The King's Last Heir

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Keith was so close to grabbing her by the shoulder but she was able to get away from his grip..

"You really need to face me and talk to me like a man! You were very much eager to tie me to your horse and now you can't face me?!"

Ellinor didn't give him any reply. The only thing she wanted was to get out of here! 

But how could she if she was completely naked under the water?

Keith was getting close and she had to think fast!

She was able to reach her clothes at the other end of the pool. She searched her clothes desperately, hoping the paprika powder Yolanda had handed her earlier in the day was still in her pockets…

She pulled it out and turned, pouring in straight into Keith's eyes. He staggered backwards screaming in pain!

Ellinor hurried out of the water, wrapped herself in a robe, picked up her things and ran straight out without looking back…

"That slimy little bastard!" Keith cursed as he tried to wash his eyes with the water but it only seemed to get worse!  

This bastard was certainly getting on his nerves now and it's only a matter of time before he got physical with Ellinor!

"Help!" Keith screamed, barely able to open his eyes…

He had no idea what Ellinor poured in his face but it wasn't getting any better with the water!

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Keith's eyes were red and swallon. He looked like he'd been playing hide and seek with crazy bees in the garden! 

The Master applied some ointment around the affected area and Keith winched in pains.

He looked so bad that even Ellinor was frightened on seeing him..

They were in the Master's balcony, Keith seated and Ellinor on her knees beside him…

She wasn't sure if she should feel sorry for him or blame everything on him! 

"That pepper is a very rare kind. The more you add water, the worse the sting gets. You should be fine before tomorrow morning, it's a remedy I made myself" Warden said, putting the ointment away in a drawer.

"Where is that little bastard? Uh?" Keith demanded, even his voice sounded like he was about to cry.

"All I wanted to do was talk abd he sprayed me with…what are it called?" 

"I thought it was paprika," Ellinor said quietly…

"You poured that in my eyes because I wanted to talk? I just wanted to make things right now that I know you are going to train me" Keith said Innocently and it only made Elinor feel terrible for what happened.

"I'm sorry. I had no idea it was the powder until I poured it….I'm really sorry" 

"Then why did you run then?!" Keith snapped, wishing that slimy weasel was within arms reach..

He would have swung a slap his way and pretend it was a mistake! He needed to play the victim so the Master would see how bad a decision it was for Ellinor to train him! 

"He apologized to Keith, that's all he can do. I do hope this never happens again, Ellinor. I asked ypu to train him, not kill him or render him blind" 

"I will do my best Master" 

Keith couldn't believe this! What did he mean he would do his best not to kill him?! 

"Master, you can't let him train me! Look at what he's done to my eyes! Just terrible!" 

"I have to leave now, and rely your message to the minister" Ellinor offered, wanting to get out of this pity party fast enough.

"Alright, my regards to him" 

Ellinor bowed her head and took her leave almost immediately

"Master!" Keith called frantically, "He's going to kill me. I just know it!" 

"Keith, I want you to remember exactly why you are doing this. If you want your revenge, Ellinor is the only person to help you"

Keith was quiet, realising how serious the Master was…

"Our plan is for you to go into the royal palace and be the prince's personal guard. That is the only way we can dig some dirt on him and give him the most deserving revenge of all!" 

Keith looked irritated by the idea. If there was one thing he wanted to avoid by all means, it would be being in the same room with the bloody prince! 

He was already raging mad with revenge and the Master thinks this is some brilliant idea?!

"I know this is not something that will come easy for you but this is your best chance at getting what you want"

Keith is still very quiet, thinking about his words carefully. How sure was he that he would stab the prince in the heart the moment he got the chance?

"I can't…" Keith offered 

"Yes you can. For your sister, Keith you cam do this and a thousand other things!" 

How could he pretend to be his personal guard if the prince already knew who he was?

"I don't think your plan is going to work,Master. The Prince saw me the day my sister died" 

"We have thought about that, You are going to be a shadow guard for prince Edward. That means you have to cover up your face and he never have to know who you are.."

"For you to get hired as a shadow guard, there has to be some level of skill. Ellinor has trained with the best shadow guards in the kingdom. Believe it or not, Ellinor is still the very best person to teach you…" 

Keith had to agree, although he and Ellinor were not on good terms…

"Although he might cone across as very harsh" 

"As long as you tell him keep those powders away from my face. I mean look at me!" 

Master burst into a heartfelt laughter..

"I'll make sure to warning against using such bloody powders" 

Keith stepped out and stared up at the sky. Williams and Agnes had left that day and he didn't get to say goodbye…

No matter the cost, he's going to make sure Edward pays for ending his sister's life!