Patricia Taylor
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Roxana felt weak in the knees as she went to the ship. So much weight was lifted off her shoulders and the constant fear had left her chest. But her head was filled with thoughts and questions, that she couldn’t handle thinking about right now. One more thing and she might lose consciousness from the load of new things that happened. Did she just come back from the door of death? She walked inside, through the entrance that had no door at the moment because Ulric broke it. She just wanted to cry again,…-
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Skender had spent his previous day and night in the most agonizing pain and turmoil. He had known that Roxana was leaving. A part of him had proved it to himself. She would leave. He wasn’t that important to her. Another part wanted to tear everything down and go find her. Mark her and make her his forever and if she ever planned to leave again, force her to stay. That didn’t sound like the most healthy relationship nor was he one to enjoy the company of someone who didn’t want him. He was grateful…
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Roxana fought the best that she could as they tied her up and forced a piece of cloth into her mouth before tying it in place. “What did you do to your face?” Ulric asked. She just glared at him. “Oh right. You can’t speak.” He taunted with a chuckle. “You are much more appealing when silent.” She cursed at him but it only came out as a strangled sound. “Are you cursing at me?” He asked grabbing her already bruised face. He pressed hard on the bruise she got from the fight with…
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Lucrezia stood beside the bed Roxana was sleeping in. Since she couldn’t know what Skender was thinking, it was difficult for her to decide what to do. She didn’t know which option would be the best. Since Skender was more patient perhaps he was more resilient as well so it wouldn’t be enough to use small tricks on him like Rayven. He wasn’t quick to react to his emotions. She would have to make a careful decision here. She paced back and forth, thinking of a different idea, and then she gave up…
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Skender was grateful that he was feeling weak or his rage could have burned this whole place. He looked at each and everyone in the tavern, imagining a slaughter in his head and turning this place into a sea of blood. Even looking at Roxana didn’t calm him. In fact, he was furious with her. He walked over and she flinched sensing his anger as he reached for her hand. He pulled her out of the chair and then dragged her outside. “Your Majesty.” She croaked unable to keep up with his pace. Once they…
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Roxana couldn’t resist the pull of those dark midnight eyes. She didn’t know if it was him or her leaning closer. A small voice in the back of her mind resisted but it wasn’t strong enough to make her stop. She had dreamed of what it would feel like to have him kiss her but nothing could prepare her for such a kiss. With a touch of his lips, he stole her breath away. His lips felt like everything she had imagined and much more. Softer than feathers, sweeter than delicacies, and hotter than flames.…
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Happy birthday to April_fleming!! ************* Roxana changed into dry clothes but her linen was still wet. The only thing she could do was squeeze the water out of it and put them on again. The clothes she burrowed were larger than usual and she had to fold the arms and legs of the shirt and the trousers. Then taking her weapons she went to get some food. The other guards wondered what happened to the king but Roxana had so much on her mind that she didn’t feel like going through the details. She…
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Both Lord Quintus and Lord Rayven arrived at the garden as if they had been right behind the hedges watching the king. They helped her carry him back to the room where they lay him in his bed. The news had already reached king Isaac who came to them immediately. He had still not exposed her disguise and he didn’t even look her way. He went straight to the king and loomed over him. “What happened?” He asked. Lord Quintus nodded toward Roxana and king Isaac turned to her. This was bad. Would she be…
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“Well, Roxana being jealous is something else.” Lazarus rested his legs on the sofa with his shoes still on and leaned back on the armrest. He had enjoyed himself too much during this trip. Rayven poured himself and William some wine. “If she was just honest, she wouldn’t have to go through this.” Lazarus and William gazed at each other and then Lazarus turned to Rayven. “Be honest and say what? I am a woman and I came here to steal from you? That is a suicide mission.” “It is about…
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After spending the whole evening watching the king chat with the princess, it was finally time to go to bed. “I will stand guard with Luke. You two get some rest.” Peter told Roxana and Gary. Great. At this point, she wanted nothing but to sleep so she could wake up with a fresh mind and think clearer. Right now, she was being irrational. She was acting and feeling strange. All of them were escorted to their rooms and even the guards were given comfortable accommodations. Roxana lay on the soft…
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