Martha followed sheepishly behind Landon as he led the way, she was trying to keep up with his pace, he was walking fast while holding her not realizing he was too fast for her. He just needed to get her out of that environment. After they had walked some distance he stopped making her hastened steps to halt as well, he let go of her hand turning slowly to face her. She was silent her head bent avoiding his gaze, she was still embarrassed that he had witnessed such scene and at the same time she was scared to tell him about his mother's wristband. "You don't need to worry about me I'm fine, so please go back to your duty." She said softly and pleadingly, moving her steps closer to the wall. Landon couldn't believe this woman right now, he knew she was hurting seriously from the whip and even though she tried so hard to hide her teary eyes from him he could tell she was teary. Her voice also bore her sadness and it was killing him to see her like that. He wanted to protect her always,
It was a long day for Elnora, the only ease she got from being locked up in her room was that her mother had been with her all through the day refusing to leave her side. It was going to be difficult from now on, her father would leave her confined to her room for as long as he felt she was safe there, this was the major reason for her acceptance to leave the castle in the first place. She had late visits at the end of the day from Edgar and the king, aside the brief moments they could spare to see her. They were away for the whole day attending to important matters that obviously had to do with her. Now that she was awake her enemies would certainly make another attempt to get their hands on her, so the castle's security was tightened even more, her room was the most protected and everyone leaving and entering the castle were made to pass a more thorough search test regardless of position. "My dear," her mother's caring voice called. She was laying facing the ceiling even though she
"Mother...." She turned back to meet her mother who was already out of bed and walking towards her. Queen Audrey felt a ton of relieve seeing that she was safe, she walked in a haste towards Elnora pulling her into her embrace, Elnora didn't expect the sudden hug so she delayed in reciprocating, she figured her mother was acting out of worry for her. She sighed, loosening herself, her arms stretched out to wrap around her mother. After a brief moment they seperated from each other's embrace. Queen Audrey let her hand cup Elnora's face, her breath still heavy recovering from her previously anxious state."You got me scared." She said in a low voice. Elnora could feel her emotions in her words, she didn't want it be like this, she was finally awake, all she needed from her family was for them to be happy and enjoy every moment from now on but they were too busy worrying every second about her and suffocating her with protection. She knew it was for the best but couldn't help how it made
Dahlia found herself quivering from the accusative thoughts that ran through her mind, she was in trouble. What if the girls were right? Ever since Zora came something unwelcoming always happened and now this. Was it her own karma for supporting Zora against the other maids when she barely knew her, it was a war in her head. What in heavens did Zora give her as a mixture for the princess bath? She certainly didn't want to end up like Ari. Her head was low avoiding the strange sight that painted the place, moreso, Elnora was quiet she had not uttered a single word and it got her even scared. In that moment she did the only thing she could think, her legs crumbled to the ground her hand splayed supportively on the floor to her upper body. Her eyes searched the earth before her, like the words she needed to explain herself were staring from it."M-my lady, believe me... No I swear, I have no idea what...." She choked in her words, unable to assemble a reasonable explanation in her mind. "
By the time Dahlia returned to help the princess fit into her dress, she found her already dressed in her undergarments."I apologise for coming late my lady." She said, her head slightly bent."It's fine Dahlia, I didn't expect you to know the time I'd be done in there." Her sweet voice calmed the tensed up heart of Dahlia who was already cursing herself within. Dahlia raised her head, her eyes falling on the enchanting smile that Elnora waved at her, she smiled back nervously."You really don't mind?" She asked with every hint of caution in her voice. Elnora's face settled with a frown observing the uneasy attitude she had been displaying so far. She was curious to know what Dahlia thought about her. It seemed to her that Dahlia was scared of her, maybe her father but would still because of her. She knew how jealously her father guarded her and would not blink to purnish anyone who went wrong with her, it had been a serious trouble for her over the years knowing the extent her father
Earl had considered it late in the morning to visit the celestial but within him he felt everything in him pushing him to leave his bed, so without further thoughts he teleported himself into her room, she was alone and , something was different about her today. His demon took him unawares and erupted like a volcano, what was happening to him? He had been able to contain his demons for many years, why did it suddenly become stronger. The minute a strange but appealing scent graced his nosetril, his demon woke up stronger than ever. It was dangerous being around her at this point but his legs wouldn't move. His demon was in charge now. His flaming eyes became dark and craving, why did she smell so, something so strange and intoxicating. It was unearthly, he picked another scent that was milder and would on a norms be very appealing but the first scent he perceived had overshadowed it. It was unearthly and triggered his demon. His eyes fell on her back, she was sitting by her eating tab
Rose looked down on her twisted hands and chuckled almost unnoticed. Even though Elnora had been looking closely she missed the quick moment of amusement Rose just had. It was unbelievable to think, there was no other person capable of doing that aside the human demon. She couldn't resist to entertain a stupid thought that popped in her mind, what if he did all that demon manifestation just to scare her so he could steal her food. The image of his transformation registered in her head again but it didn't scare her like it had done before. This was all strange to her, despite witnessing all this that seemed too unbelievably true, she still managed to keep her cool and not alert anyone about her discovery. Why did she feel safe with him at a point and scared to her bones for the same person. Why did she feel the need to protect him earlier instead of screaming to alert the guards? It was indeed so strange to her. She had been staring into space oblivious, dipped in her thoughts. She blin
Edgar had just returned from the council's meeting, it was obvious from everything that had been discussed that there was much work to be done from now on, the king had suspended every preparation for the forthcoming events because Elnora was missing as at the time but knowing how much Elnora valued such events it was impossible to cancel for the year. This was her only chance every year at meeting people and being sorrounded by noble children. She hoped each year to be able to bond with someone and possibly make friends with them but all rather behaved in a dutiful manner towards her, the noble ladies trying to get on her good side in order to gain more favour from the king. The noble sons more interested in something intimate, covering up their real selfs with a pretentious mask, acting as saints before her so that when the time came that she needed to choose a husband they would be the lucky one. She knew none of them treated her with genuine interest and it saddened her a lot, with