BLOOD AND Lightening

Chapter 34

" Perhaps that is how it is in ARVERNINE," he said nodding his head "But" he continued, for some reason, I have grown anxious waiting for him to speak,

"Words have spread that I have a woman in my home," he said suddenly smiling 'what's that supposed to mean

"it means that your presence at the party has caused an uproar at the court" he answered as if taking a peak from my heart, his words finally settled

"an uproar? You assured me I will be fine without any hassle" I said trying to sound as composed as possible, I can't show how messed up my emotions are now

"yes by my side Nimai, you will be fine," he said,

"If this is how you woo a woman you are going about it the wrong way!"

I blurted out and I could see the surprise on his face, well I am surprised at myself too, his shock turned into a smile which turned into a chuckle, I don't even blame him, I wish I can beat up myself for letting my intrusive thoughts out.

"I mean, that's not the proper way," I said again trying to cover up my mistakes but it only made everything worst as the smile on his face didn't leave, he sure was enjoying my misery

"you sure have too much confidence in yourself,"

"What do you mean by that?" I got defensive

"Am not average looking, I am a pretty maiden" I said trying to sound confidence

"Do not worry, I have a type,"

" You are being very rude right now"

"I see you have no problem with being my woman you didn't rebuke it not even once," he said raising from his chair, his words were true I didn't but that has nothing to do with whatever he might be thinking, as I noticed he was approaching me, my legs began to move back in panic, what does he want, was following him into a secluded library a bad idea, my back against the shelve, I have nowhere to run to now, he was standing in front of me, his hands reached out for mine, I didn't fight it nor did I resist, his cold hands glazing mine, my heart began to pound and I could hear it with my bare ears, the embarrassment, he was probably hearing them too, 'Good heavens, what have I gotten myself into,' I exclaimed inwardly, he took my hands as I watched him take it to his lips and I froze, his cold lips glazing on my hands brought me back to consciousness, every vessel in my head spinning, why can't I push him away, was this what he meant by not getting drunk, cause I feel drunk and dizzy and at the same time conscious, his lips were cold but why do I want more of them, his eyes began to pierce mine, I knew immediately that I have lost immediately I looked into his, 'captivating' that's the word.

"Perhaps I have seduced you Nimai" I swear his voice was low on purpose, he knows his powers and knows exactly how to make use of it, at the moment I have lost the will to fight with words, how I become this person right now I do not know, the person I am right now is hungry for a forbidden dinner and it will take a lot of will power to stop me.

"Have you stopped hating me? I do not irritate you anymore do I?" He asked, his gaze showing he really wanted to know, was the devil always this expressive, he laughs and shows different emotions recently, do I really hate him as I had earlier, I do not think so, learning of the reason did indeed reduce my anger but do I still hold grudges? Yes, I do. Somebody died.

"you had no choice but to do what you did" I swallowed, hoping I can hit myself, I should have kept quiet

"what do you want?" I asked him, this time my voice was low, more like a cry for help, he was doing things to me without doing anything, I don't know if I really like it or am drunk on his scent.

"Be my woman" his words came like cold water not like his cold hands no, they washed off the dizziness in my head, Am I beginning to hear things, he wants me as his woman? The direction this is going is dangerous, like the tales the old ladies tell, of tyrants going around killing villagers and then they fall in love with a maiden from the same village they massacred and they get married and all of a sudden his sins are forgiven.

I slowly freed my hands from him moving a couple of inches away.

" you want to make me your woman because you don't want to get married to Cara," I said for I know there is no way in hell, he would fall for me, we are not living a tale, and even if we are it's definitely not a love tale. A tale of survival, I have to remain alive no matter what and how.

"yes" he answered truthfully

"I know you are smart," he said with a smile, should I get used to this side of him

"But I will be in danger, Have you seen her, so far she seems to be trading with caution, but her massage is being passed, she can snip my head within a twinkle of an eye, I don't think I can jeopardize my life like that" he nodded for awhile

"you didn't say no again" he smiled,

"I will not keep you by my side and make you worry, that is a promise, I will protect you" I trust his words I don't know why but I do maybe because of the fact I have seen him in his state, a very dangerous aura but I trust he will protect me.

"you can just say no, you don't need a woman," I said frowning

"yes, I can, and the court will do nothing but Cara won't stop, I have to let her know there is no possibility"

Illustrating a situation is something he doesn't know how to do, every one of his words sounds made up or just excuses but I always find a way to find it believable, the odds of him lying to me seem zero, there is nothing to gain,

"you lack the ethics to woo a maiden," I said giving myself a sit, I have no words for him but I can't show it, this is frustrating and kind of nerve-wracking.

"Not even a gentleman, have you ever court a maiden before heavens!" I exclaimed I expected him to sit down but he stood looking at me

" I will take that as a yes," he said

"Perhaps I will become a little useful, a pawn to your little mastermind plan I dare not think about but it's better than wondering here having nothing to do," I said grabbing a book which by the look of it have not been touched for a while considering the amount of dust it has accumulated

"you are far too reckless with your words Nimai"

" I have heard worst your grace," I said with a smile, the idea of speaking your mind never felt too good

" I mean I was also quite fearless until I met your kind, not to brag too much about what I am capable of, but I am quite skilled with the sword, and I am a hunter, that wasn't much of a choice considering I lived by the woods" I elaborated, I doubt he cares but it did felt uplifting recurring the things I enjoyed doing, like cooking, hunting and perfecting my sword skills, I would have become an adventurer if I had the chances, the idea of horse riding exists me, I wonder how my life would have turned out if I had been married off.

" Suddenly you are enthusiastic about being my woman"

"I Have a kink for challenges, the only exception so far is venturing into my witch abilities but other than that am capable of handling the situation having in mind I have protection from you, the only problem is you"

"Am I a problem?" he asked before chuckling like he just heard an unbelievable thing

"I doubt you have the ethics to make your tales sound believable, what are you going to say to them? That we are married? By who?"

"Leave the thinking to me Nimai" he warned, is it concerning that I am intrigued by his railed-up persona like I want him to get furious cause I enjoy it?

"I shall allow you to continue to wallow in your piles of the letter while I excuse myself for some fresh air," I said finally leaving to come face to face with Thanatos, we both stood looking at each other, his gaze wasn't as strong as before but the venom still prevailed itself, this fellow scorns me

"Well, hello dragon fire," I said Perhaps you should move out of the way or you have the whole day for this staring which is turning into a contest" a confused gaze forced its way into his face before he finally moved out of the way.

"perfect," I said...

"She has a high tendency to be pretty obsessed with something or somebody," Star said helping me strip from my dress

"I didn't know she was really engaged with the master, I thought it was one of the thousands of rumors surrounding him, aish" For some reason, Star hates this Cara and according to her almost everyone has a grudge against her,

"Why do you care about her Milady? Do not doubt master's loyalty to you, he might still be engaged with her but that happened a century ago" Star certainly lives in a fantasy world, and in that world I and the devil are lovers, I am tired of assuring her we are not like that,

"If I am the lady in the house, I deserve to know this much"