Sephora finally stopped dancing. When her feet had begun to ache and her back began to protest, from repeatedly lifting her arms, and doing ridiculous back-bends. She'd sat herself down along one of the banquette tables, amongst all the food and sweets, admiring her people as they laughed and drank and ate.All things considered, she was most impressed with her dress - it was more flexible than she'd realised. It hadn't even ripped, despite the fast sharp movements she'd been making along the cobblestones, and the children that had clung to her. Sephora had also been pleasantly surprised with the Shadow's dancing skills. Ravyn had danced with whoever she could get her hands on, some young males, a shy elderly female, she'd even a spun a few children around - all the while grinning from ear-to-ear, looking like she'd never been so happy in her life.Sephora herself felt much better, her soul felt lighter than it had been all day, and for a few moments she felt at peace and didn't even
"This is pathetic, Ravyn - tell me where he is. I have something important to ask him." Sephora cut her off, getting impatient with her excuses.The Shadows eyes went wide, "No!" She protested, and immediately quieted her alarmed tone, "He can't be allowed to see you tonight, he'll never forgive himself if anything happened to you."Ravyn even looked fearful. But Sephora didn't care, she'd had enough. She had no idea what the Shadow was going on about - it was just celebration, why would anything 'happen' to her. The Shadow was being unreasonable, and refusing to tell her where her mate was. The fact that she even had the nerve to be making these excuses, made Sephora's anger flare, it seemed the Shadow had forgotten that Sephora was Lady - and she wanted to know where her mate was. Mustering her strength and anger, Sephora brought down her mask of steel and menace."Where. Is. Ambrose." Sephora demanded. Ravyn's blue eyes were still wide, and she even looked slightly paler, as she ga
She hadn't forgotten the way Vince had looked her up and down, during their first meeting. The way he'd flirted with her. The way he'd made an offer to her to stay at his court, if and when, Ambrose had 'tired' of her. Sephora was absolutely furious with Ambrose and his behavior, and was still suspicious of Ravyn - enough that it would definitely work to her advantage with the dark Lord. It was time to see if that offer of his, was a genuine one, or if it was all just a bluff.Sephora entered the throne room, and walked with long graceful strides, over to the door of adamant stone. She'd finally read up, what the black mist behind the door was. It was in fact a portal - a rip in the world, that bent and fluctuated under the host's will, so it could take you to where ever you wanted within Igritann, to a point. It had been crafted by the teleporting Lord Daemon himself.Sephora halted before the door and splayed her hand against the cold smooth stone. She wasn't a Lord of stone, but she
Sephora took a deep breath. Reminding herself she was doing this for her people, that they needed information on Vince's plans. If Ravyn had come up with nothing through spying, then Sephora had to get it through other means. This was necessary. She could do this, she wouldn't allow herself to be intimidated or afraid - she wouldn't be afraid.So Sephora squared her shoulders, well aware she was still in her gold and silver evening dress. Perhaps that could also work in her favor, she told herself. Before her, Vince's grin widened, and so Sephora took a step forward.The Lady of light walked up the the Lord of darkness, with her shoulders back and her head held high. And watched the Lord give a low bow, before straightening and offering her a large, tanned hand. Sephora took his hand without hesitation, marveling at how someone who lived in shadows and darkness, could be so tanned - maybe he could let her father in on a few pointers of how he did it. But Sephora quickly shut out the t
l had amassed an army - and she wanted to know why."Speaking of the night sky, it's very late for you to still be awake." Sephora hinted. The Lord looked down at her, brows high,"So concerned with my sleeping habits, my Lady - whatever will your beloved mate think?" He smirked, as Sephora glared at him."You know what I'm getting at." She replaced the glowing star back amongst the others. She looked back at the handsome Lord. "You were waiting for me in the hallway, how did you know I was coming?" Sephora questioned.Vince shrugged, "I'm a Lord, I'm supposed to know these things." He gave a wicked smile, "Especially when a beautiful young female is in need of my assistance." His eyes sparked with mischief and Sephora snorted, despite herself."That's not an answer." She protested. And using his avoidance of her question to her advantage, she sighed and added, "All you Lords are the same, always hiding things from me - why can't you just be honest with me?"Vince instantly took the b
"Leave that to me." Sephora smiled, and began to head for the door, Vince quietly followed. And just because he would trust her more, and it was the truth, she turned to him and said, "I believe in your dream, too, Vince. I had to leave my family behind. They probably think I'm dead, and my brother who is only 5 - has had to live in fear all his life. If there is a way to change the veil-stones, I will do anything I can to help."Vince gave a sad smile, and nodded, "Thank you."He pushed the door open for her, and lead her down the dark corridors once again, until they came to an archway - filled with swirling black mist and shadows. A portal. They stopped before it and Vince picked up Sephora's hand, to gently kiss the back of it."Until, we meet again." Vince dropped her hand, and gave Sephora a smooth bow.She smiled and offered him a curtsy, "Good evening, my Lord."And with that, the Lady of light turned her back on the Lord of darkness, and stepped into the portal.Sephora arriv
Sephora woke up nice and early, despite only getting 5 hours sleep, thanks to her little nightly escapade. She dragged herself out of bed and down to the fighting pit, expecting to be greeted by the beautiful face of her mate - to find that it wasn't Ambrose who was waiting for her, but Joe.Sephora couldn't deny the bitter disappointment that arose at the thought that he was still avoiding her. Especially when Joe began eyeing her wearily as she approached. She sighed and jumped down into the pit, red dust emitting from her feet as she landed. She glared at the General before her,"Stop looking at me like that." She snapped at him. Still furious at him for when he'd blocked her path to her mate. And then, for when he'd disappeared without an explanation, leaving Sephora wondering what she'd done wrong.Joe wisely let his gaze soften, and he even looked apologetic, eyes downcast at the floor. He began to speak, Sephora could practically see the string of excuses forming from his mouth
Ravyn noticed Sephora eyeing out the piano, and smiled a little. Sephora witnessed that smile, and humbled herself enough to admit,"I used to play the piano with my mother." She told the Shadow. Instantly wishing her mother were here to play with her now. Sephora quickly pushed the feeling away - it was too painful.But there was understanding in the Shadow's eyes, and the smile disappeared, "I'm sorry."Sephora frowned, "What for?""That you were taken from your family." Ravyn's face was so full of anguish and sorrow. That Sephora felt like she'd been punched in the stomach for ever disliking the female. And the way she'd said it -"You know what that feels like?" Sephora's question was tentative, as though trying not to upset the Shadow further.Ravyn shook her head, tears already swelling in the depths of those blue eyes. "My mother died giving birth to me." She whispered. Sephora was stunned into silence. "I have no idea what she looked like, except that she had blue eyes like mi