The silence in the carriage was deafening. Rose wasn't sure of what Dominic had questioned but the impact was clear on him whose mood worsened upon receiving the witch's answer. Rose didn't know if she should speak but it was known that one shouldn't poke a hungry wolf, therefore she pursed her lips.She had decided to stay quiet when Dominic spoke, "Did you acquire your green eyes from your parents?"Rose a bit startled with his question thought this was his own way to distract him from the disappointment he received after talking to the witch earlier, "Yes, my paternal grandfather has the same green eyes.""Hm," he said, "And do you think you look more like your mother or father?""I would say my father," she answered, a bit awkward as she wasn't sure if Dominic's mood had gotten better from before. "About the witch, wouldn't it be dangerous if the High Authorities knows about her?"Dominic's eyes then sparkled with interest, "Do you know about the High Authorities? I heard that th
Jayden Harding walked back to his house when he stopped by the box letter. His eyes brightened seeing the pink colored letter that slipped out from the small opening of the box.He rushed inside his house, bringing the letter with him and impatiently tore the sides of the envelope when his mother appeared to watch him with curious eyes, "An envelope from whom, Jayden?""It's from Miss Rose!" A certain excitement could be heard from his voice that caused his mother to chuckle with happiness.Jayden had expressed his sincere attraction toward Rose and his hope to court her. Knowing the handkerchief he had made for her, he had took it as a sign of her love for her, not knowing the truth behind it.The disappointment on his face was a striking change to his face as he read the content of the letter and how Rose had rejected him in the most painful way.One of the sentence crushed Jayden's heart to pieces, 'I do not know what I had done to make you believe that I love you, Jayden but I do
"Lady Veronica!" The butler called for his name and bowed to greet her in haste. Rose, who was watching from afar, remembered the name being talked by the two maids. She was described to be the woman who was close to Dominic and even the maids implied their relationships states more than just a simple friend. Rose didn't feel like it was right to approach them who appeared to be in a deep conversation. She noticed the tear stain on Lady Veronica's eyes and her lips that continuously muttering underneath her breaths. Rose also felt it was not right for her to listen to their conversation from afar. It was better to ask about the lady later, thought Rose and she turned her body away without knowing that the moment she entered the foyer, her sweet rosey fragrance filled the room in a second and it was all very noticeable to Dominic. He had pulled his hands from Veronica and his head looked around, searching for her presence. "What is wrong?" Veronica questioned but Dominic didn't rep
Dominic could not understand Rose and her thoughts. Although he could see that Rose was far different compared to all the other ladies that Ashley had pushed toward him. It was not money that she wanted, neither fame, she was a simple girl who wanted to help others selflessly. Even though he could see this, Dominic still hadn't fully trusted Rose yet. To him trusting a person was equal as giving his life to that person's hands, allowing them to either protect his heart or destroy it. He was sure that like him, Rose wasn't in love with him. Despite that, there was no woman who would allow her spouse or fiance to have an affair with another woman, yet Rose had easily allowed him to, even giving her permission. Hearing this, Dominic felt a certain annoyance raises from the bottom of his heart. Is this how little Rose cared about him? So much that she didn't mind him sleeping with another woman? "A mistress?" Dominic's furrowed eyebrows tightened its knit. "Do you see me as such a man
Lady Ashley's face appeared to be marred with anger but once they met eyes, Rose saw the woman's gaze softened. She paced forward from the side of the cupboard with a teacup and a teapot on both of her hands together.Her dress swept the ground beneath and each click of her shoes put Rose into a tense air. She could feel the difference of the woman's smile and her cold attitude clearer than before."How is it so far, Rose?" Lady Ashley questioned.Deep inside, Rose wondered. Is it normal for Lady Ashley to bring her alone to meet her in order to ask such question? It felt as though the woman was waiting for something wrong to happen to her."It has been a pleasurable stay, milady. There is nothing more that I could ask for from the castle," replied Rose politely and she could see the judgy gaze from the lady who began to sip her tea without offering her one."Yet I heard you had complained about the servants here?" Lady Ashley pointed out.Rose expected this would come to their conver
Rose couldn't understand what the lady had spoken. Dominic's appearance changed? A beast?"Is this a joke?" Rose can't help but ask. She could feel it was real as she saw Lady Ashley's face was filled with a genuine horror.The silence woke Rose that the lady wasn't joking."What do you mean? I don't— I don't understand," Rose said and the lady opened her lips, covering it with her hands to hid her grin."Dominic began to change his appearance when he was fifteen. All that happened was unknown and we never discovered how the curse had affected him but it always happens during the full moon. You might not believe me, dear but what I say is the truth."Rose shook her head, her green eyes darting to Lady Ashley and narrowed faintly, "What do you mean by changing? What did he changed into?""He—"A knock rang across the room of Lady Ashley's room and Rose heard a sharp click of tongue coming from the lady. Rose's eyes went to look at the lady who had a faint smile, "Go and see what it is
Rose noticed how everywhere Dominic had invited to, the place would be shrouded with danger and mystery. Oddly, she didn't fear where she was going with him. There was a trust between them that she acquired after she saw by her own eyes how Dominic had always saved her from the dangerous moments around her.They went through a short carriage ride and stopped by the time it was dark to a large, luxurious mansion. From inside the carriage, she sneaked out her head from the window to look at the mansion and noticed a few carriages outside the tall iron gate.Was it a private party? She wondered to herself, not noticing the magnetic gaze from the man sitting across of her.Dominic grinned when seeing her curious expression. Throughout the ride, he had done nothing but entertain himself in watching Rose's expression and her actions.Like a little mouse let out open to a new world, her brilliant green eyes were filled with many emotions as she discover her surroundings. Other than her expre
Dominic looked down at the smotheringly noisy old woman. He showed her a smile, a cold one that cause her to shudder in fear. "I would like my midnight to be with her alone."The elderly woman's eyes fell on Rose with a slight startle as though she finally noticed her. "I see she is your compan—""Leave," Dominic dismissed her. His smile had fallen from his lips and the woman know better not to press Dominic or the consequence would fall to her hands. She curtsied and Rose could feel the woman's glare toward her and Dominic despite behaving politely.Rose felt his large hand tugging her, leading her toward the upper case of the stair before pulling out an object toward her. It was a mask. A white mask and a black one."I didn't know it was a masquerade party," she said, about to take the black one which was less conspicuous when Dominic handed the white and golden mask that would cover half of her face to her dainty fingers."It's not but it is a party where you would need this mask.