Chapter 15: Chapter 15

Chapter 15 Sabrina’s POV I stared at the guards. They stared at me. It was comical, then looking at me like I had just stepped out of a ma of portal 1 flashed a wide smile. One of them grimaced and looked aw Thanks for not asking” I whispered. T1l be on my way now‘

Going back to the harem house was smoother than I expected Bot I didn’t head directly to the harem house. I went to the gandem to sit down. There was a secluded area of the garden that few of the girls frequented. I knew this because I had to tend to the “black plants that grew there. I guess no one liked those plants.

1 sat on the bench. And once I was alone. I felt like I could finally exhale fully That had poor te–bell. Literally What was Leven thinking. That he’d punish Blair His cute little slut? Who knows, shed probably spend the night with him and return to the harem tomorrow morning to taunt me even further.

I snatched a black rose and began to tear off it’s petals.

What happened between I and Blair is none of his business huh? I hope he doesn’t mind when I send his little slut back to htin with a missing eye or something.

“So fucking annoying” I huffed as I smashed the rose in my hands. It smelled really good, and I felt a pang of guilt in my heart for destroying it for no reason. “What am I going to do now True, my injuries had all healed up. My back didn’t hurt like hell when I splashed water on it, and as far as I could reach, my smooth. I don’t know how any of it was possible, but I wasn’t about to spend bran cells worrying about it. I already enough to worry about now.

“Their you are” Goodness. I’ve been searching all over for you!”

I nared to see Caldan I jumped to my feet, so suddenly my head swirled and my vision got blurry. “Sir Caldan!” I gasped.

matan to find” he said with a chuckle. He looked around the garden and shook his head. “The garden of death you like these kind of places?” He asked 1.

I ran my fingers through my hair “Well it was quiet and I needed some time alone to think “Interesting” He said “Well, so did 1 1o He sat can that bewapole distance between the both of us. He looked at me, his eyes bright apal full of sunshine. “Come son dont stand there lar tim gung to gubble you up?

Cache doing right now?

very sure he saw me at the throne toon. He looked catled finant. It that pericuững?

grated texted very art, it was racing My hear thumped erratically in my chest. Is this a trap “Kia” kowe gets everything okay: Youre Bused”

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Chapter 15 “I touched my cheeks. T’m just a bit hot, that’s all”

“Oh, and here I was thinking it was my beauty that had you all flustered.” He said with a straight face.

I blinked. For two seconds the meaning of his words were lost on me. Then it sank in.

I turned an even darker shade of red and looked away, hiding my lace from his eyes. That’s not what happened.” I said.

He laughed. And my stomach filled with butterflies.

“Don’t you think ant to ask what I was doing there?” I asked, unable to keep quiet about it any longer. I looked at home, a small frown on my face. “Why are you keeping quiet about it?”

“What you were doing where?” He asked, his head cocked to the side.

“Back at the I paused, searching his face for any indication that he was joking with me. There was none. He appeared genuinely confused about whatever I was on about. “Nevermind” I said with a sigh. If he doesn’t remember it, then what’s the point of me bringing it up?

Even if he’s pretending. I should just let it die “That reminds me however. He said and moved a bit closer to me. Startled, I moved back. “You still owe me “Owe you?” I frowned.”

Whatever do I owe you for?” I asked.

“Yesterday. For being your radiant knight?”

I was even more perplexed. “Yesterday? What happened-“oh I remember now. In this same garden, with Blair and the snake and everything. I laughed and ducked my head. “-no, I don’t owe you.” I said.

I beg to differ. If I hadn’t come, who knew what would have happened?” He said.

If he had come earlier perhaps, before Blair made a painting of cruelty on my back, then yes, I would be in his debts.

“I can handle myself.” I said.

“Won’t you pay me back for my kindness? It surely didn’t look like you could handle yourself.” He said, his tone light and....flirty I’m tempted to turn around and see if it’s me he’s talking to, of maybe one of the black roses has magically become a stunning woman and that’s who he’s talking to.

He can’t possibly be flirting with me right now.

One look at the both of us and it’s very clear were worlds apart.

For one, he looks like a prince. The kind I’d only read about in fairy tales. The kind I had envisioned would one day sweep me away and save me from Crue pack. That kind of prince, with pristine eyes and beautiful hair–and a handsome face.

And me. I’m like a reject. In my tattered and fade clothes, bits of dirt in my hair and ash from the kitchen on my cheeks. Why is he even talking to me right now?

I didn’t ask for your help,” I said, my chin tilted up. “But thank you. I appreciate it. Still if you hadn’t come, I would have Geen fine I was fine when she did worse. It was just a snake. Nothing serious He smiled, and 1 saw that his canines were a bit elongated. For some very weird reason, I liked that. When he smiled his eyes lit up too. I turned away.

2/4 22:02 Tue, Nov 5 G Chapter 15 Stay calm, Sabrina.

“You’re thankful” he said. That’s good enough but not nearly good enough.”

“What do you want from me?” I asked, realizing he wasn’t going to drop whatever he thought I owed him was.

“A kiss.” He said.

I turned to him, stunned at his boldness. “You’re joking.”

“I’m not joking. Rina. A kiss from you, and all is forgiven. His eyes moved to my lips and I instinctively turned away from. him.

So he won’t see my flaming hot cheeks.

A kiss?! That’s so sudden, where did it even come from? Is he being serious?! Why would he want to kiss me? The slave of the harem? Why?!

This all had better be a joke right now. He’s pulling my legs. That’s right. He’s doing this to mock me. Or maybe he’s in it together with Blair. And when I succumb, she’ll jump out of the bushes and they’d both laugh at me.

I exhaled softly. Yes, that’s it. That’s the truth.

“Rina?”

“Please, don’t joke with me.”

“I’m not joking, I mean it.” His fingers grabbed my chin and slowly turned me to face him.

I stared into his eyes, and down to his lips. I mean... he’s a beautiful man. But a kiss? When was the last time I was kissed?

Tried as I might, I couldn’t remember.

Have I even been kissed?

My brain is jumbled up. My heart is racing. My cheeks are hot. I can’t think straight. The scent of the garden filled my lungs.

Sweet flowers, sweet earth. Caldan.

Sabrina, breathe.

I grabbed his hand and pulled him away from my face. “I can’t do that, sir Caldan” I said firmly. “Please do not ask such a thing of me”

He frowned. “You don’t think I’m being genuine”

I didn’t reply. He got his answer anyway.

He sighed softly and moved back in the bench. “My apologies, how are you doing?”

The switch was sudden. Again. I guess he specialized in pulling the rugs off people’s feet.

I was about to reply, then I remembered something.

That’s right, this is the longest conversation I’ve had with him whout being separated by lady Nifra. As if to confirm my suspicions, I looked around and the icy lady was nowhere to be seen.

Come to think of it too, the girls were scared of him yesterday. Even Blair. She ran away in fright I looked at Caldan. “Who are you?”

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Chapter 15 “What?” He appeared stunned.

“Who are you? And why is everyone scared of you? It’s like...you’re bad news or something”

He laughed softly. “Ah, you’re thinking of my dear friend Nifra I nodded.

“Well, I’ll be honest with you, Rina. His expression suddenly became serious. His eyes became like a stormy sky before a thunderstorm. I’m everyone’s worst nightmare. And you should listen to Nifra and stay away from me.”

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