His Destined Empress

Ch-13 (Wander Jist )

They walking through the market, making Aarav and Aahana awkward. Sure, they have been stared by people who find them attractive, but it was only by a person or two. Here they are being stared by everyone. They never would have thought that their normal black hair would become exotic one day.

“You guys can buy anything you want.”; Samuel said. Aarav and Aahana nodded with a grateful smile but kept walking through. There are many things that are unique to them. Yet, deep down, using someone else’s money did not sit right with them. They have always been independent. People are selfish, who knows they might use this someday against them? They do not want to give them a chance to hold anything against them.

Aahana was looking at the shops that showcased beautiful dresses. She has to admit she is a fan of vintage dresses but they are not popular in India and she never wore them. Walking through, she was mesmerised with a royal purple dress. It is adorned with diamonds and has a collar. She did not want to buy it seeing how many diamonds it has.

“Do you like the dress, Miss Aahana?”; Michael questioned.

Aahana looked at him and smiled before looking up at the shop’s name.

“Wander Jist.”; Aahana repeated. She frowned as she clenched her head in pain and staggered a step back. Michael and Samuel were alarmed, but before they could hold her, Aarav clasped her.

“Hana, are you okay?”; He asked worriedly; he checked her temperature.

“I am fine.”; She answered, not knowing how to explain what she felt. She looked at the name of the shop again and frowned. Why does she feel like she has been here once? That has to be impossible; she has never been here. She frowned and looked at the name again before shaking her head and standing up straight.

“Should we go back?”; Samuel asked. Aahana nodded in agreement. She held Aarav’s hand and walked away to the carriage, leaving the brothers to follow them in confusion. Aarav looked at her but asked nothing, seeing her frown. He squeezed her hand, assuring her it was all alright, and he is still here with her.

Samuel and Michael looked at each other in confusion before entering the carriage behind the siblings. Deep down, they both felt envious of Aarav. She held his hand and wanted his support. If they would have been good brothers, would she have placed the same trust she places in Aarav? They do not know, but they sure know that Aarav is a wonderful brother.

Aahana laid her head on her brother’s shoulder and closed her eyes, hugging his arms. Her headache was getting worse with time. It is as if someone is banging on her head. Aarav said nothing and let her sleep. He could feel that she is not comfortable, she needs to get a good sleep.

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Eugene looked at the letter and sighed in irritation. He became an archbishop to bring back Aahana not to deal with this s**t. Pope should die already. How old is that man?

“Your Grace, what happened?”; a priest asked. He looked at Eugene, not knowing what actually happened. Everyone felt the energy, but they do not know what actually happened. He suspected the new guests, but Eugene informed them prior that there will be a guest arriving to the church.

“I will go to Imperial capital today.”; He answered. The priest did not question him; he nodded and walked out of the office.

He knows that Archduke Griffith would have fed King a lie. He does not know what it would be, but he is sure that Archduke will surely inform him beforehand. None of them want Aahana to catch the eyes of the Royals, especially of that Augustus. He does not want her to fall in love with that piece of s**t. But before everything he will have to tell the same lie to the Pope.

He is nervous about meeting the Pope. That man is old, no, more like ancient. When he met the Pope the first time, he did not expect the man to be that old. Yet that man knew why he was an archbishop. He knew Eugene wanted to gain something out of this position.

He still does not get why did Pope allow him to become an archbishop. He knew that his (Eugene) intentions were not to serve people, instead he wanted to do something selfish yet, he is still here. Pope never interfered with his business, ever. This is the first time he will meet Pope after he became an archbishop.

He rubbed his head and closed his eyes. For some reason, he does not feel good. He feels like calling her here was a mistake. Like he has committed a crime against her. He feels that something is wrong, something just does not feel right.

First, only she was supposed to come here, but another person tagged along. Second, he did not think that everyone will sense the power. Lastly; he feels suffocated since he has done that spell. It just does not feel right.

He shook his head; no, what he did was right. Everything he did was a necessity. She belongs in this world. He sighed and closed his eyes; but she wished to never be born in this dimension again. She deliberately cut every tie from everyone here, and yet he called her here. He reversed the wish the Goddess granted her.

“I should not think too much about it.”; He whispered to himself before getting up and walking out of the office. He has to go to the imperial capital.

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“Crown Prince, you cannot go there!!?”; a man shouted.

“And why can’t I, Kez?”; a man with black hair and silver eyes asked.

“You have to give a letter in advance, Your Highness. You cannot just barge in other kingdom anytime you want.”; Kez answered. He wanted to reason with the man. He cannot allow the Crown Prince to just roam about, especially when there are people eyeing the throne.

“Because if you do, you will be seen as a spy or a trespasser. They can capture you and even kill you. Second, the Second Prince has been eyeing the throne. If you go missing this is will, be a perfect opportunity for him to take the throne.”; Kez answered.

“Kez, they will have to find me to capture me. And about the throne thing, that worthless Second Prince is not after the throne, it is her mother.”; He answered.

“That is much more troubling, Your Highness. You know that how much Queen entices the King. He won’t hesitate to fulfil her demand.”; Kez answered. Crown Prince is holding the position because his mother, the late Queen, has a powerful family. If not, he would have lost the throne to a worthless kid.

“Of course, she does. She is of my age, Kez. She is young and full of vigour. I am just unlucky to have a p*****t of a father.”; He answered.

“Your Highness.”; Kez was full of pity towards the Crown Prince.

“I would have taken the competition head on, if the person was old enough. That kid is what five now”; Crown Prince said in irritation.

“Six, Your highness.”; Kez corrected him.

“Whatever. Don’t worry about Queen taking action, Kez. Because I have already planned many things that will keep her busy. She won’t be able to aim for the throne, if her own life will always be in danger, right.”; Prince chuckled, making Kez shiver in fear.

“But Prince.”; Kez tried to reason. Entering Asiaur as a trespasser will not be easy. The borders are always guarded and if he kills anyone of them, they will have reason to break the treaty of peace. This will also nullify any chance for the Crown Prince to inherit the throne.

“Enough, Kez. Notifying them of my visit will only make them hide whatever it is. I am sure the spell was not just an energy. It was a summoning spell. They have summoned something or someone from the Goddess’ power. Whatever or Whoever it is; it has to be powerful. Think what if we get it? It will not only ensure my throne, it will make people know not to mess with me.”; Prince said, making Kez sigh.

“Your Highness, if they have something that powerful then its security will be high.”; Kez said, making Prince smile.

“Don’t worry about it. Make preparation we will leave by today itself.”; Prince said, making Kez’s eyes widened.

“What!!?”; He questioned in surprise.

“Imperial Crown Prince is passing through here to go to Asiaur. We will join the forces in disguise.”; He said as he walked out of the room. Leaving the shaking man inside the office.