My father's killer

whispers of treachery

CHAPTER 3~

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SASHA

His domineering eyes held mine for what seemed like eternity before he walked closer to me. "Stay away from the prince. He's of no good just stay away from him." He warned sternly as I frowned.

"Shouldn't I be the judge of that? Of his attitude?" I asked but his eyes only grew darker.

"It's an order. You might be dressed in a beautiful attire but don't you ever forget your place__" he stopped short at the tears in her eyes.

"Am sor__" he bit the words in and walked over to the door.

"Tell me when you're ready to leave. I'll just be outside." He said as I was tempted to rain insults on him.

He's just so arrogant. The most handsome man I've ever seen yet the most arrogant. He'd chop off his tongue before apologizing to anyone most especially a slave!

Tears burned at the back of my eyes but been around a princess for so long has taught me not to let tears be my weakness.

I faced the mirror and wiped my face clean before reapplying the make up and walking over to the door. I tapped the door gently and Immediately he opened it but I made sure we didn't make any eye contact.

Arrogant Bastard! I swore under my breath as we made our way to the dinning room table.......

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DIANE

I had just finished taking my bath with well scented flowers when Macbeth passed the news of the king's summon to me.

My face paled immediately cause his reasons for summoning me was nothing but sëx and I've betrayed Allan.

I have to think quickly of a good plan. I looked around the chamber and thankfully Kira wasn't in sight so I climbed into bed and covered myself.

I just hope he believes am sick. After all there are six other mistresses......

Just then,the siren went up and I was forced to move out of bed. What's going on? I asked myself before moving to the window.

"All hail the Prince's! All hail the Prince's!" The people chanted as Reese and Jesse got out of the carriage accompanied by their elder brother......

"Allan!" I said in fright as I drew the shutters close....

COLLINS

I watched as she made her way towards us. Her steps were elegant but not bold and she had something in her eyes, uncertainty__? Fear__? I couldn't tell cause the next minute she was smiling at father as her watchman pulled a chair out for her.

"Thanks for inviting me to dine with you and prince__?" She called as I stood up. "Forgive my manners my princess. Am prince Collins." I replied and kissed the back of her Palm.

She smiled sweetly before her maiden began to serve her. "Am afraid,tell me why your maiden chooses to hide under a mask." I spat and felt the maiden stiffen for a while.

"There was a fire outbreak and am afraid she lost her beautiful face to it." Princess Sasha replied as I nodded.

My eyes wandered off to her legs and I must admit her legs are quite strong for that of a lady besides__"

"My Lord have you been listening?" I heard Sasha ask as I froze. Listening to what? I asked myself and looked into her eyes.

"I guess you've been absent minded but I won't mind repeating myself. The king and I would be going hunting. I hope you'd join us?" She asked and I found myself nodding uncontrollably.

"Perfect. Tomorrow then." She stated and stood up. "Am afraid I've ate my full and must retire early to my Chambers." She said as I pulled my chair out and stood up too.

"I'll walk you to your chamber,of that's okay with you."

"Of course. Shall we?"

I walked with her for sometime before we got to the door of her chamber.

She turned to stare at me with a small smile playing on her lips. The masked Lady walked up to her and whispered something in her ear to which she smiled.

"I'll see you on the morrow my Lord. For now I have to rest." She said as I kissed her cheeks and walked away.

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DIANE

Fear rilled my body as I shook with anxiety. What if the king summons me? What if Aaron reveals our little secret? Did I say little? The king is going to have my head on a pole if he ever finds out about my act...

The voice of the people were still so loud that sleep eluded me that night. I tossed and turned before checking the clock to see it was well past midnight.

But tomorrow is another day and there'd be no escape for me. Fear and anxiety got me sitting up as I looked around my dim chamber.

"Oh heavens." I muttered and clutched the duvet thight on my body. A weird feeling hit me and I rushed to the bathroom to dispose the content from my stomach.

After washing my mouth,I walked out of the bathroom and sat in front of the dressing mirror, looking at myself as loathe filled me.

But it's all his fault. He never told me he was the eldest crowned prince. I closed my eyes as intimate images of Aaron and I came into view.

I Forced my eyes open and groaned out as I walked back to the bed.

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RITALIN

Morning came too soon for me as I rolled out of bed and walked out of the chamber. Sasha must not be late for the hunt with the king.

I knocked on her door and heard a faint "come in." I pushed the door and walked right in, meeting her in just her petticoat.

"My princess,did you sleep well?" She asked as I nodded vigorously.

"What's wrong? You seem__"

"It's Lord James." She cut in as I smirked. "What's with him?" I asked as she furrowed her brows.

"His attitude sucks. I can't stand him." Her voice came out frail as I hugged her.

"He's just looking out for you okay?" I said after she briefed me on what happened yesterday.

Suddenly there was a knock on the door and our brows rose in confusion.

"Who could that be?" She asked lowly as I walked to the door and opened it, coming in contact with....."prince Collins."

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