This chapter is so emotional for me. I really cried from the moment Dominixe cried. It was also the moment that I played the song, The Night We Met by Lord Huron. I felt her pain that she wants to change Valerian's future. It hurts to write this part. It is a rollercoaster emotion. XD
I fell asleep crying and kept muttering that I was sorry for what I had done to Valerian in the past. Even though Valerian did not understand what was happening, he was there for me and consoled me.I only woke up when I felt a presence beside me. I was quick to fish out my pocket knife and hastily pointed to that intruder. However, I was too late to realize that the hyacinth scent lingered in my nose, and I was surprised when Valerian managed to stop me."Whoa there." He smiled sheepishly. "Is that your way to greet your mate a morning, honeydew?"I looked at him, baffled. I questioned how on earth he was on my bed, but then I remembered that we were both naked under the sheets.Our lovemaking suddenly flashed in my mind.I yanked back my arm. "My apologies. I thought you were an intruder." I placed my knife on the bedside table and tried to stand up, but then I collapsed to the bed. Then I hissed, feeling sore down there, and glared at Valerian, who was still smiling."Have I said t
Valerian removed his hand when he noticed that I did not react. "Don't you... like it?" he asked, hesitant. I averted my gaze. "I can't..." He asked me too soon. This was not supposed to happen when he would ask me if I would start living with him. It was supposed to be our next meeting on the crown prince's birthday. We would meet there. He would know that I was a daughter of a rogue marquis. "Why?" He sounded hurt, but he hid it. "There is an important matter that I must do." He didn't look convinced. "Also, this is too surprising that you would ask me to live with you when we did not even know each other." I had to use his words against him. Papa needed to tell me first my next assignment. As much as I wanted to be with him, I couldn't. Not now. This was not the right time. "I see..." He sounded dejected when he saw me nodding. "Then, can you tell me why you are disguising as a man back in Pran?" "Do you think I am a spy?" I slightly tilted my head, wanting to see his reacti
"Lady Dominixe, you are being rough on us for today..." Eric complained when they were still sitting on the grass, panting heavily after I had bestowed them the harsh reality of being near to death experience.I arched my eyebrow and eyed them, seeing that they were covered with bruises and bathing in their own blood after piercing my sword to the ground to make their eyes widen in horror. "You dare to complain? With your skills, how can you even protect me as your mistress?" I sounded like I was belittling them.I had no problem with their fighting skills. I only said I wanted to enhance and protect them at all costs, so I had to be rough on them. I just did not want to see them dying before my eyes again. I cherished them, so the vigorous training would help them protect themselves if Papa dared to hunt them with his henchmen."But, Lady Dominixe...""Oi, Eric. Will you shut up?" Jude hit Eric on his head, who was already frowning. He looked at me and bowed his head, apologizing. "O
Upon arriving there, the banquet hall of the royal palace was filled with a sea of aristocratic people.There was a harmonious melody being played by the musicians to lighten up the mood. Lots of meal dishes were being prepared on a long table. The chandeliers had given a delighted atmosphere with the many servants strolling around to serve everyone invited here.The current monarch, Alpha King Helio, of the Yuanzhong Kingdom was already here, along with Crown Prince Henricus and Princess Eustacia.Ah, yes. His Royal Highness had a sibling—a sister, to be specific. Her name was Eustacia la Chandelier II. She was the first daughter of Alpha King Helio and the deceased Luna Consort, who never became a Luna Queen, Consort Eustacia.The two siblings had different mothers. The crown prince's mother was Eliza Marie, the 1st Luna consort, while Eustacia Tanner, the 2nd Luna consort, was the first princess' mother.Alpha King Helio's mate, who was supposed to be the Luna Queen, had died from
Valerian sounded like he would not let me go if I chose not to dance with him. I could tell based on how he was looking at me."Well?" He wriggled his eyebrows. His sly smile was something.He looked so dashing and beguiling. It was making me want to be fucked by him right now.The tension between us was palpable. Both of us did not break eye contact. This was making me feel the butterflies in my stomach."I am famished, Your Grace. I haven't eaten anything yet. My apologies," I said before directing my attention to the food.But while doing that, I was looking for my siblings who were busy with their peers. I wanted to mindlink one of them since being Valerian was dangerous, knowing he looked so angry under that apathetic expression.I thought Valerian would give up on me, but I thought wrong. No, I already knew, but I chose to ignore the fact."I am famished, too. I remember my food is right here," he said meaningfully. Valerian went behind me again as he leaned and reached for some
"Your Royal Highness..."Papa and Valerian bowed before him while I curtsied. I sighed in relief when His Royal Highness arrived. He was smiling gently while he had this gentle facade. But his expression quickly changed into a meaningful one when our eyes met.He turned at Valerian. "I am afraid Father needs your presence, Duke Leveaux. The meeting is going to start."Valerian flinched, realizing that he almost forgot about that. He cleared his throat and nodded. "Ah, yes. I did not notice the time. I shall go there at once." He bowed before him and turned at us. "We shall meet again, Lady Dominixe." He took my hand and did not hesitate to plant a kiss on the back of my hand while he was looking at my father. "And to you as well, Marquis Cantavalle," he said meaningfully.Papa almost smiled bitterly, seeing that Valerian was trying to provoke him."Papa—""Lady Cantavalle, may I have a dance with you?"I looked at the crown prince, surprised that he had asked me for a dance. I glanced
"What took you so long in the lavatory, Dominixe?"That was Papa's question as soon as I was in the carriage and felt it move. Arthur, Britanny, and Lambert were already expecting that I would be scolded for letting Papa wait."Pardon my tardiness, Papa."He eyed me up and down before squinting his eyes at me after sniffing the air. His face contorted after that. "You fooled around," he concluded, not asked. "With who?"I almost stiffened. Why did I feel that I had hickeys on my neck or shoulders? I stared intently at Papa."I had an interesting encounter with my target, Papa," I said, not feeling threatened under his gaze.I already anticipated that he would know that I had fooled around. I deliberately did not take my bangle to hide my scent since this was what I wanted. Though the part of seeing Valerian and fooling around with him was not part of my plan, this was enough that I would make a convincing answer to him."You foo
Britanny looked annoyed and hissed before she inhaled and exhaled to remain composed. When she was calmed, she began attacking me by oscillating her dagger in my dagger while I stepped backward to defend myself.One of the dangerous traits of the Cantavalle children was when they remained calm. When Britanny was like that, it was an earnest battle. So, I must take this seriously."Britanny, that is enough." Arthur looked bored while Lambert was laughing to his heart's content. They did not look faltered that Britanny was attacking me."Do not be such a spoilsport, Art. I am having fun watching them," Lambert said, stroking his chin like a critic. "It has been a while since Domi and Brit dueled against each other. This is such an interesting duel!"I did a cartwheel when Britanny's attacks became rough. "Britanny, my dearest 2nd sister, are you certainly annoyed at me?" I asked softly when she ran in my direction. I decided to meet her halfway and ducked to punch her in the stomach.Sh