Ducan's p.o.v I sat on my throne looking at the ancient witch coldly. "You summoned me great m...." "What's happening to me?" I asked seriously. She extended her hand and looked at the small black stone seriously while whispering a few ancient words. "Excuse me master but did you by chance touch a red rose today?" She asked as I frowned. She usually referred to me that way when we were alone and when something was serious. "Yes." I answered honestly. After I had escorted Eleanor back to the palace entrance, I disappeared and appeared close to my room. I needed to change my gowns and my form as soon as possible before she came into my chamber. I was about to move when a rose in a pot flower on the wall captured my attention. It was strange but looked very cute at the same time. My late mother loved flowers and usually took care of them, but ever since her passing I paid no attention to them and cared less. But then looking at it reminded me of Eleanor, so I moved and touched i
Ducan's p.o.v I watched sadly as she wrapped her arms around her legs leaning against the wall with her gaze fixed to the floor. A few hours had gone by in silence but she was still sobbing and trying so hard not to make a sound. I wanted to ignore her but sadly I couldn't. My heart was aching over seeing her this sad and my hands were itching to touch her. I couldn't understand why I felt that way. What exactly was I to do if she didn't even want me close?. I stood up from the bed and moved closer to her. She quickly buried her face in her lap as her sobs got loud. I touched her head gently releasing my magic. "Sleep." I whispered softly as her sobs stopped and her breathing stabilized. I carefully moved and lifted her in my arms. Her face was wet and her eyes were slightly sore. I moved her to the bed and carefully put her down to rest while I sat at the edge next to her. "Serve me." I whispered as the twin fairies appeared. They were the only ones I summoned without a n
Eleanor's p.o.vI was woken up by loud movements that scared me. I blinked a few times as I quickly sat upright.Ducan sat in front of me with a smile.His hair was tied neatly in a half low bun and he wore a red expensive robe that was made out of silk and a beautiful flower design."Morning." He greeted me softly.I frowned then quickly looked around to see if the demon king was around. The last memory I had of him was when he approached me and touched my head."Eleanor." He called, getting my attention."You can't be in here Ducan, you can't." I said strongly.I was scared of what he would do to him, if he found him sitting next to me on the bed."Relax, the demon king has stepped out of the palace to handle a few private matters. Once a week he does that and it takes him approximately sixteen hours to return." He answered as I sighed in relief."What of the servants?" I asked seriously.Even though the demon king wasn't in the palace, his servants were. If they saw Ducan go in a
Zara's p.o.v "Son, try and eat something please. It took me a lot of hours to prepare this." My mother whispered softly. I glared at her coldly then stood up from the bed. She was to be blamed for everything that was upsetting me. If she didn't agree to give Eleanor to the demon king, she would have been here next to me. "How do you expect me to eat happily when my future concubine is obviously warming the bed of our enemy!" I exclaimed furiously. She moved closer and pressed her hand on my shoulder. "Son, there are a lot of women who want you in this village, even girls of your age would love to have you as a husband in future." She said as I furiously hit her hand. "I don't want girls and women. I want Eleanor." I said with emphasis. She frowned for a second before walking out of my bedroom without a word. My plans were ruined!. Everything was now going the wrong way. Right now I had no power or great connections with anybody because I wasn't a chief yet, although that did
Ducan's p.o.vAs we walked outside of the palace, Eleanor kept on looking around nervously. I could sense that she was scared of running into someone."I told you this before leaving the palace, no one can see past my invisible spell, only the demon king can." I said softly then held her hand in mine hoping she would relax and enjoy our walk to the place we were going to.She looked at our linked hands then at me seriously."Holding hands is a little too much Ducan." She whispered in a complaining voice."It will be fine, trust me." I whispered back softly.She swallowed hard then nodded as we continued to walk.My eyes were stuck on her every movement because I was mesmerized by her beauty. She looked too natural yet I couldn't shift my eyes from her.She wore one of my simple robes because she refused to put on something that was see through. Although the clothes were somehow baggy she still looked amazing. Her hair was tied into a messy bun and the slippers she wore were rather big
Ducan's p.o.v "Just look at the surroundings!. It is so magical and that fountain over there is captivating!" She exclaimed then grabbed my hand pointing at it. After breaking down in front of her, it took me some minutes to fully compose myself. When I pulled back and looked at her, she laughed softly then grabbed my hand and went with me outside. There she began showing me things I already knew and saw. She was acting very nervous and trying her best to cheer me up. "Eleanor." I called softly. "Just look at those beautiful trees." She exclaimed, ignoring me. "Eleanor." I called. This time a little louder. She stood still and faced me seriously. "You don't have to worry about me because I am fine." I said as her expression softened. She moved her hand and pressed it on my cheek with a sad smile. "Ducan, I know I might sound selfish or foolish but......, why don't you come with me to the human territory?" She asked softly, angering me. "What!" I exclaimed while I took a
Eleanor's p.o.vI slowly dragged myself forward with tears running down my cheeks. I understood he was angry with me for trying to rush him and forcing myself on him, but his words were just too cruel.I couldn't believe that he saw me as someone without morals or respect. His words were hurting my heart and they were still ringing in my mind.He was right, I was stupid and very crazy because each time I spent with him I didn't care what he was or what his past is. The only thing I cared about was our time together. I felt at peace and more happy around him than I had ever been in my entire life. What I felt for Victor could never even start to compare with what I felt for Ducan.I ignored the cold breeze and walked to the edge of the cliff standing there sadly."It wasn't my intention, you know." I whispered in anger then huffed loudly "Is it my fault that you are the first person to make me feel like this?" I screamed as tears ran down my cheeks."You touch me as you want and kis
Ducan's p.o.v We walked back to the palace hand in hand and in silence. It felt nice and peaceful just watching the horizon at the cliff. I finally understood why my mother loved that place. It also gave me closure to them despite them being dead. When Eleanor stopped walking, I too did. "What's the matter?" I asked calmly. "We are close to the entrance." She whispered softly. I looked ahead and noticed that she was right. We were a few seconds away from the entrance to the palace. I dropped my hand from hers with hesitation. Her warmth made me relax and forget where we were for a minute. "Go in." I said softly. She looked at me seriously then shocked me when she tiptoed and kissed the corner of my lips gently. She was about to pull back when I kissed her lips. She instantly wrapped her arms around my shoulders and kissed me back. My arm went around her waist pulling her closer as I thrust my tongue past her mouth, enjoying her low moans and response. "Ducan?" Ose called