Chapter 3

Sylvia’s POV

*CLAPS

"Bravo Ms.Delavin"

"You truly are someone we've been looking for. Welcome to Alzean Academy" someone stated with a small laugh.

I'm back at the academy in this dark hallway, someone's slowly coming towards my direction. His footsteps were getting nearer. It's a man with a muscular body, tanned skin and as I gaze he has these amethyst-colored eyes but I already have the feeling of who it was.

As he draws near I have come to recognize his voice and there's no denying that he is none other than Asher Stanford, the heir of the Stanford family, for centuries our families were companions but that ends because of betrayal for power. My fiancé, he's is the one who engaged this proposal to the Delavins to cease the feud and gain more power from other families just like the old times. Many discussions were made and they've agreed. And I was forced on marrying him. I by no means taught that I'd see him this quickly.

"Are you surprised? "He said with a grin on his face.

"Well, who wouldn't be." I uttered fed up at any phrases that's coming out of his mouth.

"Playing hard to get are we well that doesn't seem to matter, you're mine ."He sarcastically said while showing off his ring.

"I'm not yours, and I don't belong to anyone but myself." I said while looking straight into his eyes.

"You'll soon accept your fate."

He then bid farewell

"I'll create my own fate by my own choices and I want to exclude you from it."I whispered.

And I continued on walking.

My sapphire began to glow showing me the direction of where I should go. It stopped when I saw this painting, she was in fact a beauty. I came closer to know her identity. 

It said that this girl in the frame is Marianne Velry. The first Queen to ever rule Alzean. I've heard about her In history, she's a strong woman with many talents, mischievously wise, and ruthless to anyone daring on defying her position. A woman who led and protected the people of Alzean, risking her life many times. But because of love, she was betrayed by the ones she loved the most, by attempted murder. She knows what he was planning, so she made the first step by killing him mercilessly.

A man must be the one who should sit on the throne they said but what they don't want to happen was to be overpowered by a woman. A woman was considered to be weak in that era but had changed because of her.

I looked at it once again and caressing touched it. I felt a weird connection between me and the painting. I turned my back to leave and head over to the main building, where all of us were supposed to meet.

As I got there many were seriously injured and some, not a scratch can be seen. Again with their gazes, but it was different this time they seemed shocked, little did I know their gazes were not meant for me but for the man behind me. The man who attacked and saved me.

He has this appearance that catches your eyes. Fair skin, dark midnight hair, long lashes, well-defined face, kissable lips...

"What in the world am I thinking!"I murmured and walked swiftly towards the building. I have pulled myself together.

"Hey, you"the redhead girl that I saw earlier called me.

I didn't insist on looking but as I walked she grabbed my shoulders and by my reflexes, I suddenly brought her down to the ground. That was unnecessary for me to do but my instinct never lies. This person is up to no good.

"I have a name, Sylvia Delavin.

Never disrespect a Delavin." I introduced myself and walked away.

"Sylvia how was your first mission?"Jacob came by and asked.

"It's fine." I shortly respond.

"Asher is here, did you know about that?" I asked.

"Unfortunately yes, Papa was the one that sent him here as soon as you attended," he utters with his palms on his face feeling disappointed.

"Well I kind of assumed that I'd met him sooner or later, I had a deal with Papa our wedding will be held at the end of the year. But I didn't expect it to be this soon."

"Are you for real, why am I not aware of this!?"Jacob stated in shock at what I've implied.

"Shut it! it's already been decided " I said as I shushed.

Sudden mana was all over the place and all of us were stunned when we saw Maximillian Velry. One of the descendants of Marianne Velry. A royal blood, he was supposed to rule us all but instead his brother Austin Velry inherited the throne. Maximilian doesn't want any position that isn't right for him. And most importantly he is the founder of Alzean Academy who's in his mid-80s.

"Greetings to all of you.I've seen many potentials this year." He announced, this intimidating aura surrounding him.

"300 people are here upon us who succeeded in becoming a true Alzean, each one of you did a delightful performance for your first task. Tomorrow will be the Mauve ball a welcoming for everyone, I'll take my leave, rest for now"He declared an invitation for everyone to come.

As he walked away I caught him staring at me, which caused my head to turn. His gaze was also power. The feeling was so hard to explain.

"No.87 please come with me" an unknown girl lead me into following her path.

"No.87?"I asked in confusion.

"It's your room no." She clarified.

When we've arrived she automatically left me without saying anything in particular. So I headed on towards my bed to rest, this day is kind of exhausting.

"You're my mate" a sudden voice came coming with a deep sigh.

But when I opened my eyes I didn't see anyone or anything. Is this because of exhaustion? That's causing me on hallucinating again. I brushed it off and rest.

*Knock

Someone keeps on knocking at my door which caused me to wake up earlier than I'm used to. As I opened it someone gave me a box, a huge one.

"From who? " I asked

"Lydia Delavin " he answered.

I closed the door curious about what's inside. As I opened it, it was a beige satin dress. It was simple yet beautiful. But beside it I saw something, it was a golden amulet. I saw a sapphire in the middle just like my gemstone. I wore it and looked at the mirror while I slowly stroked the amulet.

"It's nice,"I said gently smiling.

I began to get ready for the ball, I went and bathe, straighten my hair, and did my makeup, a nude look to compliment the dress I'm about to wear. I'm not really good about this sort of stuff but I can guarantee I did something decent.

When I wore the dress my mind was speechless from the outcome.

I heard a knock on the door and as I opened it. It was Asher waiting for me.

"Wow, I have to say you look stunning" he complimented.

"What are you doing here?" I asked.

"To pick up my fiancé," he said teasingly.

"I can handle myself no need to do any of that"

He still persisted by presenting his hands to me. I don't want to accept it but denying is also not a choice, this is what papa wants to be honest and we're going in the same direction might as well be with him.

He held my hand and we both proceeded to go to the ball.

When we've arrived I saw him again the guy with golden eyes. Staring in our direction looking at me from head to toe while he clenched his jaw he then avert his gaze and walked away.

"What's his name?"I asked Asher.

"Who?"

"Him" I pointed my finger at where he was located.

"Zane Verson" he answered.