All Chapters of Marked by Fate: Chapter 81 - Chapter 90

Rose’s PovBy the time we got to the palace, it was already dark. The torches lit the palace with a very soft orange glow. Even if my legs were feeling very heavy, I felt calm because Aiden’s hand was warm in mine. “My love, I need to speak with my father now. I’ll see you later.” Aiden said calmly as he placed a soft kiss on my cheeks. Nodding my head, I let out softly as I tried to steady my voice. “Alright.”I turned to Fred and Ivy. “I’ll head to my room now. We’ll see later.” My words felt small in the palace hallway.“Alright Rose.” Ivy responded with a smile as she gave me a warm hug. Her arms were steady and kind. As I began to walk slowly to my room, I noticed that the palace was quieter than usual. I kept walking and I spotted a figure coming toward me from the other end of the corridor. My heart skipped the moment I recognized her. It was Luna Eva. The one that gave my position to Cassandra at the royal hunt. The memory still hurts. I could feel the hard thudding of my

Eliza’s PovMy heart was beating too fast as I felt adrenaline pumping on my kidneys. I knew that I just had a few seconds before Aiden and Rose would enter the room. I didn’t even want to imagine what would happen if they found me here. There was no excuse I could give that could save me. I had to think fast before they got to the room so that I wouldn’t get caught. I began to quickly look around the room as my eyes darted from the bed to the table, then to the wardrobe at the corner. Immediately I slid into the corner to hide and pressed myself against the wall.My body was shaking uncontrollably. My chest kept rising and falling heavily even when I tried to steady my breathing. I could feel my lungs tight and hear my pulse pounding in my head as my palms got soaked in sweat. Then it happened. The door creaked open and Aiden and Rose walked in together. I closed my eyes and held my breath for a moment. I kept praying that they wouldn’t notice me. My body stiffened as my throat wa

Aiden’s Pov The words hit me like a stone. The room stopped moving for a second. It felt like the world shifted beneath my feet. I couldn’t believe what I had just heard. “What- what did you just say?” I stuttered, my heart pounding in my chest. Daniel slowly removed his glasses, placing his hands on his hips like he was already tired. “Yes my Lord. She was poisoned with wolfsbane.” Daniel stated as if he had given up already , like there was no hope left. Ivy let out a gasp as tears poured from her eyes. Fred placed his hands on his head, as he pressed himself hopelessly on the wall. I moved without thinking. I grabbed the collar of Daniel’s shirt and pulled him close. “Please, tell me she’s going to be alright. Please, do something.” My voice was cracking as tears filled my eyes. I was no longer a prince but a helpless man. “I can’t- I can’t just live without her. She’s my life… Please, Daniel, please, do something.” Daniel’s head was down, he couldn’t utter a word. He ju

Cassandra’s Pov“Carlene, bring me a glass of water.” I said softly through the mindlink. My voice sounded calm even to myself.There was a small pause. “My Lord, I can’t right now. I’m sorry,” she answered in a thin voice. “All the maids have been called to the grand hall. They’re investigating the poisoning of Rose.”Wow. Thank goodness I had already arranged for a plan B. I just knew that everything was going to be messed up somehow. I had told a few of my own guards to take Eliza’s son. I had given them a large sum of money, more than they would ever see in a single month. I had told them to act like rogues, to wear ragged clothes and dirty boots and swear when they spoke. If anyone caught them, they would look like thieves from outside the pack, not my men. I had made sure they knew to hide the child where no one would think to look. I told them to keep the boy safe. I told them to never speak my name, no matter what happened.Eliza had been afraid, but she was a cornered woman.

Cassandra’s PovIt’s been days since I had poisoned Rose and I hadn’t heard anything from either Rose or Aiden. There were neither whispers nor rumors. The palace was too quiet. Part of me thought maybe that was because she was already dead. The thought made a small, wicked smile form on my lips. Maybe she was finally resting with her miserable ancestors where she belonged. That would explain the silence. No more Rose. No more of her soft and pathetic smiles. No more of her stealing Aiden’s attention.And Ivy, that annoying fly who never left Rose’s side, I hadn’t seen her either. That only confirmed what I wanted to believe. Rose must have died.Still, I needed to be sure. It would be best if I went myself to check them. Like they say, if the mountain won’t come to Mohammed, then Mohammed will go to the mountain. As I stood in front of the mirror, I began to brush my hair. “Carlene,” I called out through the mindlink. “Get me some red flowers.The freshest ones you can find.”I coul