Semua Bab Vermillion Haze (Red Riding Hood Series): Bab 111 - Bab 120

RUBY VERMILLIONWhat my father Robynn, had told me yesterday bugged me.While taking small bites of my food, I stared at Riftan, who focused on his. His posture was refined, that of a leader, and his etiquette was beyond impressive. His atlantic eyes suddenly dart to mine and I quickly return my gaze at my food. The male's utensils stopped moving."You do not care for fish?"I quickly shook my head and grabbed the plate of fish. "I-I want it."The male stopped chewing and rested his cheek against his palm, looking at me. I felt his gaze intensify when he turned silent. Only the clanking of my spoon and fork could be heard in the dining hall, but he was not aware that the throbbing of my heart resonated in my ears, too."You were awfully ignorant last night," he breaks the silence. "I knocked several times and you wouldn't answer."I froze completely. I couldn't tell him that I was out to meet Robynn!"I was busy. Sorry if I wasn't able to entertain you."It was half-lie. True, I was b

Ah yes. This feeling.How long has it been since I felt a huge slap on my face?I fell to my knees and onto the neat carpets. The soft fur of what might have been wolves brushed against my moist skin. Sweat formed on my forehead as I took the chance to breathe. I heard footsteps behind me, but none of it mattered to me now.I was just... hopelessly miserable.I could swear that I saw his reflection against the steel displayed before me. I slowly shifted my head back to see Zen- or should I say, my enemy, who looked at me with those disgusting, pitiful eyes. I felt my stomach gurgle, but not because I was starving. I felt sick.He looked at me, his eyes mellow, trying to find a chance behind my cold, narrow, and lifeless glare. He would walk a step towards me, but my body remembered what I truly was.I was his assassin.My fingers found the pommel of the rapier, and my eyes started to cloud. I felt hot tears stream across my face, but I could feel nothing. Perhaps this entire revelatio

As expected, the King's palace was brimming with lights when I entered. Hundreds of royalties roamed the vast yards, with their shiny dresses of silk and chiffon. My companions—my father and my apprentices—stayed on the sidelines, not wanting to garner attention. A few nobles looked at me, but I kept my head low.George and Georgina were dressed nicely too. Though it took time to force them out of tunics and baggy pants.My father Robynn was speaking to nobles. I listened carefully. As expected, they were talking about business. Hunting Weres and such.I wore a beige satin dress that flowed to my ankles and wrists, chosen to cover my scars. There was a flower décor on the chest—simple, but adorable.I found it in my dusty cabinet. It was made by a dressmaker who paid me with a dress instead of coin, insisting I take it because I was a woman.I never wore grand dresses—except when Riftan took me to events."Captain," Georgina circled around me. "...I didn't know you had such a good sha

RUBY VERMILLIONI am doomed.My head was throbbing from yesterday's ordeal. I had made a mess out of myself in a pub and happened to meet His Highness on the way. I had- according to him, told him about a lover. And heavens know that my lips weren't supposed to say that."Here." Robynn placed a bowl of soup on the table. "Have some."I quickly brought the bowl to my lips to take a sip."Christ, Ruby, haven't you eaten in years? Slow down."I pouted."I believe the Palace has sent you something."I made my way outside the shack. And indeed, there enough, was a letter from the King. I wonder what is it this time?"To Captain Ruby Vermillion, of the Hunters Organization. This is a letter that requests your presence in the Palace. The king had summoned you for the following reasons:"I froze while balls of sweat formed my face.Crap! It couldn't be!I unfolded the other half of the letter and continued reading."...a garment of yours is retrieved by our guards. Please claim it in the Civi

RUBY VERMILLIONThere were many reasons why I didn't like him to wage war against the Phantomcrescents.First, they're stronger. Stronger, faster, and more intelligent than any other packs.Second, we are out of forces.Third, I didn't want Ydrian to die.And fourth, I didn't want Robynn and the others to risk their lives for this nonsense again.Since it's an attack against the Phantomcrescents, it's given that His Highness would seek help from the Hunters for their expertise. And though I hate to admit it, they would have no choice but to agree."No one has the heart to say no to the King." Robynn insinuated. "And yes, it might not be too long before he reaches out to us, again.""Just refuse," I told him. "Tell him you can't be of any help. And then no one will be forced to fight!""He'll have my head on the ground."A week came around and Robynn found a mail on his doorstep requesting a summons from the Palace. At first, he didn't tell me much about it, but then I found out when h