CravingI woke up slowly the next morning for a start with a momentarily confusion, not sure how last night went after I got back to the Prince’s room. I let out a loud yawn and had to wrinkle my nose at the attack of liquor in my breath.Aside from the bad breath, my head seem to hurt a little. I glanced down at myself and found that I was still in my dress from last night and even more, lying on the Prince’s bed.I gasped and jerked away when I noticed his shirtless form sleeping beside me. His mouth slightly parted as he lay sleeping still. Not wanting to know if he was naked or not, I carefully untangled myself from the heavy sheet on the bed before crawling out of it as well, still careful not to wake him up.I hurried into the bathroom and towards the sink and splashed some water on my face. The ice cold water jerking me awake even more as I was left staring at my reflection in the mirror. The pin holding my hair together had fallen off and leaving some of it to fall over my fac
“I need to see my friend again” I said breathlessly.His brow furrowed slightly in confusion, “what friend are you talking about?”“Her name is Agnes. She was taken from my village as well. Please let me see her again. I just want to be sure she is fine”He shook his head at me, “That’s not going to be possible. Most of the slaves had already been sent off to their potential owners and getting your friend back is not going to be possible, I’m afraid”“But you are the Prince. I thought as such, you can get anything you want as well” I said sounding desperate.“That's where you are wrong, Iris. I may be the prince around here but there are some lines I can’t cross regardless and that includes getting your friend back once she is sold out. It’s a total breach of contract so you will have to ask for something else”I shook my head slightly as I move to seat by the corner dejectedly, tears starting to burn my eyes as well. For a moment there, I really had hope of seeing her again but I gue
I followed Helen with hitched breath and I was led through large hallway until we stopped before a set of closed doors. She stopped expectantly, waiting for me to enter on my own.I paused and inhaled another breath then lifted my hand to push open the door by the right. Prince Otis sat within the large study room with a small smile plastered on his face as he looked at me.I stepped towards him hesitantly, my eyes locked to his as a part of me recognized a rare familiarity that existed between us. He lifted his hand for me beckoningly as I quicken my steps more to take it.“Iris?” Prince Otis said simply as I take his hand, the warmth on his palm starting to spread through me like wild fire.“You ask me?”“yes, I have a surprise for you “ he said firmly.“A surprise?” I asked hesitantly and I he answered with a nod. Just about then, the door open slightly and a guard walked in and beside him was Agnes, her gaze casted to the floor beneath her I could still tell it was her from her wi
It was extremely hot outside as the sun was at its highest peak up in the sky while the prince and I wait patiently by the front porch for his guest to arrive.It wasn’t long before the carriage carrying Vena rolled over and stopped before the Prince and I at the entrance and I literally braced myself with my fingers still intertwined with the prince’s. Another minute went by before a tall slim woman with beautiful tan skin came down from the carriage.A huge smile broke out on her face the moment her gaze fell on the Prince as she came running towards him with open arms while him on the other hand stood just as rigid by my side still. she came to a pause before us before her brown hazel eyes dart back to look at me momentarily, her earlier smile quickly morphing into a weak frown.She arched a brow at me, “Who are you?”Before I could answer, the prince beat me to it. “She is Iris, my girlfriend, and you are the King’s guest, so I expect you to behave as such”Her frown dropped at hi
After his warning about the King, I reluctantly changed out of my dress into something less heavier. A white gown that was as soft as cotton and revealing way too much as well before climbing into bed, in an attempt to hide myself under the sheet.I watched with heated cheeks as he also changed out of his attire and into a loose pant with no shirt on before crawling into bed beside me as well, warmth immediately spreading all over my body at his close proximity. I tried not to stare back at his beautiful abs even though I could feel his own eyes trained on me. I’m afraid if I did, he might just see my silly thoughts through the windows of my eyes.“Take off your necklace. I want to see your eyes in the dark” He ordered in a low voice and I almost blushed just thinking about his obsession with my vampire eyes since he saw them. I can tell it’s fast becoming an obsession.I gave a nod and pulled my hair out of the way before proceeding to take it off while he turned off the light just a
I followed the male guard to where breakfast was to take place completely lost in my own thought. When I finally arrived, Lady Vena was already seated and sipping tea from an expensive glass delicately, her beautiful brown Hazel eyes moving to stare back at me.Lady Vena looked far too beautiful in her golden gown that accentuate her breast perfectly.“I’m sorry if I kept you waiting” I said quickly as I felt her eyes on me before I pulled out a chair and sat quickly, my hands folded on my lap nervously.“Hmm” was all she replied with a look of irritation flashing through her eyes.Choosing to ignore her, I glance over at the servant serving breakfast and she came with a cup of tea and place before me while I quipped pleasantly. “Thank you”I took a sip from my cup before glancing at Vena who lifted hers to her lip as well without taking her eyes off me. Placing back my cup on the table, I cleared my throat slightly before facing her.“Is something wrong with my face? I mean, I can’t
“Yes, it will hold in two days” The king continued and I clasped my hands together nervously.I have never been allowed to attend any party before or much less have one organized in mg honor. The fact that I don’t even have an idea what to expect beside what little descriptions I have read in books is making me a whole lot nervous.What if I went along and something bad happens and my true nature get revealed?“I will escort you, so there is no need to worry” Otis suddenly said, interrupting my mild panic as though he could read my mind.“Okay” I said with a small smile and he gave me a smile back.The king and Lady Vena watched our little exchange wordlessly before my eyes wandered back to the various food placed at our table. There was so much food on display that I doubt all four of us can even eat half of it.The sight of roasted duck, lamb stew, pastries, baked bread and more wine is enough to feed a whole community. Lady Vena sat to the king’s left and I sat at the Prince’s righ
“Can I skip the royal banquet?”“No, you can’t. It was organized in your honor. It would be really disrespectful to the king if you do that” Otis explained calmly why I can’t ditched my own party and I gave a small nod in understanding.I was quiet for a moment trying to imagine how it would look like wondering if I can invite Agnes as well.“Can Agnes come as well?”“I’m afraid not. I don’t think the king would appreciate another human aside from you in his party unless she is going to be there as a servant” He answered truthfully, damping my mood even further.It’s hard to think I would be going to a party in which I can’t even invite my friend or have another familiar face other than the Prince to speak with. I can already tell how boring it’s going to be.“Will there be a lot of people?” I asked in panic and heard him sighed before turning in the dark to face me. I bet he is already tired with my endless questions but I just can’t help myself.“It’s a royal banquet so yes, there w