Amethyst inhaled deeply. "Can we stop talking about that?" she asked, feeling a little agitated. "Right now, I need to get as many ointments as I can because I need them for my wounds. If you could just let me return to Ancea, I could get it hea-""I'll get the best ointments for your wound," interrupted Luveas. He rose from the floor which caused the elf to retreat to the corner again.Luveas froze at her sudden action. He wanted to stay something but zipped his lips. The only thing he said to her was, "Stay in this room until I return."Amethyst stood still where she stand and watched when the vampire left the room until he was out of her sight. Then, she moved to the bow window and gazed upon the garden where tall peach trees grew abundantly and blossomed beautifully. The flower beds and colourful hedges added a serene scenery around the place.The elf was itching to go out but, she was restricted by the stern warning from Luveas. Also, in Luthien, she might turn into an instant me

Amethyst pulled the chemise that slipped down her shoulders. She gave him a piercing side glance but said nothing about his intrusion into her private space.Luveas said again, "I'm not going to hurt you. Believe me." He wished she could, at least, trust him. "How can I be sure about your claim?" asked Amethyst coldly. Her tone bore an accusing remark. "I'm not hungry."Amethyst looked at him with an unpleasant gaze. Her brows knitted.Luveas added again, "I have never seen you as food.""...""If you can't believe me, then tie my hands." He lifted both hands. Amethyst eyed him scrutinizingly. "I don't fancy getting near you," she responded sourly. After knowing what he was, she couldn't allow herself to get near him. "Then, I'll close my eyes and help you apply the medication."Man, Luveas was such a pushover!Amethyst squinted. "How could I know you'll close your eyes when you're wearing a mask?"Luveas turned silent. That's right, he thought, but, he wanted to help her."I canno

Luveas laughed. "You didn't think so?""I didn't think so."Luveas chuckled as he scoffed after that. He looked at Tobeyaz who stood very calmly before him. He didn't sense any fear coming from him too.The king, then, asked, "But, if I send you to spend the night with her, would you still consider yourself not a threat to her?"Tobeyaz inhaled deeply. "I wouldn't dare to spend any night with her. Isn't she yours, Your Majesty?"Luveas lifted the sword and ran his fingers along the shiny blade that was ingrained with the vampire's old writing. He asked, "Did you say that only to please me?""I never intended to," replied Tobeyaz calmly. Luveas looked at him and chuckled an eerie laugh. "Then, Tobeyaz, I wish to see you carry out what you said for I have a new task for you."Tobeyaz got uneasy. However, he couldn't show it. The king was in a foul mood and it wasn't a good idea to defy him. He still loved his life. Then, Luveas began, "I entrust her safety in your hands because I know

The palace was once again turned upside down by the frantic attendants, searching for him. The Queen candidates were not informed of all the commotion though. They were given the excuse the king wasn't feeling well and had their stay extended until the king returns to make his choice. The candidates, then, were sent to their respective quarters on the West side of the palace and were told to get enough rest. "Lord Tobeyaz, do you have the slightest idea where the king is?" asked one of the ministers when Tobeyaz just got back into the meeting room.Tobeyaz inhaled deeply. "I am as lost as you, Count Gestain," he said, "but, once the guards find out a clue, everyone will be notified." Then, he went to his chair and sat. He poured a chalice full of blood and glugged it. He was exhausted. Not only was he given the task to protect the elf, but he also had to purse his lips about the king's real intention of foiling all of the ladies grades. If Tobeyaz spilt the truth, the king might tu

"I didn't mean that. I-""You're unhappy about my attachment with the elf. Why? Had she killed any of your family? Had you forgotten what I've asked of you?"Tobeyaz inhaled deeply. "I have no intention to disobey your orders, Your Majesty. I'm worried that you couldn't produce an heir if you choose to dawdle the matter that we try to tackle now. Please, I implore you to pick one so we can send the others home." Luveas tilted his head. "Why are you asking me this?" he asked. "I left that task to you. I gave you the authority to pick one among them all. Have you forgotten about that?""But, I can't decide based on my preference because we're picking a wife for you, My Lord. We want her to be someone that you prefer and someone that you're comfortable with.""There are none that match my preference," revealed the king. "None!" His voice rose. Tobeyaz stayed quiet. Then, he heard the king say, "Just do what I asked from you, Tobeyaz, and enough whining like those useless ministers!"To