Daniel Martin
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Kade was the first to reach her. He threw himself off the horse and raced by foot towards her. He could barely speak. His eyes shook, his pupils dilated. He dropped to his knees, shakily touching her face. She was limp. She was cold. Blood poured from her throat. He pulled her into his arms, unable to even breathe. He heard ringing in his ears. "Wake up… WAKE UP!" Kade demanded, but it was useless. Lina was gone. Kade couldn't hold it back. He was unable to. Everything within him snapped.…-
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Music: The Beginning of the End by Klergy & Valerie Broussard "I want her found!" Kade snarled. His voice was thunderous and terrifying, like the roar of a lion. Grown men trembled in their boots, their heads lowered. How were they supposed to know a young woman had snuck into the squadron? To make matters worse, it was their frightening Commander's wife! "You're the best five trackers I have. You'll escort her home, but don't touch her. If she protests, drag her back to my estate. I'll deal with…
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When Kade returned back to his tent from the meeting, he found out his wife was already asleep. Pressing his lips together, he wondered if this was her tactic. He had made plans to get someone to take her home right this instant. With her in a deep sleep, hugging his blankets, he could do nothing. All he did was stare. In her sleep, Lina was most peaceful. She slept like a well-fed puppy. Her breathing was shallow, her eyebrows calm. How could she sleep in a time like this? Kade held back a sigh. He…
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Sebastian had to admit it. He never seen anyone as brave as the Princess. To cut off her hair and dress as a man, not many were that stupid. Lina stared up at her husband, wide-eyed at being caught. Usually, wives were caught for adultery. Not many were caught for sneaking into their husband's army! To give the couple privacy, Sebastian awkwardly cleared his throat and walked off. "Are you crazy?!" Kade snarled, grabbing her by the shoulders. Kade realized how small her bun was. She had cut off…
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Lina didn't touch any dish, but the pastries. She ate half a bun, but that was it. For the past few days, she ate the smallest nibble here and there. Today, she kept the plate of small pastries that ranged from flaky rolls to sticky bread. Minutes before dawn, Lina woke up. The sky was a deep hue of dark blue, for the sun had only just woken up. She quickly got dressed in the most fitted clothes she could find. Then, she took the sword from the table. "For Teran." Lina cut her hair off. She let…
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For the next few days, it felt like there were two wars going on. A war within the palace walls and a war outside of it. Whilst Kade and his people were readying the supplies and plans in the office, he'd return home to his estate where a silent battle ensued. Lina slept in a separate bedroom. She was his rightful First Wife. The only woman he hadn't fed abortion-inducing medicine too, as he would to his occasional flings along time ago. The only woman he'd allow to sire his children. Lina knew what…
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Lina was stabbed right in the chest by his words. She lowered her head, unable to look at him any longer. She saw where he was coming from. She, too, loved the Eighth Princess. He had his reasons. She had hers. He waged war for vengeance. She stopped wars out of fear. Kade lowered his voice, barely able to continue. "She was just a child. Her life had barely begun, but everything was stolen from her." Kade grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him. He saw the agony in her eyes, the retaliation…
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For the entire night, Kade nursed her back to health. The Imperial Doctor prescribed herbal tonics to heal her from the inside out. Because it was too dangerous to feed her when she was unconscious, the doctor had prescribed bundles of herbs to be burned in the room, so the smoke could be inhaled by her. He even had her hands and feet dipped in the tonics, so that she'd be gradually warmed up. "Leave us," Kade said to everyone in the room, which consisted of the doctor and Sebastian. "Except you,"…
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Sebastian paced back and forth. He nibbled at his nails, anxiously watching the entrance to the Seventh Prince's estate. He was under the comfort of the ceilings in the hallway, sheltered from the storm but it didn't wipe his worries away. The hallway had an open concept, with thin wooden pillars supporting the rooftops. He continuously looked forward. "Brother, your pacing is going to burn a hole in the floor…" His younger sister complained. "Shut it, Isabelle," Sebastian groaned. Sebastian…
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"Princess—" Lina shoved the man behind her. She protected him with her entire body, her arms spread. She knew her husband wouldn't hurt her. He'd destroy her heart to smithereens but never lay a hand on her. That was the kind of man he was. True to her words, the sword never came in contact with her. But it might as well have. Her breath hitched. She couldn't gasp for air. The tip of the sword was a whisker away from her throat. "You'll protect your kidnapper?" Kade asked her. His voice was low…
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