Vera is gone...the woman I cherish the most is gone,she didn't believe that I'll forgive her...she didn't believe that I didn't kill her brother...
Even if I had planned that before...the last night I had with her changed my mind...even if I ordered that bastard to feed him...i was going to save Tarius later on.... I just want to prove that am a supreme king of anthill.. but it seems all had gone wrong...
it's all because of that jinx... I'll make sure she regrets taking Vera from me...
"Pass my edict...the battle royale will commence in three days..." the guards looked at me, surprisingly there is no emotions in his eyes...are they thinking that am a cruel king...to hell with their thinking...am the almighty king.
"Tell the maids to come in with my robe and wine"
Few moments later I was surrounded with maids... young beautiful maids... I need to let go of everything that keeps me backward
' Oh Vera... you'll always be in my mind...but I need you off my body '
I took my time to enjoy the girls... they were so willful and obedient...no resistance and I found it disgusting...but it's something I have to do it I want to get back on track again.
"You... I'll make you my consort.. you'll satisfy my needs and warm me up at all times..." aside form this I need more distraction and women are good sources of distraction...
"Yes your highness..."
"What's your name...?"
"Cero....."
She looks so beautiful... another figure to keep me on track.
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My father is really the worst man I have seen...we just lost the queen to the hand of death... it hasn't been long... just two weeks... and he already moved on so quick...
I guess he still has eyes on Violet...
"Your highness...he king already has a new consort..."
"A consort....?" a replacement for the queen's space...what type of man is this... unpredictable bastard...a psychopath... it's unbelievable.
"How is Violet?"
"She is still at the grave yard....!" if she stays too long... she'll get sick and trumatised and depressed.
"I'll go get her!"
It is true...she is still at the grave yard... drinking every second away with no worries. If she finds out that the queen who died not long ago had been replaced... she'll definitely collapse or rather still kill someone
She passed out after I hit her nerves... I know she won't go easily with me to my villa
I place her gently one the bed and tuck her to sleep
"Tell the maids to prepare a good hang over soup..."
"Yes sire"
She looks so pale than before and lifeless... it's a huge blow on her and I hope something bad doesn't happen to her mentally...
She has to prepare for the Royale again... this nonsense has to stop... father should crown Zainrald if he wants...
"I can't change my mind all because of a simpleton...that bastard should be happy am giving her the chance to compete"
"Father...she is still mourning the queen... it's not going to be easy...."
"Neither is it easy for me!" I raised my brows... it's of course easy for him since he already replaced the queen and cleared her traces in the palace...
"My prince....the king is trying his best to pull himself together... it's really difficult for him" woah...nontentiy do know how to make an impression
"When am talking to my father...do shut up... your grass to grace position has nothing to do with me so if you want to impress me... it's not working!
I'll take my leave father... and one more thing...learn to shut up sometimes "
A slave... becoming a consort...so unheard of
"Your highness.... the princess is having troubles..."
I rushed inside and saw her...she was sweating profusely and crying...she looks trapped in an illusion but it felt so real to her. I tried touching her but she pushed me away,her push is so strong and with one push I landed on the floor...
"Mother!!!!!!!!!" she jerked back to reality and it was them I remembered... she's afraid of the dark...
"Am sorry... it's okay...am here "
"Don't touch me... please don't touch me "
Her face was wet with tears... I stood away and watched her calmed herself down..she cuddled up like a ball and slept off again and this time I made sure the lights was on.
I made sure she was asleep before I sat next to her... I help her put her hair in order...her face was all red and swollen...her lips was pale and I felt like touching it.. which I did..it was so soft and tender definitely kissable
What's wrong with me...? She's my sister for crying out loud... why am I thinking about all this?
I immediately left the room to get my thinking act together... I shouldn't think with my butt like Zainrald...
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it was a beautiful morning but a lot have happened already... sadness fuel my heart... anger flow in my blood..
I woke up... and it's not my room.. it's a different place entirely. I heard voices and I walked to the door to listen
"Don't be cruel...give her some time to recuperate...she just lost her mother"
"Father already gave out his edict...we resume to the battle.
royale in three days...even if I feel pity for her the sooner we do this the better. she can have all her chance to grieve "
"she'll be banished if she loses...there will be no chance to grieve..."
"I can't change things as it is now...tell her to get on her feet and lose to me. You seem protective of her... you can take care of her for a while... I'll keep it a secret for a month only... after that she has to go"
"You are really confident of victory"
"Of course... battling with a mentally ill woman is like squashing a bug"
"Okay then..."
So am the bug... let's see about that.. Zainrald.
i didn't expect her to be awake... I hope she didn't hear our little discussion...it will be heart breaking.
"Thanks for bringing me her,but I need to change..."
"Oh ..yes ..of course. I saw a box of clothes at your place so I brought it for you. Do you need the maids?"
"No... I should get used to not having a maid"
Her simple smile was breathtaking and heart seizing...
I left to give her so privacy... and ensure that the dishes are nourishing..she looks pale and for the battle she has get every ounce of strength she can get.
I made sure to make myself look good..if it will be my last days I have to look good while at it...
I came out and saw a scrumptious meal one the dinning table " Who's going to finish all this?"
He turned around and stared me for awhile...it make me feel uncomfortable...
"....hunmm.... don't stare! I know am beautiful...so let's eat!" he seem to feel shy and he adjust himself...
we ate in silence till the maid came in with a cup of herbs..
"it will help you muster some energy... it's quite bitter...."
I took it all in one gulp..he looked suprised..
" it's not that bitter.... nothing is as bitter as the jade pill Zuma made me drink before"
He stare at me...
"You are calling him by name...?!"
"Yes... I have lost all respect for him. All my life I lived it to please him... I attended the school of archery for him... I played music for seven hours for his entertainment... I did a lot of things just to please him... and I got treated like trash... garbage!" my words seem make me chock...he passed me the cup and I drank it all to stop myself from crying
"Why....?"
" Am not the male child he expected me and my sister to be... that's why he doesn't care about us"
He bowed his head in guilt and I can't seem to understand why I feel so safe to talk to him
"I'll have to leave later"
"To where?" " To see my mother... I might never get the chance again"
"Can I come with you...?" " Okay..."
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Queen Vera really is something else...she didn't show any hatred towards my brother and I...she accepted us and show no resistance...all she wants was peace but father didn't give her that
Why???!
I heard voices and I ran to a spot where I can hide..it was Zealot and Violet... holding flowers and a bottle
"Mother...this is where you raised me...it might end up being my grave...the man you left me with will be the end of me... I don't blame you... I blame me for coming into your life....am a jinx and if you hade the chance to change the past please don't have me "
"Don't worry... I'll stay by her side and stop her form herself... please rest in peace. I never had the chance to call you mother... with heavy heart I say mother...rest in peace"