Eleanor's P.O.V "What are you doing here, Duchess Keira? Weren't you just clinging onto my husband like your legs weren't functioning rather properly?" I shot at the person who just entered the room making my blood boil and vaporize like boiling water on a gas stove."Well, I saw you, Your Majesty. Couldn't just leave you unattended now. Could I?" Keira retorted, closing the door behind her as she entered the bathroom, leaning against the door so it wouldn't open wearing a sinister look on her face.If a human could really look like a bitch, no one would outdo this woman in front of me."Oh you certainly will outdo me, Your Majesty. Afterall, I'm just a Duchess. You are the Queen. Still, His Majesty left your date to accompany me. How does that make you feel?" Keira retorted as she shrugged her shoulders."You're calling me a bitch?" I asked, clenching my fits as I stared at her with a tear stained face and my teeth gritting against each other."No, Your Majesty. Not at all. They were

Daniel's P.O.V I need to leave. Her words were like knives that were stabbed right into my heart as I stared at her lying beside with an expressionless face as if she were some sort of lifeless doll.Was it me? Had I gone too far into trying to protect her? Well, locking up against her wish was definitely something that she appreciated. And, now I shouted at her while she was crying. Just why?Why would I shout at her? Did I really need to? Guess, it was my fault for not having proper sleep and trying to protect her from assassins and nobles and what not leading to build up frustration inside of me which I couldn't keep buried inside and took it out on her.Fantastic, Daniel! Why don't you just go and die? You did it again! Are you sure at this point you can blame the curse for it? What a failure I am! I couldn't protect her in past. And, in this life I'm the cause of this state of hers! Why!? "Flower... Please... Look, I'm sorry. Okay? I just haven't drank blood in a while an

Daniel's P.O.V Nervous.I was nervous as I walked back and forth in the hallway. What was I thinking? What the hell was I thinking when I let her go? I should go...No. Let's wait a moment. I'm pretty sure that Eleanor would stay. She would leave me given the chance. She wouldn't go, right?How much time has it been? Should I go back? Should I not? Should I wait a little longer?These thoughts were racing through my mind, causing my heart to pound and my palms to grow sweaty. I couldn't help but imagine a little picture in my head of me watching Eleanor walk away, her figure becoming smaller and smaller until she disappeared completely.I should go back. I should go back. She wouldn't have left. I'm just worried for no reason! Eleanor wouldn't leave me. She wouldn't. What are the odds she wouldn't leave me after all that I've done to her? What are the odds she would stay? What are the odds that when I walk into the room that she would run into my arms and hug me? What are the odd

Daniel's P.O.V "Your Majesty, the Sapphires are the best in the Empire. The mine will be of utmost help to the Empire." My eyes stared at the fraud merchant standing in front of me as I gazed at him with icy cold eyes.Are these people stupid? They really think I wouldn't see right through their lies?"Baron Sendor. If the Sapphires are so good. Please keep the mine. I'll write the deed of the land for you personally. Remember, to pay the taxes of course. You wouldn't want your head detached from your body after all." I spoke coldly, making Baron Sendor tremble as he stared at the ground. I had dealt with enough corrupt officials and conniving businessmen to recognize when someone was trying to deceive me. Baron Sendor's attempt to sell me on the supposed value of the Sapphires was transparent and insulting.I could see the fear in his eyes as my words sank in. The threat of losing his head, a fate that had befallen many others who had attempted to deceive or betray me, was enough t

Daniel's P.O.V "What do you what?" I asked the man standing in front of my horse. "You must pay up if you want to cross the forest." The man spoke in a rough voice as he withdrew his sword, holding it out.Ugh! I can fight. But, why waste time? I'm feeling very relentless. I must go visit Danielle quick and get rid of this feeling. "How much do you want!?" I asked the bald man as I stared at him."3 golds." The hell!? What a rip off! But, whatever. I got no time. Be cool, Daniel. Just pay and leave. You don't need to kill these bastards.I dipped my hand in my pocket as I pulled out three gold coins in his direction. "Can I go now!?" I demanded impatiently, holding the coins towards the man.The man sneered and quickly snatched the gold coins from my outstretched hand. "You may pass," he grumbled, stepping aside to clear a path for me and my horse.I wasted no time in urging my steed forward, eager to continue my journey. The encounter had left a sour taste in my mouth, but I coul