Bound to the dark king (A fantasy romance novel)

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ssed in shiny attires, looking extremely rich. And there was me, who looked extremely basic. I had the strong urge to turn around and run back to the safety of my room. At least, there would be no judgy eyes scrutinizing me. Just as I

he space meant for the maidens to sit. I noted that the other four were already seated, looking exceptionally beautiful and bright. You could tell that most of

me to an abrupt stop when it landed on a familiar face. No way. Carla Jackson, my distant cousin was also part of the 6 chosen maidens?? At that moment, her eyes landed on mine. I saw the shock in her eyes b

teel was one of the royal families that were loyal to the sky Kingdom. Maybe that was the reason why their lives were simple. From what l knew, Carla was the only child and was very spoilt by her parents. I took in her thi

en her two of my favorite dolls, but what did she do instead? She'd burnt the two beautiful dolls right In front of me, even as I pleaded w

avoided Carla like a plague and it was easy for me to because we only saw each other once in two years or more. But now that I was in close proximity with her, how would I avoid her? I cleared my throat and turned away from her. I took my seat beside

belong here." Carla's tiny voice broke through the silence. She was talking to the other maiden sitting beside her but her gaz

t of my father to beg for livestock and grains." Carla continued. Everyone around us was listening now, including Manila. I knew Carla was mean but I di

es" Carla taunted with a vicious smile on her face. My eyes scanned everyone close to us. They were watching with rapt attention. Even the guards were looking at us. I opened my mouth to

I needed to get away from here. I needed air. I needed my home. I knew the tears had spilled now but I didn't care. I just wanted to be alone and catch my emot

yself as I ran into someone roughly, causing me to knock m

d male voice say before I raised my head up to see a very handsom

dsome and he was smiling gently at me. I felt my cheeks flush involuntarily. Ugh,

fault for not catching you quick

ion giving way to a flicker of interest as he took me in. His eyes were a light blue and his features were near perfect. He looked every bit like a r

ond, but before I could speak, a beast-like creature leapt from behind him, ready to pounce on me with a menacing g

ht in front of me, its face twisting into a frightening grin before it suddenly flicked its tongue out to lick my shoes. My heartbeat began to settle in relief. "You sti

I am so sorry. I h

his tone was warm and friendly as he gave me another charming smile that melted my insides. The

the sixth maiden. Serena from house of Arcane. I'm sorry but I just

w your way." Prince Malcom replied amusingly. "Come. There'

as extremely beautiful out here and I felt an instant calmness surround me. I was mildly aware of the prince standing silently

't really want to be here." The prince

do not know or even care about." My voice was laced with the bitter anger that coursed through my veins. It was then I realized what I had just said and who I h

y I didn't

brutal honesty. I Wish there was something I could say to make you feel better he

ilently for a moment before a s

ll like me as well." He said with a playful arrogance

like him.

ing my voice didn't sound amused as I felt.

you soon, Sere

m and turned,

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