Chapter 26Lydia’s POVWhat is he hiding from me?! I wanted so desperately to wait outside and listen in but I knew I barely had seconds left so I pushed open the door.Darwin jumped in surprise and even Parker, who was seated opposite Darwin, had a confused-shocked look on his face.“Your file, Master,” I said as I angrily walked up to his desk and threw down the file.What a hypocrite! He’s so angry with me but he’s also keeping things from me.“How did you get here without me hearing your footsteps or catching your scent?” Darwin asked me with an accusation in his eyes.I scoffed, “Really? So now, once again, I’m at fault."“Answer the question, Lydia!” He growled impatiently.“I don’t know, Master,” I hissed "Maybe you didn’t notice because you were too involved in your conversation." “What do you mean you don’t know! Is this another secret you’re keeping from me?" Darwin got up from his chair and yelled in my face.The audacity!“You’re one to talk! What secret are you asking me
Chapter 27Lydia’s povI anxiously paced up and down my bedroom door and snapped at one of my guards “What are you looking at?!”“Nothing Miss. But have you considered opening the door and going inside?” He asked in amusement.“Haha. Very funny,” I drawled sarcastically as I pushed open the door with a sigh.“Anytime miss!” He called after me as I stepped into the bedroom and shut the door behind me.Darwin was on the bed and having some kind of conversation on the phone so I happily slipped into the bathroom to take a quick bath.For the last week, he has been after my life. Trying to get me to give up and leave the palace. I sighed in pleasure as I stepped under the rain-like shower and allowed the hot water to wash over my scalp.I drew my bath out for as long as I could before wrapping myself in a bathrobe and going into the closet. Darwin was sitting on the bed and silently staring at his phone when a sharp beeping noise in my brain alerted me to his mind link.“Have you come u
Chapter 28Lydia’s PovI took in a sharp breath as Darwin’s hand wrapped around my wrist and he pulled me to the floor beside him.“Come here,” his husky sleepy voice sent Drusilla hoppy in circles as I rested my head on his chest and he wrapped his arms around me.How did I ever think he would be cold on the floor? The man is heat itself. A deep sigh escaped me as the deep heat from his body flowed into me, lulling me to sleep.**********I pressed my cool palms against my cheeks and stared at my reflection in the mirror. Why am I so flustered??When I woke up this morning, Darwin was already gone. He didn’t leave any assignments or jobs for me.Is that a good thing or a bad thing?My phone beeped.“D shouldn’t have the elixir!!!”Great! Another cryptic message from my anonymous messenger.With a sigh I picked up my phone from the dresser, gave my hair one last pat and made my way out of the room.“You don’t have to follow me,” I waved off my guards, hoping they would fall for it.“
Chapter 29 Lydia’s POV “What are you doing here?” Darwin growled as his eyes narrowed suspiciously. “I don’t know what you mean. Am I now banned from roaming about the palace?” I stood upright and patted my hair down while avoiding his eyes. “Lydia,” He sighed in exasperation and pinched the bridge of his nose “You’re in front of Freya’s room. She’s in solitary confinement, so yes for you to be here, you must have a reason. What is it?” Freya’s room? I looked back in confusion. “Your little race landed us in front of his daughter’s room." Drusilla snickered as I crossed my arms and turned back to Darwin. “So? Am I forbidden from visiting Freya? What if I wanted to get to know my new daughter better?” “Lydia!” Darwin leaned in, and pressed one hand against the door behind my head. “You don't even like her and we haven’t done the wedding." “Yet,” I swallowed as I watched his eyes switch color briefly. He was so close, I dropped my hands and could feel his breath on my face.
Chapter 30 “Get off me!” I pushed Darwin away angrily as I got to my feet. He seemed shocked and his eyes widened as he realised I was angry. “Lydia, I– “ “No! You don’t get to talk! Move!” I snapped as I pulled at the bedcover he was sitting on. “I’m sorry,” He apologised and tried to reach for me. I slapped his hands away before he could touch me. “Move!” I huffed as I pulled forcefully at the covers. “Ly, I’m sorry,” I grunted and pulled at the covers as he shifted to the right. The sudden release of the covers made the force I was applying pull me and I crashed into the bed. “Hey, steady,” I blinked and realised, I had fallen into Darwin’s lap. His arms automatically encircled me, the only thing seperating me from his chest was his chest. The first two buttons were popped open so they did no good in stopping me as I stared and licked my lips unconsiously. “Lydia,” Darwin purred as he bent his head lower and stared into my eyes. “I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry,”
Lydia’s POVI stared in silence for a few seconds before I chuckled.“Yeah, fat chance of a maid getting involved with another supernatural,”“Lydia, I’m serious,” Lily sighed.“I am too,” I dropped the brush and stared at my reflection in the mirror “There’s no way my mum was involved with another supernatural. Besides, which supernatural would I be?”“A witch? A vampire? A fairy?” I chuckled as I shook the ridiculous motion from my head. “I don’t have a scrap of magic or the slightest desire for blood.“How do you explain your powers?” I walked out of the closet, suddenly frustrated and tired of the conversation.“Which powers Lil? Which powers? This is just a glitch in the system. Maybe because I’m mated to the rogue king or maybe the moon goddess made a mistake,” I turned around and sighed, “Have you considered that? Something this inconsequential doesn’t make me special."“Lydia, you have other abilities,” Lily said softly but I could tell her resolve was waning.“Yet none of t
Lydia’s POV“What?” Confusion riddled with amusement clouded Darwin’s features. “Lydia, I’m not dying. I just want to recreate it,” But why!!I whined in my head but gave him a nod.“Alright. So do you need me to work?” I shuffled from one feet to the other as my cheeks stained with thoughts of his hands on my skin last night.“No.” Darwin shook his head. “No, I don’t need anything. You can, take the day off,” I gave him a nod and moved back, unsure of what to do.The lab door opened and two girls filed out, covered in smoke and dark streaks from the explosion.“Is there no other way to do this?” I frowned at Darwin “The whole thing seems dangerous,”“If there was another way, I would have taken that route. The reaction requires human touch and a special type of fire.Wilson isn’t exactly forthcoming with information so I’m working with what we have,” Darwin slid his hands into the pockets of his pants.Human touch? Fire? I’ve never questioned how the elixir was made but now I under
Lydia’s POVWait what?! Amari and Lily are mates?!I watched silently in surprise as Amari walked towards Lily with moony eyes.He stopped in front of her and slowly raised his hand to tuck a piece of hair behind her ear.“Good day Your majesty. Bye Lydia,” Lily rushed out as she jerked back from Amari’s touch and bolted from the room.“Lily! Wait!” I tried to run after her but was held back by a strong arm around my waist.“Let me go!” I snapped at Darwin.“No,” he shook his head and inclined it in Amari’s direction “Look,”I paused and looked to realise Amari had run after Lily.“Oh,” I sighed and relaxed against Darwin “That was unexpected,”He chuckled and Drusilla protested as he let go of me.“Yeah, I didn’t expect that too. But I’m glad Amari has found his mate.”“Hmmm” I hummed and moved towards the vanity. I stood in front of the mirror watching as Darwin moved closer to me, yet I jumped as his hands encircled my waist and his chin rested on my head.I took in shaky breaths