Afternoon strikes and the palace was already engaged in different activities preparing for the Davenfords' upcoming reunion. All the maidservants and butlers in the palace were occupied with the task. They prepare the huge perfect banquet for later. None of them engage in small talk. They focus on their job, silently doing the task commanded to them.While the other Davenfords were on their way to the palace, the other member of the clan had already arrived. Gathering in the palace hall, chatting with one another. Sumire was in her room staring at her reflection in the human-size mirror, checking the light makeup she put on her face was correct. She took out a set of jewelry that Mort had given her. The jewelry goes well and is perfectly suited with her lava red gown embellished with expensive small pieces of diamonds. The maiden flashed a bright smile after putting on the jewelry. She would never embarrass or bring Massoullèves in shame. She was carrying the name of their entire cla
Feasting the main courses and desserts on the table with wines and other beverages, the grand luxurious dinner served in a banquet combined with a super cool and pleasing atmosphere. The sound of clinking glasses and the serene yet heavy air reigned every corner of the royal hall. Everybody on the long table surfeited themselves on the banquet of delicious cuisine. Everyone is eating their fill while the elders are busy talking about business proposals and progress in the family businesses. Smiling, Queen Zèlle is pampering Sumire next to her. She doesn't want her granddaughter to be out of place. Chadwick, on the other hand, was talking to Archduke Zeno, glanced from time to time at Cataleia, who had set her eyes and only looked deeply at Dreygur, but the man was secretly staring at Sumire. 'Too bad.' said Chadwick in his mind as he focused his full attention on the person he was talking to."These days, it's very easy to make a nuclear bomb but the engineers of our team want to do
The cold wind blows and stirred the place. Two powerful hunks face off oozing heavy auras around dominating one another. Intense gazes clashed, and everyone felt the tension reigning between Mort and Dreygur. Both are calm, no one uttered a word but it seems like a war broke out between them. A silent cold war that can't just be ignored by the people around. Dreygur didn't even bother to hide his hatred towards the man he loathes in his eyes while Mort looked emotionlessly into Dreygur's eyes. Mort restrained himself, especially knowing what he wanted to do the moment he and Dreygur came face to face would put Sumire into trouble. Blanche had warned him not to rush things, especially since he was in the territory of the Davenfords and Dreygur was an Heir to the throne. The situation will never go in his favor even though he is one of the most powerful figures in the world. Now, Mort is trying to hide his intention to kill this despicable man.Dreygur, on the other hand, wanted to rai
Hands intertwined and the heat started to burn inside, Sumire and Mort were alone inside the carriage. The maiden stared at his face. She still couldn't believe that Mort is here. That she was with him now, right next to him and they were still holding hands. The constellation of stars in Sumire's midnight eyes was shining and her sweet smile was painted on her face. They exchange deep and longing gazes. The warmth of his gaze seemed to penetrate her skin. The heated stare in them made her heart and blood race.Sumire could hardly contain her happiness right now. She could barely conceal her delight. All her worries vanished into the air like a bubble upon seeing him. She forgets what she heard about the threat that Mort will face in Nort Le Frère. The maiden gulped as her eyes landed on Mort's lips. She was tempted to kiss him. Her lips twitched in the desire to taste it. She was having second thoughts about what she wanted to do. Sumire felt her knees weaken at the thought. Such wa
Upon Mort, Klauss, Laurel, Narco, and the twin's arrival, the Massoullèves boarded their private jet, were about to reach North Le Frère to join the exciting festival. The place started to become lively and the joy exist beyond the huge palace wall. Down below, the houses are empty, but the village is all alive, bustling with festivity, warmth, and noise. Outside the palace, people of all generations walk through the streets wearing traditional clothes with colorful embroidery. Flags are put all over North Le Frère. The hustle and bustle of chatter, cheers of celebration; the tantalizing smell of warm stew, fry meat, and caramel desserts wafted the air. The village emitted a golden glow. Instrumental music was played everywhere, some people performed dance swords, breathing fire on the streets, and many more extraordinary performances. It's like entering a whole new world. Even in the City of North Le Frère, the fancy festival feels sad, people are busy preparing for the upcoming fe
The special occasion has finally come. The most awaited day has arrived. A one day event where people unite and celebrate the festival together. The loud bang of music can be heard on every corner and street outside the palace. Fantastic performances putting on a play. The waves of laughter and children's noises playing echoing the air. While inside the palace wall, families are busy preparing palatable cuisine to their tables. At night, the sky is illuminated with a parade of lights. The people of North Le Frère welcomed the festival with spectacular sky lanterns and fireworks displays. In The Great Hall of the palace, where the largest part of the palace was embellished with extraordinaire ornaments, diamonds, and gold by the exclusive palace interior designers. The black and crimson red designs are blended harmoniously which were the only two hues that compliment the Great Hall oozing the aura of power and authority. The marble and glossy dark floor that looks like an abyss perfect
People residing outside the palace welcome the festival merrily, and spontaneous celebrations broke out everywhere. Inside the palace wall, the news about the death of Dreygur and Cataleia quickly disseminates through the place like wildfire. What happened to their death made some of the Davenfords shocked and others didn't seem to care about his loss. Mort and Klauss who were now surrounded by the horde of knights bother not to fight. All piercing weapons were aimed at the hunk. They just waited for the arrival of the Queen and her command. Mort standing huge and taller than the knights was menacingly cold and dead calm. He was like a fearsome deity who inspire awe and terror in everybody. They all can't meet his eyes devoid of emotions. Klauss, on the other hand, was already burning with anger. His vein was protruding and visible on the side of his head. His face flushed with indignation. He is deadly serious and if only looks can kill, Klauss has killed all the knights in the Grea
The somber mood and silence dominate inside Sumire's chamber. Lunaire and Chaise were on their daughter's bed and later move to the sofa. Holding hands, Cornelius and Airenna were watching the maiden on the side pitifully, while Blanche and Claire are worried about their cousin lying unconscious for hours. Chadwick, on the other hand, leaning on the door, silently looking at them with hands crossed on his chest. After many hours passed, eyes slowly opened, blinking, Sumire woke up and rose from the bed. Her gaze cruise the place and Mort was the only person she immediately looked for. "Where's Mort? Take me to him there, uncle. Right now." Sumire said to Chadwick who is now was sitting on the near sofa. The Massoullèves except for Don Zagreus was there, worrying for the maiden. Chaise is wiping the tears off his wife. Clair and Blanche were there along with his uncle, Cornelius, and Airenna."I can't do that. No one can go in there, except the one who will be executed. You can't vis
FIVE BEAUTIFUL YEARS LATER...10 pm. The sound of flesh slapping, grunts, and moans echoing the corners of the dark master bedroom with only small light from the lampshade lit the place. Raw naked above the king-size bed and under the thick blanket, Mort was enjoying his wife's body."Mmmm... yeaahhh aahh..." Sumire moaned. Toes curled and legs quivered from the delicious release as Mort captured her lips and milked her. Her husband had brought her to seventh heaven.Bodies connected, Mort was on top of her, dominating her. He moved again after cumming so much inside her. He pleasure Sumire with his delicious strokes, pounding her in a steady rhythm. He kissed her impatiently and infinitely. It's been eight months since he had not touched his wife after she gave birth to their second baby. Their princess. "You're tight and feel so good, wife. So damn good." Mort huskily said, growling feral as his eyes inflamed with lust and desire.Sumire bit her lower lip and dug her nails into his
In a cozy room lying on the Queen-side bed, Sumire was in a strange dream. A man at the Shrine of Death appeared in her sweet slumber and they shared a kiss again. Only this time, the stranger was awake with his face still blurry in her vision. The man kisses her with a gentle rhythm and went intensely deeper. She kissed him back with the same intensity. She is no longer that 13 years old and the stranger man she kissed now was grown older than his age. In just a second, Sumire was surprised when she found themselves already on the bed in the massive master bedroom. She tried to see the man's visage but failed because of the blinding light around him. "Who are you?" Sumire asked when the man spared her lips. The stranger did not answer her question.Shivering, her hair stood on end when she reach and touched the man's face. It was hairy. Sumire withdraw her hands and slowly, the blinding light on the man's face faded and revealed the head of the hungry shark with its saliva dripping
The night sky was aglow with the bright pale crescent moon rising from the east shone like a silvery claw in the dark. The maiden looked up at the blanket of stars that stretched to infinity and the sound of crickets hums in the air. Sitting on the balcony of her room under the ablazing stars, embedded in the serene night sky, Sumire sat on the rocking chair. The maiden seems lost into the infiniteness of the black beauty, gazing at the constellation of Orion and scorpion painting the serene night. The gentle touch of the breeze kisses her rosy cheek and skin. She imagined herself as the moon and the twinkling stars were her and Mort's babies."The moon sure looks beautiful tonight," Sumire said with a smile. A cold wind blows past her. It whips out all her anxiety and stress. Instinctively, she closed her eyes. The night deepened and the maiden is unbothered by getting cold. This is the most soothing feeling ever!The night zephyr wind gently stirred her long hair and it soothes her
Morning came, the sun rose bright and fair. In the sunshine the air was warm, and that warmth was particularly pleasant with the invigorating freshness of the morning. Mort returns home to the Brethren city and headed straight into the Aslanovs' manor after he talks to Sumire's family. Emerge from his phantom car, Mort felt a surge of happiness in his veins. The news elevated his mood. He couldn’t think of a time he’d ever been happier. The hunk never imagined himself in these situations but this is him now, he felt like an ordinary person.Mort unconsciously hums as he strode toward the manor. With a calm and cool demeanor, a charming smile curved on his lips. All he knows he is deeply delighted. "Is that really our Master?""I have never seen Master like this...""I think Master was just reborn from being a demon."Mouth left hanging open, the maidservants stare at him completely awestruck as he passed by. They all lined up and held their gaze, struck by the light aura around him.
12:30. The blazing midday sun shone relentlessly and the sunlit skyscrapers pierced the hot, blue sky. The peaceful summertime was filled with the small wind and the buzzing sounds of cicadas echoing around. It's been two days since Lyric and Leroy arrived at Francois. The temperature was scorching and the intense heat was burning their skin. The twins were outdoors working under the burning sun and the third day of their torment."I didn't sign up for this," Leroy complained as he pulled a bunch of weeds from Chadwick's garden. Lyric, on the other hand, trimmed the bermuda grass with hair clippers. It would have been easy for them if Sumire had just let them use the gardener's tools at Chadwick's manor but the maiden wants to torture them. The two of them had thought that they would just watch over her, accompany and guard her wherever she roams and, as Narco said, cook her favorite cuisine. The twins ask Mort to teach them how to cook but they couldn't use what they learn when they
The sun peeked at the East horizon, with warm beams piercing through the fluffy rosy clouds. The birds keep chirping, and the breeze is cool. The first rays of dawn seeped into her room with their golden magic, spreading various hues of silver and gold. The morning was exceedingly beautiful!Long and dark wavy eyelashes slowly flutter, Sumire wakes up with a beaming smile and felt light within. She feels a sudden feeling of serenity flowing through her veins. All the negative vibes and emotions vanished in just one night. It's like she just got cleanse or whatever.Her morning is now invigorating that even if she sees the person she loathes, her day won't be ruined. Sumire's smile widened when she remembered how wonderful her dream was last night. She felt like it was real!The maiden yawned and rose from the white sheet, stretching her body from side to side before getting out of her bed. Sumire sauntered to the window and opened it. The beautiful garden below the room greeted her. Ho
It's been days since Blanche was worried sick about her cousin. It is unusual for Sumire to skip breakfast and became silent. She doesn't even eat the hidden snacks in the big fridge inside her room. She no longer touches her favorite unnamed dessert, like her cravings for fruit and ice cream, marshmallows, and milkshakes she dearly loves. It's also rare to see the maiden never fights Narco when she is the one who consumed her own food. Though Sumire was no longer crying than the last time, she can be seen hugging the hotdog pillow while staring into the nothingness. She doesn't utter even a single word and just stays in the same position. Blanche sighed heavily as if Sumire was like a broken living doll now. Her eyes freeze. She doesn't bother to blink. Those orbs seem like a hole of dark abyss; dull and dead. No sign of emotions cruising in her beautiful pair of midnight orbs. She no longer cares to fix her messy hair. Sumire used to put on light makeup to make her babies look han
Wearing his famous stoic face, Mort was facing the screen of his computer while hands were busy fiddling on the keyboard, Leroy and Lyric were restless in their seats. Narco sent them a message with random letters and numbers and they couldn't decipher it properly. What he sent to them made no sense. The twins think that maybe it was just a prank by Narco. But his message hasn't gone off their minds. Sitting on the sofa, Leroy and Lyric tried to call Narco but the phone seemed to be turned off. They failed to reach him. Sighing heavily, they wish to know Narco's exact location. The twins hope they could leave the place and would look for Narco. Leroy and Lyric instinctively turn their gaze on someone in the room. Klauss, who had been looking at his phone, added to their worries. Even their Boss's secretary was busy, every now and then he glances at the phone as if waiting for a call or message from someone. Although they have a hunch he is waiting for Laurel, they are still unsure ab
Eyes lazily open, Narco got up after a series of knocks on his bedroom door. Those thuds from the door were too loud as if there was a killer inside the house. His pair of golden orbs looked at the glow-in-the-dark wall clock on the ceiling and it was two in the morning. He was about to go back to bed when someone outside his door screamed."Narcoooo!" Sumire shouted loudly like a landowner as if the young man owed her a debt. Fury made her feet strike the ground in heavy clomps. With messy bed hair, Narco stood up in his boxers not bothering to cover himself with a towel or sheets. He then proceeds and opened the door to see the maiden blushed with anger. Cheeks grow scarlet and swollen from shouting. Her scorching death glare was directed at him and both hands were on her waist."I want to eat." Sumire greeted him with a scowl as if Narco had the pot of food with him. The young man raised his eyebrows. Stand taller than her, Narco's eyes went blank and hovered over her. He didn't