Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Dragon Queen: Runaway Bride : Kabanata 11 - Kabanata 20

After the meeting with the king, things in the palace changed a little. Not completely. People still stared at me whenever I walked past them. Some servants quickly looked away when I caught them whispering, while others openly watched me like I was some strange creature they had never seen before. But at least now, no one tried to throw me out, for now.That was the part I kept reminding myself. Maria and I returned to our room quietly. The moment the door closed behind us, she let out a long breath and dropped onto the bed.“I thought we were finished,” she said dramatically.I sat beside the window slowly. “Honestly, so did I.”She looked at me carefully. “But you handled yourself well in there.”I shrugged lightly. “I was terrified.”“You didn’t look terrified,” she replied.I looked outside again without answering. My eyes immediately searched the palace grounds without meaning to. The dragon was gone. For some reason, that disappointed me a little.“You’re thinking about it agai

The dragon’s head rested against my shoulder for only a few seconds. But somehow, those few seconds felt much longer. I stood completely frozen, too shocked to even breathe properly. Its warm breath brushed against my neck while the entire room stayed painfully silent. Nobody moved, neither did dey speak Even the guards looked terrified. Suddenly, the dragon slowly pulled away. It looked at me one last time before letting out a low rumbling sound. Didn't seem angry or threatening. Almost… calm.I swallowed hard, my heart still racing wildly. “What just happened?” I whispered.No one answered me. One of the handlers slowly stepped forward, his face pale. “That’s impossible…”Another shook his head immediately. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”The dragon behind them moved back quietly now, no longer fighting the chains or growling. It looked calmer than before, peaceful. That somehow made everything worse. Because now everyone was staring at me.Valdanus gently grabbed my wrist agai

The dragon rose into the air so suddenly that my breath caught in my throat. Its massive wings spread wide as it flew upward into the dark sky. The force of the wind hit us even from the balcony, making Maria stumble back . I grabbed the railing tightly while my heart pounded against my chest.“Pandora…” Maria whispered nervously.I couldn’t answer. My eyes stayed fixed on the dragon as it circled above the palace slowly. Its roar echoed across the grounds, loud enough to wake half the kingdom.Then suddenly, palace bells started ringing. Not soft bells but warning bells. The peaceful night instantly turned chaotic. Guards rushed across the courtyard below while servants hurried through the halls in panic. Torches lit up one after another around the palace walls.“What’s happening?” Maria asked fearfully.I swallowed hard. “I think… this is because of me.”Before Maria could respond, footsteps rushed toward us. Valdanus appeared first, followed closely by several guards. The moment hi

I regretted agreeing to training the moment I stepped onto the training grounds. The cold morning air hit my face hard as I walked across the open field. Soldiers filled the area, swinging swords, sparring, and shouting at each other loudly. The sound of metal clashing echoed everywhere around me.And then there was me. Wearing training clothes for the first time in my life. Really awkward. The dark fitted shirt and trousers felt strange against my skin. I kept pulling at the sleeves awkwardly, suddenly missing the heavy dresses I used to complain about.At least those hid how nervous I was. Several soldiers glanced at me as I walked past. Some looked curious. Others looked amused.“This already feels like a terrible idea,” I muttered under my breath.“You’re late.”I turned quickly. Valdanus stood nearby with his arms crossed, though there was a small smile on his face. Unlike the soldiers around him, he looked completely relaxed.I frowned. “I’m not late.”“You are,” he replied calm

“Ugh! Why can't I sleep?” I murmured. Sleep refused to come that night. I sat alone on the palace balcony with a blanket wrapped around my shoulders while the cold air moved softly through the halls behind me. The palace was quieter at this hour, though distant voices still echoed somewhere far below. Above the mountains, dragon riders crossed the night sky. Tiny lights moved through the darkness as dragons flew in slow circles around the kingdom. Their wings cut through the clouds while the riders guided them carefully through the air.I watched them silently. Sometimes I still forgot dragons were real. Back in Adengard, they were stories people whispered during festivals or used to scare children. Now I lived in a kingdom where dragons flew above the palace every single night like it was normal. Everything about my life felt unreal now.I rested my chin against my knees and looked out at the dark city below. The lights from homes and markets stretched across the lower parts of Scori