The Moon Loved Her

Chapter Ten

As this futile conversation kept going, someone was hiding behind the tree. He must have listened to everything. I didn't care. At least someone other than the Greys would know my story.

As I finished my sentence, Jace was at loss of words. His eyes widened and trembled and he frowned. Why would he act regretful when he and his family caused this to happen?

I walked away and gave a stare at the person who was watching me behind the tree. He flinched in surprise. He was the man from earlier.

I still felt sorry for bumping into him so I left without pursuing this matter.

I reached the carriage where Sienna was waiting. I entered the carriage and we left for the estate.

Sienna broke the silence by reminding me.

" Your grace. When we return we have to immediately prepare you for tomorrow night. Also we have to polish your armour and sword for the war"

" I leave myself in your care Sienna"

...

Tonight is the banquet that celebrates me joining the war. I wore a silk purple dress. The colour of mourning.

My dress was luxurious. It had a "v" neckline that revealed part of my chest.
The belt was embroidered with silver thread in the shapes of vines. The skirt was long and reached to my ankles where purple lace details were.

I put on a silver necklace with an amethyst stone and combed my long hair. Sienna sprayed on me perfume and did my makeup.

I wore a pair of heels and we left for the banquet hall.

I entered the castle gates alone. On my left and right there were many ladies who arrived with their escorts.

I was probably the only one who cane alone. Still it didn't bother me.

The banquet hall was large and filled with ladies and gentlemen. The emperor entered the hall and walked across the red carpet. Everyone bowed down to him and stood up after he sat on his golden throne.

After he sat on his throne he extended his arm and waved at me to come closer.
Everyone turned their gazes upon me. I closed the distance between me and the emperor. I knelt in front of him

"Stand up duchess Fury"

"Y-yes your majesty"

"I hope you enjoy this banquet before going to the battlefield"

" I will your majesty, Thank you"

The emperor nodded and gave signal to the musicians to play the music. The participants all gathered in cliques and kept talking.

Someone approached me. Toren Grey.
He was dressed elegantly.

"Silvia Fury"

"Sir Toren Grey... To what do I owe your approach?"

"We must talk"

"Then talk."

"Let's go to the terrace"

"Okay..."

I grabbed a drink and went to the terrace. Toren followed. I closed the entrance behind us.

*Sigh*
"What do you want?"

"Silvia... Jace said that you remember"

"Aaah~ Yes. What about it?"

" I came to apologize."

"Hehehhe~ Apologize?!"

"..."