Chapter Six

Two Types of Advice

Elowen's POV

The prince just stared at me with a blank look on his face, but a few seconds later, his face changed as he erupted in laughter.

As if I had just told him the funniest joke of the year though maybe it is.

I turned to Reina, who just shook her head with a sigh. It doesn't even look like she was surprised by his antics. She's probably used to him acting this way. But I wasn't and I felt offended and dejected.

“Is that a line from a drama you're watching? Oh, that's funny.”Kohen said after laughing for ages.

“I wasn't joking,”I deadpanned.

“Then you're more stupid than I thought,”the smile was completely wiped off his face as he stood up. “A piece of advice. Just forget about them and move on. There is no use holding onto something so useless.”

He then turned to Reina. “Do what you have to do. I'll come back for her later. Hopefully, you can knock some sense into her head.”

He was about to walk out when I stood behind him and said, “Then why did you help me in the first place? Right. Because I am a cure to your curse.”I said bitterly.

“Because I am not interested in meddling with human affairs. I wouldn't have cared if you had no use for me.”He turned around and started advancing, making me step backward until he had me pinned to the wall. “You want compensation? You want to avenge yourself? Then I'll give you the money you need, but don't drag me into it.”

“You're asking a prince to help you when you can't even help yourself. You're an arrogant little human, aren't you?”

I bowed my head when I realized what he was trying to say. He's right. He already saved me twice, and he could help me with anything. It was too much for me to ask someone like him for help on my personal matters.

“Human, let me ask you this. When you found out your husband is cheating on you, did you do anything? Did you slap him? Did you even curse him?”

I pursed my lips and no words left my mouth.

“Then why is a weakling like you seeking revenge?”

Kohen pushed off the wall and I released the breath I didn't know I was holding. The smell of leather, woods and vanilla radiating from his body lingered in the air.

My mouth remained sealed and I could only watch as he walked to the door, his steps were precise and confident. It suits someone of a high value man like him.

“Kohen's tongue might be sharper than a sword, but I assure you that he will help you one way or another. He can really be harsh sometimes, but that's how he is. He doesn't take any bullshit, and he's straightforward. I've known him since he was a teenager, but I'm still not used to his way of speaking.”

Reina grabbed my hand and I looked at her.

“Come with me, dear. I want to show you something.”

We walked to the back door and I wasn't really expecting to see a beautiful garden with colorful butterflies flying around. My problems were temporarily forgotten and at that moment, I wanted to appreciate life again.

“It's beautiful.”I exclaimed with a gasp.

“Sit with me, Elowen. Tell me everything I need to know about you. I am really interested to hear how you grew up and what you've been through. Life hasn't been easy on you, has it?”

I was shocked and I covered my mouth. “Can you read my mind?”

“What? No!”Reina denied with a laugh but then grinned cheekily. “Maybe? Haha. I can if you let me. I can't read someone's mind by simply looking at your eyes.”

I exhaled in relief and she gave me time to gather the strength to share something about myself. Just thinking about it makes me feel emotional because aside from Henry and Rhea, I haven't told anyone about myself.

I opened my mouth and I started telling her my life as an orphan who grew up in an orphanage until Black Mountain adopted me to be a slave. I told her that I graduated as a Fine Arts student but I couldn't pursue it. I told her about my dream of having a family and how I met Henry. I told her everything about what he and Olga did to me.

Reina listened attentively without interrupting me and I could see nothing but interest and understanding in her eyes.

“Then Kohen is wrong, Elowen. You're strong because you have gotten this far without relying on anyone.”

Her words moved me and my eyes teared up.

“Thank you.”

Reina smiled and clapped her hands lightly. “Alrighty, then. It's your turn to ask. Feel free to ask everything you want to know before the big bad wolf comes back.”

“Am I human? I-I mean you said I came from a clan of healers.”

“Thousands of years ago, humans had the ability to heal people, Elowen,”a butterfly landed on her finger and she opened my palm so she could transfer it there. “To answer your question, yes, you are a human. A very special human.”

“When Prince Kohen smelled my blood, he was able to tell it right away. How come none of the werewolves or vampires can tell?”

“Like I said, golden blood was believed to be a myth. You can't even find any book about it. Only my grandmother told me about it. She told me that there was a small clan of healers and a rare one could be found among them. A golden blood that can cure any kind of curse or diseases once you consume them.”

I swallowed loudly and fear ran through my whole body.

“But don't worry, aside from Kohen and I, no one would be able to recognize it. When they smell your blood, they'd just think that it's special. But just in case, please prevent yourself from bleeding. We don't want the whole world fighting just to have you in their possession, do we?”

I could feel all the blood leaving my face as I nodded. I proceeded to ask Reina about things I am curious about.

“Where will the prince take me?”

“Somewhere close to him of course. The palace.”

My mouth fell open in shock. “T-The palace where the King and Queen of the Lycans live? The royals who rule all over the world?!”

Reina chuckled and reached out to close my mouth. “Yes, Elowen. Because you need to be close to him whenever he needs you.”

“How does that work exactly? Do we just... do it and he'll be okay?”

“You don't need to have sex with him often. Only when he's low on energy because of the curse. You will be able to tell because he'd be as weak as a human, no offense meant.“

Reina reached for my hands and squeezed them. “Elowen, are you sure about this? I'm sorry if we gave you such a huge responsibility.”

“Honestly, the thought of doing it with a stranger doesn't feel right to me, but I believe that I was given this blood so I can help him. Maybe he has a huge responsibility for this world, and I am his only chance to live longer.”I chuckled and shook my head. “Maybe he's right. Maybe I watch too many dramas. Kidding aside, he helped me twice, so maybe this is the least I can do.”

“Thank you, Elowen. If Kohen won't help you, then I will. Do you want me to put a curse on your ex and his slut of a mistress?”

We both burst into laughter and Reina blessed me on a new journey I'm about to take.