The Queen's Legacy

CHAPTER 5

Samara

"Are you okay, miss? Why are you crying? Did anyone hurt you?"

I looked up when someone asked me. Our eyes met and locked. He looks similar to Chrollo's face and the king's. Maybe he is Chrollo's sibling.

"I am fine. Thank you for asking," I said and stand up.

I wiped my tears. I can't look straight at his face. I feel shy in front of him. He seemed to be sincere while asking me how do I feel, not like the other man I met in this weird place. They are all authoritative and scary.

"What is your name? What kingdom are you from? You don't look like an ordinary vampire, my lady. Do you want to have a chat with me?" he asked.

I glanced at his face. He is handsome like the other weird guys I have met here. He has a set of gray eyes, jet-black hair, a masculine body, snow-like skin, and a sharply pointed nose. All of them are perfect. Like a masterpiece sculpted from stone.

Even the maids here have their pretty looks. Also the guards, I haven't spotted anyone with such an ugly face. All of them are beautiful, but their attitude says otherwise.

He has the looks. Maybe he is a prince or something. I just can't believe that they are real vampires. Maybe he made my mood better because of asking how I feel. This is the first time for me after years of having no real friends. A strange vampire asked me how I was feeling, and then another strange vampire made me realize earlier what will be my worst nightmare. How unusual things can happen. If I can't handle things at this time, my mind will surely explode.

"Why are you interested in me? Go away, I don't need someone to talk to. What if you are a psycho and stab me from the back? Are you a vampire or a different creature?" I asked.

"You seem to be upset based on your heartbeat. You are crying and I think I should hear you out. And also, don't worry. I am not a psycho or something. I am the nicest person you will meet here in this castle," he said and winked.

My gut told me to trust him. If I will die in here, I will die. There is no escape either way. I can also ask him a few questions. I can learn while I am here.

"Okay, fine. I am coming with you. Where are we going anyway?" I asked.

We started walking and I am following him. He walks like a royalty and stands like one. Maybe he has royal blood or some special kind of blood to have this royal-like aura.

"Hmm, we are going to this floor's balcony. Care to tell me what is your name, my lady? A beautiful woman like you should not be upset," he said.

"I am Samara, Samara Ivy Saxon," I answered. "What is your name?"

"I am Prince Karine Monorick Bloodtear. Second-born son of the king from his second wife. Chrollo and I are half-brothers. I think you already know him. I can smell his scent on you," he said.

Oh, I am right. He is also a prince. I can tell from the way he speaks and acts. He is the royalty I met with the most chill aura. The king and that Chrollo jerk creep me out.

"He is a-actually the o-one who made me cry. He is a jerk, a total jerk. A psycho maybe. He snapped my neck earlier, even scared the hell out of me just to tell me that you all are real vampires. I am scared, I really am. I don't know where am I. I have no idea how can I go back to my home. I don't even know if I can survive this place. I felt like one of my feet was stuck to the ground," I nervously said.

He stopped walking which also made me stop. He looked at me and tapped my shoulder. He smiled sweetly. Damn, he is handsome. Chrollo was more handsome than him but Karine is nicer. But this is not the right time to fall for someone. I might even die in their own hands. I can make friends but I can't make love-related things here. That will be too dangerous for me.

"Chrollo is really like that. A jerk just like what you said. You should keep your distance from him. He is the next king after all and he wants those lower classes to bow down to him. And don't be scared too much, I will not hurt you," he said that made me feel at ease. "You are the one that appeared from the black pool, right?"

I nod. He inhaled and exhaled which made my forehead crease. What is he doing?

"You don't smell like a vampire nor a creature from our world base on your scent and my observation. You said that you are a human, right?" he asked. "You are from the human world, the mortal world rather."

"Yes, I am a human. I don't know how can I go back home. Can you help me? Please," I pleaded.

He exhaled and showed a timid smile. He can't help me, he doesn't have the upper hand. Even if he has a good heart, he can't do anything about the matters that the king and his older brother hold.

"I am sorry but I can't help you with that matter. But I can guarantee you one thing. I can make you safe while staying in our kingdom, here in our castle. I can be one of your friends," he said.

I smiled and hugged him. When I realized my sudden action, I immediately stepped back. I shouldn't have done that. He is a prince, I can't touch a prince just like that.

"What are you two doing? Go back to your rooms. Don't talk to that filthy human, Karine. She doesn't deserve your words."

I immediately looked back when I heard Chrollo's voice. Fear enveloped my body again. I stepped back to hide behind Prince Karine.

"Why are you so harsh with her, Chrollo? She doesn't want to cause any harm. She is also new to our place," Karine said to his brother.

"I don't care, Karine. That woman escaped almost three times already. Go back to your room. I will escort her. And don't worry, I won't kill her. I will not waste my strength for her filthy blood," Chrollo said while smirking.

Karine exhaled and tapped my shoulder. He disappeared within a second. I really can't believe that I am here staying with vampires. What more if this world has other creatures? Oh gosh.

"Let's go back to your room. Don't ever touch a royalty like that. You might end up dying," he said.

I shut my mouth and walked silently behind him. I don't want to cause any trouble anymore. This time, I just want to be alone to think about all the things that happened today.

Chrollo stopped in front of a door. This is my room. I was about to open my door when he leaned on it.

"Don't try to escape, be obedient, and don't talk back to the royalties if you want to live. I think you already believe that I am a vampire based on your conversation with Karine. Stay in your room. Don't go out until one of us say so," he ordered.

I nodded and went inside. I can't look directly at his face because I feel admiration, disgust, and fear all at once. It feels weird. Chrollo speaks danger. He even spied at me while I was talking to his brother. I am glad that he didn't snap my neck again.

I locked the door and jumped straight to my bed. I cried again because of all the happenings I am suffering from right now.

Vampires, another world, queen and king, princes and princesses, kingdom, bloodsuckers, and medieval things. Seems like I need to believe the unbelievable things. Although I am the unbelievable one here. My existence here should not happen.

Are Nanay Indang and Tatay Basilyo already looking for me? Or am I already dead and this is where my soul lives now? I don't know, I need to learn more things and study everything. Maybe after knowing this place's history and its people, I might find a way out. Or maybe after the council meeting the king mentioned earlier, they will let me go back. I wish that could happen.

I exhaled and pulled my blanket up. This was an exhausting day for me. I wanted to rest for now and ready myself for more revelations in the following days.