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Only when she saw him kissing Imogen on their wedding day, did it hit her—He's not mine. He's Imogen's.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Jessamyn turned unable to bear his face. Pangs of pain hit her and she clutched her chest. "No," she said, bearing with the pain. After Joar's death, she had Isadora looking after her. "Ten years ago."

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"Seven years ago?" His low voice was barely above a breath and his eyes were reddened.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Jerrick looked at her fragile frame walking away from him. She might love to walk away from him but he could always reach her with just a knock. He didn't find her for years and that night when she needed a man the most, he was there to pick her up. She might deny it but they do have a bond that traverses the norm. What they have is better than love. 

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Jerrick bowed his head as he was not willing to do that. Jessamyn pushed the plate away and stood up. She was done pretending to eat. Her stomach hurt.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

As the minutes stretched into eternity, the tension between them became almost tangible, filling the space between them like a heavy fog. Their silent exchange spoke volumes, a language of hurt and unresolved emotions that hung in the air like a dark cloud—suffocating and oppressive.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"I appreciated your honesty. I needed it. I don't love you either; so, no harm done there," Jessamyn said. It was the truth anyway and she didn't want to keep it a secret between them.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

She looked at the tray of dinner on the table. It looked like it would serve two. Is he going to eat with me to make sure I don't skip my meals? Did Imogen ask him to do that too? How obedient of him! How smart was Imogen to leave behind a tool to pick and prod me even after her death?

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Jessamyn didn't want to pass on her distress to Isadora and walked back to her room. Lynae followed her to get in with the boy. The boy held out his hand to jump to her but Jessamyn couldn't even put her mind to smile at the boy.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Through the gap, she saw Isadora lying on the bed on her belly. Flailing her legs, she was looking at the handkerchief in her hands. The embroidery looked half-completed. She was giggling and saying something to the handkerchief. As if she was embarrassed by what she said, she then buried her head in the pillow and kicked her legs.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

The thunderous voice cleared the darkness around her. The tears didn't stop falling. Through the blur, she saw the concerned face of Bernard.

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

'I think of you as a friend but you don't get along with me. I don't want to do this in front of Mother, but why, Jessamyn? Why do you hate me?'

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

'I just told Mother the truth. I truly feel like you don't like me. You laughed when the dog chased me. I'm sorry you had to kneel an entire day but you should have stopped me from getting near the dog you feed…'

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

'I didn't think Mother would forbid you from going to the ball! I'm sorry I fit the new dress your father bought for you. It suits me well, don't you think? I know you wanted to dance. But I didn't even enjoy the ball thinking of you. All the boys talked to me and there was a competition to have me dance with them but I refused…for you! Will you forgive me?'

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

'I didn't mean to get you punished…but you didn't protect me when the boy made fun of me. You should have stopped him from hitting me back.'

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

Imogen! Oh, Imogen! Why are you dictating my life from the grave? Weren't you satisfied ruining it while you were alive? Do you have to shame me after you die too? Can't you leave me in peace?

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

I don't want any help! Her tears freely rolled down her cheeks. What made him think I needed help?

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda

"I'm saying this because you're confused. Everything I am doing; even the wedding… I am doing it all for Imogen. Jessamyn is her family and~"

The Archduke's Songbird

Fantasy · Golda