Ducan's p.o.v"Forgive me for asking this great Maou, but why are you in my private study room?" Ose asked seriously.I moved and went to sit on a sofa which was opposite his desk."I'm losing my mind," I answered softly.He put his scroll down then stood up and moved in front of me."Didn't the ancient witch help you in any way?" He asked in concern."She did, but it's still hard on me and what's worse, is that I'm turning into a stalker," I answered honestly.He kept quiet and then laughed softly."Ducan what do you mean by a stalker? Because there is no way in heaven or hell you are spying and following your wife." He said.When I couldn't respond, he widened his eyes in shock."Ducan, are you seriously stalking her?" He asked at the top of his voice."Yes, I am. What else was I to do? She refused to talk or look my way!" I answered seriously."Is that why you are in your human form?. Also, have you forgotten that she asked for time!" He exclaimed."Well I know she did, but I can't
Eleanor's p.o.vDucan was holding my hand! That's what went through my mind as we walked.My heart was rapidly beating, and I couldn't stop myself from smiling.I was upset with him, although I dearly missed him and I couldn't bring myself to be the one to talk to him first. Now that he was next to me, I felt very happy and calmer than I had been.I was also glad that he was relying on me to help with his people when he could have asked someone else."Watch your step." He said softly when we walked to a large bridge.I looked at the water on the side of the bridge and then smiled widely. There were a few flowers on top with different colors and ahead of us were a lot of houses as well as green pastures.As we got closer to the houses I could see children running back and forth while some sat down playing with small animals that looked like mystical pets.A normal human being would have been scared over how the demon children looked because of their features, but I wasn't, after stayin
Ducan's p.o.v "Thank you," I whispered softly to Eleanor while we walked back to the palace. "For what?" She asked. "For helping Micah out," I answered, then looked at our linked hands happily. I felt like we got closer after working together. I also had hope that she would soon be sharing my bed chamber again. "Well, they are ...." She hesitated but completed her sentence. "My people as well." She answered with a shrug. I smiled and then gave her hand a light squeeze. She was really kind and very considerate. When she looked at me seriously and then stopped walking, I too did the same. "Ducan, just because I am okay with what happened today it doesn't mean I'm not upset with you." She said as my smile faded. I knew she was, and I could have been surprised if she wasn't. "I know. I'm just glad and grateful that you were willing to help out." I answered then glanced to the side when I heard light movements behind the tree. "Eleanor, thank you for today. You can go back in a
Ose's p.o.v"This strategy is okay, but the division is weak!" Ducan spat loudly.Hours had gone by, and we were all trying our best to come up with a plan that would please him."How about swapping the front generals with creatures of the dark?" The ancient witch asked."The human warriors would easily take them down because of their anointed weapons. Next time think before you suggest something so stupid." Ducan responded coldly.I looked at the generals and noticed how tired and scared they all looked."Forgive me Great Maou, but I have something to report," I said then leaned to his ear."We have been in here for hours, won't the queen panic when she realizes she is locked in? She will be terrified and think the worst is happening." I whispered.He shifted and looked at me coldly as I quickly took a few steps back and lowered my gaze to the ground. I could see how upset he was over my words, any wrong move would trigger him."The meeting ends here today. Tomorrow, I'll summon all
Ose's p.o.vI reached the door to my bedchamber and the door opened by itself.I hesitated before going in.Clair was sitting on the ground with her hands pressed on each side of her head.I stood still for a second then approached her and stood in front.She dropped her hands and looked at me seriously."Have you come to a decision?" I asked seriously."No. A warrior does not leave other warriors behind. Even if I decided to leave, it wouldn't make me feel at ease. I could inform their parents that their children are still alive yet watch them live in worry over how they would survive in this territory. If I stay, then we will all be thought of as dead and our parents would be very heartbroken." She answered with a sad expression on her face.She looked conflicted and somehow pale. It made me want to sympathize with her."I have another deal for you," I said calmly."What is it this time?" She asked sarcastically."If you tell me about the male warriors' positions, strategy, weapons,
Ducan's p.o.vI walked into Eleanor's bedchamber without knocking and found her asleep on the bed.She looked peaceful and beautiful with her eyes closed."It's a relief," I whispered to myself with a smile then moved closer, carefully sitting next to her.I wanted to check up on her and see if she was panicking as Ose had made me think.Luckily she wasn't.I moved my hand and brushed the side of her cheek gently admiring the softness of her skin.She frowned slightly then sighed softly."Ducan." She called in a sleepy voice."Yes, it's me," I answered softly."You need to rest, what are you doing awake?" She muttered as I laughed then stood up and went around the bed to lay on the other side.Once I was laying down, I pulled her in my arms and rested my head against hers feeling calm."I only came to check up on you. Also, I didn't want to make you feel uncomfortable, that's why I didn't want to lay next to you." I whispered softly then shifted a bit and kissed her head."I miss you
Ducan's p.o.v I walked into the throne room with Eleanor next to me. The generals all stood looking at us. Some seemed in shock while some looked calm. The ancient witch stood on the left side of my throne as usual and Ose on the right. As I approached them, they gave me a bow and then stood upright. "My wife will be joining this meeting, so shall we begin," I said when I sat on the throne. A few murmurs and gasps immediately broke out. "Eleanor," I called softly then extended my hand to her. There was only one throne and there were no chairs to sit on. The meeting was going to take hours unless one of the generals had a great plan and strategy. I didn't want her to stand because she was going to be tired. She hesitated but took my hand and moved closer. "Sit," I whispered softly. She looked at me with a deep frown and then glanced behind her. "I don't think they want me here." She whispered under her breath. I was sure everyone in the room had heard because we all had a s
Zara's p.o.v I stood glaring at Edith who was trying her best to ignore me. "Can you stop glaring at me?" She asked in a small voice. "No, if you feel uncomfortable then feel free to disappear from my sight," I answered coldly. "You are mean." She yelled. I was about to respond but held back when the sound of the door opening reached my ears. I quickly turned with a rapid beating heart waiting to see if it was the Mistress. When she walked in I smiled at her. "Edith, give us some privacy. I'll call you if I need something." She ordered when she stood a bit further away from me. "Okay," Edith whispered then disappeared. "Mistress, is something wrong?" I asked in concern. She looked at me from head to toe then walked past me without a word and went to sit behind her desk. I clenched my hands in fists and huffed silently. I couldn't figure out why I was being treated like this! She was acting mostly like Edith. It's as if I was invisible to them! Couldn't she see that I was c