Duke Raziel made it a rule for him and Lady Vienna to have breakfast together.
And she couldn’t complain about it.
It felt uncomfortable sensing his stared while she eats.
Huxley appeared later and bowed before announcing, “I apologize for intervening in your breakfast, your grace. But Count Toivo is waiting outside, demanding to see the duke.” He said and cleared his throat. “He’s looking rather…displeased if I say so myself.”
Duke Raziel stopped himself from eating and nodded, “What is he doing so early in the morning?”
“He wants to complain about something,” Huxley replied.
Duke Raziel nodded and glanced at Lady Vienna, “He can wait, but my food won’t.”
“Yes, your grace.” And with that, he left.
At Lady Vienna and Duke Raziel’s usual breakfast, Huxley appeared, “Your Grace, the crown prince, and his fiance, Princess Avelina, is outside. Would you like to meet them?” “What are they doing here?” Asked Duke Raziel, not liking the news.. “They didn’t give me further notice.” His mood turned back to how angry he was earlier. He clenched his jaw before saying, “Let them in.” Minutes later, the four of them were found sitting face to face in the drawing-room. Lady Vienna was just seated beside her husband, Duke Raziel while across from them, Princess Avelina, who was wearing her lovely yellow dress as her long white hair was tied in a braid and her blue eyes shone brightly against her pale white skin. The Crown Prince, Matthias was beside her, his charismatic blonde hair and golden eyes were there as usual to charm them, but not for Lady Vienna. He smiled at the
Lady Vienna has been in the duke’s residence for a month now and so far, she has experienced four general cleanings in her room now. It was what Huxley just told her. One thing is for sure. Duke Raziel has been a very clean freak. After each general cleaning, he puts his gloves on and checks to see if it was really clean. And there’s a problem. Lady Vienna has been getting bored, and that is not a good sign for a lady like her. Having to do her duchess duties every day with no drama going on. She couldn’t tease Roxy and Huxley since the two had been going on frequent dates and Duke Raziel had been on meetings after meetings. Having to sit all day is just not her. She has to do something, anything interesting, or else she’ll lose her mind.
Lady Vienna scrunched her nose, “Who?” “I’ve lost my appetite. Goodnight.” That was all he replied before standing up and leaving the dining room. Lady Vienna was left in silence and Huxley stepped in. “You crossed the line for today, my lady,” he commented. Lady Vienna chewed on her lips at that. “Was that too horrible to talk about?”
She gasped for air, inhaling and removing the stranger’s hand. She tried to make out his face and remember him but she couldn't. He was wearing a black hood cloak. She suddenly remembered the mysterious man who gave her the book. She could remember him as a handsome man with silver hair and black eyes but this man now is hardly recognizable. But she’s sure it’s him. She cleared her throat, “Are you the man who gave me-” Suddenly, she felt an immense headache in her mind, not able to complete her question.
So this is a threat. They didn’t have any intention of killing her. But who could these men work for? She thought of many possibilities but there was nothing she could think of. It sure is not Countess Toivo’s men…could it be Titus? But that man had been missing for a month now and he never did this to me. She thought to herself. “No.” Lady Vienna was about to end it with a final blow when her grip
He nodded, “Yes, so that I could easily locate where you are but that’s not important. I have a lot of questions in mind but for now, let’s head home before you get sick.” She can’t help but look at his appearance. He looked handsome, even though he’s dripping wet and dirty except for the mask he had. “But Raziel, your clothes…. I thought you hated getting dirty?” She pointed out. He just shook his head and with one swift motion, she was in his arms. He carried her bridal style and started walking. He looked at Lady Vienna in the eyes, “Really, you have the nerve to think about others when you just drowned yourself and were about to die, Vienna.” She just chuckled at that. Suddenly, the thought of the mage who appeared in her dream came to her mind. “Raziel…Do you know any mage lef
“Please my lady, wake up now.” Cried Roxy, sitting beside her lady’s bed. Ever since she fell into a coma, guilt was eating her. She begged and prayed for Lady Vienna to wake up. “My lady! If you wake up now, I promise to end my relationship with Huxley!” She yelled, now sobbing. She hugged Lady Vienna’s body. Minutes later, Lady Vienna’s eyes opened and she was greeted with the sight of her maid crying to her. She cringed in disgust and sat upright. Ew, your snot, Roxy.” At that, Roxy’s eyes widened and looked at her lady like she’s a ghost. “My lady! You are awake!” She then went outside and told the other maids to alert the duke and retu
“Come on Huxley, I’m just going to go walk outside.” Said Lady Vienna to Huxley, who came to check up on things. More specifically, to check if she attempted to escape again. After that incident with the Duke, he kept on visiting her room but most of all, he has been very strict for the next few days. He had been ordering the maids not to even let her out on a walk. And it kills her. Me, the Lady Vienna with a