from the ceiling, marble floors, walls adorned with paintings depicting the family tree of the Theo dynasty, and singing the praises of their valor. A snort escaped my lips as I watched all those paintings and heade

A sob ripped through her wounded heart and in no second, she was full-blown crying. Pressing her knees to her chest, Rose buried her face in her knees and cried and cried until she was left out of tears. Her shoulders were burdened with responsibilities. She had only one will to live, to keep her sister safe and sound until she goes into safe hands. But now, she is beleaguered with troubles. His captor branded her like an animal. How will she gonna survive now? How will she be able to act savior when she herself needed one?Rose lifted her head, her soulless eyes stared at naught. Leaning her head against the tree, she started speaking in a heavy voice."I am sorry, Jasmine. Don't hate your sister who is a useless, pathetic woman who can't do anything except lament her sordid life. But now this guilt is killing me, Jasmine. My hands are tied now. That monster marked me and now even if I try to run, I can't escape him." She sobbed and closed her eyes freeing the crystal streaks from ca

Flashback Contd…I sneaked a glance at Theodore who was looking no less than a predator. If looks can kill, I would have been six feet under now. But I need to act smart or they wouldn't wait for a second to behead me.Mustering up some courage, I pushed George with all my force making him land on the floor. He looked at me in shock as he was caught off guard. I then stood up on my feet and shouted at the top of my lungs."IS THIS THE WAY THEO DYNASTY TREATS WOMEN? WHAT IF I AM AT FAULT BUT DOES THAT GIVE YOU OR YOUR YOUNGER BROTHER TO MANHANDLE ME AND HUMILIATE ME IN THE COURT OF JUSTICE JUST BECAUSE I ENTER A PLACE WHICH WAS FORBIDDEN!!"Tears kept embracing my cheek but I made no attempt to wipe them and kept glaring at the man of dreams with accusatory eyes. I then shifted my eyes towards my in-laws whose faces reflected discomfort and guilt. My response turned left them tongue-tied and I knew that they were ashamed to face me. Christina was also crying along with me while Christi

Rose jumped to her spot when she heard the same familiar voice that had deprived her of her peace. She slowly turned behind only to confront the same pair of purple eyes."Y-You? W-Who are you?"Rose asked nervously while her eyes ran over her gothic features making her heart shudder. The girl was dressed in a gaudy purple dress that had a deep plunging neckline revealing her large bosoms and a high thigh slit. Her lips were coated in black shade and her long, wavy silver hair was flowing in the air. She was wearing knee-length boots and purple gloves. Her aura radiated dominance and malice.Rose trembled at her sight. That time she had only seen her eyes, she didn’t know that her savior would be this scary in appearance. An uneasy feeling crept into her chest.“Trusting these demonic creatures is equivalent to digging your own grave. They could be our enemies who are finding ways to get to us.”‘What if he is right? What if she is an enemy?’, Rose vaguely wondered. Calix’s words had