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The Master’s Third Wife Episode 53

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Hilda walked in with Lord Xander’s meal in a tray, her head bowed and her systems trying so hard to hide her anxiety.

Her hands were nearly shaking.

“G….. Good morning, My Lord” she greeted with a bow.
But Xander didn’t turn to look at her as he just fixed his gaze into space.

“I’m not eating, Hilda” he suddenly said, making her heart skip two beats.
What????

“M…My Lord, I don’t understand’ she stuttered and gulped hard.
“I thought you were going for a fight? You need to have some….”

“Just make me some tea, Hilda” he cut her off, calmly tho.
“Some tea and I’ll be fine”.

Hilda exhaled deeply.
“As you wish, My Lord” she bowed and left the room with the tray.
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Kaylan sat quietly on the bed, her hand on her jaw, looking like one in deep thoughts.

Jaden entered not long after with some cake for breakfast.

“Here’. I’m so sure you’ll love these”. She beamed as she placed the cakes on a small table in front of Kaylan.

But Kaylan didn’t even act like she’d seen a thing in front of her.

“Hey; you okay?” Jaden nudged get, but she didn’t give a reply.

“Oh, seriously? Don’t tell me you’re still getting worried about this, Kaylan?” She rolled her eyes.

“Well, what do you expect me to do, Jaden? I just told you; I’m having a bad feeling….”

“Bad feeling about what?” Jaden cut her off, taking the space next to her on the bed.
“About the fight?”

Kaylan nodded.

“Oh, Kaylan! You’re so unbelievable. Prince Berlin is an unfortunate man who’s out for revenge and is definitely going to get it the wrong way. I understand he’s hurt, but challenging Lord Xander to a fight is stupidity. We all know Xander has never lost in a fight. So, clearly, Prince Berlin is only looking for his death” Jaden enthused, and Kaylan took in a deep breath like she’d been convinced.

A few seconds passed, then she asked:
“Can we attend the fight?”

“What?? Are you crazy? Lord Xander doesn’t want you to go. Or, have your forgotten his orders just yesterday?” Jaden flinched.

“Of course, I can’t forget. But…. he won’t know I’ll be there. Besides, he’ll be so busy fighting, I’m pretty sure he wouldn’t have time to look at his guests” Kaylan rolled her eyes.

“Don’t be so stubborn, Kaylan. I believe Lord Xander had a good reason for sending his chief guard to warn you not to try attending the fight. It was more like he knows you so well and was aware you’re gonna try to do something like this…….”

“Oh! Come on, Jaden. Where’s my best friend that’s ready to break every rule with me? Ready to swim across the ocean with me? Ready to take risks and for my sake?”
She turned and winked at her and Jaden let out a chuckle.

“You know you’re crazy, right?”

“Yessss!! As long as I’m crazy with you!” Kaylan laughed and hugged her.

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Prince Berlin could be seen in the room with his sword, sharpening it and fully armoured.

He looked more serious than before, like he’s never been so serious in his entire life.

The door opened shortly with his mother coming in. She was adorned in a long blue gown, but looked really anxious as she walked towards him.

“Mother” Prince Berlin called, but she didn’t say a word until she’d gotten closer enough to hug him.

“Son’ she whispered calmly, stroking his hair.
They maintained that contact for sometime before pulling away.

“Berlin, are you sure about this?” The Queen cooed, touching his cheek.
“You can still back out of this fight, you know? I feel so scared. You know you’re the crowned prince of the Kingdom of Melik”.

“Fear is for the hopeless, mother” Berlin said in an indefatigable voice.
“You have nothing to worry about; I’ll be fine and back with Xander’s head”.

The Queen sighed pathetically and brought out a necklace from her dress.

“Here. Have this on” she put it round his neck for him.

“It’s for luck. My mother gave it to me and it’s helped me out a lot”.

She hugged him again.
“I wish you safe return, Son”.

“Thank you, mother” Berlin replied.

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Hilda returned to the room with the tea and bowed as she handed it to Lord Xander. Her heart was still beating rapidly. She didn’t want to do this; didn’t want to put him in any form of danger; but she had no choice.

Xander sighed and took a sip from the cup, and that was the moment Hilda knew there would be no going back. It’s done!
Oh, no. Will she ever be able to forgive herself?

“Is there problem, Hilda?” Lord Xander suddenly asked, wondering why she was still there.

“N… No, My Lord. I’ll take my leave now” she swallowed hard and left the room.

Lord Xander remained there with the tea in his hands, still taking some gulps.
He still couldn’t tell why he was feeling so cold about the fight.

Shortly, the door opened with Axel coming in and even before he spit out the words, Xander already knew why he was there.

“Greetings, My Lord’ he bowed.
“The carriage is ready”.

But Xander said nothing.

Axel was a little confused. He knows Lord Xander to always be the cold type, but that morning, the coldness was kind of different.

“My Lord?” He called. “Is there a problem?”

Xander said nothing immediately as he took in a deep breath and gulped more from the cup.

“It’s just pathetic, Axel” he finally said, dropping the tea cup on the table.
“It’s just pathetic that the Kingdom of Melik has lost two daughters. And now, they’re about to lose a son”.
He picked his sword sheath from the table and walked out of the room.
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The Master’s Third Wife Episode 52

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Xander returned to the room with the scroll in his hand and met Kaylan pacing tho and fro.

She’d been so restless and was walking about in the room when she noticed him walk in and she became still immediately. Was he there to release her?

Xander could notice how tensed she was but decided not to pay attention it. He walked past her to his closet, dropped the scroll and took out his belt.

Kaylan watched keenly, hoping he says something. But it was obvious he didn’t have such plans as he took what he wanted and started walking towards the door.

“My…. My Lord”: she called as she took a step closer and Xander stopped walking to look at her.
For a few seconds, she was out of words as those pretty eyes stared at hers.

“Can I….Am I free to go now?” She asked with a hard gulp.

Xander stared at her for a while before giving out a reply.
“I never said so” he muttered and walked away.

For real???

Kaylan covered her face with her palms as she could clearly feel frustration building up in her. What has she done to deserve this? Why would she be kept a prisoner when she was done nothing wrong?? Absolutely nothing?

She angrily walked to the window and rested get head. The Kaylan of old would’ve found a tricky way to leave the room by now; but recalling all she’d been through in the hands of Xander, it restricted her. Heck; she didn’t want to get on his bad side again and stand another chance of being whipped. But what could she possibly do to get out of here?? this was lockup!
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“Please, you have to let me in” Jaden grouse as she stood in front of the guards.”I’ve been pleading here for a very long time now. What else should I do? I only want to see the Princess and be sure she’s safe”

“The princess is fine. You can’t go into the Master’s room without being called upon. So, leave before you get yourself into trouble”. The first guard warned sternly.

“Fine; I’ll leave. But can I just see her face, at least? Or if you wouldn’t let me in, call her out….”

“We have orders not to let her out of the room” he snapped in and Jaden bit her nail.
God! She was so worried about Kaylan. Why would Lord Xander restrict her from leaving the room?

“Okay, fine. But, can I just…”.

“Leave..! Now!!” The second one yelled, making Jaden flinch a bit.
Oops!

“You don’t have to be so hard on yourself; I’ll leave. But trust me if anything happens to her, you’ll have me to deal with”. She pointed her index finger at them.
The guards stared at her in surprise, wondering where she’d be getting the power from to challenge them.

But Jaden didn’t care as she just turned around and walked away.

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HOURS LATER
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Kaylan was sitting on the bed, her hands on her cheeks. She felt so lonely and bored and needed someone to talk to. But what could she do when she was locked up in the So called Master’s room?

Now, she’s learnt a lesson – a lesson never to implicate herself no matter the condition. If only she could get Xander to change his mind….

Shortly, the door opened and she lifted her head to see him walking in.

She sprang on her feet immediately, her heart giving a leap. He had tiny sweats on his forehead which indicated he’d been training at the field.

Kaylan lowered her gaze to the floor, seriously hoping he’d say something positive. Her heart was filed with suspense as Xander walked over to his closet to return his belt. He took off his head band and threw it right in as well.

“You can leave” he suddenly said, snapping Kaylan’s eyes open as she lifted her head quickly to look at him.
What??? Did she just…. did she just hear him correctly??? She can leave??

For real????

Her eyes were beaming.

“My… My Lord….”

“But next time, when you know you’ not ready to do something, you don’t bring it up”. He stated calmly and walked away, headed for the bathroom.

“Oh, goodness!” Kaylan covered her face with her palms.
She was free at last; after being so scared.

Without hesitation, she hurried towards the door and left the room.

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Next Morning
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It was all heated up – the sword fight between Lord Xander and Prince Berlin.
In less than two hours, it was to commence.

Lord Xander stood in front of the window with the sword in his hand, just staring at it.

He felt cold; couldn’t tell why. He just felt cold.

His gaze didn’t leave his sword. Until shortly, Hilda walked in with his meal…
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The Master’s Third Wife Episode 51

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Kaylan could feel her heart in her throat as soon as the words escaped his lips.

Her heart stopped beating instantly, confusion and anxiety taking over. What did… What did he just say?

“M…My Lord?” She stuttered, her eyes glued to his face.
“I don’t… I don’t think I understand”.

Xander said nothing, but only picked up some vegetables with his spoon.

Kaylan was gobsmacked. Was this guy for real?

Slowly, she turned and glanced at the door, a crazy idea popping in. Goodness! There was no way she could run away. His guards by the door would definitely seize her as soon as she steps a foot.

“You should start eating, Princess” his cold voice suddenly broke into her thoughts, snapping her out and she looked up at him.

“Um….Of course, I’ll eat. But the aspect of spending the night here, I hope that is different” she feigned a smile and began eating, while Xander said nothing.
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The rest of the time at the dining was completely quiet as neither Kaylan nor Xander said a word.

Well, Lord Xander was usually the quiet type. So, it wasn’t a new thing. But Kaylan, she couldn’t say a word because she was in delima.

Lord Xander wasn’t a man to just play around with words… He couldn’t be joking about what he said. But then again, Kaylan didn’t want to believe he was actually serious. Why would he want her to spend the night in his bed? Simply because of that joke she’d said the previous day?? Seriously??

They were still eating when suddenly, his guard walked in.

“Greetings, My Lord” he bowed.
“Sorry to disturb, but King Ephraim is here to see you. He’s in the throne room”.

King Ephraim – Xander thought. That was sharon’s father. What was he doing there – unannounced?

“I’ll be there shortly” He replied and Axel bowed and left immediately.

Thank goodness – Kaylan heaved a sigh.

Not long after, Xander stood up with his meal untouched and that was like the best moment for Kaylan as she felt happy she’d be able to return to her room.

“You’re not permitted to leave this room for today, Princess” Xander suddenly said, making her eyes go open in shock.
Whaaat???

She stood up as well.

“I don’t… I don’t think I understand. Am I being arrested?” She asked, wearing a crumpled look.

“If you were being arrested, you’ll be in a cell by now”, Xander answered coldly, walking to his closet to get a jacket.
“You must’ve thought I was joking when I told you you’ll be spending the night here”.

For the Creator’s sake! Was he really serious??

For a minute, she was gobsmacked, even as he took his jacket and wore it on. But when he began walking towards her for the door, she found something to say.

“It’s fine” she sighed. “But I…. I’ll need to go to my room,at least. You know, I need a bath, need to change my clothes. I can’t do all of that here”.

Xander had stopped walking to listen at her, and he let out a scoff when she was done.

“Tell the guards to get you whatever clothes you need. You should have your bath here” he answered and finally walked out the door.

“Oh, no!” Kaylan muttered, turning to the direction of the door with her hands on her chest.

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Lord Xander marched out of his room and met Axel and two other guards at the door.

“Make sure the Princess doesn’t leave this room” he said to the other two and started walking away, while Axel followed up behind him immediately.

The guards and maid servants they came across kept bowing to him as they walked by, but didn’t even get a wave in return. Well, they were used to it.

Finally, they arrived at the throne room and there they met King Ephraim already waiting, with his hands behind his back.

He’d have been sitting but, there were no seat for visitors in the throne room.

“Lord Xander” King Ephraim turned and called when he noticed his presence in the room.

Xander said nothing until he’d finally gotten to his position at the throne.

“Greetings, King Ephraim” his tone was rapt.
“To what do I owe this unannounced visit? You should’ve told me beforehand so I can set a proper table for us”.

“Oh, it’s nothing to worry about, Xander. I actually came around to see a close brother and decided to dash in to see you. How has it been with the community?” King Ephraim replied, taking a step closer.

“It has been great. And I trust you’re doing fine as well”. Xander asked.

“Ah! Of course”.

A brief silence stepped in.

“I heard you’re having a fight with Prince Berlin, come dawn tomorrow” King Ephraim asked.
“Some humans, simply don’t know their match”.

All Xander did was scoff. He wasn’t the type to discuss things and people with others. He wouldn’t call it gossip anyway”.

When King Ephraim noticed Xander didn’t have any interest in talking about the fight, he decided to move on.

“I’d have sent one of my messengers to bring this to you” ,he began, bringing out the letter he had in his hand.
“But since I came around, I decided it was best to just bring it over myself’.

He walked closer to the throne and handed the letter over to Xander.

“I hope you can take out time to read this. It has to do with My daughter”. He proffered the letter out to him, Lord Xander collected reluctantly.

“Have a nice day, Xander” he ended with a smile.

“And you too” Xander replied perfunctorily and watched the King leave.
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