37 Achilles hill.

Her soft hair fell across her face, as she stood there surprised.

He moved close to her, forgetting, she was naked. He didn't want to but her body drew him close like magnet and for the first time, he imagined her in his arms.

She stood there, still, not moving like she was hypnotised. She had never seen him look at her like that.

You are beautiful, he said, his voice low and calm.

What! She said coming back to her senses, she searched frantically for her clothes on the bed. He watched her amused.

Can you give me some privacy,please, she blunted out.

Privacy, you are in my room, he teased her.

Ah, Of course, I will head over to mine, I didn't even know why I came here.

I am not throwing you out, by the way we are married, aren't we?

"You really have time for jokes. I do not belong to you, I mean this is all staged. "

"You are not wrong but I fear you may get angry one day then go tell everyone about this. "

I am not stupid, she said getting the last button of her dress done, he wanted to compliment her again but he didn't know how she would react. Maybe one day she would realize how much he adored her...

She sat down on the bed facing him, she picked up some of the clothes on the bed and folded them.

What is it? He said noticing her sour face, you don't have to stay here, I can see you are not comfortable with...

"That is not it".

"OK. "

I talked to him, he was both sad and angry and listening to him made me also, I mean what is all these, why do Sebastian want to do this?

I don't know, for power. You know the quest for power can make someone do some inhuman things.

"You mean it all just because of selfishness,"

Not only that, it is deep rooted in hate, something in him, hates freedom. He was a victim too, you know. And now he wants to make others too, Suffer how he did.

That diesnt make sense, the people who hurt him had died, what dies he still want?

It may not make sense but that is what he wants and with determination and dedication may. If we don't stop him, he felt not just be our nightmare but our reality.

But all the other rebels had join him, is like they are blind or they were hypnotised.

"Exactly or they we're deceived, you know he is good at doing that. "

Well, I didn't know about him like I know now so I did believe him.

He merely nodded his head and stayed quiet, he was deep in thoughts, he was king now amd it was his responsibility to protect it. Not just the kingdom but other innocent people that would get hurt in this quest.

"The other kingdoms they must have heard about sebastian. "

True, I am sure they are delighted he conquered my father's army probably thought he even killed him, you know, my father was not in good relations with them, I mean who wants to be in good terms with an oppressor unless people like him, I know Sebastian was.

"You are right but can't we convince them Sebastian is a tyrant and he is just pretending to be good and diligent. "

Natalie, have you forgotten, I am my father's son, who will believe me, they feel the same amount of resentment for me as my father. "

"Funny you are still paying for the sins of the man who called himself your father even after his death. "

"He doesn't need to appear in my dreams, his deeds are still haunting me".

"If only we can get a sort of evidence, to show he is not doing this just to fight for justice or avenge anybody. "

....... ...... ........ ...... ........my men are still recovering from the late king's attack but I think we will be full ready in few weeks time. For now we can just tarry and also celebrate our impending victory, he said pointing at the jars of wine by his side.

He had made plans to nurture his visitors so as to keep them in a good mood and accord.

His men did as they were told, none of them spoke to the other rebels carelessly.

And he had also invited the women, to keep the men busy, he has made sure to give them a good treat.

He signaled for one of the women who Jr really liked to come to him, she came to him beaming like a child, Ofcourse it was an honor to be in Favour with him.

He called her because she had looked a little bit like Natalie, he wondered if he would ever get over her. Who knows what that bastard of a man was doing with her, he was told they were married. So it was their plan all along, to pursue their love interest at all cost. little wonders he killed his father, so he could happily be with her.

He boiled with anger at the thought of this, I can't wait to make you all suffer, he said under his breath.

She stood there watching him curse at no one in sight.

My lord, are you okay? She asked him.

He let go of his thoughts and focused on her, then he saw her clearly.

He had been greatly mistaken, she looked nothing like Natalie. She was obviously order, her hair was bright red not ginger and her eyes were rather too big for her face.

Was he hallucinations or he had called the wrong woman.

Maybe he had already drank too much of this wine, his eyes were probably playing tricks on him.

What! Why are you here? He asked her not showing his embarrassment.

"My lord, you called for me"

"You must have been mistaken, I didn't."

She said nothing, her face showed her disappointment and for a moment he wished she was Natalie or looked anything like her.

He stood up annoyed at himself, he had tried to forger her only for him to mistake someone for her today.

He walked slowly, staggering at intervals, g, he was almost at the door of his room, when one of his men came running to him.

What had happened now, only just few hours this people came here, trouble was already looming.

The man came to him panting, my lord I was looking all over for you, he said breathing hard.

And what is it? He managed to ask.

"My lord, we found a dead body buried in a shallow grave on the path leading to out of the house. "

What! He exclaimed, all the wine leaving his body as he heard it.

His eyes shone like burning fire as he went to the place where he had buried the woman just few days ago.

Some men we're already there surrounding it like they were watching some sort of play. He wanted to shout at them and scold them but decided against it, he must okay it cool.

They straightened up as they saw him, he moved towards the grave and saw it, someone dug it up. He made sure he had properly buried her, what the hell was this, while they were drinking and enjoying themselves some people were out here doing some mischief.

He looked at them shocked, not saying anything.

Go back into the house, he told them, few minutes later. They all obeyed and left there, murmuring.

Who did this? He wondered. did anyone seen him that day. He was putting back the sand that was removed as he covered the grave back.

"You need help with that? "the voice asked him.

He looked up to see his right hand man there, this was the last person he wished to see as this man provoked him to the last.

No, he said facing him.

He chuckled, I know, I just wanted to ask, you were really drunk, so I supposed you can't.

I am fine here.

I was surprised when I saw this just minutes ago, so I told the other men.

You told the other men? Sebastian asked him, as he dropped the shovel he was with.

Yes, it is a strange sight, i had to, I couldn't keep it to myself.

Why didn't you tell me? , Sebastian asked frowning at him.

"You were drunk and unstable so I didn't bother. "

You know those other men could have also heard and seen this, how can I explain that.

He chuckled again, which made Sebastian want to punch him. Why was he always on his neck.

"Why are you worried about them knowing, I mean maybe they would have helped us find the killer "

Really? The killer, Sebastian said trying to hide his discomfort.

I mean aren't you curious about finding out who did this? He asked Sebastian who only ignored him as he continued covering the grave with sand.

He soon finished as he faced the man imposingly, I do, do you know who did this?

He asked him.

"I don't but she is a woman you know and it wasn't long ago that some woman came visiting you, sadly she disappeared. "

What did you say? Sebastian tug after him.