Chapter 90: Your Heart Yearns For
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CHAPTER 91
They were his last ray of hope.
Era saw a flicker of pain flash in his eyes but as quickly as it came, it vanished and what was replaced was a dark and indifferent cold look.
"He took them away for my kingdom and that was how I came to be a subject."
"I understand. So right now…"
"Right now," he continued for her. "All I want is to get them back and far away from his clutches. With you close by, I can rest assure that Etheria would not be a mess and a bloodied zone. With you, I can be sure that one day we would be set free, they and all my people."
'But I cannot promise what I cannot keep."
"It is no promise you cannot keep. Be calm, my queen. I can see it in your eyes, your heart ache at the suffering of your people. You would be what Etheria needs for salvation. All I ask is their safe return to me."
"I may not be able to free you and your people but I promise you that as long as I live, they would be safe."
Even though at that moment she did not know how it was possible, she still was ready to fulfil it as a promise and she was going to do all it took.
Not just because she needed an alliance but because she was tired of the suffering around her.
Not that those under him suffered, nope. But the freedom is taken away and some other things, only made her fragile heart, ache.
"Thank you, your majesty. You have indeed done this poor heart well."
"Any time. It is just all I can do to correct the wrongs my husband has caused.
He nodded at her, respecting her resolve more than anything. "Alright then. With your permission, I beg to take my leave and tend to other things."
"By all means, Lord Damian. It is a pleasure being back." He dipped his head down a bit and with that took his leave.
Seeing that the matter was already taken care of, she made her way to the gazebo to have her mild relaxation and little view of the kingdom.
From there when the maids passed, they took a minute to stop and pay attention.
It was her little way to remind them that she still existed. Who better than them to spread the news of her recovery?
They surely would distribute the matter and it was what she needed. Above all, she wanted Caspian and his annoying daughter to know that she was alive and kicking.
For Diona, this was her usual, strolling in the garden and palace all in the name of making sure the maids were doing their duties.
The truth was that she only wanted them to pay her respect and know that even though she was not queen she was favoured and held the respect and duties of one.
No sooner had Era gotten there and sat down than she saw one of her maids run up to meet her in a frenzy.
Getting to where she was, Arya stopped and tried to catch her breath first before speaking.
"Your majesty. I…"
'Calm down. You are still out of breath. Tell me what is it that makes you this jitty and scared?"
Even though she acted cool, she was still scared about whatever news could be so crazy like that.
Her mind had already flown to several scenarios. Was it the children? Was it any of her maids? Did Caspian want to hurt them in other to get back at her?
Did they meet any unfortunate circumstances? What really was going on?
"Tell me, Arya, you are scaring me. What is wrong?"
"Lord Damian."
"What? What happened to him. He only left here a few minutes ago." Arya could see the panic in her eyes. What had really occurred she wondered.
"He…" she paused, catching her breath again and for God knows how long, Era was patient enough to wait it out with her.
If it was Diona, she would have had her tongue for such delay.
"He told me to run as my feet could take me and ask you to meet him as quickly as possible in the…"
"Where? That should be the very first thing you tell me on getting here," Era scolded.
"My apologies, your grace but I do not know the location exactly. All he said was go to the place that is seen but not seen, located at the corner of the palace where the northbridge and the east meets."
"Enh? He said what now?"
"That was the message passed, my queen. Seen but not seen, located at the corners of the place where the Northbridge and the east meets," she recollected.
"Yes, your majesty. He said once you find there you should make haste and come to him and ensure on no account that you are followed. It is a matter of life and death. That which your heart yearns for awaits you. Run like the wind, he said."
"I understand, Arya. Thank you for this. Go take the rest of the day. Go join Azzura and take care of the children."
"Yes, your majesty."
She did not leave immediately after Arya ad waited for a while in the Gazebo. Unfortunately for her, she had not had time to go through the palace much but from what she could understand, was there really a bridge?
Her mind thought closely and before long she remembered. It was not an actual bridge but a place that linked the Eastern palace to the Northern palace but did not connect the southern place to the western place either.
Era closed her eyes instantly. Once had she passed through there. Once had she been there. That was the place where she first step foot when she arrived at the palace.
She was taken to there to stay and be dressed up for her wedding the next day and ever since then, never had she stepped foot in that area.
Her eyes flew open instantly as she recalled the place and with hurried footsteps, she made her way towards the West.
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CHAPTER 91
They were his last ray of hope.
Era saw a flicker of pain flash in his eyes but as quickly as it came, it vanished and what was replaced was a dark and indifferent cold look.
"He took them away for my kingdom and that was how I came to be a subject."
"I understand. So right now…"
"Right now," he continued for her. "All I want is to get them back and far away from his clutches. With you close by, I can rest assure that Etheria would not be a mess and a bloodied zone. With you, I can be sure that one day we would be set free, they and all my people."
'But I cannot promise what I cannot keep."
"It is no promise you cannot keep. Be calm, my queen. I can see it in your eyes, your heart ache at the suffering of your people. You would be what Etheria needs for salvation. All I ask is their safe return to me."
"I may not be able to free you and your people but I promise you that as long as I live, they would be safe."
Even though at that moment she did not know how it was possible, she still was ready to fulfil it as a promise and she was going to do all it took.
Not just because she needed an alliance but because she was tired of the suffering around her.
Not that those under him suffered, nope. But the freedom is taken away and some other things, only made her fragile heart, ache.
"Thank you, your majesty. You have indeed done this poor heart well."
"Any time. It is just all I can do to correct the wrongs my husband has caused.
He nodded at her, respecting her resolve more than anything. "Alright then. With your permission, I beg to take my leave and tend to other things."
"By all means, Lord Damian. It is a pleasure being back." He dipped his head down a bit and with that took his leave.
Seeing that the matter was already taken care of, she made her way to the gazebo to have her mild relaxation and little view of the kingdom.
From there when the maids passed, they took a minute to stop and pay attention.
It was her little way to remind them that she still existed. Who better than them to spread the news of her recovery?
They surely would distribute the matter and it was what she needed. Above all, she wanted Caspian and his annoying daughter to know that she was alive and kicking.
For Diona, this was her usual, strolling in the garden and palace all in the name of making sure the maids were doing their duties.
The truth was that she only wanted them to pay her respect and know that even though she was not queen she was favoured and held the respect and duties of one.
No sooner had Era gotten there and sat down than she saw one of her maids run up to meet her in a frenzy.
Getting to where she was, Arya stopped and tried to catch her breath first before speaking.
"Your majesty. I…"
'Calm down. You are still out of breath. Tell me what is it that makes you this jitty and scared?"
Even though she acted cool, she was still scared about whatever news could be so crazy like that.
Her mind had already flown to several scenarios. Was it the children? Was it any of her maids? Did Caspian want to hurt them in other to get back at her?
Did they meet any unfortunate circumstances? What really was going on?
"Tell me, Arya, you are scaring me. What is wrong?"
"Lord Damian."
"What? What happened to him. He only left here a few minutes ago." Arya could see the panic in her eyes. What had really occurred she wondered.
"He…" she paused, catching her breath again and for God knows how long, Era was patient enough to wait it out with her.
If it was Diona, she would have had her tongue for such delay.
"He told me to run as my feet could take me and ask you to meet him as quickly as possible in the…"
"Where? That should be the very first thing you tell me on getting here," Era scolded.
"My apologies, your grace but I do not know the location exactly. All he said was go to the place that is seen but not seen, located at the corner of the palace where the northbridge and the east meets."
"Enh? He said what now?"
"That was the message passed, my queen. Seen but not seen, located at the corners of the place where the Northbridge and the east meets," she recollected.
"Yes, your majesty. He said once you find there you should make haste and come to him and ensure on no account that you are followed. It is a matter of life and death. That which your heart yearns for awaits you. Run like the wind, he said."
"I understand, Arya. Thank you for this. Go take the rest of the day. Go join Azzura and take care of the children."
"Yes, your majesty."
She did not leave immediately after Arya ad waited for a while in the Gazebo. Unfortunately for her, she had not had time to go through the palace much but from what she could understand, was there really a bridge?
Her mind thought closely and before long she remembered. It was not an actual bridge but a place that linked the Eastern palace to the Northern palace but did not connect the southern place to the western place either.
Era closed her eyes instantly. Once had she passed through there. Once had she been there. That was the place where she first step foot when she arrived at the palace.
She was taken to there to stay and be dressed up for her wedding the next day and ever since then, never had she stepped foot in that area.
Her eyes flew open instantly as she recalled the place and with hurried footsteps, she made her way towards the West.
************CHAPTER 91They were his last ray of hope.Era saw a flicker of pain flash in his eyes but as quickly as it came, it vanished and what was replaced was a dark and indifferent cold look."He took them away for my kingdom and that was how I came to be a subject.""I understand. So right now""Right now," he continued for her. "All I want is to get them back and far away from his clutches. With you close by, I can rest assure that Etheria would not be a mess and a bloodied zone. With you, I can be sure that one day we would be set free, they and all my people."'But I cannot promise what I cannot keep.""It is no promise you cannot keep. Be calm, my queen. I can see it in your eyes, your heart ache at the suffering of your people. You would be what Etheria needs for salvation. All I ask is their safe return to me.""I may not be able to free you and your people but I promise you that as long as I live, they would be safe."Even though at that moment she did not know how it was possible, she still was ready to fulfil it as a promise and she was going to do all it took.Not just because she needed an alliance but because she was tired of the suffering around her. Not that those under him suffered, nope. But the freedom is taken away and some other things, only made her fragile heart, ache."Thank you, your majesty. You have indeed done this poor heart well.""Any time. It is just all I can do to correct the wrongs my husband has caused.He nodded at her, respecting her resolve more than anything. "Alright then. With your permission, I beg to take my leave and tend to other things.""By all means, Lord Damian. It is a pleasure being back." He dipped his head down a bit and with that took his leave.Seeing that the matter was already taken care of, she made her way to the gazebo to have her mild relaxation and little view of the kingdom.From there when the maids passed, they took a minute to stop and pay attention.It was her little way to remind them that she still existed. Who better than them to spread the news of her recovery?They surely would distribute the matter and it was what she needed. Above all, she wanted Caspian and his annoying daughter to know that she was alive and kicking.For Diona, this was her usual, strolling in the garden and palace all in the name of making sure the maids were doing their duties.The truth was that she only wanted them to pay her respect and know that even though she was not queen she was favoured and held the respect and duties of one.No sooner had Era gotten there and sat down than she saw one of her maids run up to meet her in a frenzy.Getting to where she was, Arya stopped and tried to catch her breath first before speaking."Your majesty. I"'Calm down. You are still out of breath. Tell me what is it that makes you this jitty and scared?"Even though she acted cool, she was still scared about whatever news could be so crazy like that.Her mind had already flown to several scenarios. Was it the children? Was it any of her maids? Did Caspian want to hurt them in other to get back at her? Did they meet any unfortunate circumstances? What really was going on?"Tell me, Arya, you are scaring me. What is wrong?""Lord Damian.""What? What happened to him. He only left here a few minutes ago." Arya could see the panic in her eyes. What had really occurred she wondered."He" she paused, catching her breath again and for God knows how long, Era was patient enough to wait it out with her.If it was Diona, she would have had her tongue for such delay."He told me to run as my feet could take me and ask you to meet him as quickly as possible in the""Where? That should be the very first thing you tell me on getting here," Era scolded."My apologies, your grace but I do not know the location exactly. All he said was go to the place that is seen but not seen, located at the corner of the palace where the northbridge and the east meets.""Enh? He said what now?""That was the message passed, my queen. Seen but not seen, located at the corners of the place where the Northbridge and the east meets," she recollected."Yes, your majesty. He said once you find there you should make haste and come to him and ensure on no account that you are followed. It is a matter of life and death. That which your heart yearns for awaits you. Run like the wind, he said.""I understand, Arya. Thank you for this. Go take the rest of the day. Go join Azzura and take care of the children.""Yes, your majesty."She did not leave immediately after Arya ad waited for a while in the Gazebo. Unfortunately for her, she had not had time to go through the palace much but from what she could understand, was there really a bridge?Her mind thought closely and before long she remembered. It was not an actual bridge but a place that linked the Eastern palace to the Northern palace but did not connect the southern place to the western place either.Era closed her eyes instantly. Once had she passed through there. Once had she been there. That was the place where she first step foot when she arrived at the palace.She was taken to there to stay and be dressed up for her wedding the next day and ever since then, never had she stepped foot in that area. Her eyes flew open instantly as she recalled the place and with hurried footsteps, she made her way towards the West.
