There was a brief silence before Caspian replied. "Are you sure you want to see them? Because that also means that you'll need to face your f--""Yes, I'm aware" I cut him off. "Fix the meeting--preferably by next week if they don't mind" I added."Okay then...I'll talk to them. If that's all, I'd like to get some rest""That's all. You may proceed to get rest!" with that, I cut off the mind-link and decided to get some rest. Lying down in my bed, I closed my eyes and tried to slip into a deep slumber. But instead, I kept on tossing and turning before letting out a frustrated sigh.Having to face the people I left behind bothered me. To receive a message from them was already a surprise to say the least; let alone see them in flesh again. Keeping that aside, taking Flora to meet her father tomorrow also meant having to see him. I couldn't promise to keep my calm.It wasn't about the money but rather the level he'd stoop to. Everything about him was completely disgusting. Excluding hi
After serving breakfast to Caspian who was mindlessly staring off into the distance through the large windows in the dining room, I went back to my chamber to change into an appropriate attire to meet my father.I washed my face and combed my hair before braiding it loose. Picking out a long basic pale blue dress, I got out of my uniform and wore the dress. I patiently waited for Lord Blade to announce our departure to see my father.Few minutes later, a knock sounded on the door and rushed to open it. But the sight of Caspian standing outside made my eagerness die down. "Looks like you're ready to leave" he said."Where is Lord Blade? We were supposed to--""I will be accompanying you. Blade is caught up with some work" Caspian cut me off.Although it didn't matter to me that Lord Blade won't be accompanying me, it's Caspian's dislike toward me which was bothering me. I would've rather had a maid or someone else accompany me than to have Caspain do so. The last thing I wanted was to
I patiently waited for the arrival of the demon royalties. Caspian and Flora had left about 45 minutes ago. Pacing around in my study, I received a link from Lenox. "Sire, the demon royalties have arrived!" he said. Walking out of my study, I descended the stairs and quickly went over to the double doors of my manor to greet my guests. A black car came to a halt right in front of the doors and soon after, the young royalties stepped out of the car.Prince Luke and Princess Marina, a demon and a mage respectively, wedded to each other just to maintain the peace between the two kinds. I bowed in respect since my title was from the lower ranks. "Spare the formalities, Lord Blade! We're still too young for such respect from a man like you!" Prince Luke flashed me a warm smile as he walked toward me alongside with his wife."But your title is above mine! I must show you respect--and I'm only a half-breed, your highness!" I said as a matter of fact."You're still one of us, Lord Blade!" Pr
My body froze in place as soon as I heard my father's words. The tears I was holding back now freely flowed down my face. "You thought I wasn't aware? Oh darling...you're so naive!" he laughed at my misery."Then I completely believe in the fact that you are capable of committing more heinous crimes..." I whispered, turned around and left him alone. He had the audacity to call after me, asking me to hear him out; but I was done.As I stepped out of the small room which almost started to suffocate me, Drax closed the door and stood in front of me. "Flora, are you okay?" he asked as concern laced his tone.I opted to walking away from him without answering. No words dared to form in my mouth as I was still processing what my father had shamelessly admitted to knowing. I didn't realise where I was walking to but I halted in my steps the moment I bumped into someone.Taking a step back from the person, I looked up and was met with a pair of hazel eyes staring back at me. "Look where you'r
Flora covered her face with her hands and started to sob into them. Given, this wasn't the first time I had saw her cry but I still had no clue how to approach with the situation.Inhaling a deep breath, I hesitantly grabbed the lass by her arms and pulled her toward me; pressing her head to my chest. This would be the first time in my 115 years of existence that I've ever embraced a person--a female for the matter when they're expressing sadness.I've never dealt with such situations to avoid exrteme vulnerability within me. That's the last thing a person like me would want. But my chain of thoughts were broken when a sharp shiver ran through Flora's body.Picking her up in my arms, I walked to the bed and placed her on it. Hesitation took over the lass as she moved closer to me and slowly wrapped her arms around me; burying her face in my chest.It was my turn to hesitate yet again as I carefully placed one hand on her back; gently rubbing it. Her sobs eventually subsided but she st
Prince Luke's answer caught me off guard. "Excuse me?!" my brows knitted in confusion and surprise."I don't know if you've heard about the stories our elders had passed onto about red haired and sapphire eyed witches. They are powerful and capable of taking control over a person's mind" he explained."And am I supposed to believe in it? We have no valid evidence of such happenings!""We can test it!" Those words angered me a little and I became defensive. "She's too weak to make her try something which might not even be legit!" I tried to keep the anger in my tone as low as I could to not come off as extremely rude to the young prince."Well, we don't have much time on our hands, Lord Blade. We need to prepare ourselves and if Flora can succeed in casting spells, we're guaranteed a definite win!" Prince Luke said. "If my wife, who's carrying my child, can help us out, then so can Flora!" he added. It took everything in me to not lash out on the prince for comparing the two females.
I covered my face for the umpteenth time and let out a shaky breath. The intimate moment I shared with Lord Blade played in my mind like a loop. In the whole chaos of my emotions, I worked upon my instincts and placed a small kiss on his lips. And then the kiss we shared was...simply enchanting! But it was what my uncle did which caused me to freeze under Lord Blade's touch. I could only wonder how disappointed he must've been... My little reverie was cut short when a knock sounded on my bedroom door. Getting out of bed, I fixed my dress before walking toward the door and opening it. Grace stood there with her head lowered a little. "It's time for midday meal, Miss. Harper" she said. I nodded and followed her down to the dining room. Lord Blade and Caspian were already present but I also saw two unfamiliar people. As soon as the warlock took notice of me, he gestured for me to sit beside him and so I did. I walked up to him and sat beside him and carefully glanced at the strangers.
I had heard about the spirits from hell but I always took it as a grain of salt. I stayed in Lord Blade's arms until my heartbeats became normal and my sobs died down. "What exactly happened?!" the warlock questioned as he took a step back to look at me."I...woke up from a nap and then saw this figure in the balcony! It even created a block, preventing me from linking you and possibling anyone else" I answered after a moment of collecting myself.Lord Blade sighed and looked around the room. "Why would they be here?" he muttered to himself and shook his head."But they aren't supposed to be real!" I argued."They do exist, Flora!" the warlock shot back. "Just because you witches and wizards don't believe in anything superior does not mean that it isn't existing!" he added."I thought these were just some made up stories..." I trailed off, questioning my beliefs."Your beliefs are different than that of other creatures. Whilst mages don't worship anyone, the werewolves worship the moo