This was not what I wanted, but if I let him get away … What was I showing the people? That the royals were untouchable and could do whatever they wanted and treat people in whichever way they pleased?“SON! Please! I beg of you! Don’t do this!” My mother cried. “What do you want me to do to stop this? I will go down on my knees and beg if you want. I will stop bugging you about grandchildren. Whatever you want.” She fell down on her knees in front of me and I sighed, feeling like a monster.“Mother,” I sighed deeply as I pulled her upright. “You know as well as I do that, I have no other choice. Father’s selfish actions have caused this. If he didn’t interfere, my people wouldn’t think me a fool.” I frowned as I saw anger flash in her eyes. Was it possible that she didn’t mean what she said just seconds ago?“You could pardon your father. You’ve warned him. He won’t do it again.” She pulled at her skirt and suddenly her tears were gone. I understood that it was her mate I was taking

I felt as if I was being smothered by the makeup. My head suddenly felt way too heavy for my body thanks to the ridiculous hairdo, and after a short while, the shoes no longer felt as comfortable as they had in the beginning. I had never worn shoes with a heel before and although those heels weren’t very high. I could still feel my feet taking strain, but I wasn’t going to complain.I was going to go to this ball no matter what. I was going to make the queen proud so that I could figure out a way out of here. I was convinced that the prouder she was of me, the more freedom I would get. At least, I hoped she would give me more freedom. I still had no freaking idea what the hell ladies in waiting did and as the other two looked down on me, I knew it wouldn’t help to ask them.Were they jealous? Of course, they were. I was a slave girl and they were the daughters of noblemen and now we are at the same rank in the king’s court. The queen and I had just finished getting ready when the othe

“Ariana!” I listened to hear her heartbeat and although it was faint, it was there. Dammit! My mother should never have pushed for her to be here tonight. She hadn’t properly healed yet! I picked her up bridal style, not really caring who saw what and who thought I was crazy, as I carried her up the stairs and straight to my room. Calling the doctor through the mind link, I wondered what the hell he was thinking about letting her leave the hospital when she clearly wasn’t ready!Moments later, my mother and the other two came rushing into the room, and I instantly regretted bringing Ariana there, but I didn’t know where her room was. My mother rushed to Ariana’s side and the doctor quickly followed. I moved out of the way so he could do whatever he had to do. I found it incredibly difficult and utterly frustrating to stand there and wait for news. So much so that I didn’t even notice Cami slipping her arms around mine.“I can come to you tonight if you want.” She whispered in my ear a

“Ladies.” Lorenzo didn’t even look at us as he took his seat at the head of the table. I wondered if I would even be able to eat. The tension was just too much! I thought life as a slave was stressful, but I was very quickly learning that life as a lady in waiting was even worse! There might not be any guards whipping you, but boy could these people make you feel like squirming in your seat!“When are you planning on releasing your father? I’m sure he has been punished enough.” I nearly fainted hearing the queen! I took the chance to look up but I lowered my eyes instantly. Lorenzo’s gaze was filled with so much anger, that I could actually feel it radiating off him!“When he admits that he is wrong. Not a moment earlier!” Lorenzo slammed his fists on the table and every rattled. Ella’s soup splattered on her face as she dropped her spoon with fright. Lorenzo had gotten up and was st

I have to admit that it fascinated me how these people could do this almost every night. Dress up like this and stand around drinking awful champagne! The food was so rich that it made my stomach ache. The scents of the perfume were so strong that I couldn’t really tell who werewolves and who could be something else. I saw many different creatures in my adventures on the slave boat. That was what I had decided to call it from now on.Especially when one of these puffed-up creatures at one of these events asked me where I was before I came here. I told them that I was a princess who was kidnapped by the slave traders and taken on a lovely adventure. That always shuts them up. I knew that the queen knew what I was telling them, but she hadn’t told me I shouldn’t do it anymore.As usual, everyone fell silent as we walked down the stairs after we had been announced and we took our seats next to the queen. Since dear Cami had been relieved of her position,