THE KING'S WIFE

Chapter 18: A night of secrets 2



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Corolla's heart was racing as she stood before Ayden, her eyes locked on his. The moon cast an eerie glow over the park, making the shadows seem to move and twist around them.

"What do you mean, the truth about my family?" Corolla asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ayden's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a knowing light. "Your family, Corolla, is not what you think it is. They're not just ordinary people. They're... royalty."

Corolla's eyes narrowed, her mind racing with skepticism. "Royalty? What are you talking about?"

Ayden took a step closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. "Your mother, Corolla, was a princess. She was next in line to the throne, but she gave it all up for love. For your father."

Corolla's eyes widened, her mind reeling with shock. A princess? Her mother? It couldn't be true.

But Ayden's words sparked a memory, a fragment of a conversation she had with her mother years ago. Her mother had mentioned something about a throne, about a life she had left behind.

Corolla's heart was racing now, her mind spinning with questions. What had her mother given up? And why had she kept it a secret?

Ayden's eyes seemed to bore into hers, as if he could see the turmoil brewing inside her. "Come with me, Corolla," he said, his voice low and urgent. "Let me show you the truth about your family."

Corolla hesitated, her mind torn between curiosity and fear. But something about Ayden's words resonated deep within her. She felt a sudden urge to uncover the secrets of her family's past.

With a deep breath, Corolla nodded. "Okay," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. "I'll come with you."

Ayden's smile grew wider, his eyes gleaming with triumph. "Follow me," he said, turning to lead her into the darkness of the park.

As they walked, the shadows seemed to deepen and twist around them. Corolla felt a shiver run down her spine, her heart pounding with anticipation.

Where was Ayden taking her? And what secrets would she uncover about her family's past?

The night air was thick with suspense, the only sound the rustling of leaves beneath their feet. Corolla felt like she was walking into a nightmare, one from which she might never awaken.

But she couldn't turn back now. She had to know the truth.

As they walked deeper into the park, the trees seemed to close in around them, casting long, ominous shadows on the ground. Corolla felt a sense of unease growing inside her, her heart pounding with fear.

Suddenly, Ayden stopped, his eyes fixed on something ahead. Corolla followed his gaze, her heart skipping a beat as she saw a figure standing in the distance.

The figure was shrouded in shadows, making it impossible to discern any features. But Corolla felt a sudden jolt of recognition, as if she had seen this person before.

"Who is that?" Corolla asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Ayden's smile grew wider, his eyes glinting with a knowing light. "That, Corolla, is your destiny."

As Ayden spoke, the figure began to move towards them, its features slowly emerging from the shadows. Corolla felt her heart pounding with fear, her mind racing with questions.

Who was this person? And what did they want from her?

The figure drew closer, its eyes fixed on Corolla with an unnerving intensity. Corolla felt like she was trapped in a nightmare, one from which she might never awaken.

And then, just as suddenly as it had begun, everything went black.

Corolla felt herself falling, her world spinning out of control. She tried to cry out, but her voice was frozen in her throat.

As she fell, Corolla felt a sense of terror wash over her, a sense of foreboding that seemed to echo through eternity.

And then, everything went silent.


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