Chosen For Life

Chapter 29

Leila

The next few days were a blur. I spent most of my time with Elysia and Fauna, who were actually really fun to be around. They took my mind of off the many things that kept me up at night.

It was interesting being around Marleena after hearing her, well.. you know, and she took every chance she got to remind me of our embarassing encounter. Why didn't I just walk away that day?

I let my mind wander as I made my way to Fauna's room. Which was surprisingly quite far from the room I was sleeping in. The longer I spent here, the easier it was to find my way around this maze, even though I haven't even gone to the other side of the castle.

The sound of footsteps behind me interrupted my thoughts as I walked, assuming it was either Lo of Elysia. As much as I want to talk to the other people, it's hard approaching them. They all know each other so well, I feel like I'm invading all the time...

To my surprise, a tall, slender man looking entity walked alongside me, eyes face front as he began to speak. "I surely thought I would have found you eavesdropping on me last night."

I rolled my eyes in response. I hadn't talked to Ren since I...well, since I heard him and Marleena fucking. I tried my hardest to avoid him, but alas, here we are.

"It was one time." I replied, annoyed. "And for your information, I was laughing, it wasn't like I was listening for pleasure or anything." I huffed, keeping my eyes in front of me as I walked.

Ren chuckled in response, "Didn't think you were." He replied. "And how come I never see you around? I tend to see everyone for the most part, but never you."

Because I'm avoiding you.

"Er- I don't know." I stuttered, "Why? Do you have an interest in seeing me often?" I asked, finally taking a glance at him as we walked.

I hoped he didn't have an interest in me. After all, I have a boyfriend. Although the name "boyfriend" didn't really do justice for the relationship I have with Makari. He's my person.

But for some reason, I couldn't ignore the tiny wish that he did have an interest in me.

He scoffed, shaking his head as he did so. "Ah, Leila, Leila, Leila. Don't get yourself in any trouble." He answered, turning to face me. "Wouldn't want to upset that mate of yours now, would we?"

My eyebrows furrowed as I looked up at him, stopping in my tracks. "How do you know Makari?" I asked him, "And actually, you knew that I was from Earth when I first talked to you. Do you keep a file of everyone who lives in this castle or something?" Crossing my arms, I watched as Ren rolled his eyes in response.

"People talk, Princess. It's not hard for me to figure things out around here." He answered, looking down at me.

"Well, don't bother trying to learn more about me." I answered, "We aren't friends, and there's no reason for us to even be talking." I huffed, turning on my heel as I began walking again.

"If you say so." I heard him answer, but I didn't look back. It was better if I just cut off any communication with him now. And he was right, I didn't want to do anything stupid to upset or hurt Makari. Considering this castle was full of Incubi, it was best I stayed with my friends, and that's it.