Chapter 1

Alessia's POV

The blessing of the moon ended peacefully and there was no trouble. I wanted to go and join in the fun but Elijah wouldn't let me. I know it's just worrying because too many citizens are enjoying themselves and something might happen in the middle of it.

We went home to the palace where everyone was asleep. It was early morning when we got back and I could feel the tiredness. After the sealing, we flew to another part of Valeria to check out the event. We didn't see anything out of the ordinary so we went back right away.

"Sweetheart, I would like to ask you something." Elijah followed me in the middle of our walk up the stairs to the second floor.

I turned to him. "What's that?" I politely asked him. I didn't know what he was going to say to me, or whether it was about our departure later for Mythion. We've talked so much that I can't even guess what he's going to ask.

Elijah pulled me closer. "Can you..." he said first, not knowing how to say it. "...sleep with me from now on?" He added as his ears and cheeks gradually reddened. He was embarrassed by his question.

I blinked at what he said because I didn't know how to answer that. If I nod, I look like a drag. If I shake my head, he might think that I don't love him. It's hard to shop in this situation, can't he just drag me and take me to his room? I'd rather he do that than him asking me like this and waiting for an answer. My rationality is working and is at war with my sexuality.

"We will just sleep...I-I will not do something inappropriate." He said again because he could see my reaction. What does inappropriate mean to him? It can be as if what he thought was inappropriate is fine with me.

Alessia, don't let it go! You are not an easy girl! My conscience screamed because I was slowly losing my mind.

"Hhmm...okay, it's fine." I just answered him and I saw his face light up with happiness. If he was satisfied, I was embarrassed because of my answer. I don't know what happened to him. Am I going to be dragged because I agreed?

"We'll sleep in my room then," Elijah told me so we walked toward his room instead of mine.

I don't know if I'm doing it right. I should not sleep with a man, a man who's not even married to me, or to be exact, who doesn't belong to me. But right now, my heart is shouting that this is alright, at least for now. Let me savor the things that I can no longer hold in the future. This is the feeling of being touched by love.

We reached his room and the luxury inside surprised me again. His money is something I will never get used to because this is the last time I will ever step foot in this room.

"Take a shower first. I'll pick your night dress." Elijah promised me. I won't argue anymore because I don't want to prolong this night. I also wanted to rest so I went into his bathroom to take a shower.

This was the first time I entered Elijah's bathroom. It was very big. The toilet was separated and also the jetted tub was enclosed with frosted glass. I quickly removed the ones placed on my head and also took off the luxurious clothes I was wearing.

Even though I was struggling a bit, I was able to handle it and didn't need any more help. I immediately went down in the tub, it felt warm. I didn't plan to take too long because Elijah was going to take a bath too, so I quickly soaped up and shampooed. I immediately rinsed and when I got out I saw that my nightdress was placed in a container inside the bathroom.

I don't know when Elijah put it in because I didn't notice him come in. Maybe he just used his ability to put it inside.

I immediately got dressed and I wanted to smear my face because the underwear was also there. That means, Elijah bought and handled them. It's embarrassing and embarrassing but will I choose shame now? I rather wear them than sleep without one.

I'm wearing a thin robe, this is how a night dress should be. It's coral red and it suits my skin a lot. I came out of the bathroom while I was drying my long hair and now I saw Elijah wearing a black robe, his hair was loose and he was holding a glass filled with wine while he was facing the big window, looking at the big moon.

He seems to be thinking of something for him to drink at this time. But it immediately noticed me so it turned to me and suddenly poured the contents of the cup. It seemed surprising that I don't know the reason.

"I'll take a shower." He said and rushed into the bathroom he almost broke the door with the force of it being closed.

I was left in the room confused because of his actions. So instead of thinking about the reason for what he was doing, I just combed my hair. My hair dries quickly because the combs here are different, it dries my hair.

Less than ten minutes and my hair is already dry and Elijah still hasn't finished his shower. That's why I laid down on his big red bed. As soon as I sat down, it was so soft that I felt like I was sitting on a cloud. The bed is so velvety under my palm. That's why I lay down and covered myself.

I was going to wait for Elijah but I was already being pulled by anxiety so I didn't realize that I fell asleep and I don't know when Elijah finished.

I just woke up still alone in bed. I don't know if Elijah sided with me or not. I was so tired last night that my sleep was so deep that I was no longer aware of the events.

I got up and I was surprised because Estrebelle was already waiting. He was here in Elijah's room.

"Lady Alessia, good morning." He greeted me and I frowned. She's calling me lady. That's a title for someone related to the prince especially, a candidate for consort.

"Lady? I'm not a lady, Estrebelle. Just call me Ales." I said to him and got up.

"I'm just following the policy. This is the order of the dear king, Lady Alessia." He answered me which made me sigh.

"Where is the dear king?" I asked him and decided to ignore whatever he called me. I understand that he was just following whatever Elijah ordered.

"The dear king is already outside and everything is being prepared. You are the only one waiting." He promised me that it was like he poured cold water on me because of what he said.

I'm the only one waiting and it's a shame if they can't move forward because I'm not there yet. So I quickly went to the bathroom and took a quick shower. It was one of the fastest showers I've ever taken in my entire life. I have experienced taking a shower in just three minutes.

I got dressed immediately but Estrebelle put me in pants and a thick long-sleeve top. I frowned because I only saw this style here at Valeria. There are somehow, westernized clothes.

"Why are you dressed like this?" I couldn't stop asking Estrebelle because of the ready clothes.

"This is the clothing in Mythion, Lady Alessia. It is also cold there today so you will wear thick clothing except here. It is also not good if you wear our clothing there." He explained to me.

It's like Waldorf with different clothes. I also didn't expect it to be cold in Mythion. My thinking here is that it's just like Valeria. I have never experienced winter, can I handle it? I never dreamed of going to cold places. Winter looks good, but it doesn't feel good. If you are not used to cold climates, it is very difficult. And for me who lived in a tropical country, I know it will be difficult.

"Alright, I need a thick coat," I promised him and I started to get dressed. Estrebelle was busy today getting a coat that I can use today. I saw that Estrebelle took a black fur coat that I felt was from a big bear because of its thickness.

"This is it, lady Alessia. He is thick but he has a bit of weight, is this okay with you?" Estrebelle taught me.

First, I fixed how my top was stuck to my pants. This is a high waist pants and I look like a retro-style model in this outfit. I approached Estrebelle and looked at it. This coat is indeed heavy, but I'm sure I won't be too cold when I get to Mythion. The thickness is enough for me not to get hypothermia.

"That's fine. I'll wear it on my Mythion." I promised Estrebelle. I don't want to wear it right now because I won't get hypothermia, but I will get heat stroke.

"Alright. I'll take it. I'll fix your hair." He promised me so I sat in front of the mirror. I know I'm in a hurry but Estrebelle won't let me leave looking bad.

He immediately combed my hair until it was dry. He made this ponytail which was in my favor. She put lipstick on my face but it wasn't thick.

That ended quickly so we went out. I didn't ask where the things I was going to use were because I knew they were already ready. Elijah is too thoughtful about my wardrobe.

We walked out of the palace to the back where our car was in the air. Until now, it is still unbelievable that their ships are sailing in the sky, not on the water.

I knew that Armageddon was still not fixed so I expected our car to be different. I expected it right because our car is different. It's a black ship with red sails and a canopy. Three ships were there and two appeared to be sentinels. Elijah is bringing a larger troupe right now than we previously had in Waldorf.

Sushi was also there and had boarded the ship that seemed to be our car. It doesn't even pay attention to me and I don't know why. This necromancer is switching moods from time to time.

"Sweetheart, good morning." Elijah suddenly greeted me which I didn't notice because my attention was on the ship. He kissed my cheek which made me blush and I quickly looked around us who were not paying attention or looking at us at all.

"Good morning also," I answered him. These people are professionals when it comes to this. This is how exactly the subordinates act when the king is doing something—something that they should not see. "Sorry if I just woke up now." I just said it because the sun is still shining and we haven't left yet.

Elijah smiled at me. "That's fine, I didn't wake you up because I know you're tired from what we did last night." He answered me.

Stefano suddenly coughed so I stopped myself from choking even though I wasn't eating anything. Elijah's statement can be misleading. We both did something last night, that was the blessing of the moon. But someone might be interpreting it differently.

"I was a little tired from our tour last night in Valeria." I want to shout that out so they don't think anything because of what Elijah said.

"Oh." Stefano's reaction. "It's the light of the sky." It said that it seems that someone is talking to someone. But I know that he is just listening to us and his reaction is to my answer.

"Maybe we should leave because Stefano is noticing the innocent sky. Maybe next time, he will see the silent grass." I promised Elijah sarcastically and purposely made it louder so that Stefano could hear it.

Stefano grinned as if he was still teasing me. It's like nothing happened. It seems like just yesterday, he turned pale because of what his mother did. Now for the fool.

"Alright, let's go. Natalia is already expecting our arrival today. Better to travel now." Elijah said and he was helping me up to the ship so we could leave.