Forbidden Love Volume

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I had the same dream I had been relieving since my parent's tragedy all over again with no details left out. I spotted my younger self running through a field

gown that complimented her fair skin. Her blond hair fell graciously down her shoulders to her waist. And her brown eyes...

as I ran towards he

ed at the top of my voice that my throat was scarred. But my screams were soon muffled by water rushing into my mouth and nostrils. I looked around in panic and I saw that I was surrounded by water. I was in the water! I was drowning! I panicked in terror and kicked vicio

houghts, but it was late. My weight was already sinking me deep int

I looked around and sat up on my bed panting heavi

et out of bed early because today was an important day. I was meeting General Declan of the royal army of Talamhth to discuss my plan to join the royal army because if I wanted to survive in this hell

could answer, the door opened and my hand

y lady'', she g

ack, watching as she placed the tray o

ady. Eat before it gets cold

t was a bright day with clear blue skies. The brightnes

dded without saying anything and

was appetizing however, I had no appetite, maybe because I was anxious. Anxious because the war against Maracath was the first war I would participate in since I completed my military training a few months ago. I picked up the fork placed on the side of the tray as I adjusted myself in the chair. I picked a chunk of potatoes a

't know when Marie ca

rection and found her staring at me with scolding eyes. "You have been eating less for the past few day

me. She had been taking care of me since my parent's demise even though s

I prepare you for sleep?'', those were some of her most used lines to ensure my w

ed just like my mother's. Realizing I still hadn't answered h

n't know why'', I shrugged, an

killed by hunger when food is abundant'', she scolded. "You need strength to fight, you need st

ath. I stepped into the tub, the water was cold but soothing, exactly how I loved it. I lay in the tub and rested my head on

er bathing, I made my way into the dressing room with Marie and I sat in front of the dresser as water dripped down my wet blond hair. Marie gathered my hair with a towel a

eclan this morning'', she

a general, a very influential and powerful man, almost as the king. What if he doesn't like me or what if he disregards me like any other general would? He is the only hope I

st be yourself", she said

have to convince him, that is all, it won't be difficult. Just act natural, I said