Chapter 66: A Different Queen
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CHAPTER 66
"Where were they when I mourned and they gathered in jubilation of my defeat and pain? Tell me, Physician, is this the kingdom I should think about?"
Her eyes did not hide her feelings. Rather she showed everything out plainly to him. Her rage was etched deep within, like a raging volcano waiting to burst free when giving the chance.
For a brief moment he was taken aback by her sudden speech and even her emotions but who was he to judge?
Even though her family did all they were accused of, she was only human and she wanted to end her suffering but was deprived of that opportunity as well as a form of punishment.
"So next time you tell me to think about this kingdom, of which I have only one kingdom and she lay waste in the ruins, think about what the kingdom, did to me."
She stopped speaking, looking sternly into his eyes, daring him silently to make one wrong move and say something stupid but he didn't.
From the corners of her eyes, she could see Aeverie. Judging from the way she gripped the hem of her shawl on her gown, she knew that it was probably the first time she was seeing her act that way, but Era did not care.
She had way gone beyond the point of not caring. She returned her full attention to the petrified physician. Still, he didn't speak. In fact, right now, Era noticed he failed to even breathe. Noticing her close her head was to him, she understood why.
She looked like a predator, waiting for the prey to breathe so she could find him and pounce on him. Slowly she withdrew from him but her attention was still fixated on him.
Just then they heard a couple of footsteps walking close to her chambers and everyone turned their head in the direction of the door which was, unfortunately, left partly open.
Within five seconds, they soon found the owner of the disturbing footsteps thankfully for the others but unentertainingly disturbing for Era.
She looked up, above the physician's head and her eyes met with one of the most beautiful eyes in the realm she had seen.
She blinked for a second, trying her best to take in those gracious eyes first and then access the owner fully.
Sensing the difficulty as to which the queen strained her neck to see, the physician stepped aside and allowed for her a better view as to who came.
He on the other hand was more than eager to see who his daring saviour was.
He felt it was the king for Era not to say anything and just stare but low and behold, the shock in his eyes when he saw that the man standing at the doorway wasn't indeed the king.
Now having a better view of who was her visitor, she took more time to appreciate this gracious work of creation the maker had particularly designed.
He was particularly tall with broad shoulders and a great muscular built. Judging from his big muscles, it was easy to know this man was adept in battle.
She looked up again ensuring she avoided eye contact so she had more time to appreciate this creation and even though the whiteness of hair was evidently displaying his age group, Era could not help but wonder what kind of person he was in his youth.
He had the perfect V-shaped face with a pointed nose and a bit of a wide mouth but small pair of lips. Even from how well his Adam's apple bubbled up and down from swallowing saliva, a bit of nervousness or discomfort he displayed from her obvious stare, Era could tell he was evenly perfect.
Finally, she looked up again and their eyes met. However, the queen was not focused on seeing him but appreciating the soul full deep blue eyes that mirrored the depth of the sea and showcasing the years of sadness held in them.
She took in a deep breath to calm her fast beating heart before looking at him from head to toe again.
'He must be one of Vidor's great assets.' Era concluded within her after her brief and obvious survey of the man.
Just thinking of her annoying husband, she felt a certain bitterness in her mouth and throat as tough her mind could tell the despise she had for him as well as anyone accentuated with the monster.
Briefly her eyes closed and when they reopened, no longer was her curious filled eyes and look there. All that remained was a hatred so deep and strong, accompanied by a burning rage and desire for revenge.
She ignored him for a moment. She had wondered since he wasn't Vidor, why hadn't Aeverie done anything to chase him away but when she surveyed her lady royal from the corners of her eyes, she noticed she no longer gripped the hem of her shawl but now seemed relaxed.
Her eyes dimmed a bit noticing this. 'Hmm, she knows him. I wonder just who he is for Aeverie to let down her guard like this and feel safe as though I am the monster here?'
Finally tired of the guessing game in her mind, she voiced it out. "Who are you and what do you want?"
"Hmm." Although he did not reply, he pushed the door a bit and walked in, uninvited.
Seeing the daring attitude, her face further turned sour. She did not hide her displeasure at him. She wore it and showed it proudly.
'If that monster had sent him here, I would not hide anything from him so he can go back and relay my emotions to that beast of a husband I have.'
"Answer me or do not dare take a step further."
Even Aeverie who was watching from the side was shocked at the audacity and authority with which Era spoke.
On a normal, most queens would actually lie low for their life considering they no longer hold any form of importance in the kingdom, but here she was, dishing out her questions like one who ruled the world.
'Oh my lady, please do not do this to your benefactor.' Aeverie pleaded within her.
Disregarding her command, a smirk appeared on his cheeks and he took a step forward. He did not stop at that but even took three extra steps to further annoy her.
By now her face had already begun to redden as her rage flowed through her veins with her blood. She was fuming with anger now at the effrontery this stranger had.
'How dare he do that? Does he not regard m or wait… Perhaps he is sent my that scoundrel and no good news bringer.'
She took smirked but while he brought a certain joy, danger, mischief and happiness with it, hers carried only severe mischief and danger.
"I said who you are and what the bloody heck are you doing in my room?!" This time around as she asked, with each passing word, her pitch increased drastically to the point that she was yelling.
Regardless he felt nothing and still looked at her with the same annoying expression.
By now, all rationale was gone and Era was pissed beyond words.
"Did that imbecile send you here to come and gloat? Well guess what news I have for him, he may have won but he should be prepared."
A small chuckle escaped from his lips at that very instant but when she looked closely, there was no form of smile or laughter in his eyes just anger.
He took a couple more steps closer to her and then paused, before bending down to her level and speaking. "I may be anything, but never compare me with that crooked loser nor equate me with that sorry excuse for a man."
While saying this, he made sure she looked into his eyes clearly and see the anger in them. At the very least from the little emotion of his anger he showed her, she could tell he was no minion of Caspian.
"Do I look like one of his minions to you?"
"You may not because I would be clearly disappointed in you if you were."
"Ah hahaha… you make me laugh, young queen. Vidor got himself a nice kitty there. Ah, I wonder how much trouble you must have been worth to him? Well, you and your people definitely were, f not to him but someone else I guess. A handful I bet," he added.
"Pff… please." Even though she said that like who did not care, deep down she did and she felt hurt by it.
The handful she was not, at least not yet brought her whole kingdom such disaster.
Apparently, she could not hide the emotion still, it spoiled but easily as she looked down and sulked as she had been before his coming.
For a minute there, he was shocked by her sudden change in attitude and drop in emotion. After some time, he smiled, one that annoyed Era cause she could still see him even with her head down.
'What's he smiling about? I bet he must have come to gloat.'
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CHAPTER 66
"Where were they when I mourned and they gathered in jubilation of my defeat and pain? Tell me, Physician, is this the kingdom I should think about?"
Her eyes did not hide her feelings. Rather she showed everything out plainly to him. Her rage was etched deep within, like a raging volcano waiting to burst free when giving the chance.
For a brief moment he was taken aback by her sudden speech and even her emotions but who was he to judge?
Even though her family did all they were accused of, she was only human and she wanted to end her suffering but was deprived of that opportunity as well as a form of punishment.
"So next time you tell me to think about this kingdom, of which I have only one kingdom and she lay waste in the ruins, think about what the kingdom, did to me."
She stopped speaking, looking sternly into his eyes, daring him silently to make one wrong move and say something stupid but he didn't.
From the corners of her eyes, she could see Aeverie. Judging from the way she gripped the hem of her shawl on her gown, she knew that it was probably the first time she was seeing her act that way, but Era did not care.
She had way gone beyond the point of not caring. She returned her full attention to the petrified physician. Still, he didn't speak. In fact, right now, Era noticed he failed to even breathe. Noticing her close her head was to him, she understood why.
She looked like a predator, waiting for the prey to breathe so she could find him and pounce on him. Slowly she withdrew from him but her attention was still fixated on him.
Just then they heard a couple of footsteps walking close to her chambers and everyone turned their head in the direction of the door which was, unfortunately, left partly open.
Within five seconds, they soon found the owner of the disturbing footsteps thankfully for the others but unentertainingly disturbing for Era.
She looked up, above the physician's head and her eyes met with one of the most beautiful eyes in the realm she had seen.
She blinked for a second, trying her best to take in those gracious eyes first and then access the owner fully.
Sensing the difficulty as to which the queen strained her neck to see, the physician stepped aside and allowed for her a better view as to who came.
He on the other hand was more than eager to see who his daring saviour was.
He felt it was the king for Era not to say anything and just stare but low and behold, the shock in his eyes when he saw that the man standing at the doorway wasn't indeed the king.
Now having a better view of who was her visitor, she took more time to appreciate this gracious work of creation the maker had particularly designed.
He was particularly tall with broad shoulders and a great muscular built. Judging from his big muscles, it was easy to know this man was adept in battle.
She looked up again ensuring she avoided eye contact so she had more time to appreciate this creation and even though the whiteness of hair was evidently displaying his age group, Era could not help but wonder what kind of person he was in his youth.
He had the perfect V-shaped face with a pointed nose and a bit of a wide mouth but small pair of lips. Even from how well his Adam's apple bubbled up and down from swallowing saliva, a bit of nervousness or discomfort he displayed from her obvious stare, Era could tell he was evenly perfect.
Finally, she looked up again and their eyes met. However, the queen was not focused on seeing him but appreciating the soul full deep blue eyes that mirrored the depth of the sea and showcasing the years of sadness held in them.
She took in a deep breath to calm her fast beating heart before looking at him from head to toe again.
'He must be one of Vidor's great assets.' Era concluded within her after her brief and obvious survey of the man.
Just thinking of her annoying husband, she felt a certain bitterness in her mouth and throat as tough her mind could tell the despise she had for him as well as anyone accentuated with the monster.
Briefly her eyes closed and when they reopened, no longer was her curious filled eyes and look there. All that remained was a hatred so deep and strong, accompanied by a burning rage and desire for revenge.
She ignored him for a moment. She had wondered since he wasn't Vidor, why hadn't Aeverie done anything to chase him away but when she surveyed her lady royal from the corners of her eyes, she noticed she no longer gripped the hem of her shawl but now seemed relaxed.
Her eyes dimmed a bit noticing this. 'Hmm, she knows him. I wonder just who he is for Aeverie to let down her guard like this and feel safe as though I am the monster here?'
Finally tired of the guessing game in her mind, she voiced it out. "Who are you and what do you want?"
"Hmm." Although he did not reply, he pushed the door a bit and walked in, uninvited.
Seeing the daring attitude, her face further turned sour. She did not hide her displeasure at him. She wore it and showed it proudly.
'If that monster had sent him here, I would not hide anything from him so he can go back and relay my emotions to that beast of a husband I have.'
"Answer me or do not dare take a step further."
Even Aeverie who was watching from the side was shocked at the audacity and authority with which Era spoke.
On a normal, most queens would actually lie low for their life considering they no longer hold any form of importance in the kingdom, but here she was, dishing out her questions like one who ruled the world.
'Oh my lady, please do not do this to your benefactor.' Aeverie pleaded within her.
Disregarding her command, a smirk appeared on his cheeks and he took a step forward. He did not stop at that but even took three extra steps to further annoy her.
By now her face had already begun to redden as her rage flowed through her veins with her blood. She was fuming with anger now at the effrontery this stranger had.
'How dare he do that? Does he not regard m or wait… Perhaps he is sent my that scoundrel and no good news bringer.'
She took smirked but while he brought a certain joy, danger, mischief and happiness with it, hers carried only severe mischief and danger.
"I said who you are and what the bloody heck are you doing in my room?!" This time around as she asked, with each passing word, her pitch increased drastically to the point that she was yelling.
Regardless he felt nothing and still looked at her with the same annoying expression.
By now, all rationale was gone and Era was pissed beyond words.
"Did that imbecile send you here to come and gloat? Well guess what news I have for him, he may have won but he should be prepared."
A small chuckle escaped from his lips at that very instant but when she looked closely, there was no form of smile or laughter in his eyes just anger.
He took a couple more steps closer to her and then paused, before bending down to her level and speaking. "I may be anything, but never compare me with that crooked loser nor equate me with that sorry excuse for a man."
While saying this, he made sure she looked into his eyes clearly and see the anger in them. At the very least from the little emotion of his anger he showed her, she could tell he was no minion of Caspian.
"Do I look like one of his minions to you?"
"You may not because I would be clearly disappointed in you if you were."
"Ah hahaha… you make me laugh, young queen. Vidor got himself a nice kitty there. Ah, I wonder how much trouble you must have been worth to him? Well, you and your people definitely were, f not to him but someone else I guess. A handful I bet," he added.
"Pff… please." Even though she said that like who did not care, deep down she did and she felt hurt by it.
The handful she was not, at least not yet brought her whole kingdom such disaster.
Apparently, she could not hide the emotion still, it spoiled but easily as she looked down and sulked as she had been before his coming.
For a minute there, he was shocked by her sudden change in attitude and drop in emotion. After some time, he smiled, one that annoyed Era cause she could still see him even with her head down.
'What's he smiling about? I bet he must have come to gloat.'
************CHAPTER 66"Where were they when I mourned and they gathered in jubilation of my defeat and pain? Tell me, Physician, is this the kingdom I should think about?" Her eyes did not hide her feelings. Rather she showed everything out plainly to him. Her rage was etched deep within, like a raging volcano waiting to burst free when giving the chance.For a brief moment he was taken aback by her sudden speech and even her emotions but who was he to judge?Even though her family did all they were accused of, she was only human and she wanted to end her suffering but was deprived of that opportunity as well as a form of punishment."So next time you tell me to think about this kingdom, of which I have only one kingdom and she lay waste in the ruins, think about what the kingdom, did to me."She stopped speaking, looking sternly into his eyes, daring him silently to make one wrong move and say something stupid but he didn't.From the corners of her eyes, she could see Aeverie. Judging from the way she gripped the hem of her shawl on her gown, she knew that it was probably the first time she was seeing her act that way, but Era did not care.She had way gone beyond the point of not caring. She returned her full attention to the petrified physician. Still, he didn't speak. In fact, right now, Era noticed he failed to even breathe. Noticing her close her head was to him, she understood why.She looked like a predator, waiting for the prey to breathe so she could find him and pounce on him. Slowly she withdrew from him but her attention was still fixated on him.Just then they heard a couple of footsteps walking close to her chambers and everyone turned their head in the direction of the door which was, unfortunately, left partly open.Within five seconds, they soon found the owner of the disturbing footsteps thankfully for the others but unentertainingly disturbing for Era.She looked up, above the physician's head and her eyes met with one of the most beautiful eyes in the realm she had seen.She blinked for a second, trying her best to take in those gracious eyes first and then access the owner fully.Sensing the difficulty as to which the queen strained her neck to see, the physician stepped aside and allowed for her a better view as to who came.He on the other hand was more than eager to see who his daring saviour was. He felt it was the king for Era not to say anything and just stare but low and behold, the shock in his eyes when he saw that the man standing at the doorway wasn't indeed the king.Now having a better view of who was her visitor, she took more time to appreciate this gracious work of creation the maker had particularly designed.He was particularly tall with broad shoulders and a great muscular built. Judging from his big muscles, it was easy to know this man was adept in battle.She looked up again ensuring she avoided eye contact so she had more time to appreciate this creation and even though the whiteness of hair was evidently displaying his age group, Era could not help but wonder what kind of person he was in his youth.He had the perfect V-shaped face with a pointed nose and a bit of a wide mouth but small pair of lips. Even from how well his Adam's apple bubbled up and down from swallowing saliva, a bit of nervousness or discomfort he displayed from her obvious stare, Era could tell he was evenly perfect.Finally, she looked up again and their eyes met. However, the queen was not focused on seeing him but appreciating the soul full deep blue eyes that mirrored the depth of the sea and showcasing the years of sadness held in them.She took in a deep breath to calm her fast beating heart before looking at him from head to toe again.'He must be one of Vidor's great assets.' Era concluded within her after her brief and obvious survey of the man.Just thinking of her annoying husband, she felt a certain bitterness in her mouth and throat as tough her mind could tell the despise she had for him as well as anyone accentuated with the monster.Briefly her eyes closed and when they reopened, no longer was her curious filled eyes and look there. All that remained was a hatred so deep and strong, accompanied by a burning rage and desire for revenge.She ignored him for a moment. She had wondered since he wasn't Vidor, why hadn't Aeverie done anything to chase him away but when she surveyed her lady royal from the corners of her eyes, she noticed she no longer gripped the hem of her shawl but now seemed relaxed.Her eyes dimmed a bit noticing this. 'Hmm, she knows him. I wonder just who he is for Aeverie to let down her guard like this and feel safe as though I am the monster here?'Finally tired of the guessing game in her mind, she voiced it out. "Who are you and what do you want?""Hmm." Although he did not reply, he pushed the door a bit and walked in, uninvited.Seeing the daring attitude, her face further turned sour. She did not hide her displeasure at him. She wore it and showed it proudly.'If that monster had sent him here, I would not hide anything from him so he can go back and relay my emotions to that beast of a husband I have.'"Answer me or do not dare take a step further."Even Aeverie who was watching from the side was shocked at the audacity and authority with which Era spoke. On a normal, most queens would actually lie low for their life considering they no longer hold any form of importance in the kingdom, but here she was, dishing out her questions like one who ruled the world.'Oh my lady, please do not do this to your benefactor.' Aeverie pleaded within her.Disregarding her command, a smirk appeared on his cheeks and he took a step forward. He did not stop at that but even took three extra steps to further annoy her.By now her face had already begun to redden as her rage flowed through her veins with her blood. She was fuming with anger now at the effrontery this stranger had.'How dare he do that? Does he not regard m or wait Perhaps he is sent my that scoundrel and no good news bringer.'She took smirked but while he brought a certain joy, danger, mischief and happiness with it, hers carried only severe mischief and danger."I said who you are and what the bloody heck are you doing in my room?!" This time around as she asked, with each passing word, her pitch increased drastically to the point that she was yelling.Regardless he felt nothing and still looked at her with the same annoying expression.By now, all rationale was gone and Era was pissed beyond words."Did that imbecile send you here to come and gloat? Well guess what news I have for him, he may have won but he should be prepared."A small chuckle escaped from his lips at that very instant but when she looked closely, there was no form of smile or laughter in his eyes just anger.He took a couple more steps closer to her and then paused, before bending down to her level and speaking. "I may be anything, but never compare me with that crooked loser nor equate me with that sorry excuse for a man."While saying this, he made sure she looked into his eyes clearly and see the anger in them. At the very least from the little emotion of his anger he showed her, she could tell he was no minion of Caspian."Do I look like one of his minions to you?""You may not because I would be clearly disappointed in you if you were.""Ah hahaha you make me laugh, young queen. Vidor got himself a nice kitty there. Ah, I wonder how much trouble you must have been worth to him? Well, you and your people definitely were, f not to him but someone else I guess. A handful I bet," he added."Pff please." Even though she said that like who did not care, deep down she did and she felt hurt by it. The handful she was not, at least not yet brought her whole kingdom such disaster.Apparently, she could not hide the emotion still, it spoiled but easily as she looked down and sulked as she had been before his coming.For a minute there, he was shocked by her sudden change in attitude and drop in emotion. After some time, he smiled, one that annoyed Era cause she could still see him even with her head down.'What's he smiling about? I bet he must have come to gloat.'
