Aria threw the bags next to the bed and kicked off her shoes.
Nicholas had told her about the ball and that Zeref would be picking them up in two hours and that they were moving into a new house.
Aria went into the bathroom and showered, put on lotion, and blow-dried her hair.
She braided it into a pigtail and loosened some strands, she decided to put on makeup and was very pleased with the result.
Her green eyes looked like two beautiful gems, they were framed by full, black lashes and she decided to use a red lipstick.
She zipped up her dress and slipped into her shoes, and she hoped the evening wouldn't be long, she hated High Heels.
The Door was thrown open, and Zeref rushed in.
"Are you ready," his voice was cold and dark and as she slowly turned around, she noticed him slowly eyeing her up and down.
"Yes, I am."
The dress Kate had picked out, it had straps but they hung over her shoulders, it was tight and showed every curve on her body.
It was tight and became loose at her hips and fell gently down.
She expected him to say something but he spun around and she followed him.
The hall was beautifully decorated, the orchestra playing softly in the background and the chandeliers twinkling on the ceiling.
Zeref held her hand and led her to several business partners and their wives.
Aria greeted everyone and nodded, making perfunctory conversation.
Zeref was chatting with another man and they both grinned challengingly at each other.
"Come with me," Zeref ordered, and she followed him upstairs.
"Where are we going," Aria asked, trying to keep up with him.
He opened a door and she stepped inside.
Some men were sitting around a poker table and Zeref loosened his tie and sat down at the table, unsure she stood by the door and sat on the couch watching the game.
It was a back and forth, but she couldnt understand the Game.
Until only Zeref and a corpulent man were left.
"What are we playing for, Francesco," Zeref asked, looking closely at his cards.
He had loosened his tie completely and undone a few buttons on his shirt.
Francesco chuckled and placed all his chips in the middle of the table with his fat fingers.
Zeref leaned back and rolled up his sleeves, Aria could see his tattooed arms and she had to admit to herself that he looked sexy as hell.
She followed the game for some time, but she didn't understand much about the game, and that was boring.
"How about we play for something very precious," Zeref suggested and Francesco smiled greedily.
"What do you suggest?"
Zeref looked her straight in the eye and she turned pale.
He wouldn't do that.
"What do you want, Francesco?" asked Zeref although he knew the answer long ago.
"I want her," the replied, pointing directly at Aria.
"All right."
Aria stood up.
"You won't do that, you mustn't," she said at him angrily.
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BLOOD BRIDE
Romance"The fiancée of the king, should be at my side," he growled and grabbed her wrist, his grip aching. "You hurt me," whispered Aria. "I don't care," he reinforced his grip and pulled her closer to him. She collided with his chest and was shocked by th...
