But how will I go about it? It's obvious that it will not be an easy task since everyone will be watching my every move. But I knew that if I wanted to live and survive another day or week, I needed to leave the palace and run far away from this place as soon as possible. I needed to find a way to leave. Still, deep in thought, I felt a hand pat my shoulder bringing me out of my dazed state. "Child to dwell too much on what just happened. As I've said before, you are in safe hands now, and we will do everything to keep you safe." The Queen said before guiding me to lay back on the bed. "Right now, all you need to do is stay here and get better. You need all the strength you can get." She concluded, and when she saw that I had settled in bed, she patted my hands before walking towards the door. When she got to the entrance, she turned and looked at me before saying, "I will tell the maids to bring you a change of clothes and food for you. I don't think you can have a bath now beca
"Does she think that because she is the Prince's mate and that the Queen asked us to wait on her, she has the right to complain at the slightest discomfort?" The voice continued in a tone that was full of hatred.That confirms that it was me she was talking about."That's true, Maya. She probably thinks that because she is the prince's mate, everyone has accepted her and will forget that she is a spy for the enemy." Another voice said, supporting Maya, the first voice that spoke.The drowsiness cleared right away from my eyes as I listened to them and tried not to let them know that I was awake."Ladies, keep your voice down and stop the gossip. Don't you know it's not right to gossip about the royal families? You can lose your head faster than your lose tongues if caught." A new voice cautioned the two before I heard footsteps working close to my bed.I tried to stay as still as possible and keep my breathing steady. I didn't want them to know that I was awake so that could listen mo
UNKNOWN POV We choose not to make a move and stop the maids as we listen to what they say about her in the room so as not to give away our hidden position. We were only instructed to watch over and protect her if there was any threat directed her way. We were not told to take action if some maids blasted her with their words. After all, she deserves whatever they say about her. It was apparent from how she tried so hard to regulate her breathing and how she lay stiffly on the bed that she was not asleep and heard everything they said. To be honest, I, for one, don't have anything against her and considered only to do my duty as commanded of me. However, I won't stop anyone that feels otherwise toward her. We all have our own opinions concerning things, and I won't impose mine on anyone like the other maid was doing. "Lee, she is on the move." Terry, the guy beside me, informed me quietly, bringing me out of my thoughts. Immediately alert, I watched her as she slowly got up from
I shuddered slightly and gave myself a pep talk before walking toward the direction where I heard the growls coming from. The deeper I walked into the tunnel, the louder the growls became, fueling the dread and fear that was gradually building within me. According to the maids, they said his current appearance was that of half human, half lycan. They said he could not change back completely into his human form when the Queen succeeded in bringing him back to his senses after he went rampage. As per what they mentioned, they said that he was in that state because he blamed himself for what had happened to me even though the Queen was able to bring him to his senses. How she did it, no one knew. All they knew was that she went into his mind for some time, and when they came to, he tried to change from his Lycan form to his human form but was stuck halfway doing that, and since then, he hadn't been able to complete the change. Also, it was later known that he angers easily at the sli
LEE'S (ONE OF THE HIDDEN GUARDS) POV As we listened to what the Prince's mate said to him, I became fully convinced by her words that even though she was a spy, she had become one because she was forced and had no choice but to. Anyone would have done what she did, given the circumstances. I know that I would have if I were in her shoes. Though at first, I had suspected her and even confirmed on the spot that she was a spy when she left her room, and when she started walking toward the dungeon, my suspicion of her became heightened that she still had a hidden agenda to carry out as a spy. Hence, I was ready to put her down at any minute but changed my mind and told the guys to stand down when we saw her approach the cell door, the Prince was being kept to see what she wanted to do. However, after hearing her words, I was moved and instantly informed the King of the new development. *** DIVYA'S POV I was still pouring out my heart to the Prince when I suddenly heard the sound of
However, before I could confirm that I had succeeded, the guard named Lee stepped in front of me and quietly stretched his hand respectfully toward the dungeon's entrance, indicating that I lead the way out.Not having a choice, I bowed at the King and the Royal Prince before compiling and following the other guard out with Lee behind me.***Now in the Palace hallway leading to the room I was earlier in, I was so deep in thought that I did not notice Lady Samantha Walking towards me from across the corridor.It was not until I heard the sneakers filled with hatred that I finally realized the extra presence.However, before I could react or do anything, I heard her say as she walked towards me, "Look who is here. The one and only spy of the enemy that just survived a fatal attack from the said enemies."When she stopped before me, I bowed my head to her and whispered, "Your ladyship."However, my action caused a ripple of reaction from Lee and the other guard in the form of a gasp as
I took a step back unconsciously and glanced at the guards beside me and saw that they wore unreadable expressions on their faces making me wonder if they had heard her threatening words. But the more I stared at them, the more their expressions looked unreadable. It was like they didn't hear any of her threatening words.However, I knew deep down that they heard everything because of their heightened hearing. They weren't werewolves and the King's special force for nothing. They had undergone more vigorous training than any other guards to be able to qualify as one of the King's special forces. Hence, their hearings and any other senses were sharper than the normal guards, and because of that, I knew fully well that they heard her words clearly but rather chose to be indifferent about it.I can't blame them for their actions, though, they were justified even if I was the Prince's mate.All I could only do was try to control my shivering and hide my fear from her.However, she caught
Immediately after she left, my legs gave way immediately, and I staggered, trying to find my balance.I quickly reached out to the pillar beside me and used it for support. Sweat dripped down my body as I tried so hard not to let her words get to me.I looked at the guards standing motionlessly beside me and saw that they still wore their indifferent attitude, behaving as though they hadn't heard nor seen what had just happened. They didn't care at all about what had just occurred.Though I didn't expect much from them, but their indifference got to me. However, I could not blame them.Taking in a deep breath, I pushed away from the pillar and resumed walking toward the room, with the guards following closely behind me.We soon reached the entrance of the room, and as I was about to push it open, I heard one of them clear their throat, hence, getting my attention.I paused and slowly turned to look at them, not sure what to expect. "Um...If you don't mind me saying this, though we've