Lady Larisa was walking briskly toward her chamber when her watchman suddenly appeared from the nowhere.
"My lady," the watchman said, bowing deeply, his voice urgent. "I have news."
"Did you find them?" Larisa asked, her fingers gripping the fabric of her dress tightly. The anxiety in her voice was unmistakable. She had to know. She needed to know.
The watchman hesitated for a moment, eyes darting around as if considering how to break the news. Then, his voice dropped to a whisper. "My lady, Lord Garius has… he has married Lord Zenya's wife."
The shock of the words hit Larisa like a bolt of lightning. She gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. "What?" she breathed, her voice barely above a whisper. It felt as though the air had been knocked out of her. The room seemed to spin, her vision blurred for a moment as a wave of anger and disbelief swept through her. She couldn't process it. It didn't make sense.
She hurried towards her chamber, her pace quick and determined. Her mind was racing with thoughts, but she couldn't shake the image of Lord Garius marrying Lord Zenya's wife. Her steps were quick and heavy, her dress trailing behind her as she made her way through the dimly lit halls of the palace.
With her heart pounding in her chest, Larisa turned on her heels and rushed towards the king's chamber, desperate for answers. But when she reached it, the king was not there. Frustration built inside her, and she quickly spun around, walking briskly back through the corridors of the palace. The palace was large, but in her hurried state, it felt like a maze. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.
And then out of nowhere, a figure appeared before her. A man, hulking and covered in scars, emerged from the shadows. He looked dangerous, his eyes dark and filled with malice. Before she could react, he lunged at her, his large hand reaching out to grab her.
but fortunately, Her watchman also jumped in with a sword as the two men combatted,using their sharp sword weapon, as the two warriors locked their eyes, their swords held high in a defensive posture,With a swift lunge, the thug attempted a strike, but the watchman expertly parried the attack, and he immediately attacked with a vicious slash that grazed the thug's arm, drawing a bead of blood out of him, A flurry of blade clashes followed, as they desperately tried to land a decisive blow while simultaneously protecting themselves from the other's deadly strikes.. and the thug suddenly turned back to lady Larisa in attempted to strike her but she intentionally fell down,and that gave her watchman an opportunity and with a fierce roar, he drove his blade deep into the thug's back. The man gasped, his body stiffening before he slumped to the floor, dead.
Larisa laidon the ground for a moment, her breath coming in shallow gasps. She slowly pushed herself up, her heart still racing in her chest. But as she stood, something caught her eye. An arrow, shot from nowhere, landed in front of her. Attached to the shaft was a white paper.
"Open it," Larisa whispered, her voice barely audible.
The watchman hesitated but then knelt down to retrieve the paper. His hands trembled as he read the bold, ominous words written on it:
"DON'T DO WHAT YOU HAVE IN YOUR MIND IF YOU STILL LOVE YOUR LIFE."
A chill ran down Larisa's spine. She felt a knot tighten in her stomach, and without another word, she turned and hurried back to her chamber, her watchman following closely behind. She couldn't risk staying here any longer. The warning had been clear, and she knew she had to be careful. The threat was real.
KAIRA'S CHAMBER
Kaira stood by the window, watching the birds soar freely across the sky. A bitter smile gazing out at the sky. The birds soared effortlessly, their wings catching the wind as they flew high above. A bitter smile touched her lips. How easy it must be to be free, she thought, her mind distant as she watched the birds. They had no cares, no responsibilities, nothing weighing them down. She envied them in that moment.
But that peaceful moment was short-lived. A sharp pain in her chest brought her back to reality, and with it came the painful memory of the red letter—the one that had cost her father his life.
Kaira quickly walked to her drawer and pulled it open. She paused. The drawer was empty. Panic began to rise within her as she frantically searched her room. She tore through her chamber, tossing aside fabrics, overturning small objects in a desperate attempt to find what she was looking for.
Aurora, her maid, stood in the doorway, watching her with growing concern.
"My lady, what are you looking for?" she asked softly, but Kaira didn't respond.
"My lady, can I help you with something?" Still, no answer came.
Aurora stepped closer, her voice hesitant. "My lady—"
"AURORAAAA!" Kaira shouted suddenly, her voice like thunder in the room. Aurora flinched, fear flashing across her face.
The young maid immediately dropped to her knees. "I'm sorry, my lady," she stammered, her voice shaking.
Kaira's eyes blazed with fury. "Can't you read the room? Are you that blind?" she snapped. "I don't want to talk right now!"
"My lady, I—"
"If you say one more word, Aurora, I swear to the gods, I will personally behead you!" Kaira's words rang out with such force that even the maids outside the room could hear. The entire hall went silent. Fear gripped everyone, and they knelt immediately, terrified by the threat.
King Letuka, passing by, noticed the commotion and stopped. "What is going on here?" he asked, his voice sharp.
"Gilas, let's go and find out what's happening," the king ordered.
"Yes, my king," Gilas responded, entering the room.
Kaira was still seething, her anger palpable as she glared at the door. Her body calmed when the king entered, but she remained on edge. "What are you doing here, your majesty?" she asked, her tone cold.
"Nothing, just passing by," Gilas replied, his voice casual as he made to leave.
Kaira suddenly dropped to her knees, her voice breaking. "Your majesty, please, help me!" she cried, her words filled with desperation.
King Letuka turned back immediately as he heard her crying. "What's wrong, my lady?" he asked, moving closer to her.
Kaira looked up at him, her eyes filled with false tears. "My king, I can't seem to get myself together. I keep having nightmares... I think I'm going mad," she said, her voice trembling with feigned anguish.
King Letuka sighed, rubbing his temple. "You've been stressing yourself lately. Perhaps you need some company at night. Ask your maid to stay with you."
Kaira's face softened, though it was all part of her act. "Your majesty, please, permit me to sleep in your chamber tonight." She stared up at him, her gaze intense.
"Of course," he said after a moment, clearly moved by her plea. "If it will make you feel better."
As the king turned and left with Gilas, Kaira stood up, her face hardening with a dark, calculating look. Who could have taken the letter? Thoughts raced through her mind as she considered all the possibilities.
The King's Chamber
King Letuka entered his chamber and found Queen Mayana sitting on the floor, her head lowered.
"My queen, what are you doing here?" he asked, raising a brow.
She lifted her head, her eyes pleading. "My king… when will we make another baby?" she asked sadly.
The king sighed, rubbing his temple. "I will fix a date and let you know."
A small, sad smile appeared on her lips. "Thank you, Your Majesty." She stood, bowed, and quietly left.
The king exhaled deeply. His eyes drifted to the drawer.
Slowly, he pulled it open.
There it was—the red letter.
He picked it up, his hands tightening around the edges.
His breathing became ragged.
"This letter…" he murmured, his voice shaking.
The letter that had killed his mother.
The letter that had killed his brother.
The letter that had killed his most loyal subject two years ago.
His fingers clenched the parchment as pain gripped his chest. His vision blurred, and his knees buckled.
He fell to the ground, clutching his heart as the memories clawed at him like a beast.
GILAS ROOM
Senki, you need to get out right now, have told you! I don't want problem!
"Gilas, please, I thought we're now together, please!" She begged as she suddenly removed her clothes, Gilas stood up and faced the wall, please Senki, don't make me hate you, I mean it this time!! "He said angrily.
Senki hugged him from the back pressing her big breast on his back making Gilas shivered, and he turned back looking at the big breast standing firmly looking sumptuous to him. He moved closer to Senki as he touched her nipples, playing with it while she moved closer holding his bulge that was poking her thighs, she could feel the way his erection grew larger and harder.
Gilas instantly carried Senki to the bed and he spread her legs wide making her smiled happily.
She immediately held him and put him inside of her and he felt deeper in her.
"Yes, just like that! Just like that!! Gilas you're too much!
"I warned you Senki!" He groaned silently while thrusting so hard and after some hours which seemed like forever to Senki, she's tired but Gilas went mad and bucked, that she got tired and sore till she started begging him to stop!
"Gilas, please stop! I need to be on my way" she begged shakily,trying to break free from him as her legs were shaking, but all her pleads turned into deaf ear as Gilas refused to let her go.
Gilas slowed his steps and turned when he realized Senki had stopped talking. His chest rose and fell rapidly, sweat dripping from his forehead like someone who had just escaped a blazing fire. His knees buckled, and he collapsed beside her, exhausted.