Diaval's Tale | A sequel to Maleficent

Four years after Aurora awakened from her slumber, she's told that she must find a suitable King to rule alongside her. She knows her 21st birthday is fast approaching, but she's made it clear that she isn't interested in attending the ball that will introduce her to the future King of the Moors. Then one night, she suddenly kisses Diaval and it becomes clear that she intends to rebel entirely against a royal pairing using Diaval. Does she really like him? Or is she just using him a pond to convince Maleficent to put off the royal marriage? Either way, Diaval must find away to deter her plans without falling for the girl he watched grow into a beautiful young woman; all the while keeping Maleficent completely in the dark... For Aurora's own good.

**Excerpt**

"Sorry to wake you, my Queen," Diaval murmured. "But I must confess my apologizes."
Aurora was immediately by his side, placing a hand on his arm and meeting his shame filled eyes with her own.
"What's wrong?"
"Tonight. At Dinner, I-" He began.
Aurora's small smirk laced with a hint of seriousness halted his words.
"Oh Diaval, its fine."
The way she said his name as she exhaled made him shift his gaze to her lips. He coughed, closed his eyes and shook his head.
"It's not fine. I need to explain."