My Lycan Demigod

27

HANSEL…

My soul left my body. I didn't know what to say, or maybe I wasn't able to say anything. But panic surged through me, and I feared they would notice it through my expression.

The Prince stared at me like someone who was in deep thought and I hated how he narrowed his eyes.

“The prince's eunuch should be here. There's still a lot to talk about.” The Minister of Affairs uttered, wearing that serious look as though he had prepared for everything that was going to happen today.

What was left to talk about when I had just claimed to be the founder of the brothel? Were they after the prince or what?

Come to think of it, what could the prince be planning to do if I hadn't shown up? Suck them all to death? Use his powers to strike them hard and send them flying back to their manors?

Eeish! These people were something else.

I didn't even know which one was my problem at that point…

“Lean, what about your eunuch? He had been here once.” the king referred to his son, his voice so soft and calm that one would think he was scared of his son. Or was he? They say he had always gotten into quarrels with his father. What could have made them hate themselves?

But with the look on the father's face, one would guess and blame the prince. They would quickly judge without investigation, that the prince just didn't like his father.

Then his mother? She hadn't even glance at him once. What was with this family?

I breathed out and cleared my throat, “Since I'm done here, I should continue out of the palace.”

“No need. The servants are getting some drinks and meals for us, so you could have some.” the King said and gestured towards the seat, his smile neat without suspicion.

I rolled my eyes, knowing that if I refused, it could lead to another thing. But, who would now be the eunuch? What was going to happen next?

Still, I went back and took my seat.

“What has my eunuch come to do with all these? If you are done, I could just move away. If you need my eunuch, you must take permission.” the prince finally said something like someone who had just returned from a long journey of the mind.

The ministers glanced at themselves, no one objected, rather they all murmured.

“But, it is right for your eunuch to be here with you. He should be punished for…

The creaking sound of the door drew everyone's attention, and coming in was Lord Aldric and my replica.

Huh?! How did I happen to be split into two?

I met the prince's gaze and quickly looked away.

The eunuch walked towards the prince, being less masculine and less feminine too.

Lord Aldric bowed to the king, “He was supposed to be here, but I had him get something ready for the prince before he returned to his chamber.”

“What then is the work of his mistress?”

The prince turned to his mother, eyes burning like a flame.

‘He was chained in the dark lava by his mother. Could that be the reason they hate each other that much?’ I thought, my lips dropped open with how reddish the prince's eyes were turning.

Not here. Not now.

I sneezed out unintentionally and all eyes finally fell on me.

“Uhm, I'm really sorry. I think I caught a cold." I apologised and wiped my lips slowly.

“I can have the royal physician take care of you.” The king volunteered and I shook my head respectfully.

“I'm so grateful for your kindness, my king. I have a physician who would be jealous if I let someone else replace her.” I stated calmly and he nodded.

Then all attention was turned to the prince again…

“I think it's high time you two quit poking your noses in my business, and I'm sure I made this clear several times. What business do you have with my mistress? If I prefer my eunuch to him, and so?” The prince's voice rose at each word.

He was angry and it happened to be so vivid on his face.

“Then you must be really into men.” Luna scoffed at him. “Is that it? If not, why will you choose an eunuch over a mistress? Should I teach you more lessons?"

He stood up, took a glance at all the faces surrounding him, and then he threw it back to his mother. “I know you love seeing me as a demon, that's why I curse the day you returned here as my mother. The day I find the source to take your life, your f*****g husband will miss you.” he snapped and vanished.

Gods! I lost my breath. Why did he do it so suddenly? My dress almost ripped from my body.

Silence fell in the hall and I felt so uncomfortable. But since the king had insisted that I stay back and join them, I watched Lord Aldric leave with the disguised eunuch.

When the servants served the meal, I ate diligently. Thanks to my lifestyle in the merchant's manor, I wasn't a local person and knew how to present myself in public as a higher-ranked individual.

The moment I finished my meal, I stood, thanked the rulers, and walked out of the throne room.

I stood some feet away from the building, staring at the gate while pondering how I was going to reach the prince's quarters.

The only alternative was to get out of the palace, then return through the back fence. But how will I climb that high fence dressed this way? What if someone sees me since its daytime?

“You must think you three succeeded in deceiving me too.”

My eyes popped wide because I recalled that voice.

I quickly turned to see his sarcastic look, “My Lord…”

“Your Lord?” he scoffed and closed the distance between us. “I met you at the brothel that night, then at the palace now. How come the prince's eunuch is a female? Do you know….

“No one knows.” I didn't have time to let him finish, even though my life was already finished.

The little I know from humans, holding someone's secret is more like holding a sword to their neck. I had prayed not to be in such a situation, and now it was happening?

Now that he knew my secret, I couldn't even tell how easy it was for him to know, wasn't it just useless?

He must have a spy who had kept an eye on me, now what was he going to do with me?

“It's been a secret only known to me,” I added, being serious about it.

One thing I had promised myself was that no one would be punished because of my secret, and I really meant it.

“If so, then you must protect yourself. If you don't mind, I can marry you off and you will leave the palace safely. That way, you can live as a female, although I don't know why you are disguising.” he stated, not looking serious, but wearing a soft look unlike back in the hall.

I licked my lips and bowed to him, “Thank you for your concern, but I'll need to sleep on it.”

He nodded, a silly smile stretched his lips once, then he began walking back to the hall.

“Marry him? Is he okay upstairs?” I mumbled and shook my head, then began walking to the gate.

I left, now bothered about what to do next. There was no way to reach Lord Aldric, and the only thing I thought of was going to the back fence.

With my head lowered, facing the floor, I walked with my hands at the back, lost in thought, when I heard his voice…

“And who was that minister to you? What relationship do you two have?”

I froze. My palms clenched.

So the prince recognised that it was me all along? I didn't know he would and was just jabbering.

No! He must be here to ask why I took his side.

“Hansel…”

What? A lump rose to my throat. Did he seriously call my name?

He began coming closer, “I asked you a question.”

I nodded. Of course he did. What would I even say? Do I know that man?

Oh no!

“My prince, I was just trying to see what I would look like as a female when Lord Aldric told me to come and I would be of use. Thanks to my presence. You should actually start paying me.” My breath hung in my throat when those words left my lips.

I messed up. Why would I tell him to start paying me?

My whole body was just so hot.

“Then, how did you happen to know the brothel? When did you ever leave the palace? Was that how you met him? And he even wants to marry you?”

I should just pass out, so when I wake up, the questions will be gone. Because what are all these? I just put myself in big trouble.