Chapter 115 - Back where she belonged
The realization of the fact that the one you loved with all your heart, has now given his heart away to someone else, isn't easy... Is it? Kiara stood in front of the wall in her old room. It had a wall so shiny that she could clearly see her entire reflection.
Her hand was spread on the wall as she looked herself up and down.
Her beautiful features were just the same. Young and vibrant, as if untouched by death.
She looked down at her lower half and touched herself down from the lower abdomen.
The skin was fit and fine. There was no distress left. No sign from the horrors that her body had to bear while she gave birth to her child.
Did Draco forget all about it as well?
Had he really moved on?
She looked at her face as her fingers touched her cheeks. She stretched the soft and supple skin as it bounced on her perfectly sculpted facial features.
Then smiled sadly," This is not the face he is in love with..."
Her eyes shined as they moistened.
"Will he even recognise me anymore as his queen?"
Her eyes flickered as they moved sideways very fast.
After what seemed like an eternity of staring she heaved a deep sigh.
"Yes, Ichiona..."
She turned towards her maid, who had been waiting outside.
She came inside with hushed steps and her head held low. Kiara could hear her whimpering.
"Come on now. Are you really that sad that I am alive?"
Kiara joked but the poor maid burst into tears at those words. She couldn't hold back her overflowing emotions.
"My lady....." She fell on her knees." Only heaven knows how the kingdom has missed you... It feels so unreal that you are back... "
Kiara smiled softly as she turned away to look at her clothes. She opened the door of the cupboard as she placed her hands over them and walked as her fingers brushed over them all.
"My lady please do not touch them, they have all been worn."
Ichiona leaped up from her position as if Kiara was about to touch poison.
"And who dared to do so?" Kiara asked with a mysterious smirk.
Ichiona stumbled back as she was asked that question.
"I... My lady... Umm... It was... You know.... The Dragon Lord's order... It was... "
She was looking straight at the floor.
Kiara walked up to her and pulled her chin up to meet her own eyes.
"It was by the Dragon Lord's order for his chosen mate... Is that what you wanted to say?"
Ichiona moved back as soon as the words dropped off Kiara's lips.
"That vicious human... That wretched witch... That cunning woman, my lady. She slithered her way inside the Dragon Lord's harem... " "Enough!"
Kiara's roar silenced Ichiona before she could hurl anymore insults.
"How dare you curse someone favored by your own king. Who gave you the audacity to question the judgment of your Lord? You little Palace maid, how dare your tongue roam free against your master, behind his back."
She swung her left hand as a flicker of light left her finger tip. It grazed Ichiona's neck as she fell on her knees again, clutching her wounds.
"I beg your pardon my lady... Please forgive me... I was wrong."
She began prostrating with such desperation as if her life depended on it. There was no mistake that Kiara looked angry while all Ichiona tried to do was try and be on her side. She was trying to convey her sympathy. But she was the Dragon Queen. Ichiona must have had that in mind.
"Go prepare the Royal hammam for me. It's been a while... I want to be presentable before my husband. "
"Yes,my lady, "Ichiona ran without wasting any more time.
Kiara turned towards her reflection once again," Hold on Draco. Hold on a few more moments. I know you are sad... But you will not be once I am there."