Divorced, But Queen Novels & Stories

She won't let him keep hurting her anymore. Bertha held her head high and walked gently inside the building. There were shy looks from the staff looking at her but she didn't care. Ever since she married Derek, she's been an abomination in everyone's eyes. They call her a gold digger. Bertha stepped into the elevator and dialed Derek's floor number. Derek is surprised when she suggests a divorce. She was adamant about wanting to marry him from the beginning. But why now... Does she want to give up her throne life at his house?

I couldn’t help but feel a mix of irony and detachment. The woman I had once cherished had now been trampled upon by the man she had chosen, yet I couldn’t summon even a shred of pity for her. She looked at me, forcing a bitter smile before lowering her head in shame. “Zack, do I look ugly now? I know your status is different now, and you can’t afford a scandal. Divorce is fine, but can we not end this completely? Do you really want to give up on all the feelings we’ve shared? Don’t you feel regret?”

"You’re here alone? Where's Sebastian?" I felt my muscles tighten. The question hit me harder than I expected, like a sudden, sharp gust of wind knocking the breath from my lungs. For a moment, I wished I had stayed home. With an awkward smile, I set my glass down and forced my voice to remain steady. "We divorced." Alicia’s eyes widened in genuine shock. She reached for my hand, squeezing it lightly. "Oh my days, Davina. I'm so sorry to hear that." I shook my head, offering a small smile. "It’s fine. Really."

"I think I have said enough to you, don't cross my path and any of the Queen's paths, especially Zinnia; Zinnia is a leopard that wouldn't mind using her claws on you… Have a nice rest." She left, leaving me to drown in my thoughts. How could I possibly go through all these? I could bet that the Queen's were not happily married to the King, and they didn't love one another, which made the situation worse. How can a human born out of a woman's womb be so heartless? How can he be married to five wives and still go ahead to sleep with his servants? That is so cruel of him, and still, he would warn them not to get pregnant.

Liam said. “Alright. I will tell you everything concerning their return when I come back from the palace,” Sarah said and stood up from the chair. “Thank you, mum!” Liam and Davies chorused. “You are welcome. Ensure you clear this table,” Sarah said with a gesture. “Yes, we will,” Davies said. “Good. I am leaving for my bed chamber now,” Sarah said and walked away. “Who is queen Caroline?” Ethan said and gazed at Liam and Davies’ faces simultaneously. “Queen Caroline is our king’s wife. She was enslaved alongside her only daughter, princess Hazel, during the last war between Californians and Spartans,” Davies said.

I am utterly in awe of the beautiful creature in front of me. “Our mate.” Rohan mutters dreamily. “Our queen.” I agree.

He kissed me in response, binding himself to me through marriage. Later, when Carla returned to Vera City, Jake first proposed divorce. The endless cycle of divorces and remarriages continued and gradually wore me numb.

She walked inside. The game, as she had said once before, on a stage with unsigned papers and two thousand witnesses, was not over. It was just beginning. End of Book One Divorced by Dawn, Queen by Dusk Book Two: The Queen's War — coming soon.

I ask Dante, still studying the photo. “Our team at IronClad is blocking it.” I nod. Good. “My source says Ashford filed for divorce this afternoon,” Vivian adds. “He is cleaning house now that his lover is back.” I make a sound. It might be a laugh, but it is cold and dry. I turn away from the window and sit behind the desk. My desk now. For the first time all day, I feel a spark of interest. “His wife,” I say, leaning back on the chair. “Do we have a name?”