Captive By The Curse

ong dark hair that fell in soft waves down her back, striking ocean-blue eyes,

"I hate that it is under such awkward circum

Are you saying you've heard of me, Your Grace?" Elara tur

moment. "I would not repeat myself," Elara said calmly. That sent them moving-reluctantl

s of her marriage. "If your life is so small that my marriage is your en

ossip. Rumours....that's all." Elara nodded slightly. "

ess. Elara was beautiful, sharp and precise. "You

eard of you, but may I add that the word

yes. "I am only telling you what I know." Elara smiled b

some time," she said. "But that doesn't

aw tightened, but she comported herself. "You think lov

d, stepping closer. "I know his thoughts. His silences. The w

said coldly. "And you speak as though you're n

gh Elara's eyes, but she did not let it stay. "I have to admit. You a

eyes shot up. "Yes, I read your little note. Is that why you linger here? Hoping he'll

he same, My Lady? Or are you just playing Princess to a

nces for power, but you were n

ame." Athena shrugged. "However I am generous, and I can shar

ce soft and cutting. "You're clinging to a ghost. Kaelos chose duty, and that means he chose me.

prising how you speak of Kaelos as

ry his name. I am his wife. He is my husband. And eventually, he will father our

hena shrugged. "But I can assure you-you w

ever love you think you have... it isn't enough to keep him. And it never will be. You

and sudden, turning her head with the force of it. Th

e seized Elara by the shoulder, her fingernails digging in so deeply that the fabric tore and blood began to bead beneath her grip. "You don't kn

ss the courtyard. "Unhand her!" A palace guard had spotted the

traightened her gown, and spoke with icy precision. "You just made the worst mistake

but her voice held steady. Her eyes didn't leave Athena's. "She was just l

firmly. The guard stood down, though tension still clung to

now, but the next time you try something like that again. Make no mistake. I will hav

ard, walking away. "And may she do well never to cross my path ag

d. "I can walk on my own." But they didn't listen to her. T

ace," Hallel called out. "I have been.." "I would like to be alone," Ela

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