“Alora, I respect your choice. But you are the only human among us vampires here. That’s why I have to send you away for two days. Nothing will happen to me. I’m immortal as you know,” Magnus insisted on sending her away.
Alora moved her hands down and dropped them. Turning around, she waited for him to hook her gown. He hugged her from behind and kissed the top of her shoulder. “Don’t be upset. I’ll be with you till the evening. Then, at night, I will leave,” he informed her.
“Okay. That will be better,” Alora finally agreed to him. Once he hooked the gown for her, she wore her earrings and a tiny necklace.
“I’ve yet to take a bath. I’ll see you soon,” Magnus said and walked away.
Alora sighed and sat on the velvety broad chair. “It must be tough for the vampires and the werewolves on such nights. Why does it feel like a punishment to be a supernatural being?” She murmured.
*****
“Lillian, you come here in the morning knowing the fact that if Magnus sees you, he is going to kick you out,” Izaak said as he closed the book in his hand and gazed at her.
“Brother, I want to know if my sister-in-law is doing well. I heard Brother Magnus took the lives of some humans last night,” Lillian said with a smirk.
“It seems you want to know if Magnus injured Alora or not,” Izaak arched his eyebrows at her and rose from the recliner. “Go back to the palace before you face the humiliation from Magnus,” he advised her.
Lillian noticed an ancient book in Izaak’s hand and asked him why he was reading it. “I thought you hated reading,” she commented and appeared in front of her.
But Izaak hid the book behind his back. “Maddox has returned to the capital,” he suddenly revealed to his sister.
“What? When?” Lillian was surprised.
“You should go and see him, Sister,” Izaak stated. He walked out with her after placing the book inside the drawer of the table, only to be encountered by Magnus and Alora.
“Brother Magnus, you didn’t harm Alora. She is alive and safe,” Lillian taunted and gazed at Alora’s covered eyes. “Do you know last night Magnus killed over ten humans? I thought you could control my brother, but as expected, you turned out to be useless,” she said.
Magnus grabbed Lillian’s throat, pressing his thumb on her neck. “Shall I kill you too, Lillian? You seem to annoy me these days,” he murmured.
Hearing this, Alora asked Magnus not to say that. “She is your sister,” Alora reminded him.
“And that’s why she needs to close her mouth,” Magnus stated.
Izaak pulled him back and stood between his siblings. “Lillian, go back. You don’t have to ruin Magnus’s mood in the morning,” he suggested to her.
“I will tell Mother how badly you treat me,” Lillian said and walked away while fuming in anger.
“You are older than her. You know her nature,” Izaak scolded Magnus and asked him when he returned last night. He knew Magnus was troubled by what he did yesterday. However, what puzzled Izaak was that Magnus did not harm Alora.
“Prince Magnus, are you alright? You don’t need to be furious. Sister Lillian is young, that is why she speaks in such a way with me. Let’s have our breakfast. I am famished,” Alora said as she slowly walked toward him.
Magnus held her hand and gazed at Izaak, “You aren’t less good than Lillian.” He was hurt by the fact that even Izaak shared with Alora last night about his uncontrollable thirst for blood.
After breakfast, Alora headed outside the residence with Magnus. As she settled inside the coach, she removed the blindfold from her eyes. Keeping it on her lap, she waited for the carriage to move ahead.
“Magnus, why do you fight with your siblings? Brother Izaak isn’t a bad person. But you portray him as one. Earlier what you said to him was harsh,” Alora wanted Magnus to make his relationship better with both Lillian and Izaak.
“He scared you last night by telling you how I kill humans once my hunger for blood increases. Lillian, on the other hand, just shows how much she despises you, which makes me angry. If I won’t take a stand for you, then who will,” Magnus explained his stance on being harsher on his two siblings. He told her how Alaric always understood him even though they had communicated so less with each other.
“What will His Highness do for the humans whom he killed in the process of drinking the blood from them? Their families must be in distress. They might have cursed you,” Alora said as she was upset thinking her husband might get those curses.
“I didn’t kill innocent humans. Even during my hunt, I make sure I go for evil humans,” Magnus clarified to her.
“So, all those were evils? What crimes did they commit?” She asked curiously.
“Heinous ones,” Magnus replied.
“Will His Highness be able to keep himself in control tonight? He can come to me if he feels trouble sleeping,” Alora suggested to him. However, she was aware that Magnus would not do that. “You don’t need to hide such a side of yours from me,” she added.
“Alora, stay quiet. My decision has been made. You and I have to stay away for two nights,” Magnus said in a stern tone.
She pouted her lips and gazed out of the coach’s window, taking in the vast expanse of green fields dotted with tiny figures of farmers toiling away.
Magnus felt a sudden emptiness with the silence of Alora, who was usually always chattering. While he was more reserved, Alora loved to talk incessantly, perhaps curious about everything around her.
Deciding to break the silence, he moved to sit beside her, prompting her to turn her head and look at him.
“I didn’t mean to scold you,” Magnus said. “I cannot bear to see you hurt. You know how much I get affected because of you. Do you think I’ll be able to forgive myself if by any chance I hurt you?” His tone was humble and soft.
“I don’t mind His Highness’s scolding. I find love in it,” Alora replied with a smile. She snuggled her head close to him and wrapped her arm around him.
Magnus chuckled and placed his hand on her head, stroking it tenderly.
Finally, they reached Alora’s parental home. She swiftly put on the blindfold, not wanting anyone to feel uncomfortable in her family. Magnus exited the coach first and then, helped her get out. The guards bowed to them and opened the iron gates for them.
Magnus had his hand on her shoulder as he took her ahead on the cobblestone pavement. The servants present in the garden spotted them and were surprised by their sudden arrival.
Rhea was already informed about her daughter and she quickly ran outside to welcome Alora and Magnus.
“Alora!” Rhea called out her daughter’s name before greeting the prince.
“Mother,” Alora smiled brightly and waited for Rhea to embrace her. Once she did, Alora rested her hands on her mother’s back. Pulling away, Rhea planted a kiss on her daughter’s forehead.
“Your Highness, let’s go in,” Rhea said as she welcomed them inside.
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