“A maid was killed?” Selda asked, shocked as Soli nodded in reply. “Yes, Your Majesty. No one knows the source of her death. Her body is being burnt.” She informed her further.Selda licked her lower lip as she reasoned it. A maid was killed in the palace not long after the kitchen was set on fire. She was yet to start playing her cards but it seemed someone had started already.“Who do you think did it? And why?” She asked, staring into space.Soli dropped her head. “I dare not think like that.” Her eyes moved in their sockets as she bit the inside of her cheeks.“Whoever is doing this is going to make a turn soon and I can't wait for it.” Her eyes glinted mischievously.“Your Majesty, it is high time you had your afternoon bath and nap.” The Head Maid told her as she stepped in. Griselda raised her gaze to her and she smiled as if she was expecting her and she came at the right time.“Come closer, Samara.” She ordered, making the Head Maid’s brows spasm for a second before she moved

Selda could not stop staring at Zenith. He looked different. Way too different. Who had dressed him this time? She needed to know because her heart was starting to skip a beat at every move of his and it was dangerous. She needed to keep a strong stance so that she can get him to do what she wanted."What do you think about the meals?" He asked her, taking her by surprise.Her eyes widened as he lifted his gaze to meet hers. The Nuptial Dinner was a ceremony where the royal couple got to eat together and may have talks as concerning their future together since the day was always spent attending to issues in the court."They are nice, the Lycan Meals do have a different taste." She said, taking a spoon of soup into her mouth.After that, they ate in silence. Selda could not help but steal glances at Zenith who just took a bite out of the meals laid before him.She thought of what to say so she opted for the blight issue. “So how's the medical research on the blight?” She asked.He pause

Maids rushed to the scene as they whispered amongst each other. What was happening?They all had pitiful looks on their faces as they watched the sight before them. Soli knelt before them, her hands gripping the side of her gown and the Head Maid staring at her with no emotions. She had a whip in her left hand and the maids murmured in the midst, some were wondering what she did and others could only muster rumors out of jealousy that she was serving a Royal closely.The first whip landed on her back and Soli gripped her gown tight. She was not going to fall. She was strong, she chanted in her head as the second came. The other maids grimaced at how the linen she had worn tore apart at the third lash.Instantly, she let out a painful cry and one of her hands grasped for sand. She needed something she could hold unto. More lashes came and beads of sweat formed on her forehead as more bitter sobs erupt from her.When it got to the ninetieth lash, everyone began to murmur that she should

She knew what that smell was. She knew what must have happened to have that smell etched on her skin. She knew who that scent had belonged to. She knew who that lady was. She had seen her and heard of her… her escapades. Raw fury burned through her as rage clouded her vision. How dare he do something like that?She barged into his study room and Mathias paused mid air with what he was saying and he turned his head to the see the one who had the guts to barge into Zenith's study room.Her chest heaved with every breath she took, her eyes hardened at Zenith who did not so much move from where he was or even look up at her.Mathias glanced between them and contemplated leaving but both Zenith's and Selda's voice came through."You can continue-""Right Hand, Kindly leave us!"Heavy silence descended into their midst and Mathias chose to obey his King so he continued talking till he was done. Selda stood there and waited till Mathias answered the questions Zenith was unnecessarily throwing

Two days later and Zenith still has refused to see Selda who had taken it upon herself to stand by the door. On a occasion, he had met her and ignored her. He even went ahead to bark out orders. So today, she decided not to go to his study room. She did not even bother to have a bath as she stood under the morning scorching sun. The maids had pity etched on their faces on her behalf. They silently murmured that the King was being to hard on her but no one, not even Mathias went to speak to Zenith on her behalf, dared go to meet the King.Drips of sweat trickled down her exposed chest and her forehead. She did not even blink for once as she kept her stare on the entrance of Zenith’s office. She was going to do this for Soli, even if it means bringing herself down. She had brought her ego down and this man named Zenith was toying with her. Pure rage glowed through her but she quickly tamped it down. She was not going to let her anger get the best of her and make her lose all these sacrif