Luciana POV
I cleared my throat as I entered into the secret underground for the meeting with my father and those who were against the king. They were all discussing when I entered the place. “What did I miss?” I questioned and took my seat at the end of the table.
“You missed this,” My father pointed at a new face.
“Oh, I see. Candice, you are here.” I clicked my tongue and eyed her from her head down to her legs. “Who bought you here and why are you here?”
“I came to have revenge against Gabriella.” She announced and I smiled because I finally found someone who hated Gabriella just as much I did. “You helped her and that got my brother exiled from the Castle.”
“Yeah, I did.” Saving Gabriella was all a plan. The girl was part of my plan and getting rid of her in such an easy way wasn’t going to help with my revenge. I needed Slade to hate Gabriella and saving her From a mindless accusation like Gerald’s was all part of my plan.
“Your stupid brother was in the way of my plan so I had to step up and help her. You have a problem with that?” I glared at her when I saw the accusation look on her face. I hate being looked down on or getting disrespected by people who needed my help. “If you are here because you want to get revenge on Gabriella, I’ll help you but you need to give me the respect I deserve, or I’ll get rid of you.” I threatened through gritted teeth.
“I am sorry. I am just emotional about my brother.” Candice bows her head in apology.
“Good,” was all I responded with because I had no business with her brother who couldn’t keep it in his pant and went after a Royal slave.
“How is the plan coming Lady Aneka?” My father questioned Aneka whose face was down.
I had my suspicion on her When Gabriella announced that She was her sister and when I saw her coming out to defend Gabriella, I knew I was right all along. She was truly Gabriella’s sister. It’s just made my plan smoother and easy.
“I have invited her for a day out so she could trust me,” Aneka responded without raising her head.
“Remember it’s not a time for the party. Get her to trust you and use her as bait.” I reminded her because she was starting to act like a fool which was getting on my nerves. “Except you are truly her sister,” I accused.
I had my reasons for that. To find out the truth, you need to push your opponent to confess and when they reach their limit, they would spill all their secrets. That’s what I planned to do with Aneka.
“She is not my sister!” She denied. “With all due respect Lady Luciana. Why would I be a sister of a human? I’m a vampire.” She admitted but I smelled lies.
“Lady Luciana, my wife is telling the truth. Please don’t stress her as she is pregnant. ” Xavier, her husband Came to her rescue by reminding me of her pregnancy.
I looked at both of them as they talked amongst themselves. They were suspicious but it was none of my business as long as their business doesn’t affect mine. “I apologize, lord, Xavier.”
My father informed us all about the newest plan in getting the king but I didn’t care about all of that. As long as I have Slade, I don’t care about anything else. Call it an obsession or any word you can describe it with but it was the truth. I loved him with all my heart and would do anything to get him.
“I have already spread the rumors among the slaves and very soon, everyone in the Castle will be talking about it.”
I smiled as my plans were getting through and I was going to make sure that I win because I hate losing.
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Gabriella Monet POV
After the incident with Gerald. I was removed as a guest slave Which I found pleasant but everywhere I go in the castle, people murmured and point fingers at me. I didn’t care about all of that because Gerald deserves What he got. It’s been a day since the incident and everyone was still talking about the issue. When I couldn’t take the murmurings and fingers of accusation pointing at me, I decided to lock myself in my room.
The one person I have been expecting to come to see me hasn’t shown his face ever since the incident and I wondered why he was avoiding him. He told me he loved me but he didn’t act as he does.
Maybe it’s was all a lie.
I was a fool for falling for a Vampire. How could a vampire love me?
A loud knock sounded on my door and brought me out of my thought. The knock was too loud and I jumped from my bed in fright when the knocking continues. I rushed towards the door and when I tried to open it, the door burst open and I fell to the ground in fright. I covered my eyes thinking someone had come to kidnap me. The kidnapping event came rushing to my memory and I let out a deafening scream.
“Gabriella, it’s me.” The familiar cologne filled my nostrils and I rushed to embrace Slade.
“I thought…. t,” I fidget as I tried to say something but I couldn’t.
“Gabby!” He placed my head on his chest and ran a hand through my hair. “It’s okay I’m here.”
I nodded and wrapped my hand around his neck. “You okay?” He questioned.
Right, I let my guard down again. “I am okay,” I pushed him off me and stood up from the ground. “What are you doing here Slade?” I fold my arms together and looked up at him.
“I am here to see you.”
“Really? You think you’ll come and I’ll jump into your hand because you think I am stupid!” I shouted at him.
“Gabby,” he tried to come close to me but I stopped him with a finger. “Listen to me, ” he moved closer but I stopped him again.
“Don’t come closer Slade,” I warned him.
“What are you going to do about it? Why are you doing this?” Slade got closer to me and pulled me into his arms. I fought against him but he held me tight giving me no space to escape. “I am sorry for anything you think I have done.”
“Think I have done!” I shouted and pushed him with all the strength inside of me. “You left me to talk to Luciana and you both seem to enjoy each other’s company!”
“Wait a sec. Are you jealous of her?” Slade chuckled and clapped his hands. “We were only talking.”
“Right. You were talking with your arms around each other. You didn’t come to see me for a day, Slade!”
“I am sorry for that Gabby but I didn’t want to show up until I knew you were fine. I heard your thoughts in the arena.”
“I wanted you to hear it anyway,” I scoffed and sat on my bed.
“You know I love you,” Slade winked at me.
There it goes again, his charming face that made my heart race each time he said those words. “People who love each other don’t pretend they don’t know each other when they are around people!” I was right about that.
Never let anyone disregard you in public if they say they love you.
“I am sorry Gabby.” He sat beside me on the bed and took my hand into his. He looked at me with his blue eyes that made me want to stare at him all day. “I am sorry.” He pulled me into his arms and I embraced him as my life depended on it.
“I missed you,” I confessed.
“Hmm,” he nibbled on my ear and I moaned softly. “I missed you too, especially your lips.” He stared at my lips and leaned in to kiss me.
The kiss was slow and passionate. His hands wandered into my back which he squeezed gently. He stopped kissing me and looked at me. “You are beautiful and I love you.” There he goes again with the confession that sends electricity to my whole body.
“I love you too,” I confessed.
He pecked my neck and hugged me. “I have something to show you.”
A surprise. I love surprises.
“Is it a surprise?” I blinked my eyes at him.
“Yes, if that’s what you humans call it.” He pinched my nose.
I rolled my eyes and stood up from the bed. “Where is the surprise?”
“Well,” Slade stood up and touched my shoulder. “The surprise request that you change your clothes.”
“Are we going out?” I questioned and when he nodded, I jumped and squealed.
“My ears,” Slade covered his ears.
“Sorry. Wait here while I go change.” I ran towards my Closet and changed into a yellow summer dress my father brought when I turned seventeen. Although, I have added a few weights the dress still fits me perfectly. I combed my hair with my fingers and when I was done, I ran to meet him. “I’m done,” I announced.
“You look beautiful.” He kissed the top of my head and I smiled at him.
“Thank you.”
Slade took me to the castle garage where a fleet of cars was parked. It’s was the first time I ever saw the garage. Cars like Maserati, Lamborghini, Ferrari, and Benz were parked in the garage.
How rich were they? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the wealth in the garage.
Slade picked a black Mercedes Benz and we both entered and were soon on the way to the surprise. While I asked Slade about the surprise on the way, he didn’t reply and just kissed my hand.
What a jerk!
The road we took was unfamiliar but I found myself admiring the trees that stood tall and beautify the road. It’s was a beautiful sight to watch. We soon left the smooth road and arrived at a rough road that makes shook the car and made me go left and right. “We’ve arrived!” Slade announced when we got to a place filled with rocks.
Rock was the surprise! I almost shouted that out but I took a deep breath and came out of the Car. “Where is the surprise?” I frowned at the Wilderness we were at. There was nothing there except a big mountain and sand around it.
“Where is the surprise?” I yawned.
“Calm down babe,” he winked at me.
Babe, I like that name.
Slade took my hand and pulled me towards the mountain. The mountain turned out to have a cave which I hoped it where the surprise is. At first, I was scared to enter the cave but Slade told me it’s was going to be fine. We entered the cave and I opened my mouth wide when I saw the inside.
It’s was beautifully decorated with white lights that beautify the cave. There were two chairs and a table and on the table were varieties of human food. I looked at Slade and found him smiling at me. “Wow!” I exclaimed.
“You like it?”
Who wouldn’t like a cave lunch? No one.
Slade guided me to one of the chairs and when he was done, he sat opposite me. “This was why I couldn’t come to see you. I wanted to do something for you Gabby.”
I felt a lone tear escape my eyes at his confession. “This is too much!”
“Not for you Gabriella. I love you and I’ll do anything for you.”
I wiped the tears off my face and smiled brightly at him. “Thank you, Slade. I love you too.”
“Enjoy your lunch. We have a long day to ourselves. I have something else I’ll like to show you after this.”
“Another surprise!” I exclaimed and he nodded. “Wow.”
I Guessed Slade and I was meant to be after all. I was drowning in his love and there was no escaping for me.