A Jest

Chapter 16

"He wouldn't stop, would he?" That's what I uttered as Elijah stood before me while I sat in front of my desk. Again.

Elijah had been coming here to the Velvety Stones so many times. He would make sure that I was here in the jewelry shop to pester me. It was said that it was under the orders of Alucard.

"I apologize, Your Serene Grace. His Royal Highness disregarded your suggestion to explore other jewelry shops capable of crafting customized pieces. He was adamant about the Velvety Stones fulfilling his request."

I clasped my hands together, feeling my blood boiling right now. "Should we choose not to comply, will he resort to wreaking havoc?" I asked, feigning mock seriousness. "Or perhaps, he'll present himself before me and kneel in supplication? Who knows, I might reconsider if he does." I added, playfully teasing, though my tone suggested a hint of amusement at the absurdity of the idea.

Elijah looked troubled by my suggestion. His eyes were showing how uneasy he was