The Devil In Guise - Chapter 158

Queen Ariadne’s POV.

The next morning, when I woke up , the Emperor was gone. The maids told me that he was called by the council which means it’s was important.

I had my bath and they helped me get dressed. My hair was washed and perfumed with oil and steamed with scented leaf. I wanted to look stunning when I go out of the room. My beauty was beginning to eat me up that I forgot my main place.- a slave girl.

“Where is Arya ?” I asked after my daughter. We did not get to spend time yesterday.

“She is with the queen mother” one of them answered.

“Inform mother that I am coming to take princess Arya.”

The maid bowed and went to the door , she opened it and Queen Vida walked in to the room with Arya. The two became friends with in a short period of time.

I was glad that my daughter was happy.

“Come Arya , come my moon faced princess” I spread my arms forward for a huge hug. She ran in to it with a smile. I kissed her fat cheeks before asking “Do you sleep well last night ?”

“Yes mother. I slept on Grandmother’s bed. We slept like this” Arya bent her head and closed a eye. Was that how mother sleeps?

“Funny child” I ruffled her hair and took a comb. “Let me make fine braids for you.”

“Can you ?” She asked.

“Of course my love. I used to make it for princess E…” I stopped. What was I saying? I was about to spilled out the secret I nursed for months.

“Princess Morgana” I said, immediately to confused queen Vida. “You will love the, my angel.”

There was silence in the room. I looked at Queen vida, her mind seemed far. What she thinking and why was she smiling ?

After I finish making Arya’s hair, I asked Queen Vida if she would love to join us in the imperial garden and she agreed.

“What happened to you ?” I asked in a low tone while we walked. She was happy this morning. “Is it your turn to spend the night with the Emperor ?”

“I wish! Ever since Grandmother came back, I have not spend the night with the king. It’s either queen Marlena or Valeria. But you are lucky, he chooses you , him self” Queen vida said , sadly. I could feel her pain. It’s was not easy to deal with loneliness in the harem.

“Forgive me if I am the one creating barriers between you and the Emperor” I apologized but she smiled Instead.

“You don’t have to worry. He chose you himself. But what of Queen Marlena ? Grandmother gives out our turns to her. What a shame!”

“I am sorry about that. It’s a pity that we can’t do anything about it” I patted her back. “Heavens will smile at you soon. Do not worry about it” I told her when we got to the imperial garden.

Grandmother, mother , queen Marlena, Valeria and Alissa were seated under a canopy. I wanted to go back to my room but it’s was too late. Mother sent a maid to carry to Arya.

I had no choice than to join them.

“Greetings Grandmother” I curtsied but she shrugged her shoulders without answering. “Greetings Mother.”

“How are you feeling this morning ?” She was worried.

“Better. I think I am fine now. I came out to receive fresh air.”

“That’s good. Come and sit down with us my child. We were discussing something important. I did not want to bother you with it” mother told me. I went to where the daughters in law sat and I sat next to queen Alissa. Queen Vida sat beside me.

She did not want to sit with Queen Valeria too.

“My grandson has decided to announce the heir to his throne. The one who will rule Akkad after his death” Grandmother spoke. A shiver ran down my spine. I have never thought about that . Death! Will he die and leave me ? No it’s was not possible. We loved each other and if death decides to come , we will defeat it or go together!

What was the meaning of life with out my breathe? He was my breathe. I will die the day he dies.

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The Author’s POV.

“What is wrong with my son ?”Queen Texas asked the physician who was called to examine prince Elvin. He has been lying in bed since the day, he was released.

“He is thinking too much. It’s giving him headache and fever. I also noticed that he hasn’t eaten since yesterday” The physician told her. “But, don’t worry the prince will fine. I gave him some herbs. He should also eat enough food.”

“Thank you every much” Queen Texas handed over a bag of coins. “You will come in the evening to check on him again.”

“As you wish my queen” he bowed and left.

Princess Morgana was sitting next to him. Prince Elvin refused to eat food. Throughout the night, he was calling Queen Ariadne’s name in his sleep.

“Morgana, take the food away if he does not want to eat” She came to where they were and stroke his hair. “You must understand one thing Elvin, queen Ariadne loves the Emperor not you.”

“Mother, she was left with no choice than to accept him, don’t forget” prince Elvin spoke. “Ariadne has not express her love for him yet. Don’t assume things.”

“Who told you that ?” Princess Morgana asked. “You are not in the harem that’s why you are saying all these. She usually spent hours dressing and making up for the Emperor.”

Queen Texas smiled at her daughter. “I wish you live in the harem. All the women there are fighting to be with the Emperor. Queen Ariadne is not left out. Luckily for her, he is always calling for her. This makes the other queens very jealous.”

Prince Elvin looked at them. They were trying to make him give up but he won’t. Queen Ariadne was his life.

It’s was either he has her or nobody does!