Semua Bab A CROWN FOR HER FREEDOM : Bab 21 - Bab 26

“ How have you been? Don't you miss home ” Mathew asked while staring at her with a creepy lookTara was disgusted by the man Infront of her, the step brother who has been obsessed with her for years. “ I am doing great as you can see, ” Tara decided to skip the second question “ Prince Xavier, has Princess Tara cause you any problems? Well I am asking because her mother was convicted of treason and I hope my young sister has not inherited any treason behaviour from her ” Flora spoke like someone who's worried but mockery was heard in her voice, the other gasped at the revelation of Tara's mother being a traitor.“ I believe it's rude to speak of my sister in law's mother in that manner, regardless of what she did. Where I come from we don't speak ill of the dead people, I guess Dersia lacks manners ” Sienna defended and reprimanded Flora, she was tired of everyone trying to irritate Tara.The table fell silent, stunned by Sienna’s boldness. Even Asher arched a brow, amused by the un

The world blurred as Anisa’s magic carried them away, and when Tara opened her eyes, they were no longer in Greta. They stood beneath a sky streaked with silver clouds, the air filled with the scent of night-blooming flowers. Before them stretched a garden unlike any Tara had seen ancient trees twisted into arches, luminous blossoms glowing softly, and a stream that seemed to sing as it flowed.“Where are we?” Tara whispered, turning slowly, taking it all in.Anisa smiled gently. “The sacred garden of the Black Forest. A place hidden from all but the witches of our bloodline. I brought you here because you’re ready.”Tara’s heart raced. “What about Mathew? He saw my power... what if he tells everyone about it ”“Shhh, child.” Anisa touched her cheek lightly. “Hans, my loyal servant, handled it. Before we left, he wiped Mathew’s memory of tonight. The fool will remember nothing. His mind will fill the gap with some drunken stumble or foolish misstep. You are safe.”Tara let out a long

Far away in Vampiria, night cloaked the grand palace like a shadowy veil. In her chamber, Queen Gloria stood by the window, her eyes hard as she stared into the dark horizon. The news of them not being dead after the ambush she had planned angered her so much “They think they will be safe, never only my son Francis can be king,” she sneered, her voice a low hiss. “But I will see them fall before they ever set foot here in Vampiria.” At her feet knelt a slender woman cloaked in black Annette, the queen’s most loyal and deadly servant. “Annette,” Queen Gloria ordered, “send word to the rogues. I want them to strike them when they return from Greta, they should not reach Vampiria. I want no survivors… especially not her Annette bowed deeply. “It will be done, Your Majesty.” The queen’s lips curled into a cruel smile. “Good. Let them taste fear before they die.” ………………….. In Greta the morning light poured into the palace as Tara met King Asher in the royal gardens. She carried a s