To Betray My King
by Kayla
Lavan
Genre: YA Romance/Fantasy
Release Date: May 1st 2017
Would you choose to save your kingdom or follow your heart?
Brave and kindhearted, Arianna is a princess of a kingdom that nobody wants.
The magicless. Marrying the charming, flirtatious, and egotistical Prince
Roland was the last thing either of them wanted, but for the sake of their
people they agreed. War breaks out with the neighboring kingdom, forcing the
prince’s hand to join in the fight. He leaves his new wife with the only man he
trusts, his childhood friend, a dutiful, strong, and handsome knight.
A sweet romantic tale of forbidden love in a dark fanatical world.
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Arianna woke up early the next morning. The twins had fallen
asleep in the hall. She couldn't blame them. It was their first day on duty,
and they were not used to staying up all night. She wanted to be alone, so she
used that to her advantage. The sun hadn't rose yet, and it would be awhile
before Conrad had to relieve his brothers of their duty. She had plenty of
time.
The princess was at the end of the garden, where the apple trees
grew. She found a ladder, and started picking the greenest ones she could find.
She dropped them into the basket below her. After some time she had nearly
filled the basket. A single green apple was hanging out of reach, behind
another branch.
She placed her hand on the first branch, ducking beneath it. She
stretched to reach it. She couldn't get it. Her face scrunched up. Thinking
carefully, she hooked her arm around the branch for a better hold. She moved as
far as she could on the ladder. The tips of her fingers barely brushed its
smooth skin.
She released a huff in frustration. Just a little more-- Her
hand finally grasped the apple. Her foot slipped. She was weightless. She
screamed, closing her eyes shut. A grunt from the impact. Surprisingly enough,
it didn't hurt.
"What are you doing?" A deep voice vibrated around
her. She slowly pried open her eyes. She was in Conrad's arms. He was glaring
down at her with his stony facade.
She stared at the apple that was clutched in her hands. Her
cheeks becoming hot. "I was trying to get some apples."
"I can see that." His voice held his usual 'I'm not
amused' tone. "You abandon your guards to come out here and pick apples?
Are you purposefully trying to find ways to trouble me?" She shook her
head back and forth. Her hair fanning out from the swift movement. "Then
what were you thinking?"
"I--" She fiddled with the apple, still in his arms.
"I wanted to apologize to you for the trouble I caused yesterday."
The usually stoic man was stunned. Bafflement clearly on his
face as he stared down at her, his mouth ajar. "You are an idiot." He
glanced away, his cheeks holding a slight tinge to them.
He placed her feet onto the ground. She couldn't meet his eye.
"Sorry." She apologized to the ground.
"It's alright." He patted her on the head in praise.
His hand was warm. "They look delicious." He picked one out of the
basket, biting into it. "Applelogy
accepted." He spoke between mouthfuls.
Unable to help herself, she laughed at the terribly cheesy pun.
I've been writing half of my life, starting at the ripe old age of
13. Back then my favorite pass time was doodling in class, sleeping in class,
and studying tests or homework that was due the next class period. But by night
I lead a secret life. I would go home, turn on my computer, and get on my
dialup Internet (which makes me sound really old) and I would write. At first
it was for fun. I was brave back then and posted everything online. In the 14
years I have been writing, I have posted over 1.5 million words, all of which
is still available to read for free. My most well known story being "Fun
'N' Games at Ouran". A year or so ago I posted a one-shot that was 50k-60k
in words. Afterwards, I looked at it laughing, and said to myself "I think
I would like to get paid for this now" and then 'To Betray My King' was
born. It seems so simple as I'm sitting here, typing this for you to read, but
it's the truth. 'Betray' is my first book, but it won't be my last. I love
writing. I would never give it up for anything in the world.
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Betray my King sounds great! Thank you
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