Not dead yet
Unable to sleep throughout the night and only falling asleep in the early morning, Davina opened her eyes with a scream.
She almost believed her dream of being executed by the King was real and June rushed in with Arya behind her, the two of them knee in front of her to ask what is wrong
"It's nothing" she replied but knows deep down that her days on earth are numbered
She wondered how she managed to spend a whole night without Edgar's men stomping into her quarters to lock her away
"Your majesty" June called with fear.
They don't need a magician to tell them something bad happened in the bride's chambers last night and they know their neck is not save either.
"Did you hear any news from the King's quarters?" Davina questioned and the two shakes their head negatively
'What could have happened?'
If there is no news at all from anyone at Edgar's palace it could only mean that he is not dead yet which means she failed
Davina turned and her eyes fell on the plates resting on her table and she breaks it furious that she has failed to end his life
'I can't lose my life for nothing' she murmured to herself and stood up from the bed
She took a robe on the hanger and makes her way to the King's quarters, staying here without knowing anything will only kill her
Arya and June follow closely after her and the three of them were surprised to see that everywhere is quiet and there is no one waiting on the King
"Your majesty, I don't think it is wise to go in" Arya said and steps forward to stop her
"I need to see things for myself" Davina said disagreeing with her and ask them to stay back while she checks
"If I don't come out in five minutes, then you two should find a way to escape from the palace" she said and walks away
Getting to the door, she waited to see if she will hear any movements inside but there is nothing, nervous but more curious, she knocks on the door
"Who is that?" Dave thundered from inside and unsheathe his sword ready to attack.
The door opened and Steve steps out
"Miss…your majesty" he quickly corrects himself
"Why are you here?" Dave questioned harshly and stares furiously at her
Davina look behind him and found Edgar lying down lifeless, she felt somehow guilty but quickly remind herself that he is her enemy.
"Why are you here? To see if he is dead?" Dave asked again stepping forward but Steve quickly step in between them
"The King has instructed that we take no actions until he wakes up" Steve remind him but it seems like he is not ready to listen
"Is that all you have to say to a person that almost murdered the King?"
"I am sure she has her reasons" Steve defends her
"Please return first" he added turning to Davina who stood speechless
"Thank your stars he is not dead" Dave said disrespectfully and turn away
"I will leave now" Davina said with mixed feelings and heard the door close behind her
June and Arya run over to her side when they saw her come out and had a lot of questions written on their faces but couldn't ask them
"Let's return first" Davina told them and they made their way back to the gold palace.
She felt relieved that her head is safe for now and regretful that she didn't get to avenge her father's death but more worried about Edgar's intention to let her off for the time being.
~
Consort Valerie sat down in the silver palace to drink some tea and spend some time outside her room with quite a sight of servants standing to attend to her.
As the only female child of the prime minister, she was gifted with lots of servants when entering the palace as a consort
News just reach her from the maid she hired to be at the King's service that as usual, the Queen didn't spend the night in the King's room.
Feeling elated by the news and sure that the King has no affection for anyone except her, she had the maids make a plate of her favorite cake to celebrate her good mood.
Valerie became married to the King two years ago after the death of the first Queen, their marriage confirm to many that the rumors about their affection for each other is true.
She is the only one who has managed to keep the King in her room over the night and spend the night with him although not in his arms.
The news of Davina getting married to the king came as a shock to her but the turn of events now shows that the king wants nothing to do with her
She decides to ignore the custom of meeting with the Queen and paying her respect and instead, sip away
"What about the other sister?"Valerie asked her handmaid recalling the unpleasant incident of Jessica getting into the King's bed
"She is still confined to her room but we should let her out before the Queen finds out" Missy answered.
"Let her out indeed, she still have to understand that not just anyone can become the King's woman" she said and Missy goes away as she understands what to do.
Valery drinks her tea slowly expecting Jessica to come in front of her soon so she can teach her a very good lesson, because of her action she will have to face two opponents now.
Queen Harriette put on a good fight trying to go against her and act like an actual Queen; if she had just stayed quiet then she wouldn't have bought her case before her father.
Missy returned without Jessica and looks disturbed as she walks to Valerie to give her the unpleasant news.
"What is it?" Valery asks.
"The Queen has called her to her palace" she answered.
"Davina?" She said amazed that she is already giving orders.
"Your highness!" Missy called to caution her mistress in case anyone hears her disrespecting the Queen.
"Are you angry because of that? She can do nothing, just a poor girl saved by the King's mercy" she said and takes a bite from her cake.
"That's not it your Highness, she...she also sent someone to call you to her palace" Missy told her
Someone from the Queen's palace arrive that instant and greets her
"The Queen has asked you to her palace" the servant said
"Tell her I will come when I get dressed" Valerie answered back nonchalantly
"She request for your presence immediately"
Valerie sighs irritated and glance at Missy to hit her
"You seem to have forgotten where you are, do you think you can disrespect me because of a new Queen" she yells
"I am sorry your highness" she immediately apologized
"Lock her up in the backyard till I order her release and send someone to inform the Davina that I will go over when I am less busy"