Howling Marionette

Chapter 34

We reached safely in Phanor Empire. As the carriage stopped in front of the long shining gate being guard with golden statues of Black panthers, leopards, and fox tribes.

"You're a—"

I handed the black invitation to the black panther who was about to speak about 'me'. When he saw the black card, he trembled and immediately opened the gate.

"P-please e-enjoy your s-stay."

"I think he's dead."

The atmosphere became cold when Rio suddenly opened his mouth. "Better than staying alive and a fool."

After what happened yesterday, it was hard for me to adjust myself to act normal in front of Rio.

I wasn't embarrassed, I was just feeling annoyed with my self because my heart beats rapidly. I know it wasn't because of fear, it was the same as how I feel when Demetrius looks at me.

It was like I was suddenly hypnotized, is it his power?

Freita didn't talk about the unfamiliar thing she was saying, she forgot about it. I don't want to open it up though because so can't still move on from what happened yesterday.

"Hey, we're here."

My eyes glued on his honey royal eyes, it wasn't averting from my eyes. We were staring at each other until I felt a cold hand caressing my cheek.

"I told you, I can snatch you away... easily. "

I was left dumbfounded, staring at the empty sit of the carriage while thinking nothing.

I felt my thoughts being occupied by something that it made me mesmerize his eyes.

What the hell did he just do?!

I was dragging the soft silk of my long dress while angrily walked towards Rio who was leaning against the wall.

Nang makalapit ako sakanya ay galit kong hinila ang braso niya at ipinaharap sa'kin. "What was that? You! Is that your power?"

When our eyes met, his eyes started to glitter like a cold fresh waterfall reflected by the light of moon.

"I didn't do anything."

"Liar!"

Kumawala ang malaking ngisi sa labi niya nang makitang hindi ako naniniwala sakanyang sinabi. "You're so mean your Majesty."

Marahas kong binitawan ang braso niya at napahilot sa sintido. This man, I don't know anything about him except for his name and being a werewolf.

I should be careful. 

I turned around not minding what he's about to say, I should keep my distance to him or my plan will fail.

"I remember what it is."

Napatingin ako sa lalakeng bigla nalang tumabi sa'kin, it was Freita. "Remember what?"

"The something unfamiliar. His smell looks new, I thought he was an angel but that wasn't the case. When he turned into a wolf, I can smell the wolf breed from him. There's this something that I cannot really explain," she said.

"You don't have to worry about it, the banquet will start at exactly seven in the evening."

"It should be successful right? I don't want you to die."

I parted my lips trying to hide the sadness I am feeling. "I don't want to die too that's why I am trying my best to create a plan that would surely success."

"Demetrius will wake up, he loves you."

I felt tears running across my cheeks trying to travel down to my neck. "Stupid, I love him too."