Chapter 25
Chapter 25
Asher’s POV
“Your majesty, the Library is under attack!” The informant said, his voice carrying a sense of urgency.
“How the fuck did they get in!” I growled furiously. “Let the warriors go and weigh the situation, I need feedback Asap.” The informant ran off to go and pass my message.
“What the heck are they after this time?” My father asked, his brow furrowed.
“I presume this is a warning attack,” I replied.
Soon the informant reported back, his face carrying an expression that triggered worry in me. “What’s the situation like?”
“The warriors had already gotten there before I reached, but three people are missing from the attendance at the Library.”
My chest tightened as the informant’s words sank in. “Three people missing?” I repeated, my voice a low growl.
“Yes, Your Majesty,” he replied, shifting nervously under my glare. “We cross–checked the attendance records. One of them is…” His voice faltered, and his gaze dropped.
“Spit it out!” I barked, my patience slipping.
He hesitated for only a moment before continuing, “One of them is Miss Gemini, Your Majesty.”
A fiery wave of rage surged through me, and I slammed my fist onto the nearest table, the sound reverberating through the room. The warriors and advisors around me flinched. My father stepped forward, his hand resting on my shoulder in an attempt to steady me, but it did little to calm the storm brewing inside.
“Gemini?” I snarled, my voice dangerously low. “How could this have happened under our watch?”
The informant stammered, trying to find the perfect excuse to suit my anger. But I didn’t care about excuses. The thought of Gemini being in danger sent a cold, burning fury through my veins. Whoever dared to threaten her would pay with their lives.
The storm swelling inside of me seemed too much to control. I could literally burn or tear down anything at this point. The thought of losing her once again frightened me to my bones.
The moment we reached the library, the chaos seemed to have dissipated. The once frenzied atmosphere was now subdued, though a curious crowd lingered around the building. I scanned the scene, my senses heightened, ready to unleash my fury on whoever dared to harm what was mine.
I strode forward, parting the crowd. “What’s going on here?” I barked, my voice echoing like thunder.
A warrior rushed up to me, saluting nervously. “Your Majesty, the situation has been resolved.”
My eyes narrowed, “Resolved? How?”
The warrior gulped, clearly aware of my boiling temper. “The young miss, Lady Gemini… she found the missing individuals. She went after them herself and alerted the guards to their location before the situation escalated.”
1 froze, a mix of disbelief and relief washing over me. “She what?”
Before he could respond, a familiar figure stepped out from the shadows of the library entrance, Gemini stood there, her expression a bit too calm for the situation, though a faint trace of exhaustion lingered in her expression.
“Gemini,” I called my voice sharper than I intended. I closed the distance between us in a few long strides. “What were you thinking?”
She looked up at me, unflinching, “I was thinking someone had to act quickly. Two students were missing, and the guards weren’t moving fast enough. So, I handled it.”
My jaw tightened. Her audacity and bravery intriguing. “You could have been hurt,” I growled. “Do you have any idea what I went through when I thought-
“I wasn’t hurt,” she interrupted, her tone firm. “I used my instincts, tracked them down, and signalled the guards. They were just scared kids who got caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Her calm explanation only added fuel to the fire of my frustration. “You should have let the warriors handle it!”
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Chapter 25
“With all due respect, Your Majesty,” she said, her voice cool and collected, “the warriors were too busy following protocol. I didn’t have time to wait for them to sort themselves out.”
The crowd around us murmured, clearly impressed by her bravery. “Next time,” I said, my voice low and dangerous, “you will not put yourself in harm’s way without informing me first. Do you understand?”
She crossed her arms, raising a brow. “Understood, Your Majesty.”
Her sarcastic tone only made me grit my teeth. I wanted to lecture her further, but a small part of me the part I hated admitting existed was impressed. She had acted decisively, saved two lives, and prevented what could have been a far worse situation.
I channelled my anger to the guards who had failed me in a time like this.
I woke up to the blinding rays from the window, I must have forgotten to shut them properly thanks to how exhausted I was yesterday.
As I swung my legs over the side of the bed, I noticed a commotion outside my window. Curious, I put on my clothes and headed downstairs. There I noticed a middle–aged couple, standing outside the palace gates. They were holding a bouquet of flowers and speaking to one of the guards.
I walked over to the guard and asked, “What’s going on here?”
The guard saluted me before explaining, “These are the parents of one of the students who went missing yesterday, Your Majesty. They brought flowers for Lady Gemini as a token of appreciation.”
A warmth spread through my chest as I watched the couple.
“Let them in,” I instructed the guard. “I want to meet them.”
As the couple was escorted into the palace, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride and admiration for Gemini. She had indeed proven herself to be brave, selfless, and kind despite the fact that she didn’t feel welcome around here.
The couple approached me, their eyes filled with gratitude. “Thank you, Your Majesty,” they said in unison, bowing their heads.
I smiled, waving my hand in a gesture of dismissal. “Please, don’t thank me. Thank Lady Gemini. She’s the one who saved your daughter.”
The mother’s eyes welled up with tears as she handed me the bouquet of flowers. “We will never forget what she has done for us, Please, give these to Lady Gemini from us.”
Your Majesty.
I took the flowers, feeling a sense of pride and ownership. These flowers were a symbol of Gemini’s bravery, and I would make sure she knew how much she was appreciated.
“I will,” I nodded and I watched them make their way out.
“Do you still think she isn’t worthy to bear your mark?” Cain asked, pulling up behind me.
