In the evening, after Aurora finished with her duties, she was in her bedroom brushing her hair, and humming to her favorite song.Today is one of her best days in life, having King Malik agree to her requests. She wanted to use tonight to carve a good imprint into the king's heart, hoping he would never forget her name, even though she might leave the palace soon.Dancing, brushing her hair, and humming, the door slammed open and Morena walked in."Morena" She called, looking back with a smile on her face, making it obvious that she was happy indeed.“The king ordered me to give you this and wear it when coming, and he requested your presence at the meeting spot you agreed” She informed her with a concerned smile, she was feeling concerned for her, knowing about her feelings for the king, although she knows the king felt the same way even though he didn't want to accept it.This is the first time she will hear the king asking her to give a woman a necklace, although it's their respon

Aurora walked along the dimly lit hallway, her mind filled with thoughts of Nneka 's strange behavior and the possibility of Xena discovering her secret. She couldn't shake off the feeling that something was off, that she was walking into a trap. She quickened her pace, eager to get to the maid quarter and away from the prying eyes of the palace.As she reached the door, Aurora paused and took a deep breath, hoping all the maids had slept, especially the trouble maker among them, Shastina. She likes stepping on her toes even when Aurora knows her secrets—Both know each other's weaknesses.Aurora knew that she couldn't let her guard down, not even for a moment. She had to find out if Xena had really discovered her identity, and if so, what her next move would be.She entered the room and the flickering candlelight cast shadows across the walls. Aurora found her way among the maids sleeping on this mat until she reached her mat and settled on it, then she closed her eyes, taking a momen

Morena didn't waste any time. She quickly picked up her treatment tools and rushed out from her infirmary, not caring about the people who greeted her on the way. Her only thought was to reach the king's chamber and attend to him as quickly as possible.She had always admired and loved the king, and his late mother had saved her life, which made her feel indebted to their family.As she walked, her heart raced with worry. She couldn't bear the thought of the king suffering again. He was a good man, and she felt a sense of loyalty to him, not just because of his mother's kindness to her in the past but also because of the kind of person he was.She couldn't help but feel emotional. The king was more than just a patient to her; he was like family. She wished she could do more to help him and take away his pain.Moreover, she couldn't bear to see a good man like the king suffer due to the treachery of others. Morena often wished she could leave and search for someone important in her lif

The sound of pounding herbs filled the air as Morena worked on her latest concoction inside the clinic. Aurora sat on a wooden stool beside her, watching her work with a smile on her face."So, Morena, tell me," Aurora started, breaking the silence. "Do you use the infertility drugs for the women in the kingdom?"Morena stopped pounding for a moment, looking up at Aurora with a small nod. "Yes, I do. I'm currently pounding another batch inside the mortar."Aurora raised an eyebrow in surprise. "Wow, you're always working so hard to help your Queen and put the other women in a problem. Moreover, how do you ensure that the infertility medicine won't affect them for the rest of their life"Morena smiled, happy to share her knowledge with Aurora. ". I use an antidote once a week to counteract any negative effects of the medicine. Since you expressed your concern last time, I considered it. Even though they can't get pregnant now, it won't affect their fertility in the future when the Quee

Jeanne burst into the clinic with Xena in her arms, followed closely by Nneka.Morena, the healer, looked up from her work and her eyes widened in alarm at the sight of the unconscious Xena.“Quickly, lay her down here,” Morena instructed, pointing to a nearby bed. “I'll take care of her.”Jeanne gently placed Xena on the bed as Morena went to work, checking Xena's pulse and feeling her forehead. Morena's eyes widened in shock as she tested Xena and confirmed that she had lost her pregnancy.Morena's mind raced as she tried to imagine how it could have happened.Queen Nneka had tasked her with administering infertility medicine to the palace women to prevent any heirs from being born. Had she made a mistake? Has someone else interfered? The possibilities raced through her mind as she worked to save Xena's life.Morena's mind raced as she examined Xena. She couldn't help but wonder if the infertility medicine and the antidote she had prepared had caused this. She clenched her fists tig