Chapter 86 - Sargon Took Everything Away From Me...

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The Author's POV.

Prince Elvin hasn't seen Queen Ariadne for days. He didn't even know how she was doing. He stood up from his bed and went to the window. His room was closer to the harem and being on the upstairs, it gave a clearer view. He tip toed to see if by any chance she would come out of the building.

"Brother , don't tell me , you are looking for Queen Ariadne over there?" his brother asked. Prince Baron had been seating in Elvin's room for hours but he didn't spoke to him. He could see how his brother became restless because of a woman that was already married.

"I asked you yesterday if you saw her but I got no answer from you Baron" prince Elvin with his eyes focused on the building. He was tired and anxious.

"Fine. I saw yesterday but she went to see the Emperor" prince Baron finally gave him an answer. She spend every night in the Emperor's room.

"That bastard" prince Elvin gritted his teeth. His hand was clenched to a fist. The pain and jealously that struck his heart made him hate the Emperor  more and more.

"Come to your senses bro. He is her legitimate husband, you are just a secret admirer" prince Baron reminded him of place. "If you dare to approach her on this , who knows what your punishment will be?"

"Sargon had taken everything away from me since childhood. Both my mother and father's love. Even my sister does not love me the way she loves him" prince Elvin said. He was referring to princess Morgana.

"That's painful" Baron replied. He was acting like he was not aware of anything.

"He took the throne away from me. Even my brothers"  prince Elvin added. Baron was surprised why he added brothers to that. He loved both of them there was no doubt.  As for prince who was the youngest, he was also the Emperor's favorite and he was still in …

"The throne was for Sargon as soon as he was born. There was or is no doubt about that, the witch said so."

Prince Baron was beginning to be tired of his brother's complaints and desires. Their mother had made it clear to them that she would not help or get her self involved in such an abomination acts. But Elvin was not already to accept that Queen Ariadne was married to the Emperor and would never be his wife.

Prince Elvin left the window side and he came to where Baron sat. He looked at his brother with a start, no one seemed to understand him, they cared only about the Emperor, it has always been Sargon right from childhood. His name echoed as soon as he was born. He wondered what will happen if Queen Ariadne finds out the truth! The real face behind that handsome mask he wore!!

"Why are you staring at me like that ?" Baron said, shifting away from his brother. Prince Elvin did not have a good heart when ever he wanted a particular thing , he would go to any length to get it.

"Elvin , for the sake of the blood that ran through our veins don't do anything stupid or anything that will lead us to our early graves . I am begging you now" Baron pleaded. He prayed his brother listen to him and did not play deaf ears to his advices and warnings.

"I hope not" prince Elvin gave a smirk. "Have you heard of the new bride that is coming to Akkad?"

"The promise that our grandfather made. Sargon is always the one who pays for all their mistakes" prince Baron nodded painfully. "I understand his pain."

Prince Elvin was pissed off with  his brother "You better leave my room or we might end up fighting in here" he showed him the door.

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Queen Ariadne's POV.

The next morning…

I couldn't sleep because I was restless. The Emperor's face seemed to hunt me all night. I missed him so much though he did not send for me after I left his room. May be Grandmother had poisoned his mind against me.

The door opened "Mother," Arya came to me . I was surprised seeing her this morning.

"You did not go school today ?" I asked. Anne entered the room after her.

"The feast is tomorrow my lady. There is no school" Anne answered.

"Really? Come here my princess" I helped her seat on the bed. Her hair was beautifully tied with two pink ribbons. What will I do without Anne, my best friend?

"The tutor at the royal class said Arya is very intelligent. The emperor gave her few presents this morning" Anne told me. I was happy that my daughter was doing great at school and I hope she adjust to this family.

"I am glad my little princess is learning fast" I said, stroking her fat cheeks. She gave me a big smile which revealed her empty gum.

"Old woman" I teased. "Close your mouth, we don't want to see that."

Instead of Arya closing her mouth. She let out a laugh, that made us all to join her. This child was blessing, I wondered if queen Valeria didn't meet her before killing her mother In a cold blood.

"Mother, are we not going for the party tonight?" Arya asked me. I didn't understand what party she was referring to. The feast was tomorrow and not today.

"Is there a party?" I asked Anne who was sitting on the chair opposite us. 

"Yes my Lady. We are receiving a new guest tomorrow" she answered.

"Oh. The princess of Elevar. Mother spoke about it last night to the Emperor" I kissed Arya's hair.

"Okay. We prepared her room yesterday and mother had assign maids to her already."

"Is she coming to stay?" I asked. The expression on Anne's face showed that she was surprised with the question.

"You don't know the reason why she is in Akkad?" Anne's eyes widened. Her reaction scared me.

What was going on ?

"It is sad you don't know my lady" Anne added. "I have no choice than to tell you the truth."

"Go ahead please" I held Arya's hand tightly. I pray is not what I thought it was. No …

"The princess is coming as the Emperor's wife my lady" Anne told me.

-Three minutes of silence…

Wait … did she said the Emperor's wife or I got it all wrong? What was going on this Palace and why was I not informed about this?

"No one told me about this, Anne" I said. "Not even the Emperor. We were together last night and he didn't care to utter a word about this."

"I surprised that no one bother to tell you. Maybe they thought you already know."

"Thought? The Emperor made a promise to me. He said he was going to try and keep it. I believed him Anne , I wished I never did."

"Do not say that my Lady. He is the Emperor and many matters run through and fro his mind, this must have escaped him" Anne tired to defend her master. But I didn't care about that, the way they sent me out of the room yesterday was obvious. They were hiding this away from me.

I stood up from my bed, furiously, heart broken  and I handed Arya to Anne. Grabbed my shoes and fan I made for the door.

"Where to Queen Ariadne?" Anne asked politely. Didn't she see how they deceived me? The Emperor broke my heart and to make matters worst , the two people I trusted in the family hid it away from me.

"I am going to Queen Alissa, please don't leave Arya alone" I said, putting on my shoes.

"Take care of yourself my lady. Do not worry about the princess" Anne assured me. She was the number one person I trusted when it came to Arya. With Anne, she was safe.

I found Queen Alissa as usual sitting with the other women in the harem. Her expression changed as Soon as she saw me. I knew my face carried this burning anger.

I was just a jealous lover , who was hurt!

"Queen Ariadne" she stood up as I drew closer. She was surprised seeing me like this . A part of me that was hard to be seen – a rare case, I laughed each time she saw me but not today.

"Queen Alissa can we talk in private" I said, looking at the women sitting with her. Didn't they see the signal I was giving them ? Or should I  sent them away like Queen Valeria will do.

Queen Alissa turned and smiled at them "we continue later ladies. I would like some privacy."

They all curtsied and started leaving one by one. I was surprised with the way they obeyed her. They didn't move when I asked earlier. I was too soft with everyone in this Palace including their Emperor!

-----Queen Ariadne is really hurt , I hope she accept the truth and live with it.

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