It's been days since I last saw Demitri. Like he promised, he never saw me again. Which on the contrary should suppose to make me glad, but why do it felt like I am missing something every single day?"A royal decree is issued!" someone shouted in the tavern's door."Royal decree?" Thiara looked confused.Everyone went out. If it's a royal decree then it's something that concerns everyone."What could it be? This is sudden..." I heard the murmurs."Stated in the royal decree is: every unmarried lady in the kingdom of Solterra must attend the royal ball on this month's full moon! The crown prince will choose the lucky girl to be his wife and future queen!" the courtier announced."What? Is that true?!""Oh my! I can't believe that! As in, every girl? Even a commoner?""Yes, everyone."I don't know how to react. How should I react about it anyway? We were dancing just days ago, and now he's searching for a potential wife? I couldn't believe him.Why would I care of what he's doing in hi
“You are quite a reader, huh. You have a lot of books,” Landon said, looking at my shelf.I think Mom really put effort in cleaning and organizing my room when I was not around. Because the last time I’ve been here, I remember the room was so messy. I was not in my usual state those days, disturbed and frustrated. Now that I’m back, I realized that I missed my room too. This room had a lot of memories with me and Carter. I could even consider this as our love nest. But although our story didn’t end good, if that could even be considered as an ending, I still treasure every moment we spent together. It’s already a part of me and I don’t think I can take it away.“Yeah. I’m a certified bookworm.”Landon looked at me with dark eyes. “A very beautiful bookworm.”I chuckled.“When do you want to meet your father?”“What about tomorrow? We can stay in his house for a day or two if you want. His house is bigger than Mom’s but not as big as yours.”“Whose house do you like better, though?”“I
Lucius sighed. Although I sensed his contempt, I also sensed him giving end. At the end he nodded and said, “Fine. Whatever you want.”I spent the rest of the day telling him about the books in my room and him asking so many trivial details about me. I didn’t complain and just gave him the little information he wanted to know. I enjoy talking with him anyway so I don’t mind at all.True to his word, Lucius looked stiff and hostile to Felix when he arrived with Mom later that night. Mom was surprised to see Lucius still there. I guess he expected him to leave after sending me home and spending a little time with me. Felix looked surprised too but I’m sure he already has an idea who Lucius is. Mom must have told him.“Uh, he’s Lucius. The one I was talking about. Maddy’s new boyfriend,” Mom said to Felix. I almost couldn’t help to roll my eyes because I don’t see this introduction as anything relevant.“He’s staying here for the meantime, Mom, that’s why he’s still here. I hope you don’
“Your so-called husband is so bitter, Maddy. I don’t like him,” Jaxon said so blatantly.“Likewise, mongrel.” Lucius then held my waist. “We should get going now, Maddy, or else we will be late on our flight.”“Right. We’ll go now, Jax.”“I suppose you will be back soon? Even though I don’t like your smell now and your husband, you are still my friend and I want to hangout with you.”“Yes, we will be back soon.”Jaxon’s forehead creased as if he was confused by something. “We? What do you mean by that? Don’t tell me…” His dark gaze dropped to Landon and I guess I knew what that look meant. Though before I can open my mouth for my answer, Landon was quicker. He spoke first.“Yes, we will go back. We. I will be staying with my wife wherever she is. Do you have a problem with that?” Lucius retorted in an arrogant tone.Jaxon’s jaw clenched as if the news he received was really bad.“In Doris’ house? Seriously, Maddy? You would let someone as dangerous as him stay close to your mom? Have
“I guess Dad is at work, maybe it’s better if we g directly to his office,” I said when we arrived at the airport.“He’s just in his house. I already asked Henry to dig a bit so we would know about his schedule, so don’t worry. He’s not busy today," Lucius said.There was already a car waiting for us when we went out of the airport. I thought that maybe he rented it or something, but maybe he has so many connection in different parts of the world as for he is so influential. When it comes to influence and being an elite, I don’t get surprised anymore when it comes to Lucius. I know it’s already a part of his life and I should get used to it.Just like what Lucius said, Dad was indeed in the house. Right when I went out of the car, I smelled human scent right away and picked Dad’s. I stopped breathing shortly though because I’m still afraid that his blood or anyone’s blood inside the house will make me go crazy. That’s the least thing I want to happen so I need to be careful as much as
I looked at Lucius and waited for the answer too, confused because we hadn’t talked about this.“I want to ask for Maddy’s hand in a marriage.”My lips fell apart. That wasn’t part of the script!“Pardon?” Dad asked, his forehead was creased. The surprise in his expression told me that he clearly heard it but he couldn’t believe it.“I want to ask Maddy's hand in a marriage,” Lucius said again.“But she’s just in college! She’s not ready for that, I’m sure!” Natalia butt in as if her opinions will be honored. I raised a brow and looked at her sharply. For all she knows we’re already married.“Do you know about this, Maddy? Have you two talked about this?” Dad looked at me.I couldn’t answer right away. I glanced at Lucius and his eyebrow was slightly raised as if he was urging me into something. At the end, I looked at Dad and answered.“Yes, Dad. We already talked about this and… I also want to marry him.”Natalia’s eyes widened as if she couldn’t believe me. What? Was she expecting
I bit my lower lip looking at how shocked Mom was when Landon told him that we are getting married. If she had known that I already married Lucius without her and Dad's consent, for sure she had collapsed.I stared at my Mom's pale face and waited for her reaction. I smiled a little. If I had known, she would have slapped me once or did something if only Landon wasn't there. Not that she's against of me marrying, but this sudden marriage surely shocked her to the bones that she couldn't speak right away."What, Maddy? You are getting married?!" The horror was evident on her voice and I have seen that one coming. "But what about your studies? Your career? You are just nineteen for goodness' sake! And what? You were just together for a week or so! Don't you think it's too early? This is so sudden!" Mom was getting hysterical.I held her hand to calm her down. I chuckled and looked at Lucius who was just staring at the both of us, very calm and composed as if this would not shake his pla
"What did you to Felix?" I asked the moment Lucius went inside my room that night. I fought the urge to ask that earlier because of course I can't drop him in front of Mom."Me? No. I did nothing." He shrugged and sat on my bed. He urged me to go near to him. I did. He pulled me in between his legs and made me sit there. I was sitting sideways though because I want to look at his face while talking to him."You did nothing? You sure? You don't sound convincing enough to me." I'm very sure he did something. I can see it in his eyes. Although we are just together for several weeks, I've learned many things about him especially that look in his eyes. He naturally looks dangerous and evil-like, but it's different when he is planning something or he did something. Of course I know the man I love. I love him so much to memorize every detail of him."Fine. Yes, I did something. I just did a little play so that Doris will see that the man she love is not worth it and nothing but a cheating as