Dreaming.
That's what the two girls thought was the farthest they could do, until they found themselves in the gnarly old streets of Ketterdam.
With book characters coming to life and illicit secrets at deadly stakes, Jan Van Eck is back, stronger t...
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He was late. He was late thanks to Tante and his "work". He hated it. He felt disgusting. That's why he is doing this, he reminded himself, to finally be free.
Daphne entered the bustling hall, were rich and lavish folks were dancing and chatting. He wiped his sweaty hands on his navy blue suit pants, and straightened his silver tie. He scanned the ballroom, trying to look for Lynn and trying his best to look calm.
He sighed in relief when he saw Zephyr, then squinted his eyes making sure he was seeing things right when he saw Zephyr mumbling to himself and . . pouting ??
"What the fuck. . " Daphne murmured, then raised his hands as he went towards him, "ZEPH!"
"What?" Zeph replied swiftly, his eyes fixed of Vivienne and Cain in the dance.
Daphne let out a fake cough, then uttered "Who is that?"
"Some moron Van Eck sent" Zephyr grumbled
"Uh- do you like-" Daphne shrugged his words off, scratching the back of his head.
"What? What makes you think I- Oh there's Lynn look" Zeph quickly pointed at Lynn who was stomping towards them
"Stop trying to divert attention will you?" Daphne grinned, but then proceeded to walk towards Lynn.
"Says that one" smiled Zephyr.
"They locked me in, could you believe that?" Lynn yelled at Daphne who widened his eyes, showing a finger on his lips .
"You look like you're attending a funeral" grinned Daphne
"You look like you just lit a whole building on fire" Daphne choked on his champagne, and ushered Lynn and Zeph towards the ball, mouthing that they didn't have time.
"Can one of you rescue me please? What the fuck." Vivienne hissed at the three as Cain simply smirked and twirled her around with the music playing in the background.
"But i quite like your company." Cain cooed as he looked down at her with what would be 'puppy eyes'.
"Who is he, again?" Lynn asked tilting her head, as she looked at the brunette who grinned at her.
"Your friend's lover." Cain smirked, as he raised one of vivi's gloved hands and delicately placed a kiss on it. Vivienne rolled her eyes, as she attempted to keep calm and not blow her cover in front of the other guests.
"THAT IS I-" Zephyr paused, looking red.
"Mate, you literally stink of jealousy. Gheezens." Daphne murmured to his friend, who shook his head but continued to glare at Cain.
"He is one of Van Eck's people." Zephyr stated.
"What the heck-" Lynn shot a bewildered look at Zephyr, "And why are we letting him dance with Vivi."
"We are not-"
Lynn put herself between Cain and Vivi, and held Vivi's waist herself as she smiled at the couple dancing beside them who threw an eerie look at them, as Vivi let out a giggle as she twirled with Lynn.
"Ah, do not steal Miss Vivienne from me." Cain smiled tight lipped at Lynn, as he once again pulled Vivi with mighty force towards him, making her dizzy and held her again.
"Bastard." Zephyr grumbled, as he stomped on Cain's feet making him whine like a baby, and dragged Vivi with him but Cain was quick as he held her other hand.
"Stop!" Vivi shouted, fuck she shouted. The dancing pairs around them looked at them. Vivi sighed frustrated.
Cain smiled at them as suddenly he knelt down and looked at Vivi, "My love, my darling. You know i love you with all my heart."
Vivi frowned at him.
Daphne pulled Zephyr, to him who was now agape glaring at Cain, muttering incoherent words to himself.
Cain continued, smiling at Vivienne. If Vivienne hadn't known better, she would have probably melted thanks to that smile. "Make me the happiest person alive, as i ask you, now, in front of everyone, to be by my side forever, my friend forever, will you be my wife?"
The hall was filled with gasps and 'awws' and then after a few seconds everyone was quiet waiting for Vivi's answer, who was now staring at cain wishing she could bonk his head.
"Of course, yes." Vivi said and grimaced as loud cheers were heard and everyone started clapping. Cain smirked, as he swiftly got up and held her hands and leaned in.
'wait, he is lean-' Vivi thought, widening her eyes. Cain smiled charmingly at her, and then pressed a soft kiss on her cheek and the turned to the guests and bowed grinning. Vivi let out a soft oh as she touched the spot where he had placed his lips and felt her cheeks go warm.
Lynn and Daphne's mouths were wide open as they slowly turned their heads towards Zephyr
Zephyr looked like he was going through the worst seconds of his life. He looked emotionally and physically constipated
"Ahaha- Zephyr dearest?" Daphne slowly stuttered as Zephyr kept gaping at Vivienne who was smiling at something Cain had said.
"Zeph, you know he's a member of Van Eck's gang. There's no actual way-"
"Why are you telling me this" Zeph spoke in an unusually cold tone and swiftly walked away as Daphne felt a gush of cold air suddenly rush through him.
They couldn't go away that soon, he thought. They'd find out.
"Zeph, Zephyr!" Daphne jogged towards Zephyr as he was almost towards the exit gate.
"Do not back up now, we need that envelope, and we need to take Vivienne away from that moron okay?"
Zephyr looked towards the exit gate, the sun was setting low, hiding amongst the vast green valleys, creating a beautiful mellow light all around.
"She wouldn't, right" his voice came out in a whisper, and Daphne gently put his arm around Zephyr's shoulder "She wouldn't" he whispered back.
Suddenly Zeph was back to his normal self again, walking back towards the main hall "Come along Daphne, we've got work to do"
Daphne breathed a sigh of relief as he walked to the castle lawn, dragging his worn out shoes.
He spotted Lynn near the Suli acrobat show, clapping her hands and cheering for the acrobats as they jumped around carelessly but with so much precision
He walked towards her "My mother was a Suli" he remarked, clapping his hands alongside everyone else.
"Really?"
"Mhm"
Lynn shrugged "Can you do these tricks then?"
"If I plan on fracturing my bones, yes I can indeed"
Lynn nodded her head and let out another clap, but her attention was focused on Daphne this time.
His caramel toned skin was hued against the melting rays of the sun, and he was grinning and nodding his head amongst the audience.
For a second, Lynn thought, who really was he? She didn't realize she had zoned out until she heard the first sound of the gunfire.
