T The morning was quiet as the wind of winter increased day by day, Nella sat looking at her dressing mirror, her mother has not respond to her yet and tomorrow is the day the priest will be invited for her to swear she has nothing to do with Adeya banishment or putting portion in the kings meal.
 Her hands sweat despite the cold weather, if she don’t find solution to buy herself time, she will fall into the big hole Melissa has dug for her.
 “Mother” Hertha voice called for Nella to turn.
 “What’s going on mother? It’s time for breakfast and father asked I call you” she said for Nella to nod smiling.
 “Are you scared to swear with the priest tomorrow? You said you have nothing to do with it mother, no need to be scared” Hertha said for her mother to smile. Nella knows she can’t tell her children the truth.
 “You’ve grown to be beautiful Hertha” she whispered and hugged her daughter tight.
 “Let’s go, I’m hungry” Hertha said for Nella to nod standing up.
 They both left to the palace dinner hall.
 At the palace dinner hall, Nella stepped in to see Melissa and Diatus talking and laughing, hectare and Elias were engrossed in their own discussion.
 “Mother is here father” Hertha said dragging everyone attention.
 “Let’s eat now, may the gods bless the meal” he said.
 “Si” Everyone responded and they began to eat.
 “The priest will be coming this evening to warn you against tomorrow Nella” Melissa said as she sat on her meal. 
 “Save yourself from humiliation and confess your scene” She added but Nella didn’t respond instead she eats her meal.
 “My mother has nothing to confess queen mother” Hertha responded instead making Melissa to smile.
 “I might be a kid but I know what’s going, Adeya and Freida always come out of a corner, especially when I go to my girl child teaching. The intimate touch and laughter made me always wish for a friend like Frieda not until my mother explained to me that they are not just friends. So….
 “Watch what you say Hertha, false accusations has no forgiveness” Elias cut in coldly.
 “Both of you quiet” king Diatus said for Melissa to chuckle.
 “Then we will see tomorrow” Melissa said then focus on her meal.
 At the western part of Ghia, Kaila and Funa sat discussing randomly, the mansion was busy with maids doing chores while The both women sat in a balcony covered in a thick animal skin blanket as they stare at beautiful mountain with clouds settling on them..
 “I love this view” she said for Kayla to smile.
 “Antenia bought the mansion because of the view, he felt I might be lonely whenever he travel to other lands for his architectural business.” She said rubbing her stomach.
 “You are so lucky Kay, Antenia is very thoughtful and caring” Funa said for Kayla to smile.
 “I must appreciate your mother for saving me from Juna” she said for Funa to chuckle.
 “That bastard, he knows nothing than to sleep around and boost of his parent money, such a lazy bastard” she said for Kayla to chuckle.
 While they keep talking, the errand boy came bowing his head.
 “Madam, they are people in the waiting area of the mansion” he said for Kayla to turn.
 “And who could that be?” She asked for the boy to bow his head.
 “She said her name is Mrs Melina Gerald” he said for Funa to gasp.
 “Stay here” Kayla said to Funa standing up for Funa to shake her head.
 “No, she came for me Kay…
 “I say stay here. What if she don’t know you are here?, stay here” she said for Funa to sigh then Kayla stood up and left.
 Down stairs, Melina eyes couldn’t leave the lavish mansion she was in. How could Kayla stay in such a lavish mansion surrounded with guards and maids like she’s a princess. She didn’t imagine this life for Kayla because it was never her plan to allow Kayla have all the finest things in life.
 “Good day Mrs Gestras” Freida greeted for Kayla to smile.
 “What do I owe this surprise visit” Kayla said walking downstairs with her errand boy.
 “You live lavishly” Melina voice came out little sad.
 “You are sad about it?” She chuckle for Melina to scoff.
 “Tell Funa to come out and let’s go home, she’s the reason I’m here” Melina said for Kayla to scoff.
 “What make you think Funa will want to be here. You made us have no ties, she won’t want to be here” Kayla said for Melina to scoff.
 “I’m not asking you again, bring my daughter out, her husband and his family are worried about her and their granddaughter. Tell her to..
 “Guards!” Kayla called for five guards to rushed out.
 “Take this people out of my sight and should be the last time you let this woman in particular step her useless feet in my house. Take them out” Kayla said for the guards to immediately walk towards Melina and Freida.
 “How dare you Kayla?, I won’t leave you till Funa came..
 “I said take them out!” Kayla screamed out for the guards to rush Melina and Frieda out of the mansion.
 Outside Melina felt humiliated and angry, she spit on the guards as she angrily stepped into her carriage, take me back to the motel, I’m writing to the council of the west, she will be summoned and probed to apologize for humiliating me like this, stupid orphan!” Melina angrily said as the carriage drive away.
 Deep down, Frieda was excited Kayla wasn’t weak to allow Melina do as she wish. He try hard to hide his excitement as he ride along with the carriage driver.
 Back at the north, The palace was busy with maids and guard doing their various chores. 
 “Elias, in case you need me, I’m with Martha and Saline wife at the court yard. Don’t cause trouble” Melissa warned for Elias to chuckle.
 “I’m twelve now mother,” he said chuckling.
 Elias took his sword for train, since saline is not in the palace, Grotto accompanied him.
 “El” Hectare called as he saw Elias climbing his horse.
 “Can I come along?” He asked for Elias to sigh.
 “Your mother said I should stay away from you” Elias said for Hectare to frown.
 “We are brothers, aren’t we supposed to make our bond stronger than our parent feud” Hectare said for Elias to smile looking at him.
 “I will love to take you along but I promise to stay away from you especially during the times of haunting and training. I’m sorry hecty, Hiyaa!!!”Elias hit his horse that ride away. Grotto bow at Hectare and climb his horse following Elias.
 “Mother once told you, a day will come he will abandon you” Hertha said for Hectare to turn.
 “Maybe if mother behave like a queen, the palace would have been in peace” Hectare said walking away as he went to climb his horse and followed Elias.
 At Mandre, it was midafternoon, Thiasus sat in his chambers balcony, Adeya who just woke up walked towards him gently and hugged him from behind.
 “What are you thinking my love?” Her voice came so slow and quiet, sexy enough to turn Thiasus on. Thiasus turn with a smile.
 “About you” he said for Adeya to sit on his lab wrapping her hands around his neck.
 “So what about me?” She ask for Thiasus to smile. His eyes went to her hard nipples from her white transparent gown.
“Aren’t you cold?” He asked for Adeya to shake her head.
“Tell me, what are you thinking about me?” She asked smiling.
 “Life, if I wasn’t a prince” he said for Adeya to smile sighing.
 “Mmmm… well destiny chose it different” she whispered releasing her hands around his neck as she began to draw circles.
 “I love you” he whispered for Adeya to smile and raised her head to look at him. Her green eyes smile at him and as he was about to bend down and kiss her, Milan barged in.
 “I’m sorry your highness” he immediately bow his head.
 “What type of death wishes do you want Milan?” Thiasus angrily ask for Milan to apologize again.
 “Please forgive me your highness, the king ask for your immediate presence in the throne hall” he said bowing for Thiasus to sigh.
 “Leave” Thiasus said then turn back to Adeya.
 “My father can wait” he whispered for Adeya to blush.
 “Get going Thi, I can wait” she whispered pecking his lips then tried to stand up but Thiasus dragged her back to sit on his lap making her gasp.
 “But I can’t wait” he said taking her full lips hard and little rough….