All Chapters of Isekai and Becoming a Demon Bride: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

That morning, the sky hung heavy and overcast, as if nature itself mourned the fire at the East Palace that had killed several guards and the Queen Mother’s most trusted maids. Even though King Arsen and the others suspected it was the start of a clan rebellion, they couldn’t afford to act recklessly.“This can’t be happening. This isn’t possible,” Kalina gasped, pressing her fingers to her temple as a sudden, throbbing pain pulsed through her head.Kalina was stunned. The Queen Mother’s palace had truly burned, and the Queen Mother had died. The one difference was that King Arsen hadn’t married Zemira. Kalina was confused. If fate couldn’t be changed, then it meant the glory of Nigella Kingdom would truly collapse under a rebellion over the Aurora Gem. The only barrier now was that the gem had found its rightful vessel: it resided inside Kalina’s body. That realization filled the girl with frustration. She could be sure her life was in danger. Rumors about the Aurora Bride were sprea

The bizarre events that had unfolded made Abraham believe the girl who resembled the Aurora Bride was telling the truth. Abraham ran a hand through his hair. Without another word, he headed to his room. He was sure the Nigella Kingdom elders would move quickly now.'Before this turns into a bigger mess, I have to act fast,' Master Abraham thought, taking a long, deep breath. He didn’t want to be driven by emotion again like last night, when he almost died for nothing.'Now I’m alone. Damn it. Why did I only just realize they were betraying me?' Abraham thought.Bam! His bedroom door slammed shut. The sound echoed down to the lower floor. Zemira and Alex exchanged glances and smiled. Everything they’d done last night would be pinned on Abraham. Fazwan had planned it ahead of time. That night, he’d left behind a decorative brooch pin from Abraham’s family cloak. Of course, Zemira was the one who’d found it. And Fazwan had managed to toss it at the door as he leapt out of the flour stora

“Say it, Kalina!” Gavin’s voice broke the silence that had hung for several moments.“Where can we find details about Nigella Kingdom’s history or past?”“The Palace Library,” Elard answered. “There are a lot of important books there, only—”“That place isn’t open to just anyone,” Gavin cut in. “Only the royal family and the elders who have permission can enter.”Kalina pressed her fingers to her temple. She understood very well that in the world she was in now, books and things like them were rare items owned only by nobles. She’d visited the library at the Elard residence a few times, but there was nothing useful there, just books on policy, economics, and state accounting that made her head spin.“Can I go there?” Kalina sighed.“You can, if you ask King Arsen for help,” Gavin said. “Especially since the elders see you as Nigella’s future queen.”“You know, this situation is weighing on me,” Kalina complained. “I don’t want to be the king’s wife or a queen. I just want to marry the

It was almost midnight when they finally gathered on the hill behind the palace, under the bright moonlight. To be sure of her own feelings, Kalina had asked Anantari to bring Sekar to meet at Nigella Palace’s back hill. For a split second, Kalina watched Gavin. She couldn’t explain the strange feeling she’d had ever since Elard saved her. That man had nearly died to protect her. Now she felt torn, because meeting Gavin so often kept reminding her of her fiancé in the future. To be certain of what she felt, and what choice she should make, Kalina needed to act, to settle her heart before returning to her own world.“Sorry we’re late.” A voice startled them. Everyone jolted when another girl in a kebaya stepped forward in the moonlight.“Good grief … am I dreaming?” Gavin said.“No, this is real, Gavin. This girl is Sekar. And Kalina might be Sekar’s reincarnation in the future,” Anantari explained as she walked beside Sekar.“I didn’t believe in reincarnation until I saw it with my ow

Kalina stirred under the blanket, naked. She didn’t want to get up, even though sunlight was streaming through the window and hitting her eyes. Her body felt weak and sore, like she’d been run over by something heavy.“Ouch … it hurts!”“You’re awake?”Kalina looked toward the window, where Elard was already sitting. He wore a white shirt and black dress pants. The smell of coffee filled the air, two steaming cups sat on the table with bread and jam.“I brought you water to wash your face.” His muscular arm pointed to the nightstand beside the bed. “Get up and have breakfast first. The maid’s gone to the main house to get you clothes! Or do you want me to help you get up?” Elard said, grinning as Kalina winced trying to sit up.“I can do it myself.” She wrapped the blanket around her, slowly got out of bed, and washed her face.“I’m sorry. That was your first time, and it was mine too. I guess I’m inexperienced, and I hurt you. I shouldn’t have made the person I love suffer. Forgive m