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__ Love in the dark by Adele
Lady Harriet had just started dozing off beside the Princess when she felt a sudden movement which was followed by a loud piercing scream.
Her eyes snapped open instantly, she stood on her feet to check on Sabrina.
She was still unconscious, but her breathing was erratic, her eyes tightly shut as sweat poured from her body.
"..... My lady" she called, alarmed.
Another scream came again, followed by a violent thrashing on the bed.
" Let me go. No! P-please" she cried out, her voice breaking at the edge.
Lady Harriet watched, confused, with a furrow on her brows.
"My lady" she called again, grabbing her arm but she jerked out of her hold, violently.
"Noo...nooo. Let me go. Please...no" she sobbed in her sleep, tears spilling out of her eyes.
Then it dawned on her, she was having a nightmare
" My lady" lady Harriet screamed. Trying to get to her. "It's just a dream"
"P-please. Let me go. I–I beg you-u. Don't kill me. I'm innocent-t. Please..e" she cried hysterically. Her sobs came out as breathless gasps.
The tiny resentment she had left for her being the daughter of her husband's killer vanished, her heart squeezed with hurt as she watched the princess relieve that horrible night all over again in her sleep.
Without much thought, she covered her body with hers, and wrapped her hands around her slim body. Painful sobs emitted from her throat.
" It's fine. You are okay. You are okay" she kept mumbling into her ear softly. A lone tear rolled out of her eyes.
"P-please... It hurts. It hurts so b-bad" she cried, her body shook with fear and every sob she breathed.
"It's okay. I'm here" she repeated, stroking her hair comfortingly.
Sabrina held unto her tightly, pulling her close to herself.
" I'm sorry" she cried. " I'm sorry. Please"
Lady Harriet couldn't hold her own tears any longer. She cried bitterly.
For the hurting king and for Sabrina who was hurting as much as he is.
"I'm here your highness. No one will hurt you. P-lease. W-wake up" she cried as she mumbled repeatedly into her ear. Her heart breaking into pieces with every word she uttered.
" I'm sorry he's hurting you like this. I'm so sorry, your highness. I'm sorry" she cried, still stroking her hair gently. Holding her with intense vulnerability.
Time stretched, her breath started to even out and her body finally stilled beneath her.
"L-Lady Harriet?" She muttered quietly, breathless.
Lady Harriet unlatched from the princess, her face streaked with tears
"Y-your highness" she whispered, utterly relieved. Tears brimming in her eyes.
"W-why? You are crying. Why?" She mumbled, her eyes fluttering. Her head was fuzzy.
Lady Harriet sniffled and wiped her tears.
She shook her head.
"No, I am not" she lied, watching as she struggled to keep her eyes open.
"Liar" Sabrina slurred. Her eyelid fluttering close slowly, gradually falling into slumber again.
"Go to sleep. I'll be here" she assured, stroking her hair with care.
Her lips parted and she mumbled something in her sleep.
"I saw him. It hurts" she mumbled drowsily.
Lady Harriet frowned slightly, not able to hear what she was saying, she brought her ear closer to her mouth.
" He hurts me. It hurts... too much hurt"
Her heart fell, tears gathered in her eyes.
She watched as she finally gave in to the sleep.
A gnawing feeling of pity engulfed her, and fear for the innocent woman.
Could she ever regain her freedom again?
She doubts it. With her now being his mistress, it is something nearly impossible.
With a shaky hand, shenpalmed her pale face.
" Princess..." she started not able to stop her flowing tears.
"Please... Don't break apart. You have to be strong" she paused as multiple sobs racked out of her throat .
"J-just hang in there for a little while. A little m-more w-while" she sobbed.
She wasn't planning on breaking down but seeing the princess earlier brought back memories of her husband's death and Amelia, Damon's mother.
Truly, judrith deserves more than death. He deserves every adversities thrown to him but what about his daughter?
Would she have to live for her evil father's crime for the rest of her life?
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"Tell me, Nina. Why would I want to do that?" He repeated, his gaze extremely cold.
Nina stared up at him, "Y-Your highness–"
He said nothing, he just stared at her.
"My lady is not a bad person, your highness. I swear to the heavens....." she swallowed tightly "....She is good not only to me but the servants as well, she is different, your highness. Please, have mercy" Nina pleaded in tears.
Damon stared at her carefully and closely, without a word.
"Rise!" He ordered.
Nina hesitated, she wanted to stay in her position and keep on pleading but the fire that banked in his gaze is not what she would dare face.
She rose slowly, her knees trembling, and stood on her feets. Her heart was hammering against her ribs.
"Sabrina is paying for what her father did and she will do so for the rest of her life" He spoke calmly.
Nina gulped, close to tears.
"It doesn't matter if you plead on behalf. Nothing would change that. it's her fate"
Tears streamed down her face.
"M-my king..." she stammered
"It's a good thing she's treating you well. That's the least she can do after everything her father has done"
Nina flinched at the venom that laced his words.
"Leave now Nina. And don't come to me for this ever again" He warned warmly.
Nina gulped, responding with a firm nod.
"Good. You can leave" he commanded.
Nina had a lot she wanted to say, but she held it in. She wouldn't want to say anything that would end her with a punishment.
"Thank you your highness" she bowed and walked out of the room. Her heart was beating faster.
She swiped the tears that escaped her eyes furiously, and made her way to the princess's quarters.
Her conviction now stronger than ever, she decided to do anything to keep the Princess safe from him. No matter what.