Eleanor's P.O.V How... How can this be?How can it even been possible?My eyes have to be deceiving me! It's impossible. The sight before my eyes is impossible!My brain told me to run. Run from this place. Pretend I was never here. But, somehow my feet dragged me to the portrait.The portrait which should have never existed. How can there be a picture of Daniel and me with a child barely two in my arms!?My hand reached out for the frame as it traced over the carvings on the frame of the portrait. { ELEANOR ELINA CASSIAN DEVIN }{ CASSIAN DANIEL DEVIN }{ DANIELLE ERIS DEVIN }Reading the names all the sirens started ringing in my head as if alarming me. Telling me to run.Run far away and not to delve further into this chamber which has been hidden away for god knows how long.But my feet refused to move. I just couldn't take my eyes off the portrait. As if... as if it had enchanted me. Frozen me to the ground. Left me astounded and blank.Why?
Daniel's P.O.V Bickering. And, hurting my ears.That's all these people ever do. The day has turned to evening as the sun was about to set now. I could feel my patience running thinner by each passing second as it finally shredded to a million pieces as my hand met the table making all of them go silent."This is not a fish market. This is the Royal Court. If you can't maintain the decorum of this room. Leave this instant." I say in a stern tone, my eyes scanning each and every one of them.Silence prevails in the room.I let out a deep breath before continuing. "I understand that we all have different opinions and perspectives on this matter, but we need to work together to find a solution. Arguing and shouting at each other is not going to solve anything."I look towards the leaders of the two argumentative sides, who was glaring at me. "Do you have anything constructive to add to this discussion?"They scowl at me but remains silent with their head facing the table.I turn my att
Eleanor's P.O.V I don't know how but somehow I ended up in a room with Daniel and Henry's childhood friend, Rayene, Petroka, Devin, Valerie, Erina and, of course Henry and Petroka. And, if anyone is wondering where is Danielle. Then, she is sleeping in Rayene's room as she got tired after playing with her for the entire day."El? Are you okay?" Daniel's words brought me out of my thoughts as my eyes snapped to his hand which was placed over mine.I quickly pulled my hand back, feeling a little self conscious as my eyes snapped to Daniel's so called friend who wasn't giving me very great vibes. "I'm fine," I replied with a small smile, my eyes still fixed on his very neutral friend who was giving me some weird kind of gut feeling."You haven't eaten anything?" "I'm fine." I insisted as the air between Daniel and me somehow turned awkward. The air was somehow sensed by Henry as he piped in trying to dispel the awkwardness in the air, "So, El, meet our childhood friend. Her name is K
Daniel's P.O.V Words.Actions.They all replayed in my mind as I stared at the papers in front of me in a room full of dim candlelight. I closed my eyes and the scene reflected in the back of my mind. As, I remembered the expression of hurt on El's face. It didn't last long but that one glance I had at it imprinted that image in the back of my mind. Making me remember it all too well.But, that wasn't the only thing that was making my heart twist in chest. It was also the fact that Keira reprimanded of the mistake I knew I was making. I didn't like the feeling of disappointing my best friend. But, somehow I disappointed her and even hurt El with my actions. My mind replayed the statement Keira stated over and over again. "Daniel! How can you arrange your marriage so soon? And, that too without any consulting!? What are you thinking? I'm seriously disappointed with the reckless kind of behavior you have shown today." Keira said as she got up, raging in fury and left the dining r
Eleanor's P.O.V "Rayene... Danielle..." Their names left my mouth as they both stared at me with eyes as soft as these royal cushions, as wide as the moon out there, as innocent as those little pups and as defenseless as me around Daniel. "Mom! Pleaseeeeee! Aunt Ray and I are meant to stay together forever! You can't separate us! Buhuuuu!" Danielle whined as she threw a tantrum on the bed making Henry giggle. But, the amused expression was soon converted into one of shock when Rayene decided that it was okay for a twenty one year old to throw a tantrum as if they were a seven year old.She too joined Danielle as both of them laid down on their backs on the bed, throwing their arms and feet left and right."El! You can't take away my niece from me! I don't allow it! No! No!" "Ray. Stop acting like Danielle. Henry slept on the couch yesterday because of the two of you." I scolded as Henry stood up from the couch and walked to us."Let them be, El. I'll be fine. Moreover, Rayene likes
Daniel's P.O.V Blood Wine.It's the strongest wine brewed in the Kingdom of As a vampire, I have a particular fondness for it. It's not just the taste that draws me in, but the rush of power it gives me. With each sip, I feel my senses sharpen, my strength amplified, and my speed increased.I've always been careful not to overindulge, though. Blood Wine might be potent, but it's also highly addictive. Too much of it can turn you into a mindless, blood-thirsty lustful monster. Besides, there's always the risk of getting drunk and losing control of myself.I should have focused on the last bit. Because if I would have then I wouldn't be holding a fragile hand which held a vase ready to be smashed on my head any moment I let it go. Blue irises of flower stared back at me shocked, twisting and turning the wrist begging me to let go of the hand that held the vase.I took a deep breath and tried to steady my hands through which power was surging through with an uncontrollably uncomfortable
Eleanor's P.O.V. :*Mature Content*I laid there, sprawled on his desk like a tablecloth with my legs spread apart and tears of ecasty threatening to fall any moment from my big doe blue eyes. "Please." I begged the heartless man who had caused my current predicament. But, instead of mercy that I begged for, he increased the intensity of vibrations I was feeling between my legs."Why are you begging, flower?" Daniel asked. Lips smirking and his red eyes twinkling with a spark of mischief as he ran his cold, large and sharp fangs over my already hardened nipples, causing my body to jolt from the supply of excess pleasure."I'm sorry." I apologized, hoping he would forgive me. But, instead of forgiveness, what I received a harsh slap on my overly sensitive core, causing me roll to my eyes from pain I felt, followed by the intense pleasure. "Yet another mistake." Daniel said, as he harshly plunged two of his fingers into my core playing with the small pink toy vibrating inside me, maki
Daniel's P.O.V A sudden shiver ran down my back as if something unpleasant had just happened. "Your Majesty! Which ones do you finalize?" The designer asked as I reinforced my lost vision on the gowns which were made for my Eleanor. My Eleanor. A pang of guilt hit me out of nowhere as the memories of last night surged through my nerves in and out of my heart. I took a deep breath to regain my thoughts before replying, "I'm not sure yet. Can you give me a moment to think?"The designer nodded and stepped back, allowing me to examine the gowns in front of me. Each one was beautifully crafted, but none of them felt quite right. As I pondered my decision, I couldn't shake the feeling that something was off.Suddenly, I realized what was bothering me. None of these dresses were fit for a queen. They were all lovely, but they lacked the regal dignity that I wanted for my wife.I wanted something for Eleanor which was never seen. Never worn. Never designed before. I turned to the desig