EVANORA'S POV I hated how going out to see Blade suddenly felt like a gamble. For some reason, he had managed to still stay in my mind throughout the whole day but what lurked in my mind alongside him were the witch's words.You should be careful of your actions, Princess Evanora because if you're not careful, they might cost you lives.Her words resonated in my head and brought along a new wave of confusion every time. Sure, she was a witch but did that involve her being able to go through people's thoughts? It scared me, even more, to think she probably knew what was going on in my life and could even foretell my actions could cost me lives. Lives? Whose? How?My mind was at war. One minute I was thinking about Blade and the other, I was thinking about what she possibly could have meant. I managed to go through the rest of the training with my thoughts and immediately headed to my room. Matthew was obviously not satisfied with my performance and that didn't bother me. I had a l
EVANORA'S POVI froze.I remained in the same position for close to a minute, unable to move or turn to face Blade. I was busted. My cover was all blown.I could barely bring myself to imagine the look on his face. Just the thought terrified me. My greatest fear had finally come to pass and in the worst way ever.I took a very deep exhale and slowly, turned to face him. I sent my gaze to the floor as I turned, taking almost another minute to raise it to meet his eyes.He looked confused as he stared directly at me. His eyebrows were knitted, his nose scrunched and his lips pursed as he tilted his head like he was trying to process everything that happened barely five minutes ago."E-Evanora?" He said in a stammer and I immediately cursed underneath my breath. I'd rarely seen him stammer or have words come out of his mouth laced with such fear and uncertainty. I had managed to bring out that part of him and I immediately hated myself for it. "What just happened?""I can explain, I pro
EVANORA'S POVIt felt like I was having my whole world crash right in front of me.I crouched in the same spot Blade left me, tears rolling down my cheeks uncontrollably. Not caring how late it was or if anyone around could hear me, I cried my eyes out.No matter how hard I thought about it I had no one but myself to blame. I was a liar. A cheat and I deserved every single harsh word that left Blade's mouth.I wrapped my arms around myself, having memories that could now be referred to as my past flood my mind. Memories of the good times I spent with Blade. Memories of the times he still trusted and wanted everything to do with me.I felt weak. Probably from crying way too much but I felt exhausted and it took everything in me to not fall back on the ground as I tried to get up. Luckily, I was able to get on my feet on my first attempt. I looked ahead of me, realizing the night had gotten darker and emptier. It was now silent, the only sounds in the woods coming from the chirping bir
EVANORA'S POVI woke up with a throbbing headache which I knew instantly was from my hours of crying alongside hours of starvation.Grunting, I sat up on my bed and looked around me. It was still early and I could feel how silent the whole palace was. Groaning again, I got up and headed to the bathroom.Surprisingly, I was able to get some sleep but it only resulted in my sadness turning into anger. I was suddenly so pissed at everything and every memory of the previous night just made me more vexed.I spent an unusually short amount of time in the bathroom, stepping out and immediately heading over to dry my hair. I tied it up in a messy bun and got dressed, returning to my bed the minute I was done.I had only shut my eyes for a few minutes when I heard a knock on my room. Cursing under my breath, I pulled my sheets over my head, having no intention to reply to whoever was knocking.Much to my surprise and irritation, my room's door was open without my permission, whoever it was ste
BLADE'S POVFurious was an understatement for how I felt as I stormed through the woods, making my way back home.I was confused, heartbroken, and pained only for a short while, those emotions quickly dissolving into one of burning rage.How could she do that to me? It made them so sensitive that she was a vampire or any creature other than a human.I was at war with my emotions. The longer it took me to get home, the angrier I became. I just wanted to get home, scream, break some objects and vent out all my anger until I no longer felt all those emotions. After the longest walk, I'd ever taken, I finally got home. As usual, I was welcomed by arrays of greetings and bows, and this time, I ignored them all. I was far from being in the mood for unnecessary conversations or whatever.Without stopping halfway, I walked straight to my room and slammed the door shut on getting there. Angrily, I sat on my bed and balled my fists, uselessly trying to calm myself down."Aaaarrrrghhhh," I grow
BLADE'S POVAfter Adam's little lecture, I spent the rest of the day in my room, surrounded by my thoughts.He was right. I was so blinded by my rage I didn't think things through. I was so clouded by my anger, I wasn't willing to give my other emotions a chance.I cursed as I recalled how she cried out my name and begged for a chance to explain. To even listen to her but I was so adamant.Stupid. That was exactly what I was. How did I manage to forget how much she meant to me? How much I cherished and adored her. How much I just wanted to have her by my side forever.Though I couldn't deny it, a part of me still felt disappointed. I still felt a bit let down and still needed a good explanation for what happened. And just maybe if I gave her the chance, she could explain and finally make it all make sense.After wallowing in my thoughts and finally coming to conclusion, I impatiently began to wait for the sun to go down. I was going to head over to our spot to finally give her a chan
EVANORA'S POVBlade and I spent every second wrapped in each other's embrace."Um, Blade," I said after having light conversations occasionally. "What are we going to do next?""Next?""After this," I sat up. "You know what I am and you know what you are. What are we going to do? How are we going to get through this?""About that," he pulled me closer back to our embrace. "I don't know yet.""Blade-""But I know one thing," he cut me off to continue. "No one's ever going to be able to come in between us. No matter what, I'm going to fight for us."My insides leaped for joy and I smiled, pressing my head harder against his chest. "Let's not rush things, though," he placed a kiss on my head and then said. "We'll figure out a way slowly."I nodded and hugged him, oddly feeling relieved at his words. Words couldn't explain how excited I was. For him. For that moment and everything in general. I had thought I had finally lost him and there he was, arms wrapped around me, promising to not
EVANORA'S POVAfter managing to beat Matthew one more time, I left the training room gloating.I still had about an hour till noon, giving me the time to go back to my room and get myself mentally prepared before leaving with my dad later.Though I was really excited, I couldn't deny a part of me felt anxious. It was going to be the first time I would be meeting the villagers properly and though I was a bit confident, I couldn't help but worry if they'll love me.My coronation was going to be happening in only a few days and afterwards, I'd officially become their princess. It was going to be a huge task and responsibility but I was ready for it.My thoughts got interrupted by a knock on the door, making me realize how long I'd spent dwelling in my thoughts."Come in."The door gave a little squeak, Sisu then appearing. I managed to smile at her and she did the same, accompanied by a little bow."Princess Evanora," she began. "Your attention is needed by the seamstress.""The seamstre