18/05/2026
The Palace Has a Secret: Season 10, Chapter 2
The stranger’s eyes narrowed into slits, his gaze cutting through the dim light of the Great Hall like a polished blade. He stepped closer to the King, the twin seal ring on his finger glowing an even deeper, angrier shade of purple.
"You lie, Your Majesty," the stranger whispered, his voice dangerously calm. "A bloodline cannot simply vanish. I can smell the royal blood in the air. If you will not give me the child, then the palace will burn until the ashes reveal him."
Behind the velvet tapestry, Alara pressed her back hard against the cold stone wall. Her hands were shaking so violently she feared she might drop the baby. As if sensing the danger, the sleeping infant let out a tiny, soft whimper.
Alara’s heart stopped. She instantly pressed her palm gently over the baby's mouth, her eyes wide with terror.
In the Great Hall, the stranger paused. His head snapped toward the very tapestry Alara was hiding behind. "What was that?" he demanded, taking a slow, heavy step toward her hiding place.
The King, realizing his granddaughter and the heir were seconds away from being discovered, drew his ceremonial sword with a loud clash to distract the stranger. "Your business is with me, outsider! Step away from the throne!"
But the stranger didn't even look back. He raised his hand, and a wave of dark energy from the ring slammed into the King, knocking him to the floor. The stranger reached out a long, pale hand and gripped the velvet tapestry, ready to tear it down.
Alara closed her eyes, praying for a miracle.
The tension is high! 😱 The King has risked everything to protect the secret, but the stranger is getting way too close to the hiding place. Will Alara and the baby be discovered?
Grab your popcorn, my beautiful family, because Season 10 is not playing at all! Drop your thoughts in the comments below—what do you think happens next? 👇🏾✨