~Mateo~It was night already and I was still staring at my bed. The sound of wind entering the room from the window attracted my attention. It was unusual. It felt like I was hearing voices in place of the wind sound. I stood up, shuffling to the window. “Mateo!” I heard my name. I gasped, whirling to look behind me. My heart was going to burst with the way it was pounding. It felt a snow was dropping on my skin. I felt cold and spooked. I summoned the courage to continue to the window and close it. I neared it, carefully lifting my hands to the curtains. The moment I held the curtains to close it, the face of Rusair loomed over my face. “Argh…!” I was forced to scream, cowering back from the window. I was shivering.“Mateo?!” a hand came on my shoulder and my heart flew out of me.“Please, don’t kill me, please,” I begged.“What happened, Mateo?” Emery asked, appearing in my front. I shifted away from her. “I heard you scream. What is it?”

~Ian~I went to Muriel’s room. I honestly miss her; her anger, her smile, her stubbornness, just everything. I sat on a chair close to her bed. I held her hand, squeezing them gently. “Muriel?” I called, more like a whisper. I furrowed my eyebrows in surprise when I saw her lips curve into a smile. “Muriel?” I called out curiously. She gradually moved her head, resisting a force or something. I sprang up. Just then, she wheezed and opened her eyes. “Muriel, can you hear me?” I asked. She slowly closed her eyes again, returning to her still position. I hurried out to go tell Lucian. “Lucian?” I called, running into his room. He was seated on the floor, drinking himself stupor. “Hey, Lucian!” I shook him.“What is it, Ian?” he asked, drunk.“It’s Muriel,” I mentioned. He turned abruptly to me. “She was awake.”“What do you mean?” he asked curiously.“She opened her eyes. She is awake now.”“Seriously?” he sprang up. It se

~Autumn~I twitched and winced at the sudden pain in my abdomen. I tried to divert my attention back to the book in my hand. I turned to the next chapter and the pain cut through my stomach again. “Ouch!” I cried, clenching my tummy. The book fell off my hands as I found myself shrinking. I tried to relax on the bed, but I began writhing at the sharp pain. “Oh God! What’s wrong with me again?” the pain was similar to the heat stuff. Could I still be feeling the heat by now? Is it normal? I swallowed hard, trying to subdue the pain by clutching my tummy and curling up. I even placed a pillow between my thighs, but nothing changed. Tears broke through my eyes and I grunted. I couldn’t take it anymore and gathered myself off the bed. I stumbled over, dropping to the floor as my legs failed me. I supported my weight by grabbing the edge of the table. I forced myself back up, staggering to the door while holding my stomach. Sweat emanated from all over my pores, drenching my clo

“Russell?” I called once more, disengaging the hug. “What about your family? Won’t you reconsider them?” I asked. His eyes deepened bloodshot.“Never!” he groaned. “I got to go. I will see you soon,” he bade, pulling away from me.“No, wait. I’m sorry, I won’t say it again,” I apologized, holding his hand, thinking I got him mad at me.“It’s not you, Muriel,” he smiled. “Lucian is coming.”“Oh,” I looked at the door. “Okay, take care of yourself,” I said, letting go of his hand. He nodded and disappeared. I quickly went back to the position Lucian left me, wearing the I-am-innocent look. He entered, holding a tray of food. He wore a bright smile as he presented the food to me by placing it on the bed in front of me.“Thank you,” I said to him.“Can I feed you?” he offered. My stomach twisted. I knitted my brows together. “Please,” he added. I nodded. He took the spoon and began feeding me the honey black pepper chicken. “You know

~Mateo~I was fully ready to be crowned the king of the demon kingdom now. No more troubles. After my shower earlier, I took a nap and I slept peacefully. Nothing feels like being normal again. I took a quill and was jotting my recent experience when the door slowly opened. Advisor Fort appeared through the door. I smiled boldly at him.“Hello, advisor Fort!” I greeted. He moved closer.“Hello, Mateo,” he responded and sat opposite me.“It has been a while, advisor,” I said, putting the quill down.“Exactly, Mateo. We all have been worried about you. What truly happened to you? Why did you confine yourself in your room?” he queried.“It’s nothing serious,” I smiled it off. “I just needed time to myself, that’s all.”“Good to know. Are you ready for your coronation tomorrow?” he asked.“More than ready, advisor. If there’s anything I will adore in this world, that’s to assume the throne of our great kingdom. And