Chapter 1
The Inner Strength of the Princess
Her Father is holding her hand in his…The wrinkled hand that used to be firm when holding a sword and gentle when carrying her… it looks so lifeless now…He’s still breathing…but the coldness in his hand means the end is near…
“Father…Do you want to take a rest first?” asked Dhara
“No…” answered her father in that raspy barely audible words.
“stay…stay for me…” said the King of Zaruum
Dhara looked at his father’s face…it has gotten too thin…and he looked older than his age…His body’s weakness the past year…has made him like a vegetable the past weeks.
“I wish I could have had the healer’s hand.” Said Dhara “Then I could have done something.”
“We called thousands of healers…but no one was able to cure me.” Said the King
“We should have searched Zaruum far and wide…maybe we haven’t found all of the healers in the land.” Said Dhara
The King tried to chuckle though it only came out as a cough.
“We know…that the end is near…no matter how many healers come…I am going to die soon.” Said the King
“Father…” Dhara tried to control the tears. She face down trying to look strong in front of her Father.
“I have prepared you since you were… young… for this day.” Said the King catching his breath with every word. “And you need to be strong …and carry out the burden…. of leading the people…until the next bloodline… is determined.”
“Since your mother died…I have known I am the last of… our bloodline to lead the people…But…we can’t let it fall apart while there is no…new King…yet.” Said the King
“You are…intelligent…strong…and full of wisdom…as your father…I admire your capability to lead Dhara…You are more of a King than I…I do not worry about Zaruum under your care…But…there is no time to waste…upon my death, the core is going to lose its energy…and that’s what the enemies… are waiting for. “ said the King
“I will protect the Kingdom, Father…I will give everything I could until my last breath to protect what you have protected for so long.” Said Dhara
“Gather the… Circle of the Diamond.” Said the King “Find… the next bloodline…”
The King closed his eyes
“And tell your sister…that the greatest regret that I have…was to send her away…for the sake of the Kingdom….I have missed her…so much.” Said the King
“I miss her too Father…” said Dhara “If I get the chance to see her…I will let her know.”
The King smiled….and then he gripped Dhara’s hand.
And then….His hand became stiff….
Father…
Dhara stood up.
“Guard!” called Dhara
“Call the Healer.” Said Dhara
The healer immediately came and checked on the King. He checked on the King’s pulse and his heart.
“Your Majesty…Princess” The healer is shaking “…The King…is dead.”
Dhara took a deep breath.
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The Next Bloodline
RomanceMinho never wanted to leave his Master, Princess Dhara. But when everyone learned he is part of the Circle that has to find the next King's bloodline...he had no choice but to leave her side... Sulli had been living a life as a warrior under the car...
