Tags : Drama

Twenty-two

Twenty-two

A Chapter by Isemay


Both Ossa and Ellus tasted her food before Marravae was permitted to. It was a modest meal though there was enough for all of them to eat, a soft unle..
Twenty-three

Twenty-three

A Chapter by Isemay


Night had fallen and his men were resting in shifts, but Volas couldn’t bring himself to sleep. He paced in front of the window in the dark with..
Twenty-four

Twenty-four

A Chapter by Isemay


“I doubt it’s necessary,” Gaeleath lifted his hand to stop Lady Anrae from interrupting him, “but I will stay with you both if..
Twenty-five

Twenty-five

A Chapter by Isemay


Undressing to get into the hot bath that had been drawn, Myrin felt far too awake. The thought of taking a few sleeping drops, however, was less than ..
Twenty-six

Twenty-six

A Chapter by Isemay


Pacing in the hall was calming. Marravae still felt too nervous to attempt to sleep but at least she wasn’t feeling as if she were going mad. Th..
Twenty-seven

Twenty-seven

A Chapter by Isemay


Volas woke as the sun was rising and took a handful of his men into the courtyard for some exercise before breakfast. He felt hopeful and ready for an..
Twenty-eight

Twenty-eight

A Chapter by Isemay


Standing outside of his sister’s door, Gaeleath considered his options carefully.“You intend to prevent me from visiting my sister?”..
Twenty-nine

Twenty-nine

A Chapter by Isemay


“Disarming them will take the tension out of breakfast.” Myrin studied the coolly frowning Cemiri Prince and the scowling Arek.“It&r..
Thirty

Thirty

A Chapter by Isemay


Rubbing her eyes and yawning after Gaeleath left, Marravae felt sluggish and a little foggy.“How long did we sleep?”“Perhaps two hou..
Thirty-one

Thirty-one

A Chapter by Isemay


Taking a seat next to Gaeleath, Volas felt he’d made the right choice. The Cemiri Prince had argued for him to be allowed his men and to have th..
Thirty-two

Thirty-two

A Chapter by Isemay


It was tempting to assume that Merin would concede and that the game had been won, but Gaeleath had played against the man before and knew he should r..
Thirty-three

Thirty-three

A Chapter by Isemay


“We require no audience.” Myrin seethed as one of the Areks followed Gaeleath out.“There are two guards-”“For your siste..
Thirty-four

Thirty-four

A Chapter by Isemay


The inside of her mouth tasted sickly sweet and her cheeks ached as she woke to someone holding her upright and massaging both sides of her mouth at o..
Thirty-five

Thirty-five

A Chapter by Isemay


Going to his rooms to change out of his bloodied shirt and jacket, Myrin was seething. That wretch thought he could strike the Crown Prince of Cuphisi..
Thirty-six

Thirty-six

A Chapter by Isemay


Gaeleath walked next to the litter holding Marravae’s hand. The men carrying his sister were trying to do so smoothly and Erthor was watching ea..
Thirty-seven

Thirty-seven

A Chapter by Isemay


Volas scowled out of the upper window as one of the Cemiri Ladies pushed her head in front of it as well and peered out.“Should it be taking the..
Thirty-eight

Thirty-eight

A Chapter by Isemay


Marravae tried to breath and calm herself, fighting dizziness as Erthor helped her into a seat.“Her Highness needs to lie down.”“She..
Thirty-nine

Thirty-nine

A Chapter by Isemay


“Gaeleath?!”Marravae’s shout woke him and Gaeleath lifted his head blearily. “Marravae?”“He’s alive and he&r..
Forty

Forty

A Chapter by Isemay


A glance into the bedroom the Cemiri were sharing made Volas smile. Prince Gaeleath was on the edge of the large bed with one of the Cemiri Ladies lyi..
Forty-one

Forty-one

A Chapter by Isemay


Marravae let Volas carry her down the scaffolding, trying to will her face not to flush as she held tightly to his bare neck and shoulder.“You d..