**************"Maddie Maddie...get up or you'll be late for your embroidery classes again."Byron yelled from the kitchen as he went to knock on Madeline room door.This was their morning routine, Madeline was so good at embroidery, yet she join a embroidery class, was it to anger the poor instructor."This child....lady Brianna will throw a fit if you don't get there on time." Byron sighed this child why was she taking the class anyways, she was already so good at it yet she went there to anger the lady.Madeline yawned as she looked out the window, bright and warm sunlight lighting up the room.Madeline always felt the sun shines brightest whenever she looked at it.it's morning already, she thought to herself as she rinsed her face with warm water and went downstairs."Father ...good morning." Madeline greeted with a bright smile on her face, she must have woken up on the right side of the bed.Most times Madeline woke up cranky, due to nightmares and visions keeping her awa
Madeline stayed there till noon, sketching designs and drawing the roses. Before going to the workshop."Dad I've stop going to the embroidery class, so I have lots of time to help you." Madeline says as she stood beside Byron showing him her designs.Byron could not help but look at them again, they were outstanding and it wasn't just females, but males also."I knew my daughter was talented, but you'll have to make this yourself... as they are your designs." Byron spoke sternly as he ushered her to the sewing machine."Silks, linen, wool, threads and everything you need is right here." You could say Byron's wealth was that of a merchants, as people from all over the kingdom came to buy their dresses here.Speaking of customer here comes one, Viscount Martins one of Byron customers, the workshop was quite busy since there was an upcoming ball."Mister Byron lovely day...I've come for the dresses we ordered." The Viscount had two sons and two daughters, which he intende
Byron and Madeline returned back to Thornbury, they didn't go back to the workshop since it was already dusk, the people trading and selling in the streets were decreasing in numbers, everyone had started going home. During the last four moons people have been disappearing and it was during night time it happened.No one wanted to be the next victim, so they all scurried to wherever there houses were."Dad...what's making people disappear during night time, I find it a bit absurd." Madeline was very different from other kids, she had started talking when she was just one year old, she learnt everything about embroidery in three days, she saw visions and dreams."Absurd...how."Byron asked he has been noticing people disappearing too."I saw mister potter in my dreams, he was being allure by a strange creature, I couldn't see it's face but it had an enchanting voice." Madeline said as she stroked her chin, in all her dreams and visions she could not see their faces except for her
"I'm sorry Maddie, it's for your safety...." Barron closed his eyes as he couldn't bear to see his only daughter getting buried alive.Despite her screams and pleading, she was kept in the coffin for one hundred years.Because she kept in the coffin for so long, she had reverted back to a baby and brought back to Thornbury with Byron.Madeline woke up around noon, she looked a bit pale as yesterday's vision took a turn on her.She was one hundred and eighteen years old, and she was actually buried alive.Madeline was so confused and she did not know who to talk to.She stroked the bracelet in her wrist, she didn't see it in the vision, so her father must have given it to her after he removed her from the coffin."Maddie come down for breakfast.."Madeline took a quick bath and went downstairs, she had no appetite so she ate very little.Byron sighed he wanted to tell her but he couldn't not now, what she went through those years was unbearable."I wish I could tell you everything
Madeline did not stray farther into the market but instead went back to the workshop, the silk was all she needed.She already had an idea of what to do with the silk, she placed all the material on the table and began sewing.Byron watched Madeline silently he prayed in his heart that they had forgotten about Madeline and by they he meant the four cardinal points.Four hours later Madeline placed her finish product in the mannequin in her room, the dress reeked of perfection. She outdone herself, Madeline stretched she was dead tired, she didn't even take a bath and just laid on the bed tiredly.******** Three moons later it was officially The fall moon ball, the whole of Rutherford was bustling everyone were on their toes trying to look their best, the workshop was practically empty as people had gathered early in the morning just to buy clothes.Byron stretched as Madeline bade goodbye to the last customer." you should go get ready....it's almost time for the ball." Byron a
Madeline walked to a corner and just watched other people dancing, she didn't stray far just stood at a corner in the ballroom.Come to me sweet Madeline....follow me.....Madeline looked around, she felt something was drawing her to follow it....Yes it's me....I'm that voice....follow me Madeline.....Madeline legs started walked towards the south wing, the most dangerous part in the castle.Yes yes that's it....come to me...I can tell you about your mother....Callous frowned slightly, why was Madeline going to the south wing."Madeline don't go there...no one is allowed to enter the south wing without the king's permission...." Callous said as he observed Madeline, she just stood still not doing anything.... before walking again.Callous frowned and quickly went to find Damien, there was something wrong with Madeline.Don't mind him...he just doesn't like you....I like you will you be my friend.....Madeline walked deeper into the south wing, it was darkness and cold.....faint
"Ah.....my head....." Madeline rubbed her head slightly as she got up from the bed.Wait...Wasn't she at the ball how did she....where was she....she knew she wasn't home....Madeline gasped was she died.Madeline bit her tongue.....she heaved a sighed of relieved she was still alive.Madeline looked around the room was much bigger than hers, and even more exquisite."Good morning milady....would you like to have your bath first or breakfast." Theodora Madeline personal maid who was assigned by Damien.Madeline look around was she talking to her."Em are you talking to me...." The maid nodded as she bowed slightly,"I am Theodora...Dora for short, I'm your personal maid..." Theodora answered politely....it seems that this young miss was going to be the king's bride."Theodora....I like it...it suits your personality." Madeline said with a smile as she walked closer to Theodora, her smooth and beautiful face coming to full view.Theodora blushed slightly none of the
Madeline felt a weight like mount tai crushing her, if he really left why didn't he tell her that he was safe and had nothing to worry about."Don't be too worried you father is a strong man, one of the strongest men I've seen.”Damien consoled but he knew Byron wouldn't come back for a long time.Madeline calmed down a bit as she gave herself a little pep talk."I still have to manage the workshop." Even if her father want around she couldn't leave the workshop behind.''Oh you don't know both the workshop and your house was burnt down." Damien laughed he was quite happy that Byron burnt them down, it made the job of owing her easier.Burnt down!!!!What was going, she had a feeling that it was all her father's doing, but why."Why did he do all this don't tell me it's for my protection. Because I am sick of everyone tell me it's for my protection...."Madeline frowned feeling tears in her eyes, her desire to grow stronger increase.Damien felt the air around them turn colder."Ac
"I didn't want to disturb you...I usually get sick at this period I'll be fine in no time.."Madeline sighed and sat on the side on the bed, giving Theodora a serious look she was her friend even if she had a splinter she should at least still tell her."Alright is there anything I can do to help...have you taken your medicine or eaten lunch.."Dora nodded and sat up on the bed, she smiled at Madeline warmly she was the first person to visit her ever since she had fallen in."That's good..I'll stay here and keep you company.."Dora shook her head if Madeline stayed here for too long Damien would arrive andd gd would begin to look for her again."I believe his majesty would be back soon..you should go wait for him.."Madeline thought about what Dora said and nodded, she left after telling Dora to call her if she needed anything.During Middady the Elven council arrived in the castle, Callous rushed to Madeline to tell her about recent development.Madeline was a bit anxious Damien wasn
Vladimir expression was grim elf he could accept but angel, he did not wish for his grandson to associate with her not less marry her."Grandfather she's not all bad she's actually very innocent..."Vladimir couldn't believe his eyes, Damien actually spoke up for this creature."You actually want to marry this creature..""Yes"Damien said with a serious expression on his face, Madeline was his he couldn't accept the fact of giving her to someone else. She could only be his to love and bear his children.Love! Yes he actually had some feelings for the girl, she had grown on him over the last few months.He actually didn't mind spending the rest of his life with her."Never! I don't give my consent to his association.."After that Vladimir walked upstairs refusing to give Damien any face.Damien sighed as he stood up preparing to leave, when he saw the butler's apologetic look."I will try my best to convince him young master, you know the master is old and he needs time to accept som
Madeline didn’t sleep that night and only meditated connecting herself with natureEven Damien’s presence was not able to bring her back to the human world.“Your highness there’s nothing you can do, she does not want to come back..”Damien frowned and turned to look at Tanith.“And why’s that..”Tanith told Damien of the coming of the high elves, and how Madeline said she wanted to prepare.“Humph! Merely high elves, with me around she doesn’t need to lift a finger..”“She also said this..”Damien watched Madeline for a while, before turning to Tanith.“Watch her..if anything happens to her..consider yourself dead..”Tanith gulped and nodded swiftly sitting by Madeline’s side.Damien nodded and left the room, very quickly Callous appear by his side.“You’re highness..”“The high elves are on their way, prepare the south wing for us..”Callous nodded and disappeared as soon as he came.Damien sat on the throne, deep in thought.High elves?What were their motives for come, as far as he
Madeline quietly left the room, with burning cheeks. She dashed to her room and fell on the bed.Tanith appearing by her side.."You like him don't you.."Madeline immediately shook her head, love was a big word. Damien he was a monster, someone that could not be controlled. Madeline shivered she only felt like he had his eyes on her every second."Oh..then you like the tailor.."Tanith sniggered purposely add fuel to the fire she had lit up."I don't like him, don't say such word in the future.."Damien was too possessive who knows what he'd do to her.Tanith chuckled and kept quiet, finally putting on a serious expression."I received word from my watchers, that the high elves would like to have a word with you.."Madeline looked at Tanith, the high elves why would they want to see her."Why wound they want to see me.."Tanith shook her head, she also did not know why. But if they wanted to see Madeline no one could stop them."I also do not know, either way we have no choice but to
Madeline frowned annoyed and only casted a fleeting glance at Damien, who chuckled seeing her reaction.“If you excuse me, I’ll like to meet Dora now..”Saying this Madeline didn’t bother to wait for Damien’s permission and directly walked out of the room.At the hallway she met Theodora there, who proposed they take a stroll around the castle grounds.“Milady let me choose you the best view ever..”Theodora said getting on the horse, beside her was Madeline and at her left was Gavin, who followed for safety.He stayed behind them so as not to get involved in their conversations, and only spoke when he was asked a question.They didn’t ride for a very long time and quickly got to the edge of a cliff, and they were just in time as they sun began setting, Theodora was right it was truly the best view.Madeline took a deep breath enjoy the smooth valley air, she sat down and decided to make a design. She as pretty fast and she was done in know time.“We better head time, the dusk as arri
The next day, the throne room had already been cleaned up, and no one would ever think that an intense battle actually happened here.Madeline woke up to Dora's soft knocks on the door, and as per usual she came in holding a glass of warm milk, and next the tray of bath equipments."Good morning milady, did you sleep well last night.." Theodora said softly, as she placed the trays on the table, Madeline nodded as she got up from the bed. Yawning slowly..she responded quietly.."My night was great Dora, how was yours.."Theodora smiled ... the lady was the only one who asked about her well being, if she were to died..the lady would probably be the only to notice her death."Fine milady..it was a bit noisy..though.." Madeline stroked her chin, it's been some time since she last saw Garrick and the others for a while now."After this..please call Garrick and Meara for me..I'd like to have a little chat with them.."Theodora nodded and left the room, she headed straight to the mysteri
"Now issak give your strength to Damien, then we can finish this fight once and for all..." Issak nodded and transferred part of his powers just like Meliaka to Damien, like a stream it flowed down to Damien.Stopping momentarily, Damien touched his chest, he was sensing a power that was not his, in fact it was hundred times stronger than his, his silver eyes glowed brightly, turning crimson instantly. This made Elian who was smiling happily to stop, he could feel Damien's power had increase and it was far more stronger than his.They knew gods too, just what kind of saving grace was this, it was like whatever others worked hard to get, they got it easily."Hehe....an interesting phenomenon..just happened and I'll like to try it out..." Once again, the fight had began it was even faster than the previous one, as Damien through more and more vicious attacks at Elian, each one landing on important places.Hehe....Elian wiped the blood off his lips, his clothes were dyed crimson
Elian rushed up to Damien, his expression twisted awfully, as he threw three consecutive punches.Two which Damien dodged and the last one hitting him below his waist, it was extremely excruciating as Damien took three steps backwards his hands clutching below his waist."Ah never experienced the power of a god...then I'll show what it is to be a god..." Elian spread his palms, a white ball bursting out of it, it grew bigger and rounder as Elian played with the growing ball in his hands.Damien removed his hand, it was tainted with blood, he frowned slightly Elian's punches were extremely vicious and aimed for the important parts. If he wanted to defeat him, then he'll have to be sharp and quick."Damien..I'm going to kill you...because you don't know how much I've wanted to kill you..." Elian hatred for Damien wasn't deep rooted anymore, he hated Damien to the core, was Damien the only handsome man in the world, was it because he was a king, he was handsome too, why couldn't he
"So what if I am...." Madeline raised her chin up..staring directly into Elian's eyes, she showed no fear even though she felt fear."Then you will be by my side..you will be Death's new bride..." Damien propped a brow...Death's new bride, he hadn't even married Madeline, yet some bozo was actually claiming what belonged to him..in his presence.The nerve of some people, this made him want to kill Elian more and more, him dying my his hands would ease the anger."Don't you know even Death's afraid of me...you've got some nerve.." Was she a toy or some treasure that you could claim as you like, she was living, breathing woman..and she was not anybody's treasure to claim."See..she's mine, she knows she's mine, you don't even have the right to be around her..she's mine to hold, to kiss, to love, to claim..she belongs to me..Damien Lafayette and you're not worthy of becoming her suitor.."Elian clenched his fists, his eyes turned red instantly..they were insulting him openly, say