Chapter 71
"His Royal Highness doesn't want to discuss the birthday party, Your Serene Grace. He insists on talking to you about it personally."
I had to pinch the bridge of my nose as soon as I heard that from Expert. Alucard had been getting on my nerves lately since he refused to cooperate with my assistant about the update on the birthday party of our pups. He only talked to Expert when he learned that by this weekend, the jewelry he needed for the diplomatic mission would be finished.
"What should we do, Your Serene Grace?"
This made me look up at Expert as I sighed. "Let him. I will be seeing him this week." That was my reply before Expert began to update me about the other activities of the Velvety S
Chapter 72Since that day, Alucard and I hadn't spoken to each other. To be specific, we hadn't talked about bearing the surname of his to our children. I didn't want to talk about it as well as things had been settled.I was left with no choice after all. I could do nothing; even Alucard couldn't fight against them.My children had the right to have their father's surname as they had lycan blood. If I turned the world upside down, Luciana, Liutrich, and Lumiere were still part of the royal lycan family.It could also mean that they would be called Your Highnesses."Daddy, why do I keep seeing Lady Charity with you? Does this mean that you will be engaged with her again?"I almost coughed at Lumiere's question, having chills down my spine as I wondered how he could open it up during supper.My heart even dropped as I saw how enthusiastic he was at this moment, his eyes gleaming with curiosity.I really thought that he wo
Chapter 73My supposed-to-be initial response was to turn away from him because this was so unexpected, but my body wouldn't even do anything to push Alucard away. All I saw right now was myself responding to his kisses, even though I had already drawn the line between us.Alucard's kisses were impossible to overlook. The undeniable truth was that only with him did I experience this indescribable spark every time our lips met. My body instinctively responded, wrapping my arms around him as if I had been yearning for this moment.It was the same action from Alucard on how he was cupping my cheeks, kissing me so torridly, insisting on his promise of how much he wanted me."Dollface..." I was still closi
Chapter 74"I didn't expect I would be having some tea with you, Your Serene Grace. It is an honor to drink with you." Charity's beaming voice filled the balcony as she sat beside me while a servant served her some tea. Her eyes seemed sparkling like a diamond shone by the sunlight as they roamed around, appreciating the view. "And I understand now that His Royal Highness cannot tend to my business for a moment."I almost pursed my lips into a thin line at the way she sounded like she finally understood that Alucard had no time to entertain. But I remained composed and ensured I didn't show any inch of irritation to my face.I slowly exhaled upon seeing this beautiful balcony where everyone could see the beauty of the garden and fields of Alucard's castle.
Chapter 75Upon hearing his words, my eyes widened in shock as the realization hit me. "Elope?" My voice echoed throughout the hallway, struggling to keep up with his pace because I was wearing some heels. "What do you mean by elope? How about our kids?"At that moment, we passed by the parlor room where Charity was currently situated. To my surprise, I noticed Charity stepping outside and witnessing us running with a completely shocked expression."Elijah will bring them to Atticus first." My head turned at Alucard, smiling from ear to ear as he glanced at me. "Trust me, alright?"Before I could fully grasp the implications of his words, the reality struck me-we were outside, beyond the confines of his castle. In the rush of the moment, I had paid no attention to Charity, oblivious to the expression she might have worn as we hurried past her."Hop on."In an instant, Alucard transformed into his majestic, elephantine white pristine
Chapter 76Alucard must have seen that I was still in shock when he sighed and loosened his little hold on my shoulders. "My apologies, Faustina...I should not have done that..." he said, his voice turning gentle.He gradually moved, lowering himself to the floor and leaning against the couch. The anguish was evident on his attractive face, stirring a sense of guilt in me as my inner wolf felt the urge to harm me for causing his distress.I bit my lower lip in guilt, not knowing that I reacted like that. No, it was because I never wanted to hear his explanation."We already talked about this before, Alucard. I wouldn't want to listen to your explanation."I needed to remind him about when we were still on our last mission. It was the day of my birthday when I had to put some walls between us, wanting to drift us apart.And my decision didn't please my wolf. She had been wanting to hear Alucard's explanation but to
Chapter 77"Faya, don't sit like that. You know that a grand duchess shouldn't sit like that."I stiffened at Mother's statement when she saw me slouching on the couch. This coerced me to sit erectly when she was behind me and gently slapped my arm."Mother..." I furrowed my brow. "I'm an adult now... You don't need to instruct me on what to do..." I remarked as she adjusted my hair, loosely tied in a bun, with a few strands framing my face for added emphasis."You don't act like one." Mother shook her head and approached me to check my face. "Now, any minute, your date will arrive." She wriggled her eyebrows.I avoided my gaze, knowing she wouldn't stop teasing me because of what would happen tonight. It was also just in time when I heard the wheels of the carriage and neighs of the horses in front of the mansion."Well, what did I say?" she teased as she nodded to the butlers to open the door.The door revealed Alucar
Chapter 78A wave of tension gripped me when Alucard remained silent. Even his touch had unexpectedly grown cold, and his gaze appeared distant, as if fixed on nothingness. Shock was evident on his handsome face."Um... Alucard?" I blinked, attempting to capture his attention, but he seemed lost in his own thoughts as if his mind had ventured elsewhere. "Alu...?" This time, I snapped my fingers in front of him. "Are you alright?"Alucard flinched. "Uh..." He kept blinking so many times as I watched his face look like a ripe tomato before covering his mouth with his hand. "G-Give me a moment, Faustina..."Confused, he looked away. His reddened cheeks never dissipated, and his expression was still in a state of shock.Seeing him in that state made me scoff and chuckle. "Are you that surprised that I said that, pudding?" I asked teasingly, predicting that he was acting like this because of my statement earlier.His face went into a deep crimson, which confirmed my suspicion. I couldn't h
Chapter 79"So, when is the wedding?"I looked at Jaromir in disbelief before I threw the crumpled parchment in his direction while he was here to visit me in the shop since he learned that Alucard and I had been dating again. As soon as he paid a visit, that was the first thing he uttered with a sheepish smile plastering on his lips."What?" Jaromir asked teasingly while drinking some jasmine tea before carefully putting the teacup in the saucer. "Does this mean that Alucard hadn't proposed yet, hmm?"Rolling my eyes, I signed the last documents Expert had shown me. Then, my attention was pierced by him. "We are taking steps at one time, Jaromir. Don't make haste." I scoffed.But on a serious note, I was the only one who wanted to take things slowly between us. I knew that I wanted to rekindle our mate bond, but we hadn't done the mating ritual again nor even performed sleeping with each other.I told Alucard I wasn't prepared to share the same bed with him again. And he was patient