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Chapter 37
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The following days became tolerable for Layla with the new kid joining her in the cell. She had him whenever she needed to talk which she loved doing the most. The boy’s presence reminded her of the days when there were more kids with her, sharing the cold and hard ground where they stuck with each other.
“Layla, where did you come from?” the boy asked her once, and she had no idea what to answer. She knew nothing about herself at all except that she recalled being called ‘Layla’ by someone she couldn’t remember. “How did you end up in this place?”
Those questions made her yearn for knowledge in order to give the boy a response. But fate had already decided for her and the thought of going against it was too much for a girl who was ignorant of how the world works its wonders.
“Forget it. If you can’t remember anything then don’t mind my questions,” he told her while patting her head. Layla loved it when he was petting her. She felt
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Layla choked as she struggled from the tight grip on her neck. She moved was kicking in the air when she realized she had been lifted. Her hands were trying to grab something to hold on to as she refused to die yet. Getting strangled by the nobleman who managed the dungeon was one of the daily doses of ‘punishment’ she’d get after becoming completely useless since her eye was severed and her face was scarred. After all, her young mind made her realized that the place just above the cold and dark cell was no paradise but a dining hall for people hungry for sin. And Sir Gary happened to provide what they needed--- immorality.“Ah, what a waste. You had a pretty face before, and I was expecting you to bring me a fortune,” Sir Gary said regretfully. “Now that you’re ugly, you deserve to get more scars. You have to give back at least after I provide you shelter and food all these years!” He slapped her face with his thick and heavy, rough palms, one after another u
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Zev rubbed his forehead while looking at the sleeping lady who seemed to take her time on the bed despite getting strangled earlier. He was amused at how she could stay asleep after what he had done to her.‘Terrific,’ Zev thought, praising the lady’s stupidity. ‘She would have been killed in her sleep and she had no idea about it,’ he added as he gave her a scrutinizing look. After contemplating to whether sleep by her side like the previous night and maybe spend the entire night planning on how to punish her once she woke up or find another room to sleep. He didn’t even need to sleep at all but he had nothing to do yet. He wasn’t in the mood to deal with his ‘guests’ as well. What Zev wanted to do was to see the little lady who was still recovering from fever suffer from his unreasonable tasks.“Little Layla, when will you wake up?” He asked her as he sat on the bed next to her. The white-haired brushed a few strands of hair from Layla’s face
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Layla woke up to the tight voice murmuring beside her. She couldn’t comprehend the words someone was telling her. She found it weird. Usually, she would be able to hear even a small sound coming from afar. She didn’t open her eyes yet as she felt dizzy. Her thoughts were muddled and just like falling in the endless spiral well, she felt terrible. All she cared about was to keep herself warm. She ignored the hustling as she roamed her hands to find something warm… something she could hug to ease the cold.“Hmm…” she hummed when her hands came across a wall radiating with heat. It was firm and hard but was comfortable. Layla pulled herself closer and rubbed her cheeks. How she loved the cozy sensation.“Do you want to die?” It was that familiar voice again. Layla didn’t mind what it said and decided to enjoy the homely treat. She was about to drift back to her deep sleep after getting h
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The savory smell of roasted meat enveloped the dining hall. It was the first thing that caught Layla’s attention as she walked past the kitchen while looking for her master. She didn’t expect to see the table filled with food. There were fruits in the basket, cooked meat, and even a glass of fruit juice. Her eyes form into a heart-shaped like as she tried her best not to drool in front of the food.“You’re here,” Zev mumbled as he put down his glass of water. “What are you waiting for? Dig in,” he ordered which sounded marvelous in Layla’s ears.The young lady excitedly slumped on the chair with her watering mouth. The view in front of her was appetizing and too good to be real. She spent a few minutes staring at them while quietly praying they wouldn’t disappear or that she wasn’t dreaming. After all, she couldn’t imagine having to eat such delicious food.“Are you going to eat or not? You’ve been gawking at them for too long alrea
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The soft cushion made Zev feel comfortable while sitting. He had the urge to sleep but knowing he shouldn’t she changed his position. It was all thanks to Layla who kept him wide awake almost the whole night. He was lucky to get a nap in the dawn when she was finally sleeping soundly. He found out that if he wanted to have a good sleep, he should be sleeping away from her.Speaking of which, Zev was also asking himself why he let that troublesome lady stay close with him. He shouldn’t mind it when it comes to other things but sleeping. He may seem the type to have anything he wanted but ever since he was cursed, he lost interest in anything aside from freedom. He hadn’t slept with anyone else before too. That night when he met and exchanged a few dialogues with Layla, was that same night when he fell asleep with someone beside him, and she was a woman. How rare was that?However, he wouldn’t deny that the lady’s presence was somehow soothing his rag
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The wind was blowing gently and it wasn’t helping Layla at all. She hadn’t realized how scary it was to be standing on the cliff. Jumping off could even lead to her death. But there was nothing she could do as it was her master’s order. Well, she could choose to disobey which she wouldn’t ever do unless she wanted to waste all her efforts to get him to trust her. The last time she did it was out of determination to survive. She was driven by her desperate will to live that she was able to jump from such heights. Layla may not admit it but she was more than happy to find out she was alive after her epic escape from her pursuers that day.“Do you need a hand?” She heard him say. Layla shook her head. She might be able to survive before through sheer luck and knowing that luck could be all used up anytime, the young lady didn’t want to bet her life with it. “We’ve been here for a few minutes now and you haven’t jumped off yet. Did you change your mind?”
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*cough cough cough*Layla’s hard coughing could be heard throughout the kitchen. She was sitting on the chair while hugging her knees. She wasn’t trying to boast something earlier when she decided to jump off but the consequences were somehow intolerable. The young lady realized she might catch a cold again.“Truly, regret is always in the end,” she whispered, wrapping the blanket tightly around her. She was grateful when Zev took her out of the water right after she fell on the river. She didn’t stop sneezing until they got home and even started to cough.‘Ah. This isn’t the first time I coughed but the I’m feeling a little better right now,’ she thought. Why wouldn’t she feel like that when someone was there to take care of her? Actually, Zev didn’t mean to take care of her at all. He just happened to promise a treat so he was doing his best to cook something.Layla watched her master focusing on a book he was hol
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Since they’re up to compete with each other, Zev suggested that they’d go on their own. Layla agreed with him and got to choose which way to go. She headed straight ahead from where they were standing and Zev took a turn on the side.‘I should find the target first. The earlier I start, the better,’ Layla told herself as she roamed her eyes around, hoping to catch a glimpse of her delicious meat.Her thoughts were filled with roasted meat as she subconsciously drooled while walking aimlessly. She had a satisfying lunch just a couple of hours ago yet she couldn’t help but crave food. She was enjoying herself as she imagined having dozens of serving when suddenly, Zev’s face appeared in her mind. ‘Ugh! Why would he pop up like that!’ She rolled her eyes in frustration when her festive imagination was ruined.“All right. I should focus now. I need to win this bet. Not only I’d get to eat more meat but I’d get a wish granted as well. Th
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Layla’s scream was dissolved in the air. Time seemed to stop for her when she saw how Zev received the impact from Levius’ attack. Her heart stopped beating for a second before the basement blasted into smithereens, leaving her and Levius on the safe side while the others who were caught up with the explosion ended up severely injured.“Zev!” Layla shouted. The smoke was too thick, and she couldn’t see anything. “Levius! Let go of me! I said, let go of me!” She struggled in his hold, but her effort was pointless. Levius turned a deaf ear on her and continued shooting the same energy call, causing the earth to rumble because of its powerful impact.She tried to warn him, but failed. It seemed like Levius was using some spell that made them invisible somehow. Zev knew she was there but couldn’t hear her at all. And even with how loud she screamed, he didn’t show any reaction and was still c
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“Just like I expected, the fire didn’t spread near the mansion. It would be the safest place to gather everyone and discuss the plan you proposed,” Zev said when they reached the estate. Layla just nodded her head as a response, even though she knew he wouldn’t see it.A loud crash on the door caught everyone’s attention in the living room. Layla didn’t miss the fierce glance in Lucian’s and the other’s eyes when Zev bolted inside the house by bumping, breaking the huge and thick wooden entrance.“Your Majesty,” everyone said in chorus as they bent down all at the same moment.Layla moved down from Zev’s back and awkwardly bowed her head. She was too embarrassed to look at anyone.“You just came back in time,” Lucian muttered as he stepped forward. He threw Layla a quick glance but ignored her when she tried to look back at
