Chapter 12Reine~The mine was hot. Hotter than every other day. They men were trying to dig out some mines while we were asked to rest.The field was cleared and a mine could go off anytime from now. That alone could set the whole east field on fire."Are you sure about that? The Duke of Sethum? Visiting Bakarish? Surely, it has never been heard of." It was Clarissa, speaking with two of the men who was free."I agree with you, Clarissa. The Duke of Sethum like I heard is very playful, he's a womanizer and changes women every two days. I doubt the King will take him in."I knew little about the Duke of Sethum but unlike them, I knew they good he had done for his people and what made him what he was today. The Duke of Sethum was a high man in the court. He owns half of the Sethum military and that was after he had taken the Lifun territory. "Did you hear what we said, Reine?'" Clarissa asked, snapping her fingers in front of my face."No, I'm sorry." I gave he

Chapter 14 AshtonReine~The banquet went on, different royal faces. Familiar and unfamiliar faces filled up the banquet hall as the dined to their heart desires.I felt pressed but staring up at the King who was seated on the throne, his eyes darting up and down his people."Say what you have to say and get on with it." I lifted my gaze to meet that of the King whose stare was so intense, you'd think he was smitten by my beauty."I am pressed." He frowned. "And you want to leave? You have to hold it in, princess. I don't know what your father taught you but you don't get to-""Is it the father you killed? I don't know which you're talking about, Your Majesty." The King looked taken aback by my retort. His eyes held amusement like he had never expected me to stand up for myself. And then he laughed. Loud and creepy."I knew you had it in you. A little push and you'd see the demon she's hiding underneath." He smirked. "Stand." He commande

Chapter 16 SilenceReine~The command came rushing up my throat like a Lion set free from the animal center. I stepped back, my feet touching the marble tiles.The King didn't say a word. He dropped his garment on the chair and was left with nothing but a singlet and a brief. His singlet strained as he moved, disclosing the muscles and taut body that the little singlet couldn't contain.He walked into a room, maybe his wardroom and came back, wearing a black robe. He walked to a seat and settled down on it, his eyes met mine a brief moment and he frowned."You're still clothed." He mumbled. "I...I don't know whether-""The command was for you to strip. Are you deaf? or do you want Hozan to do it for you?" He sounded mad. He should be mad. This was the second time I was disobeying him tonight.I grabbed the hem of my garment, pulling off the front and then came the whole dress on the floor. Taking off the corset, I was left in my underwear.

Chapter 18 TemptationReine~He was a killer. The man who killed my father, my mother. My entire family and my people. Well, most of them. But why the hell do I feel sad when I think of making him pay for what he did to my people.The Kings were almost done with their drunken stupor. I walked back into the room and took a seat.The King of Latoli, King Herod smiled at me and stood up."This is the formal Princess of the Kingdom of Icanar, right?" He asked and chuckled. I was beginning to hate this man."Yes. Is she beautiful?" The King asked, sipping his tea."She is." He grinned, ruffling his beard as he stared at me lustfully."You've had a taste of this beautiful princess. Why not let me have mine. She's very beautiful, perhaps we can talk about being allies after you let.." He trailed off, winking at me."Oh please." The King gestured for him to go on. "She's all yours. You can do to her as you please but mind you, she's a feisty one. If

Chapter 20 CaseReine~There was a death case at the Palace Courtyard. Maids, guards, everyone was talking about it. Someone died in the courtyard. Someone related to the Ministry of Rites. Some said, it was an assassin who flew pass the Palace huge walls killed him while others said, he was against a powerful family and that got him killed. None of it was my business as I sat on the chair, watching Ulia brush my hair."It will be very crowded outside the Palace today. I suggest you do not visit the Mine today." Ulia said."You've said this for more than ten times today, Ulia. And my answer remains the same. Do not worry, no one knows about me. Not everyone knows how I look and I will go with a veil." I replied and she sighed defeatedly. "I do not want anything to happen to you, Milady. If anyone dare try to harm you... I'll fight them myself, using nothing but a fork and I knife. I'm very good with that." She said and I smiled."Tha