Kissing the Fae

Chapter 55

I just literally don’t know what to do now that they have finally face each other. Like alright, Terran and Deniz have seen here while Nikolas was deeply sleeping. They seen how worried and paranoid I was thinking that he might not wake up and now, I had the urge to run to avoid it. Because right now, Deniz is talking non stop and it makes me want to punch him in the face for just telling nonsense. It was all true but can’t he just stop? He can’t even comprehend why I am staring at him dangerously! He just continued!

“Rani Letisha was so worried. Well, who wouldn’t? The other human just died... You were with a another human but she was brought to other region but sadly, days before that kid could ever recover from the shock, she died.”

Silence... This time, I glared at Terran. It’s not his fault but I’m sure he knew what to do. He suddenly tapped his back, hard that Deniz made a step forward because of it. When his eyes landed on mine, I glared at him to warn him to shut his mouth.

I have f ucking reminded them not to talk about it in front of Nikolas! Deniz just don’t know how to listen, ey? So much hate. So stubborn!

What could possibly happen if I leave him alone with them? I know they are a big help but I’m kind worried just thinking of Deniz’s moth which he constantly run. He’s just too stubborn. I looked at Nikolas. He didn’t know he wasn’t alone when he arrived here. His jaw tightened, especially knowing it was a kid who just died days ago under Alistair’s watch.

Now, it makes me wonder of what would it feel like? No one has died in my arms, not in my watch. It was desperately sad... But does it also change that Nikolas will temporarily be with me before he leave?

Gosh... Why am I thinking of that? I shouldn’t even involved myself with all these unnecessary thoughts. I never even imagined that my mind can go this far.

Is he mad? Maybe. Probably mad.

“Well, I told you about them, Nikolas. This is Deniz and Terran, the leaders of Nixie and Sidhe. They can accompany you for I will not be here to entertain you or guide you every time you need me.”

I trust these guys won’t do something stupid. I just let Deniz slide. Even though somehow, I knew he did it purposely. That’s just how his manipulative mind works. And I always hated it.

“They can show you around here, too. And if you need something, just ask them and they’d provide.”

They all snorted. I just ignored their reaction. Of course, they would hate the idea but they are not that heartless to let this man go alone all by himself. They will — and should accompany him. It’s not an order as a leader of the Faye region, but rather as a princess of the Acres Kingdom.

I looked at Nikolas. His expression darkened more and I hated Deniz for running his mouth. It seems like he have lost his will to wander today after hearing him. Even his fists were tightly clenched, and I knew how much he valued life, though he already accepted his fate but then, if I were in his shoe, I’d be enrage, too. He don’t know those humans... He don’t even know their names but they share the same breed. His heart goes with them, of course. And knowing their kinds were victimized, he’d get angry and perhaps, be scared.

It is really normal to he scared. I can’t stop him to feel that way. If Nikolas way is to shout or to be angry just to vent out then I would let him do that. Because that’s what I’d do if it happens to me. If one of my fairies wither in unnatural way, I would be enraged. There is no doubt in that. I will become violent... And even how much I wanted to let it out, I can’t because all I can do is to accept it… to forget it.

“Are you going somewhere?” he asked, that’s when I came back from my reverie.

“Huh?” I blinked twice, not realizing that I was spacing out.

“Going somewhere?” Nikolas repeated.

My head snapped in his direction. He looked impatient. Then, I glanced at the two guys waiting for my answer, too. Why is he asking?

“Why?”

“Going somewhere?” Again, Nikolas asked.

My forehead knotted. There is something in his eyes that tells me to say nothing buy the word yes. His question made me think... Am I going somewhere?

Well, I am planning to visit the Queen Mother later this day. To talk about the training since the La Roi haven’t told me if she’s up to train me or not. I don’t want to let another day pass without learning anything about how to handle the Power of Glamour. Of course, I need to train so I can use it properly. I can’t just let it stuck within me... Not now that I can feel its strength, getting stronger and stronger as days passed that I could sometimes felt the pain.

It’s still bearable. But I am afraid that it might not in the future so as much as possible, I wanted to learn every single detail about the power of illusion.

“Uh... Yes, I am going somewhere,” I answered and immediately, Nikolas stood up from sitting then looked at me.

“Then, let’s go,” he said. “You should show me around. Don’t just leave me with these strangers, Rani Letisha. It’s you whom I trust, not them.”

My eyes widened in fraction. I heard them groan in disapproval.

“Hey! How dare you say that in front of us?!” Terran reacted.

Nikolas ignored them, still staring at me. While I am confused.

What the f uck is going on with this guy?! I thought we have talked about this?! I thought he understand me!

“You can trust them,” I told him calmly. “We are good friends, Nikolas. You are safe with them. You shouldn’t worry about it.”

He shook his head as if it does not assured him. Sighing, I looked at Terran and Deniz who looked offended. I share the same sentiment. I trust them so Nikolas shouldn’t really worry about his safety. They will keep him safe no matter how they dislike the idea of looking after a grown up man, not to mention he is a human. But then, I understand where he’s coming from. It’s not like he knows them.

“I will go with you,” he insisted. “I don’t know them, Rani Letisha. You trust them but I don’t. So don’t force me to do the same with you because I won’t.”

Is it really that hard to earn human’s trust? My trust need to be earn, too. So I really understand his sentiment. But if he trust me, then he should trust my choice of friends, too? But who am I to say that? He trust me because he had no choice. He’s alone here and he’ll cling to mine until the end because it’s me only that he trust. And I can’t break it.

“Nikolas...” I called firmly, trying to stop him.

“If that’s the case, then we will also go with you. I don’t trust that human either.”

“Terran!” I called out.

What f uck is happening to these three?! I thought we were clear! Then what is this?! This is so annoying! If I have only known, I shouldn’t have ask for their help! Or suggest to roam Nikolas with me alone!

Goodness. I can easily assign anyone to make his stay here memorable and unforgettable. Yet it makes me feel so guilty because the La Reina commanded me to be in charge. I just just pass my responsibility to anyone else.

“He doesn’t trust us, and we also don’t trust him, princess. I knew you are strong but still, we can’t let you be alone with him. So we will go with you like always, right? We always tail you so there shouldn’t be a problem.”

I put my palm on my forehead. This is stressing me out. I could have just say no, I am not going anywhere. That could have prevented this from happening. For goodness sake, this is Nikolas first time to go outside to roam around and this just happened and I hated how immature these guys are.

“Terran,” I looked at him intently.

“We were offended,” said Deniz. “We were just trying to help, Rani Letisha.”

“I know,” I sighed deeply. “But you can’t force him. Nikolas don’t know you and it’s normal for him to refuse to trust you for now.”

“Still, we will go with you if you’d leave with him. I don’t care what you’d think, princess. I don’t trust him.”

“Neither do I,” Deniz added.

I closed my eyes emphatically. What did I do in the past to be in this situation?

“Can you guys stop?” I said calmly when I opened my eyes. “I am not going anywhere! We are here to show Nikolas around! Stop fighting, you are not a kid anymore.”

I don’t care if Nikolas is still here! I’d say what I want! Who cares?! They all should act on their age, and we totally agreed before I left earlier! I was hoping they would understand him because first, he is a victim. Lastly, he doesn’t know us. So it will be too hard for him to trust anybody and I was just thankful for he had no choice but to trust and listen to me.

For god’s sake, how can these men not understand it?

My gaze flew over Nikolas who was standing behind me in silence. He was staring at me, I can’t even read his mind. His face was blank, it’s void of emotions and it is making me curious.

What is he thinking at this time? Is there something he want to address? Is it good or bad? Does he want to get away now and vanish in front of them?

I don’t know. But I’m sure he’s not liking any of these scenarios. Neither do I.

He put his hands on the pockets of the pants. Then, stared at me intently. It was intense and dangerous. Slowly, he tilted his head.

“I will go back to the Enchanted Forest, then. Or maybe just let me stroll around, how’s that sounds? I guess that is more better than to be with those strangers, Rani Letisha.”

Oh, goodness. My shoulders fell, giving up. Why does these guy seemed to grew hate at each other? They only met! But the amount of hate they had for each other is flying over in the air! I can almost see the tension growing in between them!

“You know you are not allowed to do that, Nikolas. You’ll need someone to accompany you.”

“It’s definitely not us,” Terran butted in. “Just let him, princess. If wants to be alone, then let him! He’s not a kid anymore to be guided. He is a grown up man!”

“F uck...” I whispered, feeling so stressed at what’s happening. “No one will leave! We are all gonna show him around!”

I heard their groans in disapproval. Ha! If they won’t want to, they can easily leave! I hated the fact that they have to stress me out first to settle this petty thing! I don’t want to argue but they seemed to live with it in their daily lives.

“The Acres Kingdom is rich in nature. It’s most likely the Faye region that maintains and is in charge to continue to grow trees for our benefit. So as you can see, every time you look around, those huge trees are always presented.”

“They don’t look the same as the tree at your place,” Nikolas noticed.

“Because hamadryads are rare these days. It needs to look after by us... So it’s really rare to see hamadryads outside the Faye region because it’s only us who has the capability to remain its life.”

Since the war, the hamadryads chose to be silent. We have lost a lot of them and after decades, they haven’t shown up. Still, I’ll be waiting for the dryads to show up. They became afraid because of the war.

“Dryads are beautiful women. I promised to take care and wait for them until it decides to show up...” I whispered.