CHAPTER TWENTYThe Execution 1Ashier wiped the last traces of blood from his mouth and nose with a paper towel, and took a deep breath. The pain was still there, a dull throb in his chest, but he tried his best to hide it as he walked back out to the park. He saw that the game had ended, and let out a sigh of relief. At least he wouldn't have to endure that pain for a while.He looked over at where Blair was lying on the ground, and his heart sank. He didn't want to accept her as his mate, but he couldn't just leave her there. He wondered what he should do. He couldn't take someone like her as his mate, but at the same time, he couldn't just leave her there, and the pain was also too much for him to bear.Ashier looked over at Blair and stared at her, his eyes scrutinizing her whole body. He looked at her closely, studying her features. She was human, weak, and fragile. But there was something about her that intrigued him. He couldn't put his finger on it, but he felt drawn to her. I

Chapter Twenty-twoThe SaviorAs Ashier and Blair walked, she threw his hands off and turned to him, “Why did you save me again? Why do you keep saving me after everything that has happened?” She asked.Ashier gave her her no response, he shook his head and grabbed her hand, “Come with me, you have no right to question me!” He shouted.“I’m not questioning you, I’m only asking why you keep putting me in danger and passing out judgments for me to be killed or punished then saving me after that, what exactly are you up to?“ Blair asked, “What do you want from me?”“Just keep quiet and follow me human! I have had enough of your talks.” Ashier yelled and grabbed her hand again.“I have a name, don’t just call me human,” Blair yelled, “Humans are better creatures than you lots. You are just a beast in human skin, you are all murderers, killing people for fun. You are a beast!“Ashier tightened his grip on her, making her cry out in pain, “Say another word and I will kill you by myself,” he

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOURThe King’s Birthday; Day 2 (The Kiss)The morning of the second day of the birthday ceremony was filled with excitement and anticipation. The sun was shining brightly and there was a gentle breeze blowing. The maids came into Ashier's room and started to prepare his bath. They filled the tub with warm water and added fragrant oils to it. They then helped Ashier to undress, leaving a top and just his shorts in as he got him into the tub. Ashier had never been completely undressed as he had to hide his wound away from everyone.This was the reason he chose to bath by himself on a normal day, but it was important to let the maids do it on the days of the event.The warm water felt soothing and relaxing as they scrubbed his body clean. He forgot all his worries at once and focused on the present, he wanted to make good use of the moment and live in it as much as he could.Who can tell? This might be his last birthday on earth, this might be the last one he was going to

CHAPTER TWENTY-SIXSaved By Him AgainBlair's heart was pounding as she struggled against Prince Theo's grasp. She screamed for help, tears streaming down her face as she feared the worst. “Let me go!” Blair screamed and tried to push him off her, but he was too strong for her, and he had already overpowered her.“Why should I let a sweet girl like you go?” He laughed and grabbed her clothe, and he tore it at once, leaving her almost naked, “You have a beautiful body!”Blair cried, “Let me go please, leave me alone!”Suddenly, the door burst open and Ashier stormed into the room.Without hesitation, he grabbed Prince Theo and threw him across the room, delivering a swift punch to his jaw. Theo stumbled backward, dazed and disoriented. Ashier turned his attention to Blair, pulling her into his arms and holding her close."It's okay, Blair. You're safe now," he whispered, his voice soothing her frayed nerves.Blair clung to him, her sobs subsiding as she buried her face in his chest. S

CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHTThe King’s Birthday; Day 3 (His Weakness)Blair felt a surge of fear course through her as she watched Beth leave the room. She didn't know what Ashier had in store for her, but she knew it couldn't be good. She felt her whole body tremble as he turned back to her, his eyes piercing into hers. Blair wanted to run, she wanted to run, but there was nowhere to go.She looked up Ashier, her body shook in fear, she wanted to shout for help, but she held it back, she knew no one would come to her rescue, no one would come to save her.She was all alone in this and she would she to deal with this on her own, she was with the king and she was sure that no one would dare lock horns with him.For what seemed like an eternity, Ashier continued to study her, and Blair felt more and more uncomfortable under his scrutiny. Finally, he spoke."Blair," he said, his voice low and seductive. "I have been watching you for some time now. You have a fire in you that I find very appeali