Chapter 34~Steph~My eyes fluttered open, my vision was still blurry.The sun spread across the room, covering me with a certain warmth. A thudding ache spread across my head. As I placed my hand gently on it. “Steph, are you up?” a gentle and tender voice reached my ears. It Turned out to be Emily. “Emily?”Despite all the wrong she did to me. I only felt such warmth and belonging when I'm around her. I wish I could just lay my head on her lap and drown away all my misery. “How are you feeling?” Emily asked her face a picture of concern. “I'm feeling better sister” I said, my voice faint. I managed to sit up right on the bed, taking a glance around the room. My fun memories in this room with Emily flashed to my mind. This was the only place I can really feel like myself. I gently shifted my head to rest on Emily's shoulder, as she then wrapped her arms around me. “Mom won't want us fighting, you know that right?”I said to Emily, breaking the silence in the room. “Yes, si
Chapter 35~Emily~I watched as Emily gingerly walked out of the room. Each step she took seemed to be a different pain for her. My heart melted at the sight. She really didn't deserve to go through that type of traumatic experience. But it was a relief for me to know that myself and Steph are on the same page after a while of arguments and geuine disgust between us. I decided to head out to the kitchen and cook myself a meal. We maids around here don't get breakfasts served to us. “Hey Flora!” I was Flora mixing a large bowl of flour. She was sweating profusely, as he exerted an insane amount of energy. “Hey Emily!” She took her eyes off the work she was doing as he faced me. She had a warm smile which always made mornings as she looked at me. . “What's the flour for?”I asked almost unconsciously. “We'll it's too bake a cake. The largest ever known. That's what Rowan instructed me” Flora said. “Whose birthday is it?” I asked now more curious. “Oh, you don't know.It's Za
Chapter 36~Emily~“I've never seen this picture before” I looked carefully at the picture. It seemed very old judging from how weak the paper was.It was their wedding day. Zayne was so young and very cute! He wore a black tuxedo and a well dressed red dotted tie. His face was fresh as ever and no sign whatsoever of any facial hair. Maya was a very gorgeous young lady in the picture.Her eyes were brown in color. Her long dark hair reminiscent of mine. Looking into the picture was almost as though I was looking in the mirror. Was this why Zayne had a little bit of an affection for me? He sees Maya through me.“Emily!” Rowan yelled out my name as he barged into my room. He was already well dressed in a well fitted brown suit. His cufflings attached and a golden watch worn around his wrists.His hair was well trimmed and his fragrance was even stronger than normal. “Emily, it's time to get dressed. And I've picked out the best one for you!”Whilst I was excited on trying out my
Chapter 37~Zayne~“Yes it's her!” Rowan said. I stood frozen at the spot. I was in disbelief at the sight of Emily. She turned in my direction, before walking over to us, her steps gently. She stood in front of me with an effortless grace, her stunning red dress hugged her figure in all the right places. She wore a radiant smile that can light up any room, her eyes sparkled with warmth and curiosity. A pair of expensive yet simple earrings dangled from her ears. Completing her look, she wore a pair of strappy heels elevating her height, giving her an air of confidence. She carried herself with a certain elegance and charm. I haven't seen such beauty since….. Maya. I never thought the dress would look so good on anyone but her, but I was mistaken. “Hi, Zayne. Happy birthday!” Emily said her voice dim. “Thank you Emily! You look good!” I said in a low and soft tone. Her cheeks turned red, as she tried her best to avoid eye contact with me. “Emily, will you have this dance wi
Chapter 38~Steph~Why is the world so hard on me? Why is it so cruel to me? I don't even know who to trust. Do I trust Luther and what he says or Emily despite all she has done to me? Did Emily really try to sell me out to the vampire kingdom or is Luther lying straight to my face. One of these might be true and the other a lie. I could only wish both of them were all lies. My hands were tightly wrapped against my body as I curled myself up in a corner of my room.Many thoughts were flying around in my mind, almost driving me crazy. KNOCK KNOCK A loud knock on my door snapped me out of my misery. “Yes, come in!”I yelled out my voice cracking. “Hi Steph!”Luther walked in, his face a picture of concern. I was in awe for a moment as Luther stepped in. He has never for once paid me a visit up until today. Has he really changed that much? I walked up to me and sat on the floor as well. Our distance was very close, his fragrance reached my nostrils, almost calming my heart.
Chapter 39~Zayne~“Arghhh” I groaned as I woke up to sores on my body causing every movement to be a challenge. I glanced at the window, the bright sun was already out as it casted its rays into the room providing warmth. I struggled to recall much of last night, my mind was still a bit dazed. I could remember my dance with Emily and her precious gift of a picture of myself and Maya. I also remembered driving down to her graveyard and burying it inside. “Ahhh!”A sharp pain appeared on my forehead. I placed my hand firmly on it trying to relieve the pain a bit. “I need fresh air” I walked up to my window taking a look down at the whole castle yard. The fresh wind of the morning crashed against my face, calming me down a bit. KNOCK KNOCK A loud knock appeared on my door. I could easily tell it wasn't Emily. Her knuckles weren't that harsh and loud. “Yes?”My voice loudly reached out the door. “Good morning my lord, it's Cedric!” Cedric gently opened the door and walked in
Chapter 40~Steph~“You’re going to hang Rowan? You didn’t even tell me?”Zayne just stepped out of Luther’s room.I was shocked when he came here to plead for Rowan’s life. I never knew Luther had ordered him to be hung.“I felt no need to after all don’t you want him dead?”No actually I don’t , I don’t like to see anyone die, it’s a sick sight for me. But I can’t afford to look weak in front of Zayne,what will he think of me?“Yes I do”I reluctantly answered, my heart was deeply disturbed.Rowan might have tried to kill me but he’s still a good person and I was there that night.Luther triggered his actions and stirred his game.“Good, I’ll be downstairs you can join me when your ready”Luther said before stepping out of his room.I got dressed into a blue gown, I had to get used to dressing in clothes different from my maid outfits.Luther has forbidden me from wearing those and forced Crystal to relieve me of my job.There was quite a loud chattering downstairs at the castle cou
Chapter 41~Emily~“What do you mean by that?” I raised my voice in anger at Luther. “You heard me well Emily. Your friend her can no longer train your warriors until further notice”Luther spoke in a cringe voice. Can Luther get any more annoying? He's such a bitch, I can't believe Steph fell for this. “Luther you don't have a right to do that. I'm telling Zayne”I turned to walk away when a firm hand grabbed my jacket by its tip.“Don't go!”Rowan held me back. “Zayne can't do anything about this. Luther runs the training grounds”Rowan said, very disheartened.Rowan loves nothing more than training people like us, people who have the hunger to learn and be better. But now because of Luther, he can't do that again. “I'll go now Emily, have a good time at the fields”Rowan left very down, I watched in pity as he dragged his feet back to the castle premises until he faded into the sun. My boiling excitement and anticipation to train so dwindled off. I can't just feel the same