The tea cup landed with a heavy smash....
Maids frightened... moved steps back away from the raging lioness
"Bunch of fools!"....
Fearing the lines of anger might cause wrinkles on her face...her maid proceed with fear
"The powder is ready mistress!"...
The lady huffed...walked towards the blurry mirror and pushed it away "I don't want this....get me the clear one Selene has!"
Her voice stings with envy,her lips rolled in disgust
She showed so much hatred and dislike....yet
Her guard approached... whispering something
Perhaps good news....the grin on her face was far from excited
It was obviously malicious
"So he brought the chick ehn...?" Playing with her hair with such poisonous gaze...
Whatever she's planning is certainly no good.
Isabella had long lived a life of luxury but this was on a whole new level. Overly respective maids...four showers every day. Exquisite meal and delicacies.
Yet she wasn't allowed to leave.
She ran but look where it got her!
"Can I leave? I'm much better now!"....
She begged again...
Lucien show no signs of letting her leave. And why...?
He often ask himself. He just wants to keep her around. That weird feeling is tugging at his chest so bad
"I have people who would worry about me. No letter,no visit... nothing. It's like you're keeping me against my will!"
She had tried to run multiple times... but he was just too smart for her liking. Always knowing how and when she'll escape. And the more she fails to escape... the more suffocating the luxury became
"There's an ongoing investigation...you can't leave until it's sorted out!"
Not battling an eye, he was focused instead on the tangerines he's peeling
Isabella snatched it..... pouting like a kid " Before, you told me if I recover I can leave. Stop messing with me and let me go. You don't get to order me around... you get that!"
She was already fuming in rage
Why can't he just let me leave already!....
He sighs...
"Fine... you'll leave tomorrow. But...walk with me!"
Grabbing her hand without any prior notice... Isabella felt the need to smack him by his head
That's not how you treat a lady....
The garden is enormous
Beautiful was an understatement. Mesmerizing is the word. Breathtaking and soul filling.
Flowers she had only seen in books. Lucien let her wander around while he fed himself with her happy movement
Can he get enough....? Absolutely not!
Does he have an idea of what's he's doing or feeling...? No!
Totally confused
All he wants is to enjoy this feeling a little bit longer!
He noticed she stopped...
"What's wrong?"...he finds her kneeling at a particular flower. Singlehandedly beautiful and captivating. But the look on her face was....sad
She sighs...
She didn't expect to see it here. She missed him so much
"My father used to give me this every morning. He knows I love seeing the sun rise,so he'll drop it by my window making my day as beautiful as the flower!'
The sadness in her voice twitched his chest... pain was what he felt
"Is that why you want to leave....? To see your father?"....
Lucien didn't want to be selfish by keeping her here. After all he's messed up... keeping her won't do her any good
"I wish that was the case. He's dead already!"....
Her voice cracked with tears she thought had long dried.
Why is she suddenly remembering him?
She had hoped not to feel this pain anymore.
He couldn't stand and watch her cry. He bent down and scooped her in his arms
"I'm sorry for your loss. Your father won't want you to cry!"
He didn't know much comforting words. But at least he felt he did what he could
"Sire.... there's an important message!"
"Get out!"... He roared..!
"Go... I'll find my way to my room later!"....
Isabella knew she had no right to keep him here watching her cry like a pathetic damsel in distress
It was already embarrassing enough
Watching him leave with a subtle smile...
I'm strong... I'm Arthur's daughter... I'm strong!
That should be enough to keep the tears away
Untill....
"Well look what we have here?"
Isabella turned...
She didn't expect to see someone almost as slim as talking bone in the Palace. Yet she has a nice twisted face.
Isabella feels she's trouble...so she opt to leave
"Please excuse me!'...
"You only leave when I tell you to!"...
Boom....! Isabella turned a cold killing gaze at her " And who do you think you are?"
The lady's grin made it's way expressively on her face
"Whatever you are doesn't interest me...! Bones should learn how to pipe it down a bit!"
Preach girl!!!!
The lady didn't expect her to be rebuked in such away. Her neatly done nails pierced deep into her palm...
"Wild cat ehn...!" She laughed
"Taming it is going be so much fun!"....
Lucien hurried to his office,the pace he gave almost made it seem he's running.
But no....royals don't run!
"What is it?"....the look on his face was far more exciting
"Well....!" The voice was hesitant...
" Draco...speak!" He was getting restless. The brief of the news made his whole body vibrate with an unknown feeling of excitement.
"She ran.. and we can't find her anywhere. We need your help to find her!"....
Lucien twisted face was so obvious.... Draco swallowed his guts
It's all Roman's fault.. he pushed him to do this
Dear Audrey... don't forget your handsome brother once he's gone!
But then
"Mobilize all the troops to look for her. Do you have a sketch?"....
Finding her is like a needle in a nail sack.... until
"Wait...this is Audrey?"...
Lucien couldn't believe his eyes. He had been keeping the girl of his dreams with him all these time. Now he can explain the feeling and sudden attraction
"Yes... perhaps you've seen her?"... Draco hoped not. If he did he won't let them have her!
"No... keep searching!"....
Draco sighs... but with Lucien's brows still high,he knew that meant one thing
He's lying!
He definitely have Audrey!
Ensuring he suspect nothing, Draco opt to use his resources within the palace
While Lucien.... "Prepare a nice carriage and tell those in beauty valley to make preparation to receive me immediately!".....
" Lucien...!" A lady voice called
"Any news Kaela?"....
"They're on the move!"...
The smile reached all the way to his brain. With grin and sigh...it seem more it's on his way.
"Kaela... I've found her...!" Lucien said briefly with smiles in his eyes. Kaela didn't seem to like that good news
"Finally.. you've waited for so long!" She is after all one of his confident and friends... even though she hoped for more
"Yes... she's the most beautiful and spicy girl I've seen. Like a blood rose with poison thorns on it. I'll introduce you later... we're off to beautiful valley."
"You're taking her there?"...her voice was somewhat loud and questioning. Lucien's gaze darkened immediately
"Yes...and what of it?'
"Your mother said ..."
"I'll take who ever I want there. Besides she's going to be your future Queen so watch it Kaela. After all it's my mother's wish to marry her...and it has been my desire!"
The last words brought nothing but anger to Kaela heart.
She had been there with him for years... hoping he'll give up and finally see her!
What a joke that is. A damsel in distress is trying to steal her place
Dream on!