Daniel's P.O.V My eyes were fixed in Eleanor's back as she turned around once again, leaving the lock of the door unattended. "Is that all guys?" Eleanor asked with a look of worry across her face as she looked at the four of us. "You guys, didn't forget anything, right?""No, mom! That's the fifth time you are asking this." My little princess placed her hand over her hips as if she had enough of her mother's constant reminders. She stared at El dead into her eyes, making her raise her hands in surrender.My tigeresses. The scenario in front of my eyes made a little laugh pass my lips. How nice would it have been if I had a childhood like this? I didn't know why people kept planning and plotting to be in my place. Was power really better than peace? I don't know. This was perfect and somehow, everything at the same time."Dad!" "Daniel!" Both of them called me in unison, making my smile fade away from my lips. What did I do now?"Yes?" I asked as looked at them with innocence lin
Eleanor's P.O.V Fear.It was an emotion that I had witnessed in Daniel's eyes before quite frequently. But, none of them can compare to the kind of fear I saw lingering in his eyes today. It was as if-"Mom!" Danielle's voice brought me out of my thoughts as I felt my heart swell with pride upon seeing my little one hold a tray filled with different shapes of cookies. "They are so pretty, El!" I complimented her as I rubbed her pretty little head making her giggle. "Now then, let's place the tray in oven. And then, both of us can spend the rest of the night talking before your father and uncles decide to come back. Cool?""Cool!" Danielle jumped in excitement as she then walked over to the oven placing the tray of unbaked cookies inside it. Then, ran back to me as we walked to the couch hand in hand. "Mom! Let's remove this table and sit on the floor!" My Danielle said in a little too excited state followed by the giggle as she left my hand and tried to remove the heavy table all b
Daniel's P.O.V Was I always like this? So heartless. So cruel. So unflinching even at the sight of red blood being splattered over the grass? Was I always a cold blooded murderer? A Tryant?The answer is no. No. I haven't always been like this. But, I don't know if I can go back to being who I was after that night.That blazing red night...The night when only chants of 'Burn the witch at stake!" were ringing into my ears.The night when I lost everything to the point I grew so numb that even the hot iron pressed to my body couldn't cause me any pain.That's right. The night when I even lost the feeling of pain.That was the night. The night this Tryant King was born.A Tryant King who wouldn't even flinch at the sight of blood or just another lifeless body lying on the ground without a head."Your Majesty!" Teris's voice brought me out of my daze as I turned around to watch Teris and Petroka approaching. "What?" I asked with an expression carrying the weight of irritation. "The
Eleanor's P.O.V Jumpscare. That's what I got when I first heard the unstoppable banging on the door. It disturbed the moment me and Danielle were having as it made me get up from the floor as did Danielle. Who could it be this late?"Mom." Danielle's voice hit my ears as I snapped my head in her direction instantly looking away from the door. "Yes, little love. What's the matter?" I asked as I stared into the eyes of my wide eyed curious daughter. "Is Dad back?" Her innocent question made my heart flutter as I couldn't stop myself from pressing my lips to her forehead. "I don't know. But, why don't you switch off the oven and come back real quick while I'll go and see who it is. Does that sound good?" I asked which made her jump right back to her feet as excitement coursed in her veins, making me flash her a smile wider than the entire universe. "Great!" Danielle yelled in excitement as she took off in the direction of the kitchen.Getting up, I brushed off the invisible dust
Daniel's P.O.V Snap!The sound woke me up from my strangr dreamland where Eleanor discovered my identity as I fought with the rebels. Turning around, I look into Henry's eyes as his unspoken message was conveyed to my brain.They were approaching. The rebels were approaching. The wind howled through the trees as I watched intently waiting for them to walk straight into their demise. How long will this take? How long before I could walk out of here straight into the arms of my Eleanor?The thought in my mind. The homesickness. All were cut short by the sound of those raging footsteps. Taking a deep breath, I focused to the place where the footsteps where coming from as my hand wrapped around the hilt of my sword. Ready to march. Ready to fight.Ready to kill.I saw a man walking out from the bush wearing a red cape. Then another. Then another. Each one equipped with swords. Some even with arrows. As they marched in the direction of my Eleanor's cottage. But, I watched and did noth
Eleanor's P.O.V He betrayed me. He lied to me.My Daniel lied to me!I think the thought made something shatter.Maybe, it was my heart that was shattered as my trust was broken into a billion little pieces. I can't believe it. I just fucking can't. How could he not tell me something like this when I told him that I was Knife - a wanted killer throughout the entire kingdom of Eleneas. He couldn't trust me enough to even just tell me that he was a vampire. Let alone to tell me about him being the Vampire King of Eleneas.And, even if he was why did I had to find it out from Hailey of all people? Like...Was it something I did that maybe gave him some sort of wrong sign that he shouldn't tell me that he is a vampire? I did say I hated vampires. Was it because of that that Daniel lied to me?Maybe, I should-My thoughts were cut off totally by a Hailey who ran in the direction of my Daniel passing me. I watched as she wrapped her arms around his neck and then spoke in a soft voice, "
Daniel's P.O.V Not only dreams, but nightmares also do come true. Don't know about others. Mine just did come true.Eleanor knew my truth but instead of beating me or fighting me. She was treating herself harshly making the soul in my chest burn.My hand involuntarily went to her cheeks as I gently wiped the moisture off of them gazing into those oceanic eyes which were drowning me in guilt and shame."El, you have to trust me, please. I know it's hard to right now but please listen to me. I didn't know Hailey even existed before you introduced me to her. There was no such plan to capture you as Knife. We were just dealing with the sudden rebellion that arose in my absence. That's it, flower. That's the truth." My pleading voice left my throne as I watched Eleanor gritting her teeth as she looked at me."You lied to me once, Daniel. Give me a reason to believe that you wouldn't do it again." The hurt and anger present in her voice pierced my heart. But, no matter what, I can't let my
Eleanor's P.O.V Pure Madness. The sight of Daniel before was a perfect definition for these two words.It was a side of Daniel I have never seen before. Neither, do I want to see it again. He seemed to be totally out of control like a devil and yet so miserable like a cute kitten."Flower, we are almost reached." Daniel's voice filled my ears as my eyes were filled with the sight of the wooden cottage which has accommodated me for twenty one years. The place which was drenched in the memories of my mother and the happy days Daniel, Danielle and I had.It was now time to say goodbye. Not just to this place but also to all the happiness which made me forget I was Knife. "Danielle is on the doorstep, Eleanor." Daniel said as he held out his hand for me to hold. Though every shred of my body was feeling repelled to the sight of the hand due to my mind. My heart was strangely way too excited to hold it. As it even convinced my my mind that we were doing this for Danielle's happiness.