PTE

C'S

orned with different precious and rare stones. I pick the goblet up and take a sip of this wine of Eden. The moment the liquid touched my tongue I felt heavenly bliss.

the strongest by conquering a large number of towns and villages. I have made my kingdom the largest by extending its territory. Now I will ex

Marius inside. Marius is the head of my army and is one of my most loyal workers. He has gotten old now but because of his skills and experience

ray me. He is a strict man and in the twenty-five years of my life, I have hardl

Marius says after bowing his head. I look towards his face and then again pour wine into my glass. He is lookin

im and he bows his head obediently before leaving the tent. AshVille is the capital of my kingdom. It is the biggest city in my kin

llful makers of Ash Ville. Its unique design is what makes it special. I open this wooden box and look at the worn-out bracelet made of colorful threa

For me, this bracelet is not common but it reminds me of a special person. It reminds me of that person whose memory

she is more than a slave. The first time I saw her was when I had conquered her village and she was captured

here to this p

beauty. Even in her disheveled state, she was looking quite

is in front of my eyes, I cannot see anything except her. She has captured my heart by her innocen

s love has now turned into an obsession. I crave her touch and the need to be with her is more than anything. I had never tho

good it looked on her wrist. I had taken this bracelet from Lillian when she was going to throw her old things. Whenever any gir

ille as early as possible. It has been a year since I have not seen her an

een. Now nothing can stop me from claiming her, she also cannot do anything about this. It is written

was leaving for the war. I was in the palace only for two days. I did not want to leave her after claiming her as mine and I knew i

with me either by choice or with pain. There is no other option than this for her. If she chooses to disobey then I don't mind breaking her. I will have pleasu

If I had not given her importance when she was brought to the castle then she would have been living the life of a servan

her the queen of a slave. She should feel blessed. The moment I imagine her with my kids I feel an i

en then? These thoughts make me shake with anger. I can feel rage pumping in my veins. I have already killed most of the people in her villa

nd leave my tent. The moment I step out my soldiers bow their heads. "Long live the king". They all chanted the slogan

ELLE

happening? Ivy and Elise are looking at me worriedly. I just noticed that I am sweating. This makes me suddenly remember the thing which has triggered the fe

ehind but I don't stop. My steps are shaky but steady. I was passing Esme when she stopped me by grabbing my arm in her hand. I look

ness dripping from her voice. She leaves my arm and I quickly run towards my room. I did not take anything from her. I am not the reason f

lways wanted to escape and have my happy life back. I never wanted to be here or stay here. I have always thou

l hope though it was as small as the grain of wheat still it was inside me

sinner. I see only pain and suffering. I don't know what will happen to me or what the king has planned for me but f

me a little idea of the special duties of the special slave. I have realized this fact t

ng a slave to the king? How can a woman willingly pr

s, my little Lily, my village, and the happy life I once had. I miss the days when I would wake up with no worries. I miss the da

e more tears flow out of my eyes. The realization th

fine. I know this is impossible but still, there is a chance that they escaped before the sold

t still, I cannot stop the tears and cries that erupt from my

...........