Novel & Cerita Blue Masquerade Mask

He says to himself. "I think we are all set Clara" he says to her. "And now for the last and most important thing, the masks, here is a massive selection of face masks, we should not take anymore time here since we are almost running out of time guys" she says as she leads them to the masks area, filled with all types of masks, the guy in the blue suit also gets in the room and starts looking at the masks and in no time, he picks a black masks, it was shaped like a cat face.

I gestured vaguely at my face and my bruised arms. He only smiled at my complaints. "It’s a masquerade, babe," he said, crossing the room in two strides and dropping a white garment bag onto the bed. Curiosity prickled through the ache. I unzipped the bag, and inside lay a gown. It was a soft wash of midnight blue silk that shimmered when the light touched it. The bodice was structured but delicate, tiny beads stitched along the sweetheart neckline like stars scattered across a night sky. The skirt flared gently, enough to move with me without weighing me down. And a matching mask, edged with silver filigree, hung from one of the satin straps.

The tailor has listened to our exchange, and he disappears for a few moments before returning with everything Zayden described. ‘I hear it’s a masquerade ball?’ he smiles. ‘It is indeed. Do you have masks?’ I ask him. ‘Yes, I have masks,’ he says as he retrieves a bundle for us to look through. I choose a black mask that covers all of my forehead and my nose. It covers enough of my face that no one will be able to recognize me. Zayden comes out of another room to show us his outfit. He looks amazing. ‘Alright. We will take those, and he will need boots,’ I say, looking at his bare feet.

Perhaps he had asked Mia for my size, and she had been able to give my size to him accurately. The corset was exquisitely embroidered with silver, feeling both luxurious and surprisingly comfortable. The layers of tulle cascading from the waist were simply magnificent—a sea of shimmering fabric that swirled around my feet. The off-the-shoulder style, with the delicate ruffled details, was so flattering. And the long velvet gloves, the perfect shade of dark blue to complement the dress, added a touch of mystery. But the real showstopper? The mask. It was a deep blue colour, it mirrored the dress. Also it was adorned with shimmering jewels and a dramatic plume of feathers, making me feel like

I watch him walk out of my room on his wheelchair, shutting the door behind him. I look down again and let out a groan, "Okay, maybe I can bear this." I gave a smile to the lady before I enter the bathroom and took my bath. After countless times of trying out the suits, I chose the white suit lined with blue on the collar and wrist. It looks simple and elegant at the same time. Perfect for this night. The three ladies gave me a thumbs-up and nodded before pushing the smallest of them towards me, "Our lord, the ball would be a masquerade. The King ordered us to hand you this..." She provided a white mask behind her back and give it to me.

My captor walked closer to me, the Black mask man was toying with whatever he saw at the table, which I guessed was a hammer, and his black eyes were occasionally falling on mine, looking like nothing more than tiny beads of black. His intention was to scare me, and he did so effortlessly because my body shivered as he gazed menacingly at me. "Okay, Princess, let's get down to business," Blue Mask said, dragging a stool close to me and sitting carefully on it. I could have sworn the stool was not there moments ago, or maybe it was I who just didn't see it.

"Just briefly. And I need to find a mask to hide the bruise on my face." In the dressing room, she selected a more elaborate mask than before, one that would better conceal her bruise while still leaving her mouth and jawline exposed. The emerald and gold creation fastened securely, covering from her hairline to the middle of her cheekbones. It wouldn't hide everything, but combined with the dim lighting, it might be enough to avoid immediate questions.

A disposable face mask. And something else. Something silver. My brows slowly creased into a frown. I bent down slightly and reached into the bin. When I pulled it out… My heart stopped. It was a mask. A silver mask. Covered in tiny glittering crystals that sparkled under the bathroom light. My grip tightened around it. I knew this mask. There was no doubt in my mind. I had seen this mask before. Over. And over. And over again. In my dreams.

Lucian summarizes while adjusting the formal clothes that feel foreign after weeks of wearing simple travel gear. "Not everyone," Lior corrects. "Some of the younger nobles are genuinely curious about hybrid nature without the centuries of prejudice the elders carry. And the shadow-born descendants recognize you as kin even if they won't admit it publicly." The masquerade element adds another layer of complexity, with elaborate masks required for all attendees to maintain the pretense of anonymity despite everyone knowing exactly who stands behind each disguise. Lucian's mask is crafted from silver and gold, the colors deliberately chosen to reference the incomplete form's dual nature.

--- AT THE PRIVATE ISLAND As the yacht stopped, the engine fell silent, leaving only the gentle splash of waves. The pier glowed under golden lights, and a cool breeze carried the salty scent of the ocean, brushing against my hair. Demetri turned to me, reaching into his coat pocket. Without a word, he pulled out an intricate masquerade mask, a deep burgundy red with gold embellishments that shimmered under the dim lights. Carefully, he lifted it, securing it over my face. His fingers lingered briefly along my jaw before pulling away.