Chapter 31 & 32 : Love Amidst Chaos
✨ HIS LITTLE BABY ✨
“The MISTRESS is falling” a maid screamed as a guard came forward to hold her but she gain her balance pushing the guard away.
“Stay away from me” she yelled and the guard moved away from her.
She clenched her fist on the hem of her dress tightly and stormed off the area angrily.
“Wh…..what…..did you just say” Queen Nana stammered.
“It not a joke mother, I’m truly in Love with her” He blurted which made Queen Nana more pissed.
“Are you sure you are Okay Augustus, how could you say that!!!, How do you think the Ministers and elders would take this? What if they question you? The fact that you are in love with a slave!!! Not even a maid” Queen Nana yelled.
“Who would dare questions me Mother? Who!!!” He flared up and continued “I’m the Emperor and I make my own decisions not the Elders nor the Ministers” he replied.
Queen Nana took a deep breath before walking away from the chamber furiously.
Emperor Augustus faced Aurora and pulled her into the chamber.
He cupped her face immediately “are you okay? Hope they didn’t touch you before I came?” He rushed his questions as tears welled up in Aurora’s eyes.
“Are you hurt?” He asked worriedly and she shook her head.
“Then….. why are you crying” he asked using his thumb to wipe off her tears.
“My Lord” she called in between tears.
“It okay, just stop crying” he muttered concerned.
“Do you truly….love me” she asked.
“I do, am I not allowed to love you?” He asked.
“I’m……I’m..just a”
“Don’t complete it, you are no more a slave” he cut her off.
“I’m…..” She didn’t complete it when Augustus lips captured hers, tears didn’t stop rolling as she responded to the kiss.
“Tell me, do you love me too” he asked as he broke the kiss.
Aurora nodded immediately “I love you too…My lord, I do” she sniffed. Augustus smiled wiping her tears before pulling her into a tight hug.
“I really don’t know what you have been doing to me but I’m crazily attracted to you” he said and Aurora smiled.
“Queen Mother……”
Forget about that, she won’t have a choice, don’t think about anything, leave it to me….” He assured and she nodded.
He touched her hair which was folded into a bun, he undid it and her long white hair fell down to her butt.
“Don’t ever tie your hair again, I love it this way” he said and she nodded.
Augustus scooped her into his arms and carried her into the inner chamber.
“So, I’m the Emperor’s woman now” she asked wrapping her arms on his neck.
“No you are not” he replied and she frowned.
“But you said that earlier” she protested.
“You are not a woman, but the Emperor’s little baby” he muttered and Aurora hit him on his arms.
“Ouch, that hurt” he faked a frown.
“I’m twenty” she exclaimed.
“And I’m twenty eight” he snapped and her lips formed a pout.
“Fine, I’m a baby” She mumbled as Augustus placed her on the bed chuckling.
He placed a peck on her lips and she shook her head.
“I want more” she touched her lips pouting.
“You are getting naughtier these days” he smiled and placed his lips on hers into a deep breathless kiss as they both fell on the bed together.
He broke the kiss and she connected it back again more deeper than the first.
“Are you that addicted” he asked and she blushed “more than that” she licked her bottom lips.
“C’mon, let sleep together” she gestured for him to move closer and he did wrapping his hands on her waist, their face an inch away from each other.
“I love you Rory” he muttered and she smiled “is that a nickname” she asked furrowing her brows.
“Don’t you like it” he asked and she nodded “I love it”
“Tell me you love me, I want to hear it again” he smiled and she chuckled.
“I love you too….”
“Call me August” he snapped.
“I love you too.. August” she muttered in her tiny voice.
“It sounds sweet from your mouth” he said and stole a kiss from her.
He placed her head on his chest as her hands went through his abs. If someone once told her a day like this ever would come, she won’t believe it. Now, here she is
Astrid’s eyes locked onto Sapphire’s, his gaze burning with intensity. “Can I borrow your lips for a moment?” he asked, his voice low and husky.
Sapphire’s eyes almost popped out of their sockets. “Why…do…” she stuttered, her voice barely audible.
But Astrid didn’t wait for her response. He leaned in, his lips crashing onto hers in a deep, passionate kiss. Sapphire’s eyes widened in shock, her mind racing with confusion. She didn’t know what she was doing, or why she was letting him kiss her like this.
She responded as the kiss deepened, something inside her stirred. She felt a flutter in her chest, a spark of electricity that ran through her entire body. It was like nothing she had ever experienced before.
Suddenly, reality hit her like a ton of bricks. What was she doing?! She broke the kiss, pushing Astrid away from her with a force that surprised even herself.
Astrid’s eyes gleamed with amusement as he watched her stumble backward, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to”
She bit her lips slowly and ran out of the room in a blink.
He chuckled as she ran out and he couldn’t believe what had just happened. He had kissed her, and she had kissed him back!. The thought sent a spark through his veins.
He smiled leaving the room as the scene of the kiss lingered in his mind.
“Esmeralda’s scream echoed through the chamber, a raw and anguished sound that can sent shivers down anyone spine. “Arghhhhh!” she screamed, her eyes blazing with fury as she swept her arm across the dressing table, pushing cosmetics and deodorants away as it crashed on the floor.
She stared at her reflection in the mirror. Her eyes were filled with red rage.
She couldn’t believe the Emperor announced Aurora as his bride in front of everyone.
“Why did he do this to me!!!!! How could he” she thundered.
She snatched up the mirror and threw it across the wall, shattering it into a thousand pieces. She didn’t care as she continues throwing things all over her lounge.
“My lady that enough, you are hurting yourself” Sage came in worriedly and Esmeralda faced her.
“Enough!!!!! My life is Fucking ruined because of that slave” she spat.
“She dared take the king away from me! She dared get pregnant!!!!” She yelled.
Sage sighed sadly.
“Seriously” she gritted. “You think you can have a child in this palace after killing mine?? You just made a grave mistake Aurora. A silly mistake” She shrieked.
“I’ll make sure you also loose this pregnancy and feel the same pains I passed through……… I swear I won’t give up until I end her stay here, I won’t” she yelled.
“My lady, pull yourself together…you can do that if you are like this” sage said trying to calm her down but Esmeralda broke down in tears.
“If only she isn’t here, I would have be the Empress by now” she wept.
“The stylist is here” Sage informed on hearing voices at the door.
“What the use, he doesn’t want me anymore” she wailed, her body shaking with grief.
Sage told the stylist to go back and faced Esmeralda back.
“My lady, put yourself together” She urged but Esmeralda keeps crying.
Queen Nana paced back and forth in her lounge, her mind racing with thoughts and worries.
“He is in love with a slave, impossible!!!!” She exclaimed.
She had summoned the shaman, Bora, and was waiting for her arrival.
A maid entered the room, bowing her head and carrying a small tray.
“Here is the tea, Queen Mother,” she said, setting the tray down on a nearby table.
Queen Nana nodded, her eyes fixed on the tea as she sat down in front of the table. She lifted the cup to her lips, sipping the tea slowly as she continued to pace in her mind.
Just then, the shaman, Bora, entered the room. “Greetings, your highness,” she said, bowing her head.
Queen Nana gestured to a seat in front of her. “Sit, bora,” she said, her voice low.
Bora took the seat, her eyes fixed on the Queen Mother. “I know you must be wondering why I called you here so late,” Queen Nana said.
“I knew it must be urgent, so I rushed here,” Bora replied, her eyes filled with understanding.
Queen Nana nodded, her hands clenched together in her lap. “It’s about my son, the Emperor,” she said, her voice barely above a whisper. “I don’t know if he’s crazy, but at this point, I want to ask you something.”
Bora leaned forward, her eyes locked onto the Queen Mother’s. “You can go on, your highness,” she urged.
Queen Nana took a deep breath. “Did the Goddess really change his fate? It seems to be confusing me,” she asked, her eyes searching for answers.
Bora nodded, her face serious. “Yes, she did, and I’m sure his Empress is right beside him,” she replied, her voice firm but respectful.
Queen Nana gasped, her eyes widening in shock. “Why did the Goddess pick a slave as an Empress?” she asked, her voice laced with disbelief.
Bora’s face was calm and sincere. “She’s a special being with a soft and kindhearted heart, your highness. The Goddess must have chose her for a reason” she replied, her eyes filled with a deep understanding.
Queen Nana’s eyes narrowed, “Really!!!!” She exclaimed and Bora nodded.
✨ HUAXIA KINGDOM ✨
Emperor Sebastian walked towards his window to see a bird pierching there, a paper tied to its legs.
He took it and unrolled it to check it’s content.
As he reads his eyes kept widening at each seconds and he gasped.
“Atlas has been locked up” he exclaimed.
“How could he lock his own brother up” he muttered as his mind lingered deep.
He furrowed his brows as he checked the paper again “who could have sent this, is it the spy” he muttered to no one in particular.
He rolled back the paper and dropped it inside his drawer before going out of the chamber.
✨ YONGJING KINGDOM ✨
Atlas sat in the corner of the room, his eyes blazing with anger.
He hit the wall of the dungeon for the tenth time. “You’ll regret this Augustus” he snared as he clenched his bloody fist.
Outside the dungeon, a strange phenomenon was occurring. Dark smoke began to fill the area, making the guards wonder what going on.
The guards soon stumble and fall to the ground, unconscious.
The smoke seeped slowly into the dungeon.
Atlas stood up as the smoke cleared and a figure begin to take shape in front of him.
“Malicia,” he muttered, his voice laced with a mix of anger and relief.
Malicia’s eyes flashed with danger. “You shouldn’t have done that, Atlas,” she hissed.
Atlas’s eyes flared with defiance. “I couldn’t help it anymore,” he snarled.
Malicia’s gaze was cold and unforgiving. “Hold my hands,” she commanded, her voice brooking no argument.
Atlas hesitated, knowing that Augustus had sealed his powers. “I can’t disappear with you, Augustus sealed my powers” he protested.
Malicia’s glare was icy. “That’s why I said you should hold my hands,” she snapped, her patience wearing thin.
With a deep breath, Atlas stepped forward and grasped her hands, feeling a surge of energy course through him. Together, they vanished from the dungeon.
The guards woke up suddenly as they glanced at themselves.
“What just happened” one of them asked.
“He’s gone, he’s gone” one of them screamed from where he is.
“Who is gone” the other one asked.
“The prince, Atlas…..he escaped”
The sun’s rays streamed through the window, casting a warm glow over the room.
Aurora’s eyes closed tightly up in discomfort, her lips pressed together as she tried to escape the brightness. She reached out a hand to feel the space beside her, only to find it empty. Her eyes snapped open, and she sat up with a start, searching the room for the Emperor.
Just then, the door burst open, and Augustus strode in, his long strides eating up the distance between them. Aurora’s face lit up with a pout.
“Why did you leave me alone?” she complained, her voice husky with sleep. “I want to stay in your arms.”
“You were still asleep, why would I wake you up” he muttered.
“You could have just woke me up” she pouted.
Augustus’s face softened, his eyes crinkling at the corners as he smiled. He swept her into his arms, pulling her close as she wrapped her arms around him, inhaling deeply.
“I love your scent, sweet,” she murmured, her voice muffled against his chest.
Augustus chuckled, his chest vibrating against hers. “You can just eat me up,” he teased.
Aurora’s eyes scanned his outfit, her brow furrowing in concern. “Where are you going?” she asked.
Augustus’s expression turned serious, his eyes locked onto hers. “I need to go for a meeting, I’ll be back in a jiffy,” he promised, his voice reassuring.
Aurora’s face fell, her lower lip jutting out in a pout. “I thought we’d spend the day together,” she protested, her voice sulky.
Augustus’s eyes crinkled at the corners as he smiled, his lips brushing against hers. “Don’t worry, I have a surprise for you!” he whispered.
Aurora’s eyes lit up with excitement, her face brightening. “Really?” she breathed, her voice full of anticipation.
Augustus nodded.
Aurora’s face suddenly fell, her arms crossing over her chest. “But I’ll be bored,” she pouted.
Augustus’s eyes gleamed with amusement, his voice low and teasing. “You can go meet Sapphire to keep your company,” he suggested.
“Sure” she muttered and stole a kiss from him. “Just that” he frowned.
She blinked repeatedly and he didn’t think twice before smashing his lips on hers deeply as their tongues met with each other.
“Uhmmmmm” Aurora moaned in between the kissed and his body arouse. He trailed his hands into her dress down to her boobs capturing one of it.
“Ahhh” she broke the kiss she moaned loudly as her body trembled. His hands were doing magic on her br**st as she wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer.
“Your highness, the meeting” A guard muttered from outside.
“Fuck the Meeting!!” He said and connected his lips back on Aurora’s own again she responded as they savoured the taste of each other.
“I love you August!!!!”
Chapter 33 & 34 : Breaking the Chains
✨ YONGJING KINGDOM ✨
Emperor Augustus was seen sitting on his throne, the Ministers present also on their seat as they conversed on a particular topic.
“Your highness” Minister lee called and Augustus shifted bus gaze to him.
“I don’t think what you did is right, the slave can’t be the empress” he said and others nodded.
“Yes that true, she is still very young” Another minister said.
“Mistress Esmeralda is capable of ruling our kingdom, she is more mature than that lady” another one muttered.
“Besides, we’ve never heard of a slave becoming an Empress, that too low” Minister Leong said.
“We can’t let a child rule us, that abusive”.
“Yes!!!!” They chorused and soon silence erupted in the throne room as their words hanged in the air like a challenge as they waited for the Emperor’s response.
“Are you all done, or do anyone else have something to say” Emperor Augustus broke the silence but no one answered as they shook their head.
“Then it over” he added and they furrowed their brows.
“But your highness, you haven’t responded to our opinion” Minister Leong said.
“Do I have to, My decision cannot change…..if you are not satisfied with it then leave” He flared up.
“But Your highness, that…..”
“Don’t mention her name and stop calling her a slave” he half yelled and they kept quiet on their seat.
“I’ll be the one to choose the Empress who will rule my Kingdom not you………I choose Aurora and I’ll choose her again and again” He said, his voiced raised and they casted their head down.
Suddenly, a guards rushed into the throne room and knelt down immediately.
“Your highness, forgive me for interrupting” he pleaded.
“What is going on” Emperor Augustus asked.
“It the Prince, Prince Atlas…….escaped” he casted his head down.
“What!!!!!!!…..you fools, are you that incompetent” he yelled, his anger rising.
“I really don’t know how it happened, a dark smoke engulfed us all which made us unconscious…., When we woke up. Prince Atlas is gone” he said and continued “I don’t know how he escaped but I think it is related to that smoke” he stammered fear in his voice.
Emperor Augustus gritted his teeth as he walked out of the throne room down to the Dungeon to see everyone dry.
He went to the dungeon that Atlas was locked to see it empty.
He walked in and a familiar scent filled his nose. His eyes widened on realization.
“Malicia” he muttered.
Malicia and Atlas appeared in front of a river, a small house was near it.
“You should stay here for the mean time” Malicia said as Atlas squeezed his face ok seeing the house that is filled with cobwebs and dirt.
“This place, I can just go back to Heritas Village” he said.
“They’ll find you, and if you try going back to the palace……..I’ll collect those powers from you…..you can’t use it” she barked, her voice dangerous.
“I can control it”.
“They are too powerful to control, don’t try using it” Malicia’s warned and left.
Atlas furrowed his brow as he stared at the house settled before him.
Louis could be seen practicing Sword fighting alone in the field. He was so engrossed in it that he didn’t notice Jade who was staring at him.
His eyes soon met with hers and he smiled walking towards her with his sword.
“Hey, how long have you been here” He asked, his body filled with sweat.
“Just now” she lied letting out a sly smile.
“What are you doing here in the first place” he raised an eyebrow and she gulped.
“I was just walking around and I happen to be here” she replied as he gasped for air.
She stretched him a cup of water “here” she hands it to him and he took it.
“How did you know I need water” he asked and she shrugged.
“You’ve been here since morning… then…..” She waved her hands shyly.
“That means you’ve been here all along” he replied and she looked away as her cheek became reddish in blush.
She covered her cheek and faced him again “that not it” she said and turned to walk away.
He held her hand and she stopped “Take” he handed back the cup to her.
“Okay” she took the cup shyly and walked away releasing heavy breath.
Louis chuckled as he watch her retreating backs “cute” he muttered.
Aurora entered the chamber, her presence commanding attention from Sapphire and Jade. They turned to face her, their eyes sparkling with warmth and teasing.
“Here comes our future empress,” Sapphire teased.
Aurora chuckled, her eyes shining with amusement. “C’mon,” she replied, her voice playful.
Jade’s gaze was soft. “I really don’t know what to call you now… maybe ‘My Lady’ or ‘My Queen’?” she muttered and Aurora cheeks flushed as they all laughed.
Sapphire’s expression turned serious, her eyes narrowing slightly. “How’s our baby doing? You didn’t tell me you were pregnant… why?” she asked.
Aurora’s smile faltered for a moment before she hugged Sapphire. “I wasn’t sure of myself then… sorry,” she admitted, her voice barely above a whisper.
Sapphire’s eyes sparkled with understanding. “You should have told me how you felt I’m a physician, you know,” she said feeling proud
“Really… you?” Aurora chuckled, her eyes shining with mirth.
As they chatted, Aurora’s hand instinctively went to her stomach, her expression softening. “What is it, Aurora? Are you hurt?” Sapphire asked, her voice laced with concern.
Aurora’s pout was adorable, her eyes sparkling with mischief. “I’m hungry,” she mouthed, her voice barely audible.
Jade’s eyebrow rose in disbelief. “Seriously, I’m sure you ate a while ago,” she said, her voice firm.
“Let’s go eat mine at the dining area together,” Sapphire suggested, her voice warm and they walked towards the dining area.
As they sat down, Jade opened the dishes, and the aroma wafting from the chicken made Aurora’s stomach growl with anticipation.
Without hesitation, Aurora grabbed a chicken leg and scooped it into her mouth, eating with a speed and ferocity that left Sapphire and Jade staring in shock.
“Take it easy, Aurora; the food isn’t going anywhere,” Sapphire said, her voice laced with amusement.
But Aurora was unstoppable, her hunger seemingly insatiable as she devoured plate after plate of food. Sapphire and Jade exchanged worried glances, their eyes fixed on Aurora as she ate with reckless abandon.
Finally, Aurora leaned back in her chair, her eyes gleaming with satisfaction. “Oh my, this is good,” she sighed, her gaze meeting Sapphire and Jade’s shocked stares.
The silence that followed was palpable, the only sound Aurora’s contented sighs as she gazed at the empty plates in front of her.
“How can you consume three plates of ramen and a plate of chicken at a time?” Sapphire asked, her voice filled with disbelief.
Aurora’s eyes widened, her face flushing with embarrassment. “Huh, did I?” she muttered, her gaze fixed on the empty plates.
“Maybe it’s the pregnancy,” she suggested, her voice barely above a whisper.
But before anyone could respond, Aurora’s felt something come up to her throat, her eyes fixed on the floor as she stumbled out of the dining area, her hand covering her mouth. In a flash, she was gone into the toilet, leaving Sapphire and Jade glancing at each other.
Sapphire and Jade took a glance at themselves “This is more harder than I thought” Jade muttered.
Aurora was in the balcony when the emperor came into the lounge.
He smiled on seeing her and tiptoed towards her slowly.
Aurora was lost staring at the view from the balcony when she felt something cold wrapped around her waist. She flinched and turned to see the Emperor.
“How is my little baby doing” he kissed her neck slowly.
“Why did you scare me like that” She said.
“I’ve missed you, every of you” he rubbed her stomach. He kissed her down to her stomach.
He placed his ear on her stomach as she patted his soft hear.
“I can feel the heartbeat of my little one in there” He muttered and carried her in a bridal style down to the inner chamber.
They fell on the bed together as they held each other.
” I don’t want your body to leave mine” she hugged him.
“I love you” Aurora muttered.
“I love you more” Augustus replied
“I love your abs” she touched his chest.
“I love your eyes and voice, they drive me crazy” he muttered and she chuckled.
“I love your lips” she said.
“I love your legs, they’re hot and sexy” he said.
“I love your hair, that are soft” she touched his hair
“I love your butt, it so soft” He said and touched her bare ass under her nightwear.
Aurora chuckled and hit his chest.
“I love your biceps” she muttered
“I love your boobs, so pink and delicious” he said naughtily as he licked his bottom lips.
“Really, you want to suck them!!!” She asked, her voice tiny and tempting.
Immediately, Augustus came on top of her and she chuckled.
“I was only joking” she smiled.
“You shouldn’t be joking with things like this Rory” he Muttered and smashed his lips on hers deeply and she responded to his pace as his hands found his way to her boobs.
“The surprise” she muttered as she broke the kiss.
“Okay, let go” he adjusted her dress for her and carried her up.
“I can actually walk you know” she said.
“No, I don’t want to stress my little champ inside you” he winked at her and she chuckled.
“Let me just walk, I’ll be fine” she urged and Augustus hesitated before dropping her slowly on the ground.
They walked out of the chamber hands on hands down to a suite beside his.
“Why are we here” she asked.
“This is yours” he pointed at a suite in front of him. Her eyes gleamed excitedly.
“Really!!!!!!, I can’t believe this” She exclaimed and he nodded. “Let go in”
He took her in to see some maids cleaning the suite. It just as big as his own as she gasped.
“Wow!!” she exclaimed “do you like it” he asked.
“I love it” she shook her head and hugged him tightly. The maids cleaning widened their eyes as they hugged.
“Make sure this place is sparking clean before I get back” she told the maids and they nodded gently.
Emperor Augustus and Aurora walked out of the chamber and the maids gasped in shock.
“Wait!! Don’t tell me we have been cleaning this place for her” Zara asked her mouth wide open.
“You saw them earlier, why are you still asking” Another maids scoffed.
“How did she….” Zara exclaimed.
“Did she charmed him” Another maid asked.
Aurora woke up from her slumber and her eyes met with three maids in front of her.
“Greetings, your highness” they greeted making Aurora taken aback.
“Is there anything wrong” she asked and they shook their head.
“We are here to dress you up” one of them said she clamps her lips together.
When last did she receive this kind of treatment?
She got up from the bed and went to the bathroom while the maids trailed behind.
Soon they settled on the dressing table as the stylist made her hair into a beautiful knot.
“You look beautiful, My lady” A maid said and she blushed.
Queen Nana entered the suite and they all turned to her.
“You can go” Aurora dismissed the maids as she held her breath slowly.
Queen Nana came closer to her and her breath increased.
Aurora held her breath, her heart racing with anticipation. She had always been intimidated by Queen Nana’s stern behavior but today…..
“Queen…..Mother” she called slowly.
To her surprise, Queen Nana widened her arms shocking Aurora.
“Over here child” she smiled and Aurora hesitated for a while, she soon rushed to her embrace hugging her as Queen Nana hugged her back.
“You really changed my son and I can’t believe you did that” Queen Nana muttered and Aurora smiled.
“Queen Mother” Aurora muttered as she moved out of her embrace.
“Call me Mother from now on” Queen Nana muttered and Aurora nodded.
“The emperor is my son and I can’t dictate for him. Whoever he choose will be okay by me, Since he choose you…. I’ll respect his decision” Queen Nana smiled.
“Thank you Queen Mother for accepting me” Aurora smiled back.
Queen Nana pulled her into a seat in front of the dressing mirror.
“What…..”
“I want to help you restyle your hair” she muttered and Aurora furrowed her brows.
“You know, I’ve always styled Sapphire’s hair ever since she was young” she replied.
“Wow” Aurora exclaimed as Queen Nana finished styling her hair ravishing.
“Here…”
“Thank you Queen Mother” Aurora smiled as she stood up.
“Thank you also for coming into my son’s life” Queen Nana hugged her slightly.
“Lemme walk you to your suite” Aurora suggested and Queen Nana nodded as they walked out of the chamber together.
Emperor Augustus came out from his inner chamber to see a maid with a tray in her hands.
“Here’s your tea, your highness” she spoke up.
“Drop it and go” he said sternly and the maids did so before going out.
Emperor Augustus walked towards the table and took the tea gulping it all down his throat.
The maids walked away from the chamber branching into a corner to see Esmeralda waiting.
“Done, My lady” she muttered.
“Are you sure he drank it” Esmeralda asked.
“I’m sure he did” she replied.
“Good, you can go” Esmeralda said and the maids left.
Immediately, she smiled darkly as a smirk was playing on her lips.
Chapter 35 & 36 : Love vs. Curse
Emperor Augustus was feeling heated and uneasy as he sat on his bed, his hands tightened on the bed.
He had felt this sensation before? Why is it happening? Did someone spike the tea??
Suddenly, someone entered the chamber and Emperor Augustus tilted his head to see Esmeralda in front of him.
She removed her robe revealing the transparent nightwear she was putting on.
Emperor Augustus closed his eyes trying to ignore the feeling but his eyes betrayed as he continued staring at her.
“What are you doing here” he asked.
“I came to pleasure you, your highness” she winked seductively.
“Get out, I know you did this” He spat groaning.
“Lemme help” she smiled at him and he didn’t say anything.
She took fast strides to him and captured his lips on her in a deep and rough kiss. He couldn’t resist anymore as their lips moved in sync.
They fell on the bed together but they didn’t stop.
“ummmmm” she moaned in between the kiss.
The moan made Augustus come back to his senses and he broke it as his eyes widened.
“Fuck” he mumbled and immediately got off from her body.
Esmeralda sat up on the bed confused about the sudden change.
“Why did you st….” she asked.
“Get out, Esmeralda” he snapped, cutting her off.
“But we just started…….” she complained.
“Don’t make me repeat myself” he flared up.
Esmeralda scoffed and got off the bed staring at Augustus who had guilt on his face as if he did something wrong.
She instantly knew it because of Aurora.
Augustus ran his hands through his hair thoroughly.
“What are you still waiting for, Leave and don’t ever come back again” he barked.
Esmeralda stormed out of the lounge and grabbed her robe which was lying on the floor.
She hasn’t put in on when Aurora came in.
Immediately, the smile on Aurora face vanished when she saw Esmeralda. It was even worse when she saw what she is putting on, her nak*dness could be seen right under the nightwear.
Aurora throat became dry as Esmeralda let out a smirk.
“You took so long” She mocked.
Augustus came out of the inner chamber his upper body naked, her eyes grew more as she felt tears pricking out if her eyes.
Esmeralda smirked more as she walked closer to Aurora while putting on her robe.
“I really enjoyed it so much” she whispered into Aurora’s ear and left.
Did they do it??
“Rory!!!”
“Don’t call me”.
More tears fell from Aurora’s eyes as she turned to leave but Augustus grabbed her hands.
“Wait!!! It wasn’t as you think” he explained. “Believe me, we didn’t do anything……I swear, we didn’t do a thing” he hugged her but she continued crying.
“You are the Emperor and you can do what you want, I can’t question you” she muttered but deeply she was hurt as she cleaned her tears.
“Don’t say that Rory, you can scold me. I swear we didn’t do it….you have to believe me” He said guilt in his voice as Aurora stared at his eyes to see sincerety.
Her gaze met with his swollen lips and she moved away from his embrace.
“Your lips, you kissed her. Why is it swollen” she muttered.
“It wasn’t intentional Rory, she spiked my tea” He explained.
“I was with Sapphire, thinking of you throughout, but you were here with another woman” she muttered, her voice low.
“I’m sorry Rory, it wasn’t intentional” he wanted to pull her into his arms but she wasn’t letting him.
“Leave me alone” she snapped in between tears.
“I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry, triple sorry, if there is any other word than sorry I would say it” he hugged her, this time she hesitated before hugging him back.
He used his thumb to wipe her tears “My Goddess, I’m sorry”
He took her to the inner chamber and she laid on the bed, her mind on what happened earlier, she couldn’t get it off her head.
Augustus joined her and wrapped his arms around her from the back.
She stood still as she remembered Esmeralda’s nightwear and she sighed. She probably came her to seduce him and it hard to resist.
She wished he could control himself more, she couldn’t ignore the fact that they both kissed to the extent of him having a swollen lips.
What is she keeps seducing him and get pregnant??
Different thought ran through her mind as she soon slept off.
Esmeralda sat in front of her dressing mirror, her mind racing with thoughts of the earlier encounter. She couldn’t shake off the feeling of triumph and excitement that lingered within her. Her brows furrowed in concentration, she replayed the scene in her head, analyzing every detail.
“Why did he stop? She wondered, her eyes narrowing slightly. Was it not effective enough?” She thought to herself,
She remembers the look on Aurora’s face as she chuckled loudly.
“This is just the tip, Aurora. I’ll do more” she said and laughed.
“That expression is so funny” she chuckled more.
She faced the mirrors and touch her lips, the kiss was everything she had imagined it would be.
“Sweet, I finally taste those lips” she said trumpiantly
“I can’t wait to taste it again” she licked her bottom lips and laughed again falling on her bed as she chuckled more on remembering Aurora’s expression.
Astrid entered the lounge to see Emperor Augustus on his seat and bowing his head slightly.
“Greetings, your highness” he said and Emperor Augustus turned to him.
“Come over here” he said and Astrid moved closer to him. He rolled up a parchment and handed it to Astrid.
“Get that letter and the packages outside to Huaxia palace immediately without delay” he said and Astrid nodded
“If I may ask, your highness, but what are these for” he asked.
“Just send them” Emperor Augustus snapped and Astrid nodded.
“Yes, your highness” he muttered and left the chamber the letter with him.
Immediately he left, someone appeared before him and he looked up to see Alora standing with her hands folded.
“Alora” he called.
“I guess you’ve been spending time with your bride” she chuckled.
“I sense something Alora…..” he changed the topic.
“I know, Malicia has been released” She completed.
“How, I thought father once told me, only one with royal blood could unseal her” he said curiously.
“You should think deeply of who could do such” she muttered and his mind went far.
His eyes widened on realizing “Atlas!!!!” He exclaimed.
“Yes, Atlas. He is the only one left apart from I and Sapphire” he gasped.
“Now that you know, deal with it……War is coming soon, stay strong” Alora said and vanished.
Emperor Augustus exhaled loudly as Alora left. “How could he do this” he grinned.
“Didn’t he know the repercussions before doing it” He said to no one in particular.
Thought ran through his mind as he paced tho and fro in his chamber.
Sapphire walked out of her chamber. She had been hoping to run into Astrid, but instead, she found herself face to face with Louis. He smiled at her, his eyes crinkling at the corners. “Greetings, princess,” he smiled.
Sapphire’s gaze narrowed slightly “Oh, Louis, have you seen Astrid?” she asked, her eyes scanning everywhere.
“No, maybe he’s busy.” Sapphire’s brow furrowed, her eyes narrowing further. “Ohhhh,” she muttered.
Louis seemed to sense her unease and stepped closer “Are you going somewhere?” he asked, his voice soft.
Sapphire shrugged, her shoulders barely rising off her shoulders. “No, just bored,” she replied.
Louis’s face lit up with a warm smile. “Let me keep your company then,” he said, his eyes sparkling with amusement.
Sapphire hesitated for a moment before nodding, her lips curling into a small smile. Together, they walked down to the field, their hands entwined as they chatted and laughed.
Meanwhile, Astrid walked into the field, his eyes scanning the area until they landed on Sapphire and Louis. His brows furrowed when he saw their hands together. He narrowed his eyes as he quickened his pace towards them.
“Why are you two together?” he asked a hint of possessiveness in his tone.
Sapphire and Louis turned to him, their faces innocent. “He’s keeping me company,” Sapphire replied, her voice light.
Astrid’s gaze darkened. “You should have called me,” he snapped.
“I couldn’t find you,” she muttered, her voice barely audible.
“Are you angry” Louis asked.
“No, I’m not” he shook his head. He reached out, his hand closing around Sapphire’s wrist. “Come with me,” he said, his voice dripping with possessiveness.
Sapphire’s gasped. She tried to protest, but Astrid’s grip was tight. He dragged her away from Louis, his strides long.
They reached a silent corner, the walls closing in around them like a trap. Astrid pinned Sapphire against the wall, his body caging hers without an escape route. Sapphire’s gasp was audible, her eyes wide with surprise and fear.
“What…are you…doing?” she asked, her voice trembling slightly.
Astrid’s eyes blazed with intensity, his face inches from hers. “You shouldn’t have held hands with him,” he said and she gulped down nothing.
“What’s wrong with holding hands?” she asked, her voice steady.
“Nothing,” he muttered, his voice barely audible. “I just don’t like anyone touching you.”
Sapphire’s eyes widened further, her mind reeling with shock. “Why?” she asked.
Astrid’s stared into her eyes, his gaze intense and passionate. He exhaled loudly, his chest heaving with emotion.
“Is it….” She couldn’t complete it when Astrid captured his lips on hers making her surprised.
He soon broke the kiss and her Heart beat rose faster than normal. Silence erupted between them as their heartbeat could only be heard. Their gaze locked on each other.
“I love you, Sapphire,” he dropped the bombshell breaking the silence, his voice filled with emotions.
Sapphire’s eyes widened to impossible proportions, her mind reeling with shock as she became speechless.
Astrid’s eyes seemed to burn with intensity, his face inches from hers. “I don’t know what you’ve been doing to me, but I’m always crazy when it comes to you,” he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.
The air seemed to vibrate with tension, the silence between them palpable.
“Astrid…” she found her voice, trembling.
✨ HUAXIA KINGDOM ✨
Emperor Sebastian stood at the window, his gaze fixed on the steady stream of packages flowing into the palace courtyard. His curiosity was piqued, and he couldn’t help but wonder what they contained and who had sent them.
These packages are much??
“What are those? Who sent them?” he asked no one in particular.
Odessa appeared at his side almost instantly, her eyes wide with concern. “Father, some strange packages are here. What are they for? There are so much…”
Emperor Sebastian turned to her, his brow furrowed in confusion. “I’m also confused, Odessa. I have no idea what these packages contain or who sent them.”
Just then, Isa, his personal guard entered into the chamber. “Your highness, we found this paper in one of the packages outside,” he said, bowing low and stretching the parchment to Sebastian.
Sebastian took the parchment, his eyes scanning the contents as he unrolled it. His eyes widened in shock as he read.
Odessa noticed his expression and took a peek at it, Sebastian handed it to her without a word.
Odessa’s eyes scanned the parchment, her face pale and her hand trembling. “Aurora…is getting coronated soon? Impossible!” she gasped, her voice barely audible.
The parchment fell from her hands, and she covered her mouth in shock. “How is she suddenly getting married and coronated, Father? That’s not possible!”
Emperor Sebastian’s face was a mask of disbelief. “How did this happen?” he muttered to himself, his mind reeling with questions.
He had plans on eliminate Emperor Augustus, but this came.
Is Aurora forced to be coronated or she was willing??
His mind was reeling with different thought.
Odessa’s eyes were still wide with shock as she turned to her father. “We’re invited to a dinner feast tomorrow, Father. We’re told to attend.”
Sebastian’s gaze snapped back to his daughter, his expression grim. “Prepare, we’ll be going there,” he muttered.
Odessa was breathing abnormally as she walked out of the chamber, she was still shocked on the revelation.
How did Aurora manage to get the Emperor??
“I’m no longer interested in all these” Emperor Sebastian blurted as Malicia and Atlas turned to him.
“What!!!!!!” They chorused.
“What are you saying, you are no more interested” Atlas flared up.
“I don’t want to be part of this anymore” Emperor Sebastian said.
“How can you say you want to give up, we are already at the peak Sebastian” Malicia voice came dangerously.
“I just want to stop, it useless” he muttered and Malicia used a force to throw him down the floor.
“Stop spitting nonsense, you started this and we must end it together victoriously” Atlas barked.
Sebastian coughed as he sat up. “You dare not give up until we achieve what we want” Malicia spat.
“I won’t hesitate to end you if you try telling anyone about our plans” she added, threatening him.
Emperor Sebastian was just pointless, he started this himself but he can’t end it easily. He was in a very tight spot.
“How is it with the spy” Malicia asked Atlas.
“He hasn’t reported to me” Atlas replied.
“How useless, we should have eliminated Augustus by now but it seems you too are incompetent” Malicia snared.
“I’ll do this myself” she grinned and walked away angrily. Her black long gown following her.
✨ YONGJING KINGDOM ✨
As Aurora left the Emperor’s chamber, she walked into Queen Nana and her maids.
“Mother” Aurora bowed and Queen Nana smiled.
“It good to see you again, our future Empress” she smiled and they started walking together.
Aurora maids together with jade trailed behind also as they kept talking till they got to her suite.
“Here we are”
“Thank you for coming into my son’s life, I really can’t believe he could change that way” Queen Nana smiled.
“Thanks for accepting me Mother” Aurora replied
“Like I told you earlier, it’s the Emperor’s decision, even if I’m his mother. I have no power if he decides on who he choose”Queen Nana said and Aurora smiled.
Queen Nana walked into her chamber with her maids and Aurora smiled again before walking away with her maids behind her.
“Gosh, I’m so dizzy” Aurora yawned.
“You should go sleep, you shouldn’t be stressing yourself” Jade urged her
As they walked away, they saw Esmeralda and sage coming towards her.
She stopped knowing that Esmeralda won’t leave without stopping.
“Here comes the so called Emperor’s bride” Esmeralda mocked and sage chuckled.
Aurora scoffed and folded her arms.
“Thank you very much, Ex mistress” Aurora smiled and Esmeralda frowned.
“What do you mean ex? Did you know the emperor and I had a great time yesterday” Esmeralda smirked trying to make Aurora pissed off.
“Yes, I know, he told me what transpired between you two already and thank you for kissing him, I’m sure that the last or maybe a farewell kiss and I’ll make sure it the last time you enter his chamber, Our so called Lady Esmeralda” Aurora mocked which made Esmeralda annoyed.
“How dare you!! Who do you think you are” Esmeralda yelled.
“You said it earlier, I’m the Emperor’s bride” Aurora said boldly.
Esmeralda raised her hands to slap her but Aurora caught it in Mid air.
“Why do you love violence this much” Aurora asked.
She dropped Esmeralda hand “Just a minute” she muttered and tied her hair in a messy bun.
Esmeralda watched as she waited for Aurora to do what she wants to do.
Aurora took Esmeralda hand again and dragged her into a nearest door.
“What do you think you are doing witch” Esmeralda screamed as Aurora dragged her. She wanted to release her hand from Aurora grip but couldn’t.
Aurora pushed her into the room and closed the door in a bang.
Outside, sage eyes widened on realization as she heard Esmeralda’s screams from inside. She wants to go in but Jade held her back.
“Leave me alone, my Lady is in there” she shouted.
“Arghhhhh” came Esmeralda screams as Aurora hit her severally.