Chapter 201
Sabrina’s POV:
“Do you like it?” Caldan asked, his eyes peeking at me from under his long lashes.
I nodded, pressing my lips tightly together. Dear heavens this is the most delicious cake I’ve ever had in my life. The flavors are like an explosion on my tongue, and it’s taking a lot of my self control not to moan in delight.
Don’t do that Sabrina, that’s weird.
But the whole day has been weird. Caldan asked me to dinner as opposed to the usual evening walk we took. I was shocked, really. But I didn’t say no. He took me to the rose garden rooftop which I had learned earlier belonged to lady Nifra, “She doesn’t know we’re here,” Caldan had whispered to me. “As long as we don’t hurt her precious roses, we’ll be fine.”
I made a mental note to not even harm a single leaf on the roses. They looked lovely, and in the evening sun they looked even lovelier. There was a table laid out with mouthwatering dishes that made me realize how hungry I was. Everything tasted divine.
But nothing compared to the dessert.
“It’s good,” I said once I had composed myself enough to speak. It’s really good, whoever made this deserves to
chef.
Caldan chuckled, his head dipped low. “That’s because the royal chef made it.”
My eyes went wide. “What?! The royal….for me?”
“Yes, for you,” He said with a smile. “You said you liked chocolate!
“I said that only once, and it was a mere passing remark. You remembered it?”
be the royal
He nodded, picking up his wineglass and taking a delicate sip of the red liquid. “I can tell when things are said as a joke and when they aren’t.
Calm down my heart. Calm down. It’s not a big deal that he remembered, you remember small details too.
I looked at the plate of half eaten chocolate cake, and my stomach twisted. Did I deserve this? A dessert made by the royal
chef?
“Rina Caldan called. “I know what you’re thinking right now, and all want to say is yes,”
I looked at him and smiled. “How do you know what I’m thinking?”
“You’re thinking about how amazing the cake is, and you want a second serving.”
I laughed softly. I do want seconds, yes. So I’d say you’re right on the money.”
I ate more of the cake. It’s so good I could cry.
“Don’t you want some wine? Caldan asked,
“No. I can’t risk getting drunk”
I’m a terrible drunk. Memories from the last time alcohol touched my lips flashed through my mind and I shuddered. I had banished those memories to the deepest darkest part of my mind, and with them I had learned to never taste alcohol again.
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“Tell me, did you have a good day today? Caldan asked, sipping more of his wine.
“You don’t like cake?” I asked, noticing he hadn’t touched his except for a very tiny bite.
“I’m saving mine for you.” He said and winked at me.
My heart went badum.
I ducked my head to the side so he wouldn’t see the blush on my cheeks. Damn him and his silver coated tongue. So smooth, and for what?
“That’s kind of you,” I said. “I should…”
“Sabrina!”
I turned to see lady Nifra approaching us. She was fuming, her brows pressed down together a she stormed over to us. she paused at our table and glowered at me.
“Yes. lady Nifra: 4–said.
“Come with me.” She said curtly and turned to leave.
Caldan grabbed her wrist and pulled her back. She swerved her head to him, her glare increasing in intensity. “Come on Nifra Caldan said. “Rina and I are busy now. Can’t whatever this is wait till later?”
She grabbed his hand and threw it off her. “You and I are going to talk about this, Caldan,” She spat. “For now, his majesty has
sent for Rina.”
My heart dropped into my stomach. The e sweet treat I had turned to acid, it’s lingering taste on my tongue became sour. What the actually fuck?! What does he want from me again?! Why?! Why can’t he just let me suffer in peace?! Lady Nifra turned to me. “Well, would you continue sitting there?”
1 looked at Caldan. His expression had turned Stony as he stared at Nifra, his eyes took on a darker shade of blue like the sky before a bad storm. I guess even he cannot flaunt the king’s orders.
I sighed and got to my feet. “Sir Caldan, I called making him turn to me. “Thank you, for the wonderful dinner. But I have to go now.”
“It’s fine Kina,” He said and smiled. “Ill see you soon,”
1 smiled too. “Goodnight.”
I happened to glance at lady Nifra and she had a disgusted look on her face.
I followed behind her. “You have a beautiful garden,” I said, trying to start a conversation with her.
She glanced at me over her shoulder. Thank you”
“What does his majesty want from me?” I asked.
I don’t know You’ll find out soun
enough” She said.
Crap That doesn’t mean anything good
My first thought was he doesn’t fit the aesthetis of this garden
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The sun had gone down by the time lady Nifra took me to his majesty. My jaw went slack the more I followed! around my surroundings it was like I was in a different land. I had no idea how huge his wing was, but one thing was for sure -Everything was pure luxury. She took me deeper and deeper, and we passed massive hallways with the walls adorned with paintings and intricate carvings, huge crystal chandeliers hung from the high ceilings bathing everything in sight in a warm golden hue. The air smelled of a blend of rare spices and exotic flowers. Or was it incense?
Imagine being the one that cleaned this place. I felt sorry for whoever it was.
Lady Nifra led me to the gardens, his Majesty’s private gardens.
I had seen the black garden filled with dark plants in their various shades of blue, purple and dark red, but this garden was filled with pink plants. A strange perfume hung in the air, carried with the night breeze.
Right in the center of the garden was his majesty.
He stood with his back turned to us, his eyes gazing at the cherry blossom tree beyond the garden, or maybe at the sky, I wasn’t sure. I always knew he was a huge man, but somehow I didn’t expect him to be this huge. He stood so tall and imposing, his hair billowing as if a draft was permanently under it. He was dressed in all black, mismatched with the soft pinks and pastels of the garden.
“Your majesty,” Lady Nifra said and bowed. She forced me to bow too, which I thought was pointless because he can’t see it, right? “I have brought the slave.” She said.
I resisted the urge to scoff. “Your Majesty,” I greeted,
“Thank you, Nifra. You may leave now.” He said without turning
Lady Nifra flashed me a stern look that screamed “behave.” Then she turned and left.
I’ve never seen pink roses in my life. Yet there’s an abundance of them here. They smell different. Girly, and sweet. like soft vanilla and a hint of cinnamon.
What is he doing in this garden?
Do I even care?
He hasn’t said anything to me. He just stared off into the distance. I miss that chocolate cake, I should have finished it and taken a second plate. Who knows when next I’ll have such a treat Should I pluck a rose form here? They’re so pretty.
… asked you a question.”
I blinked out of my spiraling thoughts. I turned to him, he still hasn’t turned. “Tm sorry, I didn’t hear you.”
He turned his head slightly, his eye sparking red. “Nifra has informed ine that you skip your duties to go carousing with Caldan
Carousing What in the actually fuck does he even mean by that!
Anger stirred in my belly, mingled with hatred.
“Your majesty, “I maintained a calm voice. “I do not go carousing with sir Caldan. And as for my duties, I finish them at the end of the day.
He turned back to the tree, or sky.
Slaves do not get to leave their duties behind and go for whatever it is you believe you’re doing with Caldan
“We take walks, your majesty. I fail to see the harm in that. And can’t refuse an order from Sir Caldan
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His hair stopped flowing
I took a step back, alarmed at the change in the atmosphere. It felt like even the flowers stopped giving their sweet perfume. The air felt charged, stagnant, even the plants holding their breaths. I held my breath too, my heart rate spiking
“I–I’m sorry,” I bowed. I didn’t mean to sound like that.”
“Are you not afraid of him?” He asked.
Everything went back to normal. I exhaled, and so did the plants. Afraid of Caldan? Why will I be? Does the alpha of alphas. also think that his brother is a psychopath? As Nifra had said?
“No your majesty,” I said. Tm not afraid of Sir Caldan. He’s very kind to me, and he treats me like I’m a human being and not a machine. He talks to me, he makes everyday in this place easier to wake up to.”
He turned and looked right at me.
My breath hitched in my throat and my chest tightened. Oh no, what had I said to anger him this way? Did I say something
Wrong?
A tiny voice at the back of my mind told me I had said everything wrong.
“Get out of my sight. He spat with vitriol.
I bowed and hurried out of the pastel garden,
I made my way through the halls, recounting the path Ij had taken to get here. I noticed my hands were trembling, and I was shaking too. I felt suffocated by the halls, by the magnificence of the place, by everything. I walked so fast I was almost running at this point, eager to leave and never return.
Once I was out of the wing, I exhaled a large sigh of relief. I grabbed my chest and heaved, drawing in as much oxygen as possible into my lungs.
Thank the goddess that’s over.” I whispered under my breath, a smile of relief stretching on my lips.
“What are you doing here?!” A loud voice boomed over me.
I raised my head up and saw Blair. She glared at me, her arms folded under her chest.
“Hello to you too. I mumbled.
She looked around, as if to double check her surrounding and then looked back at me. “Like that answers my question?”
“Oh, I looked at the hallway I had run out of. “I just came back from seeing his majesty.”
Blair scoffed and rolled her eyes. “You’re joking”
“Why?” I cocked my head to the side.
“You can’t possibly remember his majesty.”
“Oh, but I do” I said with a smug smile.
“You fucking slavel What did you discuss with him? Why did he send for you?”
None of your fucking business, Blair. And even if I wanted to re you. I twirled a strand of my hair around my fingers and pretended like I was reminiscing about a romantic moment. I sighed dreamily and smiled. “I can’t possibly tell you, I’m shy.”
Blair turned red with anger. Oh, that worked
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“Listen here. She took a step forward and glared at me. “Know your place here, and don’t you dare get any ideas about the king. Soon enough, he’ll wipe your memories and you’d forget you ever met him.”
Oh, that’s what happened! I had always wondered why the girls didn’t remember the king. He wipes their memories huh? That’s crazy. How is he even able to do that?
“And also,” Blair continued with a smug smile. “You can never measure up to me. Guess what, he’s still sated after a night with
I looked at Blair. “I don’t care about you fucking him, and Actually, this is my….fourth time seeing him. And look, no memories have been wiped.”
She gasped, anger plastered all over her face. “You…”
“You’re really pathetic Blair. Taking pride in being nothing but a fucktoy
She raised her hand to slap me. I grabbed her wrist and shoved her aside. She nearly lost her balance, catching herself in time before she fell. She glared at me, her chest rising and falling erratically.
“If you continue to tempt me,” I said calmly. “Watch me steal your king and wrap him around my fucking pinky.”
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