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~Dravon~What was I expecting anyway. They were mated for years, I shouldn't have expected her to move on so soon.I had seen them conversing at the gala, with my sharp hearing I heard bits of their conversation.He wanted her back, he wanted to toss aside his new mistress for Elara.I don't blame him, Elara was a gem but he no longer has a claim over her.He saw her come step into the gala in my arms, and he dared to make a move on her.I made sure he was blacklisted from all occasions henceforth.No one tries to claim what's mine and go scot-free.Seeing them together at the gala heightened my jealousy.Thorne had advised me to take it slowly, to give her time to heal. But with Elara every caution was thrown to the wind, I wanted her to be mine.I'm currently paying for my reckless action.I decided to stay away from her for the meantime, giving her space to fully get over her ex-mate.But I couldn't stay a whole day without seeing her, touching her.I went to visit her last night,
~Dravon~The first thing I noticed when I woke up was the absence of her warmth and scent.The bed I've slept in for years suddenly became too empty and big for me.The few days in which Elara slept in my room has changed everything.My sheets still had faint scents of her. It was slow torture.I was actively trying to stay away from her for the meantime, but everything now reminded me of her.I should've adhered to Thorne's advice and taken everything slow, but she was right in front of me. I just wanted to be around her.But I learned the hard way that Thorne was right. I should've taken things slow, else I wouldn't be this hurt.I stared at her usual space in the bed, her absence gnawed something inside of me.Today has to be very busy, I need to remove Elara from my head.Suddenly I heard the door of my main chamber opening.There were only two people who had access to my private chamber.Thorne and Elara.Though I had pledged to stay away from Elara, my chest couldn't help but swi
~Elara~The rest of the training was a blur.I was now used to the weight of swords now and could swing it with ease, but it kept slipping from my hands.I was heavily distracted, I knew that much. I kept straining my head, looking around to see if I could find Dravon.Maybe he changed his mind and decided to come lurk around.But yet again I was disappointed.I was even more disappointed in myself for being so attached to him.It was just one kiss for heaven's sake.I should be able to get over it and move on, just like Dravon clearly has.But he kept infiltrating my head, taking control of my thoughts.“You're distracted Elara.” Vincent pointed out, drawing me back to reality. “I expected your full attention since the King isn't around.”I let out a frustrated breath, dropping my sword. “I'm sorry Vincent, I had a rough morning.”“I know the nobles and elders can be intense, but don't let them get to you. We'll continue tomorrow, use the rest of the day to clear your head.”My lips
~Elara~I looked at the note the umpteenth time, letting out a groan.This has been a repetitive reaction of mine for the past thirty minutes.After returning from that party with him, he still had been nothing but cold to me.After what happened with Lucien, I was half expecting him to talk to me, ask questions maybe… but he wouldn’t even look at me.I laid lazily in bed with the note far away from my sight as though it would erase the fact that I ever received it.Since I was given the note last night, my mind has been spirallingI brought the note back to my face again.Maybe I misread the whole thing, I need to read it word for word.Breakfast tomorrow is at the dining hallDravonThis could be addressed to anybody. I'm sure Aria was mistaken, she brought it to the wrong room.“He only uses his name when he's writing to you, you know that.” Ney, ever so loving to Dravon, reminded me.I knew she was right. But I still can’t understand what the hell he is playing at.But even if it
~Elara~The glitter from the ballroom as though it was a sky full of so much stars, did nothing to lighten my mood.The chandeliers were everywhere, spilling its golden light over the polished marble floors, were everyone were gathered, laughing and clinking glasses.The nobles were all dressed extravagantly, Alphas from different packs, betas and other high officials, all dressed in silk and other expensive clothing and Jewels that seemed to glitter than fireflies.With every turn I made, I couldn’t help but notice the beauty and extravagance, but I couldn’t quite shake off the uneasiness in my chest.Thank Goddess Mia and Aria made me dress up well.It wasn’t the gown that clung to my ribs that made me feel worse, it was something heavier, something I couldn’t place my hand on, that sad deep in my stomach like a stone. Unmoving.I need a moment to myself. Just a moment to breathe.I flashed a smile at Dravon, forced and fake and gestured towards the other side. He barely nodded as t
~Elara~Seating beside him suddenly felt like I was daring to trespass into a forbidden territory, it made me both uncomfortable and sad.Dravon still didn’t look at me, not once since I entered this place.I caught the slight flex of his jaw as soon as I shifted in my seat, I couldn’t explain if it was out of irritation or something else, but man, it tugged painfully at my heart.My fingers trembled with the need to reach out and touch him, but I forced them to stay still.I couldn’t touch him or reach out, at least not when he was being that cold.His fingers curled tighter on the file he was holding, before he pushed it towards me.For half a second, I noticed his eyes flicker to mine, his blue eyes were banked with something I couldn’t quite name, but it was gone before I could put meaning to it.It felt so much like he was hiding something from me, or was he just being simply cold and untouchable.Or was he trying to tell me not to come close to him, as though it was dangerous to