Laura didn't say anything and Delice's clutch against her gown tightened. "I went there tonight." When she spoke this time, her smile had faded away, and the tears that had long gown empty in her eyes were starting to well up again, making them shimmer under the soft light of the hallway. "By the Blood, Delice. You shouldn't have done that."She nodded, the words building up in her threatening to choke her. "I know." It was a whisper. Her shoulders hung low in defeat, her gaze fixed to the floor. "I'm so sorry, for this and for everything."Laura's arms came around her, as she pulled her into the room, whispering back, "I forgive you."The taller vampire pulled away from Delice to shut the door behind them and the scent of the herbs that was a constant in Laura's room rushed into her lungs, but Delice was too devasted tonight to think too much of it. She watched her friend as she retreated from the door."Why did you do it?"Laura straightened up as if she had been called up again
"Oliver was flirting with me."Laura's hands stilled around Delice's own, her grip on the wet towel a little tight before it loosened it and a scoff escaped her lips."Oliver would never flirt with you."The sound of the dripping water into the bowl cut through the silence of the room. Laura pulled the small towel out of the bowl again, draining the liquid by squeezing it tight, the liquid dropping back into the bowl, before placing it on Delice's shoulder blade and pulling it down to her wrist, as she tried to wash away that disgusting grave scent away from her body. Laura had already told her to get rid of her gown because of the putrid lifeless aura that hung, not only to the sleeves of it but the whole gown in general.The lifeless aura not being the type she liked. It left a bitter taste on her tongue.Who in their right mind would go to a place as stinky as that?Delice, of course. She wasn't in her right mind. But that didn't matter, Laura would be doomed if she had that awf
Zezi's head was ringing bells by the time she woke up but that was what she got for falling asleep on the library cold, hard floor.She sat up slowly, opening her eyes with the realization that she was, in fact, not in the library but in her room. Her lips pressed together in a line, as she ran her fingers through her black tangled hair. Someone had brought her here. The image of her grabbing someone in her sleep flashed through her mind and her frown deepened, recognizing the rainy scent that had flooded her senses at that moment.The King? The theories she had on her mind about his reason for being at the library last night, didn't allow her know precisely how to feel about his gentlemanly gesture. She would just have to figure that out when she runs into him deliberately today. Although she still hadn't been able to meet Akeem and his so called High Pillar yet, she had no intention to let that slow down her plan.Her feet moved to the floor and she rose up from the bed all too q
Her hand stilled around the fork and she looked at Gwen, while her brain went through different excuses like a quick unnaturally running clock. If none of them were to work, as Gwen was smart, then she would just have to get rid of her. Might even make the King get rid of her himself. Got to put that mate bond to the test and see how far it could really stretch. She really hoped she wouldn't have to though. If the reason he had been in the library was because he had been suspicious of her, the King didn't seem like the type to let things slide. Oh goodness, how did she find herself in this situation?Just now that she admitted to liking Gwen, the Universe was already throwing her a sign that the two kinds could never coexist without chaos. Clear sign, Universe.Too clear, in fact. "Should I get rid of them?" Gwen's voice came to her like she was speaking from a distance. It was hard for her to make out what her help was saying over all the scheming that was going on in her head.
Zezi didn't know ease from morning till night. She had different worries filling up her mind. Worries about Gwen and most especially, worries about the King. Despite not still meeting Akeem and his so called High Pillar, Zezi had tried to still put her plan in motion, continued establishing the line of friendship that she was building between her and the King. She had searched and searched for him in all the non suspecting ways she could, but she didn't find him. At a point she had been even tempted to go up to his floor, but that would look too suspicious. It wasn't as if this was the Full Moon night when she could simply blame nature for her sudden uncontrollable intense desire to see him. So she had, instead, made her presence available in places that she had hoped he would be, places she was permitted to be in herself. He hadn't been there in any of those places.Wow, he was being really deblibate with giving her space. Arrgh! That was the last thing she needed right now!F
Delice froze, looking at Zezi, seeming to communicate something with her through her eyes, before staggering to the door. Zezi frowned. What was she trying to communicate with the eye language? What a weird thing to do. They weren't even that close.What a weird night. "It is Oliver-- why does this palce stink of fur creatur--" her voice trailed into a sharp hiss when he gaze landed on Zezi. "You.""You." Zezi replied with a smug smile, watching her interlock her elbow with Delice. Something stirred in her to chase trouble, she enjoyed watching Laura fight as a result of her hatred towards the wolves and most especially her, coupled with her helplessness at the whole situation.It was sought of therapeutic to know that someone else was going through as much misery. "What are you doing here?" She moved her elbow away from Delice and shot her a sharp disapproving look. "You opened your door to the fur creature?""She didn't." Zezi shrugged. "I jumped in through the window.""That'
"Or maybe not." The paper got snapped out of her hand and Zezi had to force herself not to offer Laura a dirty look. Instead, she settled deeper into the chair, a light smile dancing on her lips, as her gaze fixed on the ceiling and the beautiful paintings carved upon it, paintings that her mind was too crowed with thoughts to appreciate. "Whatever. What are we having for dinner?""Something sufficient and rich." Laura answered, something gleaming in her voice. Zezi bit the inside of her cheek, as much as she was sure she hadn't given herself away, it seemed Laura was pretty confident about the whole paper situation.How could she even see what was written on it? Wasn't it supposed to be visible to only her, Akeem or probably members of the White Circle. Gwen had lied then.Ah. Gwen was really good. If she survived tonight, she would ensure to get rid of her. Would it be sad? Most definitely. Would it be necessary? Absolutely."I think she means specifically." Delice's voice w
That name burned her tongue. It hurt to refer to the wolf like she was a being deserving of been appraised as someone with quality but Laura was ready to do anything to get her brother to go to the dinner. Even if that anything would mean calling the wolf low life by her name, instead of all the other derogatory terms that lived rent free in her head.She would do all that and more.Her brother took a step forward, and her heart raced with fear, his anger rolling from him in waves, rushing into her lungs and threatening to choke her."We all are."Laura pushed back again her fear and look up right at him but it was only a moment, before she was looking pass his shoulder instead.That was what she always did. She never looked at him, he was too fearful to be looked upon but she had always managed to keep her head straight while her eyes pass over his shoulders. "Besides, I have an announcement, a surprise. Two surprises."He turned away, picking up a towel and wiping it over the gre