ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
By Mide L.
(~•KITTY…MARKY•~)
FEW MINUTES LATER*
Mrs Gray sat in a corner, her body shaking with sobs. Katharina knelt beside her, gently stroking her hair.
“See, I’m so sorry…I didn’t know what came over me. I was just so scared for Emily given her condition, and I saw Hazel standing there, and…and…I don’t know, I just lost control”
Katharina offered a comforting smile.
“It’s okay, Mrs Gray. We understand. You were just trying to protect Emily”
Mrs Gray looked up, her eyes red and puffy.
“But I had no right to accuse Hazel like that. She’s just a child, and she didn’t deserve that” Mrs Gray said and Katharina helped her to her feet.
“Let’s go talk to Hazel and clear the air, okay?”
Meanwhile, Emily was sitting on the couch with the twins and Hazel, looking a bit pale but otherwise okay. She woke up just few minutes ago. Hazel was holding her hand, and the twins were chatting with her in hushed tones.
As Mrs Gray and Katharina approached, Hazel looked up, her right cheek still red from the slap. Mrs Gray took a deep breath before taking Hazel’s hands.
“Hazel, I am so sorry for what I did. I was wrong to accuse you, and I was wrong to hit you. Can you ever forgive me?”
“I forgive you, Mrs Gray. I know you were just trying to protect Emily”
“But Mrs Gray, what’s wrong with Emily? She was fine, and then she just…fainted on our way to her room”
“She has leukemia, Hazel” Mrs Gray said and the twins gasped while Hazel was puzzled.
“What’s that? Is it like a cold or something?”
“No, sweetie, it’s…it’s a type of cancer. And I’m supposed to take her to the hospital for treatment today”
Hazel’s eyes widened in alarm, and she looked at Katharina for understanding. Katharina’s expression was gloomy, and she nodded sympathetically.
“That’s so bad!” Madison suddenly exclaimed.
“Yeah, cancer is like, really serious!”Mason added.
“Yeah, remember when Olivia’s mom had it, she was in the hospital for a long time”
“Did she survive it?” Emily asked weakly.
“Yes she did and I believe you will survive it too” Madison replied her and Emily looked hopeful.
“Heard what they said? You don’t have anything to worry about” Mrs Gray kissed her forehead.
Emily’s face lit up with a weak smile, and she nodded slightly.
“Yeah…I’ll be okay” she said and Hazel squeezed her hand.
“I will be there here for you at school, Emily. We’ll support you through this”
“That’s right. We’re all in this together” Katharina said and Mrs Gray’s eyes welled up with tears again, but this time, they were tears of gratitude.
“Thank you, kids. Your support means the world to me and Emily”
The twins nodded in unison, and Mason added, “We’ll do whatever it takes to help Emily get better”
“Yeah, we’ll be Emily’s cancer-fighting squad!” Madison said and Emily smiled.
Mrs Gray suddenly stood up, a look of realization on her face.
“Where did I keep my manners? I never offered you anything at all!”
The kids chuckled, and Katharina smiled.
“It’s okay, Mrs Gray. We’re not hungry”
“Nonsense! I’ll get you some snacks and drinks”she insisted.
As she walked to the kitchen, Mrs Gray’s expression turned serious. She was deep in thought.
She didn’t want Emily to get too attached to these kids. It was already too late, though. Emily had already formed a bond with them, and it would be hard to break.
Mrs Gray sighed inwardly. She had to think about what was best for Emily and so she brushed off her thoughts.
She could hear Emily laughing and chattering with Hazel, and her heart swelled with joy.
“Emily never had a friend. And now she has one. I don’t want to spoil that happiness for her”
Besides, the kids seemed nice, genuinely caring about Emily’s well-being. Maybe, just maybe, this was a blessing in disguise.
But then again, they are the Blackwoood’s children. If she doesn’t want any problem for herself, they should keep their distance as far as possible.
ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
BLACKWOOD WINE COMPANY*
As Marcus entered his office, he’s greeted by the quiet, peaceful atmosphere of the empty space. The only sound is the soft hum of the air conditioning.
Marcus took a deep breath, feeling a sense of calm wash over him. He enjoys working on Sundays, as it gives him a chance to focus without the usual distractions.
He walked over to his desk, noticing a few files and documents left by his secretary, along with a note reminding him of his schedule for the upcoming week.
The wine launch party that he postponed because of his little accident, will be happening tomorrow and he has to prepare towards it.
Marcus’s phone suddenly rang, breaking the silence of his office. He frowned, not recognizing the number on the screen. He hesitated for a moment before answering.
“Hello?” he said.
But there was only silence on the other end. Marcus waited, expecting the caller to speak, but the line remained quiet.
“Hello?” he repeated, his brow furrowing in confusion.
Still, there was no response. Marcus’s instincts told him this wasn’t a normal call. He wondered if it was a prank or a wrong number.
“Who is this?” he demanded
The silence continued, and Marcus’s frown deepened. He was about to hang up when he heard a faint sound, like a soft breathing. It was subtle, but it sent a shiver down his spine.
“Who is this?” he repeated, his voice low and even.
But the line remained silent, except for that soft, unsettling breathing…
ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
VALDORIA KINGDOM, THRONE ROOM*
King Ryker sat on his throne,surrounded by his councilors,who were all bowing their head in respect.
“Your Majesty, the eastern regions of our kingdom are plagued by a severe drought. The people cry out for aid, but—”
“I don’t pay you to waste my time with trivialities, Lord Thomas. What do you propose we do about it?” King Ryker asked and Lord Thomas hesitated, sensing the king’s tone.
“Perhaps, Your Majesty, we could allocate some resources to—”
“Resources? You think I got where I am today by squandering resources on the weak? No, Lord Thomas. We will not be swayed by the whims of nature. The people will adapt, or they will perish. That is the way of things”
The councilors exchanged uneasy glances.
“But, Your Majesty, the people are suffering. Women and children are dying. Surely, we can—” Lord Thomas pressed further and King Ryker’s hand shot up, silencing him.
“Enough! You dare to question my judgment? I am the king, and I will not be swayed by sentiment. The strong will survive, and the weak will perish. That is the natural order.”
As the councilors bowed their heads in submission, a man came in.
“Your Majesty. Perhaps it would be wise to reconsider. The people’s suffering could be… useful to us”
King Ryker’s look turned to him, and a hint of a smile played on his lips.
“Ah, yes. My trusted advisor, Malakai. Always thinking several steps ahead. Tell me, what do you propose we do with this… suffering?”
“Well, Your Majesty, we could use this drought to our advantage. With the people struggling to survive, they will be more desperate, more willing to accept any solution we offer”
“Go on” King Ryker said and Malakai smiled cunningly.
“We could offer them aid, but at a price. We could use this opportunity to gain more control over the eastern regions, to bring them further under our rule”
The councilors exchanged uneasy glances, but King Ryker’s face showed no emotion.
“I like it. Let us proceed with Malakai’s plan”
The councilors bowed their heads in agreement.
Meanwhile, Dominic was outside the throne room listening to their conversations.
ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
KING RYKER’S CHAMBERS*
King Ryker entered into his chamber with a stern look. He turned to his servant, who stood by the door.
“Release my daughter from the dungeon” he ordered.
“She is no longer to be held captive”
The guard bowed and backed away, closing the door behind him.
“And bring me Elara. I want her brought here from the torture room. Now”
The guard nodded and hurried off to carry out the king’s orders.
The guard returned with Elara, who was dragged into the king’s chambers, her body battered and bruised. Her eyes were sunken, her skin pale, and her hair disheveled. She wore a tattered dress, and her wrists and ankles were raw from the shackles.
King Ryker stared at Elara, his expression blank. Elara met his gaze, but her eyes were filled with fear. She trembled, knowing she was completely at his mercy.
A scar on her stomach caught the king’s attention – a reminder of the arrow wound inflicted by his own men. Elara’s eyes flashed with pain as she moved, her body stiff from the whips and beatings.
The guard released Elara’s chains, and she collapsed to the floor, unable to stand. King Ryker’s face showed no emotion.
“You shouldn’t have helped Katharina to escape and you will pay for it. Before I end your life,you should be useful to me”
King Ryker’s eyes roamed over Elara’s battered body, his eyes lingering on her curves. A spark of lust ignited within him, and he felt a sudden urge to claim her.
“Take her to the bathing chambers” he ordered the guard.
“I want her cleaned and dressed in the finest gowns”
The guard nodded and dragged Elara away, her body limp with exhaustion.
The guard outside the king’s chambers came in and then bowed.
“Your Majesty, Malakai request to see you”
King Ryker looked up.
“Let him in” he ordered the guard.
The guard opened the door, and Malakai came in, a triumphant smile on his face.
“Your Majesty, I have the news we’ve been waiting for!”
King Ryker nodded for Malakai to approach.
“Speak, Malakai. What news do you bring me?”
Malakai bowed slightly before delivering the news.
“We’ve finally located Princess Katharina, Your Majesty. Our spies have confirmed her whereabouts, and we know exactly where she is”
King Ryker’s face lit up with a bright smile.
“Ah, finally! I’ve been waiting for this moment for so long. Tell me, Malakai, where is my dear daughter?”
ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
PRINCESS CALANTHA’ CHAMBERS*
Dominic entered the chamber, his eyes scanning the room until they landed on Calantha. She was sitting on her bed, sulking, her arms wrapped around her knees. She looked up as he approached, and for a moment, they just stared at each other.
Without saying a word, Calantha suddenly rushed off the bed and flung herself into Dominic’s arms.
“I’ve missed you so much!” she exclaimed, her voice muffled against his chest.
Dominic wrapped his arms around her, holding her close.
“I’ve missed you too, Calantha” he whispered, his voice filled with emotion.
Calantha pulled back, looking up at him with tears in her eyes.
“I was so worried about you when father disowned you and then you just ran away. I didn’t know what had happened to you”
Dominic smiled, stroking her hair.
“I’m fine, Calantha. I’m here now”
Calantha nodded, snuggling back into his embrace.
“Don’t leave me again” she whispered.
“I won’t” he promised.
Calantha pulled back, looking up at Dominic.
“Dominic, have you seen Father lately?” she asked.
“Calantha, He’s becoming increasingly paranoid and power-hungry”
“He’s going to destroy everything if he keeps this up. The kingdom is suffering, Calantha. The people are starving, and Father doesn’t care” he added.
“I still can’t believe he locked me up in the dungeon”
“Calantha, I need your help with something. I want to help Elara escape from the palace”
Calantha’s eyes widened in surprise. “What? Why?”
“Because Father is going to kill her, Calantha. He’s going to use her for his own gain and then discard her. I won’t let that happen”he said and Calantha shook her head.
“No, Dominic. I won’t help you. Elara is a traitor. She helped Katharina escape”
“That’s not the point. The point is that Elara is an innocent person who doesn’t deserve to die. And besides, Katharina’s escape was not her fault alone”
Calantha crossed her arms, her face set in a stubborn expression.
“I won’t help you, Dominic”
“Fine, Calantha. But know this – I will find a way to save Elara, with or without your help” he said and with that,he left.
ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
NEWYORK, NIGHT AT MARCUS’ MANSION*
Katharina followed Marcus and Hazel to the mansion. She actually planned to go to Mrs Gray house, but Marcus insisted she comes to his house instead and here is she.
Hazel slept immediately they ate,she was feeling tired. It’s just Marcus and Katharina in the sitting room right now.
Katharina expression suddenly changed to that of sadness. Marcus noticed the change and asked.
“What’s the matter, Katharina?”
She sighed, her shoulders slumping. “I miss my family. I didn’t know I would miss them this much”
“Where are your family? I want to know more about you”
Katharina hesitated, staring at the floor.
“Actually, there’s something I need to tell you”
“I’m listening” Marcus said and Katharina took a deep breath before revealing.
“I’m actually a Princess. My father is King Ryker, and the King of Valdoria kingdom. I ran away from the palace when he told me to marry a prince from the neighboring kingdom. I had to run away to avoid the marriage, and now I’m missing them, and I don’t even know the fate of my personal maid”
As she finished speaking, Katharina finally looked up at Marcus, and his expression was one of shock and disbelief.
“You… you’re a princess from Valdoria kingdom?” he asked in shock and Katharina nodded.
“You don’t remember me, Kat? I mean, ‘Kitty’?” He asked and Katharina’s eyes widened in shock.
The only person who ever called her that name was someone from her past, when she was 10… Could it be him?”
“M…Marky’?” she stuttered,
“My one and only, Kitty. It’s your Marky” he whispered, his voice cracking with emotion.
Katharina’s eyes welled up with tears as she whispered, “Marky…”
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ADVENTURES OF THE RUNAWAY PRINCESS : CHAPTER 101 – 110
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