Emery being unpredictable that day was something Castor did not like at all since she never failed to put him in an unstable ground. And for some reason, she was being too aggressive that it was rendering him speechless and confused on how to properly respond. Still tongue tied in front of her, he could not help but look away even though his feet were rooted on the ground. As he struggled to find the right words to say, Emery found him amusing so for the nth time, she decided to tease him. She licked her lips and said, “You can dare me to give you a kiss on the lips since no one is around. I don’t really mind if that is what you want, Sir Castor.” Just when she thought that he would once again turn red like a tomato, she simply received a pat and ruffle on

The very next day, the party to commence the start of the selection for Varmore Empire’s empress was held in the great hall of the Whitmore Mansion. Everyone, most especially the candidates, wore their finest attire that complimented the light seemingly ablazing the entire hall. The walls were adorned with ornate tapestries and sparkling chandeliers, and not to mention, the floor was a gleaming marble. At the side of the ballroom, musicians were lined up, playing lively tunes while the other guests accompanied it with their graceful dances. The dining room, which was right next to the hall, was set with crystal glasses and silverware, and the table was laden with an array of delicious foods and fine wines. The place was filled with the sound of laughter and conversation as the guests mingles and greeted each other, but Emery st

Her room was dimly lit so it was hard to make out the face of whoever was trying to break in. Either way, Emery’s first reaction was to unsheath the dagger hidden underneath her dress. Staying close to the wall without making any sound, she tightened her grip on her weapon as the intruder entered her room. She waited for the right time to strike, paying close attention to the sound of the intruder’s footsteps. When she noticed that his footsteps were closer, she immediately swung her hand in his direction but was caught off guard when her wrist was gripped by him. In return, she pulled him towards her and kneed him right between his legs without hesitation. A grunt escaped from her opponent’s mouth as he bent forward in pain and had let go of Emery’s hand.  Taking that chance to take him down, she grabbed

Before the guards would notice the presence of the assassin, Emery shoved him into her room. If only she did not act that fast, they could have seen him. Despite the questions swirling around her mind as to why Vasmir would be there, she still kept herself together and faced the guards that came with her. “We will be leaving at dawn tomorrow so take as much rest as you can,” she told them. She received a quick reply from them before they disappeared into their room. Heaving a sigh as she stepped into her room, she immediately locked it upon shutting it close. Her face grew grim as she turned on her heels to see Vasmir, who seemed to be still in a daze and disbelief that he stumbled upon her in that place. “What are you doing here?” she hissed. 

“Queen of the Damas Kingdom?” Emery repeated in her mind as she came to a halt. She was even more convinced that King Lawson was indeed planning to marry the queen since he even brought her with him to the empire. There was just no other explanation for it. But even with an aching heart, Emery turned on her heels and flashed Lady Emily a smile.“I do not mind at all,” she replied. “Wait, no. It is no longer my concern since His Majesty is nothing but an ex-husband. Either way, congratulations for your upcoming union. And if you don’t mind, I will personally attend the wedding.”After saying that, Emery turned her back as she clutched at the side of her dress and gritted her teeth. She kept telling herself that she should be happy for the king since he would be able to gain the support of the Damas Kingdom once he marries the queen and would be able to have an heir. But no matter how much she convinced herself, Emery hated that idea.As she spent her afternoon trying to forget about h