Free Me ' My ' Monsters

Chapter 5: Run Away Bride 1

" I do as His Highness wills. Lady Elisa I believe it's time you retire , His Highness wouldn't approve you staying out long ", he says his expression not changing in the slightest.

I and Kristan's eyes widen in shock upon hearing his words.

" Where is he right now ", She says trying her best not to open the topic that's it's his brother they speak of. Kristan hasn't said a word since then, probably too in shock to utter a word.

" His Highness is in his study right now , I suggest you wait a while long . . . ", She dashes past him before he could complete his sentence and he follows suite but she ignores him.

She manages to maneuver her way round the mansion and into Niklaus's study. She still doesn't know how she did it but she did and now the how doesn't matter.

He is interrupted and he furrows his brows.

" I would like to have a word with you ", she says not minding what he could do to her. She was prepared to die the moment she walked into the study.

It was crazy, what she was willing to do for a stranger but her life would feel worse than death, if Kristan were to die because of her.

" How dare you int . . . " he says getting up and facing her.

" A word . . . Please", she interrupts so she doesn't get intimidated by his threats.

She tries to avoid eye contact but he's staring down at her, so she faces downwards trying her best to hold still and not pass out from the death aura he's emanating.

" Let's hear it ", is all he says.

" Your Highness . . . . . I beg of you, to please, let him go. He had no idea that I had run from you. I'll do anything you ask from now on. Let's just resolve this between us and not get outsiders involved ", a smirk slowly appears on his face.

" And he's . . . Vatler's brother. How do you expect Vatler to feel . . . " , I see his expression change for just a slight second - to that of shock ? Then he really must not know the relationship between the two.

" You could really stoop so low and beg for your lover,quite a shame . Very well then. . . ", he says. She ignores his comment about her relationship with Kristan.

Wait ! What ? - That's it ? . I can't believe he changes his mind so quickly. Did he do so because he was Vatler's brother ? So he actually has someone he cares about.

" There are conditions . . . ", he says.

Of course there are conditions, I mean I can't believe I just thought I'll get through this so easily.

" One - he'll work here as a servant. Two - he won't get paid for his service and won't get food either, he'll feed of my remains. Oh and three - this is the last day you speak with him again", he says with a satisfying smirk.

What the hell ? - those terms are sick. How could he be so. . . Goodness, this man is inhumane.

" Your Highness, those terms are . . . ." , the words are unable to escape my tongue.

" Don't call me that ", he says.

" Don't call you what, Your Highness ? What should I call you, then " is all she could mutter.

Bloody Hell !!! Is that seriously all he's thinking about at this crucial hour. I'd have to get away from this monster once he sets Kristan free.

" It's either he goes with those terms or he dies " he says and walks out, obviously avoiding her question.

She runs out immediately to go tell him the terms and conditions. She notices his change in expression from anger to disgust.

" What Elisa, how could I possibly agree to that. He should at least spare me a proper meal a day"

" That's our only option, okay and I had to grab it. Please you have to do this, I can't watch you die because of me. For now let's do with this and I'll try to convince him otherwise later. Afterall we won't be here long. Then you can wine and dine alone with your pathetic self. ".

" Fine ", he says after hesitating for a while. " I'll find a way to get both of us out of here as soon as possible, okay? ".

She instructs the guard to open up for him, and they do so. She immediately hugs him, the moment he steps out and he hugs her back. They notice everyone's stares and they immediately pull out of each other's embrace.

" I'm so sorry for that, for everything. For lying to you and putting you in such a mess. Thank you so much for me what you did for me", she says between sobs.

" Let's forget about that okay? And it's okay for now. I'll find a way to get us both out of this bloody mess ", he says and gives her a reassuring smile.

She smiles and nods. She intentionally leaves out the part that they were never to see each other again after the day ends.

Niklaus watches from his balcony as they display affection for each other. His eye darkens every passing moment, until he could bear it no more.

He strides into his bedroom and starts throwing things around. A guard comes in to find out what was wrong. Before he could process it all, Niklaus snaps he's neck and he falls dead.

Vatler comes in soon after and clears out the blood and body. Niklaus feels better after killing someone. Goodness know what he would have done to Kristan, if that guard didn't just walk in.

He calls for Vatler immediately.

" Prepare for the ball, we'll have it at tomorrow at dawn ", Vatler bows and leaves to make arrangements.

He goes over to inform Elisa about the ceremony.

" Lady Elisa, we have a ball in your honour tomorrow at dawn. His Highness would be making you know to all of Avara. The royal dress maker would be coming by soon " he says and leaves.

" Ball . . . . In my honour ? " , she says to herself. She's been drafting up another plan if escape and now this ?

This time she intends on using a cloaking spell, so he wouldn't find her easily like he did the last time.

She spends her day taking measurements for her dress and the rest in the library. She moves to the dinning for dinner and the emptiness of the overly large table doesn't help her appetite.

She stares at her meal for a while and she's only able to take two bites.

Suddenly, she hears footsteps and turns towards the direction of the sound.

It's . . . . . . Niklaus ? - he has never sat at the table for a meal. She stares at him in shock and fear and wonder.

How did I end up with such a man ? Why did he have to choose me ? There are a thousand women and more out there. Who did I wrong that fate has decided to tie me up to such a monster.

" Why did you choose me ? " , she has a lot of questions in her mind, she mistakenly voices out one of them in a whisper.

She knows what she said but wishes he didn't hear her.

Of course he hears her, he has warewolf hearing. He looks at her and sees the pain and fear evident in her eyes and for some reason it disturbs him to see her that way.

When he doesn't say anything about it, she takes a breath of relief . They eat in silence - it's not like they had anything to talk about anyways.

" I'll be announcing you as my wife tomorrow . . . . . . Don't be late ", he says finally breaking the silence.

' Well that's one way to out it ', she says to herself.

" I won't " , is all she could muster courage to say.

He leaves after he's done with his dinner and so does she. She heads to her bedroom, sits on her bed. The bed is large but she's uncomfortable, she's never felt this lonely not even back home. She always felt a familiar presence while she was home but she doesn't feel it anymore.

It is the day of the ball, and Elisa wakes up early as usual. She enters the bath and she refuses the maids to wash her up, so she does it herself. She still can't get used to the feeling of being served.

She spends most of her morning time in the library searching for the perfect spell.

It's noon so she has her lunch and decides to take a shower and get ready for the ball.

When she gets out of the bath, the maids bring in her dress. They bring in an azure blue ball gown, designed with diamonds and white marbles. It goes perfectly with her silver balayage silky hair. The maids help her put on the ball gown as she has never worn one before. She looked at herself in the mirror with her hair packed in a heart shaped french braid.

They maids leave when they are done. She looks in the mirror practicing her smile, to try make it look more - not fake.

Niklaus is in his bedroom also getting ready. He can't help but think about Elisa and her fondness with Kristan.

I should have just killed him. Why did I let him go . Darn !

How dare he touch what belongs to me and today I'm going to make her known so everyone could know she belongs to me and alone. She's my property and no one else's.

The sun has begun to set and the guests have started arriving. She already feels tensed as I head down the stairs. She tried not to draw attention to herself and it was not as difficult as she thought since no one knew her and no one cared to.

She sights her step sisters in the crowd and they have eye contact. But even they pretend not to know her and for that she's shocked but glad because they never miss an opportunity to embarrass her. She sits silently at a corner on the lookout for Kristan, she could really use the ball as an excuse to speak with him.

" Young Miss, a drink ", a servant pulls by and offers her a drink.

" No thanks ", she says politely.

" The Young Master over there asked me to get you a drink" , he says pointing at the other end of the room.

She looks closely but doesn't seem to recognize him. She collects the drink and smiles in his direction, signaling a ' Thank you ', even though she knew she wouldn't drink it. Soon, she sees him striding towards her with a bright smile. He has warm features, his caramel brown hair and green eyes making compliments the warmth of his features.

She sees herself smiling at him and doesn't feel a need to have run for it, unlike with Niklaus.

What the Hell ! Why am I comparing him to Niklaus.