David White
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The first day of the founding week arrived. Since the emperor was mandated to host a public ball, a lot of people attended. A long line of carriages from across the empire was lining up from outside the castle, waiting for their turn to get off. "I expect it to be packed, but I didn't think the ball will be this huge," Aries murmured, staring at the line of carriage that stretched even from outside the gates from the window of her room. "Those from behind the line will surely come later." It wouldn't…
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"Your Majesty!" Conan barged inside the emperor's office in high spirits, making Abel, who was sitting on the armchair with his leg over the other, blink cluelessly. On the long settee on the emperor's left was Isaiah, eyes at Conan, who was stomping his way inside. Both men could only watch Conan until he stopped near them, hands on his hips. "My, Conan. I've never seen you this pissed for a long time." Abel pointed out in his usual quirky voice. "I'm interested. Did you bully him, Duke?" He cast…
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Aries life had been the recurring events of attending classes, having to deal with Abel's crazy antics and whims, and changing gender just for the heck of it. The only thing that added to that routine was she started learning a dance for the start of the annual celebration for the empire's founding. Other than that, Aries had all the time in the world to do whatever she wanted. Her relationship with Abel kept growing better or worse — depending on how a person viewed it. But for her, he had become more…
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"That calls for a celebration!" Abel suddenly clapped after a moment of silence. Aries furrowed her brows when he suddenly stood on the railings. She couldn't even remind him to watch his step, because he took tiny steps to her. Without prior's notice, Abel sat down in front of her while she drew her head back. "I am... looking at the night's view," she said in a dead tone because now he was in front of her, blocking the view. His legs swung back and forth in her rear. "Oh, darling. I am the better…
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Aries stood on the balcony of her chambers, eyes in the direction where the forbidden palace was located. The Rose palace and the Forbidden palace were coast-to-coast, very far away from her. The thought of Abel's son never left her mind. Not that she minded if he had a son or a dozen. But Aries was concerned about the child's welfare. This news wouldn't bother her so much if this prince's dwelling was just as good as the Rose palace. Even half as good as the said place. But it wasn't. It was desolated,…
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Dexter reminded Aries not to go to the forbidden palace, but that was just something that fueled her curiosity. She never heard of Abel having a son. Aries wanted to see what kind of place the crown prince's dwelling was, yet no one was talking about it. 'Just a peek,' was what she told herself repeatedly until she reached the said palace. Dexter didn't tell her everything about the crown prince aside from the general details. Nevertheless, he dropped the important details she needed. The first thing…
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"Marquess Vandran?" Aries furrowed her brows while staring at the entrance of the study. There, by the door, was Dexter entering instead of Conan! Dexter chortled, placing a few books on top of the round oak table. "Sir Conan told me to cover for him for the meantime since His Majesty needs his help in another matter." "Ohh, that's why..." Aries rocked her head in understanding, watching Dexter drag the chair opposite her before he sat down. When Dexter was settled, he raised his brows and cast her a…
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"My feelings are my responsibility, not yours. Don't let it sway you. You can't handle it." Aries ran her hands through her hair before tugging her scalp in distress. She would go insane with Abel's voice lingering in her head, repeating the words that came out of his mouth today. After kissing her with such passion, Abel just smiled from ear to ear, like usual. She couldn't speak a word when Conan and Isaiah, the grand duke of Fleure, arrived in the lake. Their objective was obvious, and they just did…
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"I didn't know there's a lake in this place." Aries wowed, sitting on the grass by the small lake deep in the Rose garden. Abel just took her to this place and now, they were idling by the lake, using Abel's coat as the cloth she sat on while he was lying on his back. She turned her head to her right, staring at Abel's bright countenance. He was lying on his back, using his arm as a head cushion. He looked so carefree for an emperor, skipping his duties just to roll on the grass and spend a lazy…
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"Love... is what I do alone." For some reason, Abel's words and staring at his back brought this inexplicable pang in her heart. His tone was still light, but she felt bitter about it. Why? Why would his back look so sad after stating such remarks? Why... did that single sentence sound so heartbreaking? Who... broke his heart? Her eyes softened, watching him stop in his tracks. Abel slowly turned around and tilted his head to the side. "Darling?" he called, blinking cluelessly. "Come?" Abel frowned…
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