All Chapters of The Hidden Queen by N.O.B: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20

In the depths of a moonlit night, within the secluded chambers of Lord Arcturus, an unexpected revelation unfolded. Sophia, the eldest daughter of King Frederick, found herself entangled in a forbidden affair with the cunning advisor. In the midst of their clandestine rendezvous, a slip of the tongue led to the unraveling of the long-kept royal secret.As their whispers of affection intertwined, Sophia's guard momentarily faltered. She uttered words that would forever alter the course of their fates. "Isabella... she is a mind reader," she confessed, her voice laced with a mix of awe and apprehension.The revelation struck Lord Arcturus like a bolt of lightning, illuminating the true reason behind Isabella's hidden existence. A shrewd mind like his recognized the immense power that lay within such a gift. In that moment, the wheels of his cunning mind began to turn, concocting a sinister plan to exploit Isabella's abilities for his own nefarious purposes." That explains how she found

King Edward knew that he was totally innocent about the accusations of him sending mercenaries from his kingdom to murder the Adernia kings guard and servant. Although he had his issues with King Fredrick of Adernia and he was friends with King Maximilian, but he had not sent those men.He thought of ways to make peace with the Adernia King and save his Kingdom the stress of any battle that may occur. He thought of sending a letter to King Fredrick to clear up things with him ,which was the idea of King Maximilian.King Edward sat in his chamber, his brow furrowed in contemplation as he pondered the situation at hand. The letter he intended to write to King Frederick carried with it a delicate balance of diplomacy and a genuine plea for unity. He wished to mend the wounds of the past and bridge the divide that had kept their kingdoms apart.With careful consideration, King Edward picked up his quill and dipped it into the inkwell. His hand moved across the parchment with graceful stro

The moon cast a gentle glow upon the secluded garden as Isabella and Alexander found solace in their secret meeting. The air was heavy with anticipation, their hearts beating in unison as they shared stolen moments together.In hushed tones, they confessed their love for one another, their voices carrying the weight of the forbidden. Isabella's eyes shimmered with tears as she revealed the dangers that lurked within the walls of Adernia. She explained how trust had become a scarce commodity in her world, leaving her hesitant to let anyone in.Alexander listened intently, his heart aching with every word she spoke. He yearned to protect her, to shield her from the turmoil that threatened their love. But his loyalty to his father and the responsibilities that bound him pulled at his conscience."I can't bear to see you hurt," Isabella whispered, her voice trembling with both fear and affection. "It's not just your father's plans, but the web of deceit that stretches beyond Adernia. We a

Alexander, unable to resist his feelings for Isabella,even after she insisted that they keep their distance insists on meeting her despite her previous warnings to stay away. They arrange to meet by an old oak tree at the outskirts of the kingdom during the daytime. Isabella, after receiving Alexander's letter through the palace mail, decides to sneak out to see him, her heart filled with both excitement and trepidation.She didn't know if this was right or wrong and the fear if being caught by any of her parents worried her. Her mother would be very much displeased, especially after her severe warning of her staying clear from any love interest till she clocks 25 and she is claimed.As they reunite under the shade of the majestic oak tree, Alexander opens up about his concerns and the plans orchestrated by Lord Arcturus to his father, to tag her gift as witchcraft and provoke the people against her. He assures Isabella that he genuinely wants to help her and protect her from any harm

Queen Emilia, with her gentle yet discerning eyes, noticed the worry etched on Isabella's face. She knew that even though, Isabella wasn't always cheerful, but she wasnt as depressed as she looked. Concerned for her daughter's well-being, she gently approached her in the privacy of their chambers."My dear Isabella," Queen Emilia began, her voice filled with warmth and love, "you seem troubled. Is there something weighing heavily on your heart? I am aware that alot of things are presently happening ,but you look very much down".Isabella hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. She knew that her actions with Alexander had consequences, not only for herself but for their entire kingdom. Opening up to her mother about her romantic involvement with him would mean revealing the truth and potentially disappointing her.She had promised her mother that she would uphold the generational gift and make sure that she sacrificed whatever possible to protect the kingdom,but here ,she kne