The Devil In Guise - Chapter 156

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The Emperor was outside his room when they came. He stood with his hands behind him. When ever , he did that Princess Morgana knew that it was the Emperor of Akkad standing there not her brother.

“Greetings mother” he kissed his mother, then his grandmother. I hope you all slept well ?”

“There was no sleep, my boy” Grandmother answered. “Queen Texas cried all night.”

His left brow raised up and dropped. A thing that scared them because its meant that he did not care.

“I understand how she feels but the necessary measures has to be taken. Prince Elvin crossed the line this time” the emperor told them. “He has to answer it.”

“Is it because of Ariadne?” grandmother asked. “You must understand one thing that Elvin is your blood. Release him, please.”

He stared at his grandmother for a while. Was she comparing the two ? Elvin was his blood but queen Ariadne was his life. She should accept it.

Princess Morgana was mute. She knew that her brother deserve the punishment the Emperor was about to give. Their mother had warned him severely to stay away from the king’s wife but he was adamant.

“He has spent the night in that cold place. For sake of his mother release him to us” the queen mother pleaded. When she looked in to her son’s eyes, she saw that forgiveness was far. It’s was not going to be easy if he still think Elvin tried to sleep or was sleeping with his wife. “You shouldn’t doubt queen Ariadne’s loyalty to you.”

I do not doubt my wife’s loyalty, mother. I doubt Elvin’s intentions” The Emperor began to loose his temper. His eyes were burning with as he spoke. The more they spoke against queen Ariadne, the more he was getting angry. “Your dear son should accept my supremacy. Every one must accept it or obey the consequences. It is a two ways thing”

“Nobody is arguing that with you. You are the Emperor of the world. Many kings fear you but Elvin is your elder brother” queen Aslaug said , confused. She did not understand why Elvin brought up the throne matter last night. She took a step towards the Emperor but he stopped her.

“You know how I hate when they disrespect me. Go back to the harem and wait for my decision” He said , calmly.

Arguing with him was no used, they had no choice than to obey his commands.

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Queen Ariadne’s POV.

I wondered what was going on outside. Where they quarreling because of me again ? If yes, then shame to me.

“Greetings, my queen” A maid walked in to the room. The emperor did not close the door after him.

What a man!

“Yeah. What brought you here ?” I asked.

“We came to clean the room. With your permission, I will go and call the others” She said.

“Do please” I tried to stand on my feet. It seemed my weight was too heavy for my body to carry. The maid noticed that I could not walk.

“Are you okay my queen ?”

I took another step without giving answering her. My head was spinning. Everything became blurred. I could barely hear any sound.

Before I could ask the maid to help me, I blanked out.

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I found myself walking through the desert but there was no sign of any human or water. My feet were bare. I had sores on it.

“Mother…Arya” I screamed and my voice echoed. I ran on the hot sand , with a hope to see someone. But there was no body.

Where was I ? How did I got here in the first place?

After running for hours in search of water and food, I finally saw green pastures on the other side. I drew closer and saw Grandmother standing there.

I smiled at her but she did not return the smile.

She ordered the guards not to let me on the other side. The Emperor was busy talking to prince Edward and Apollo. I shouted their names but they could not hear me. Mother and the other queens were told not to come here.

“Please grandmother, forgive me” I continued begging…

“Wake up Ariadne” I heard a voice calling me. When I opened my eyes, the emperor was standing at the edge of the bed. The royal physician was with him as well.

I wanted to sit up but my back hurt. “What happened?”

“You fainted” the Emperor told me. He turned to the physician “you may take your leave now. The treasurer will see you today.”

The physician bowed and left.

“How are you feeling now?” He sat down on the bed and took my hand in his. He looked worried. I must have scared him again.

“Better” I said, with a smile. Then, I remembered about Anne. The main reason for my beautiful look yesterday. “Your highness, I have a request.”

“What is it my queen ?” He asked.

“My maid Anne is very sick. With your permission, I would love to visit her today” I told him.

“Grandmother told me about it.”

So she did! ????

“What did she say?”

“Don’t be sad please. She did not give her consent” the emperor gave me the bad news. I was expecting that anyways. “And without her permission, you can’t go out.”

I was surprised. He was the Emperor and his words were final. Why would he allow Grandmother decide for me this time. “Your highness, I want to see Anne. What was grandmother’s reason?”

“My grandmother said it is not safe out there. I agreed with her. She is worried about your health too.”

Really? What was she trying to prove here? A caring mother? Everyone knew how much she hated me. This was just an excuse to make me sad. “Can’t you do something about it?”

“I don’t want to get involved with the harem again. It is not my duty to give commands to the women’s leader. She has the order. She knows what to do and what not to.”

“I see.”

“Don’t stress over this issue. If Grandmother did not find it appropriate then you should try to convince her.”

Convince? I wont waste my time on things like that.

I failed this time.

Your gift is the motivation for my creation. Give me more motivation!

Creation is hard, cheer me up!

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