Cursed Royalty B2: Burning Cinderella

Chapter One: Once Upon A Time

There once lived a sweet young girl, her hair blonde like honey, her eyes as blue as the sky. I lived with my father, mother, and sisters in a castle. My father ruled as king until I was thirteen, but then tragedy struck. He became ill and died. I was left only with my mother and sisters.

My name is Brena Ella Lade, but you probably remember me as Cinderella Gertrude. I was the oldest Princess of the Southern Realm. Not long after my father died my mother became so heartbroken she took her own life.

It was a difficult time for my sisters and I. At that time they came to resent me. My sisters had been overly spoiled by my mother and father. When I began ruling, they no longer were able to do the things they used to.

I made them focus on their duties as Princesses, and they hated me for it. They tried to make life as miserable for me as possible.

Life was hard after I took over reigning. I was only fourteen when I had to take over. With the help of my close advisors, I was able to keep the kingdom from falling apart.

I continued carrying on the way my father had. My people always got the help they needed when they needed it. I kept order and happiness in my kingdom. My rule was not perfect. There were times when I had no solutions to a problem.

Some in the kingdom did not feel I was ready to rule. Although they may have been right, I still fought to do my best. I ruled with a firm loving hand. Which upset my sisters. They wanted me to fail.

It wasn't long before they began plotting against me. Treason was not forgivable under my father's law, and it wasn't forgivable under my rule. My sisters were very deceitful.

They began causing problems in my kingdom, which made my rule harder. My sisters were careful to not let me know it was their fault. They kept their “involvement” to a minimum.

It finally got to the point that they were caught in the act. It is hard having to accuse your sisters of treason. It's even harder to punish them. I threw them into the dungeon, but it wasn't enough.

Eventually, they convinced the guards to help them. They escaped and ran away. I knew one day they would return. In my heart, I knew if they did, I would have to put them to death.

I had never given that order before, and I didn't want to have to give it to them. No matter how they feel, they are my sisters, and I love them.

Time passed by slowly, and my rule was becoming more accepted by everyone in the kingdom. I was happy until I learned the truth...