Palace Intrigue Novels & Stories

Lori bowed trying so had to contain her excitement, Everywhere Lori looked, there are signs of the palace's sophistication and elegance, to even the private chambers with their plush carpets and sumptuous beddings, She rushed into the room and wheeze in joy as she hurled her body on the bed, it's soothes the skin. The palace is a testament to the wealth and power of the Alpha, a place of great beauty and refinement that is sure to leave a lasting impression on all who visits ... ° "Her beauty was so unreal, She was literally a surrealistic goddess, Despite all the dirt lashed across her face, scars and torn cloths, she was still beautiful that Alpha Kai literally could not resist to bring he

The crowd isn’t going in every direction now, just the opposite one. I clutch my lute for strength. The familiar wood warms under my fingers. One chance. I drag myself up the stairs, using my free hand like a third leg. Inside the palace, everything is blue except the vibrant orange mosaics. The bright colors make my headache even worse. But I reach the top of the stairs, stumble through the rest of Joli’s instructions, and throw myself into the room. It’s miniscule, a corner of the weird, pointed shape of the whole palace. The bed is a triangle to fit between sharp-angled walls. A tiny wardrobe sits next to a smaller desk.

From the obsidian statues flanking the steps to the golden phoenix sigil carved above the palace entrance, it screamed wealth and legacy. "This," Almay whispered under her breath, "is where we belong." Aretha's heels clicked with too much confidence as they ascended the stairs. The palace steward bowed and gestured them inside. "My Lady Aretha," he greeted, the words practiced but stiff. "The Royal Court awaits you." Aretha tried to look modest. "Thank you. It's all still so... overwhelming." The steward did not blink. He had seen many liars in his day. But he had also seen what happened to those who dared defy the king’s wishes. So he simply led the way.

Physically remove him from my room? Yes, actually. I want to do that. But something makes me hold back. It is not hard to identify the emotion. Curiosity. Undying curiosity that will probably get me killed. I know I shouldn’t, but I want to hear what he has to say. It’ll be bullshit. I know that much. I do want to know how far he can take his lies. “Of course, the one back at the estate is much bigger.” I couldn’t suppress the eye roll. “It is more befitting of a queen.”

When she lifts her chin, her gaze carries the measured weight of a woman who has ruled for far, far longer than Duke Percy, a woman who might better be named Empress than Duchess. “The North Wing of the palace-” The palace of the Heartlands, that which has long been the very symbol of prosperity in the center of the kingdom; that which had indicated, to allies and enemies both, of the unparalleled prestige and riches held by the ruling House. “-is in shambles.” Silence falls over the table at once. “The Duke has been laid in a coma, and it is uncertain if he shall wake before the war is settled. If at all.” At that, Alcina starts.

“I always used to see you at the Palace grounds. With your cousins. I didn’t know your name, and I didn’t really ask but the party wasn’t really the first time I’ve seen you.” Oh. Her father and her father’s forefathers were all Knights who have been serving the Ellenis Royal Family for nearly three hundred years. Most of her cousins were also Knights, and there was a time when she was a teenager when she thought she wanted to be a Knight, too. The Palace is considered a public space—except for special areas that only Royals and authorized people can enter—and within the grounds were the Knight Apprentices’ training area. She did come and go often, running errands for her father and bullying

One was a walk in closet and the other was a huge white bathroom. "Wow." I gasped "The King and Queen have exceptional taste." Sarah smiled. "You should of seen the medieval Lodge style that was here before." Sarah chuckled. "They redecorated already?" I asked wide eyed. "No the Palace is enchanted it changes to the desires and needs of the King and Queen. Think Hogworths in real life." She smiled "Cool." I laughed. "I'll let you settle in and I will call back later. if you need me just call my name. The Palace will hear you and let me know." She added as she left.

This was just something Katie couldn't possibly understand. " We should use this Gala to both get into the palace. The palace isn't open to the public except for once a year. With everyone running around, so can we. We might even catch the person who's been interfering with our security technology." Sam said trying to steer the conversation away from what might cause an argument. Katie gave Sam a look but decided to play along. " So even though you actually live there we're going to sneak in?" " Pretty much." Sam said with a sweet smile.

Claire asked. "This world is called Laikan World. This world comprises 9 palaces, Sumo Palace, Icelania Palace, Shanzhin Palace, Yolania Palace, Shinyi Palace, Lushin Palace, Wumin Palace, and Shangdong Palace. The Wumin Palace and the Shangdong Palace are allied. They have been our fiercest enemies for the past hundred years." explained Prince Caleb. There are many palaces here but I wonder why he only mentions eight palaces.

Music thudded from inside the bar, muffled but persistent. My laptop rested on my lap as I pushed myself to focus on work. Palace politics were a tangled mess, one I needed to unravel before it strangled Liora further. I scanned the ancient legal database for the third time tonight, my eyes burning, patience wearing thin. And there, it was again. Cold. Unyielding. Cruel! “A king’s mate must be formally entered into the royal harem prior to coronation.” Harem! That word tasted like ash!