LOVE IS A GIFTED FLOWER | Ben X Luna ~ Fate: The Winx Saga

Chapter 22 - Tricked

It was nearly ten o'clock and it had been three hours since Stella's birthday party had begun in the royal garden when Andreas finally noticed that Luna was walking alone among the guests, without Ben at her side, who was chatting with Saul and Farah further on. He had a very specific idea in mind, and intended to carry out his plan tonight. He was more than tired of seeing them happy, of seeing the woman he was in love with in the arms of another. He knew that she would not change her mind, because when she wanted something, she got it and never let go. He had tried everything to convince her to choose him, but she had preferred Ben Harvey. And tonight they would both pay dearly for that.
The Specialist felt the small vial in his pocket. It contained a drug, a few drops of which in a glass were enough to put an adult to sleep. He smiled. This was the perfect opportunity for him to indulge in carnal pleasures with Queen Luna of Solaria. Whether she consented or not. It would be his revenge, she would be sullied for the rest of her life, he didn't mind being jailed, because his rival would also suffer through his partner, and he was already smiling broadly.
He went to the buffet, poured some lemonade into a glass, before discreetly dropping a few drops in.

Suddenly, he saw her walk past the buffet without a glance at him and enter the castle.
Taking advantage of the fact that Ben's back was turned, he followed her lead and joined her inside. They had been on the outs for some time, and Andreas, in order to regain her trust before giving her the drink, had decided to make amends by being particularly gentle, certain that she would listen to him. Of course, he was completely unaware that she was expecting Ben's child, otherwise he wouldn't have even attempted to argue.

"Luna, can I talk to you, please?" he asked softly.

She turned around, looking stern.

"I don't think we have anything more to talk about, Andreas," she replied coldly. "You went after Ben, and I can't forgive you for that."

He sighed, a little taken aback. He had to show regret at all costs, and find a way to get her to drink the glass of lemonade. She turned her back on him and headed for the kitchen, but he held her back by the wrist.

"Wait, I'm sorry, I was being a jerk," he apologised, bowing his head. "I was blinded by jealousy, to the point of hurting you, and I regret it."

He handed her the glass thoughtfully.

"Here, I've poured you a glass of lemonade, I know it's one of your favourite drinks."

She took it to please him and took a sip. He seemed sincere in his approach, perhaps she should give her best friend a second chance?

"Thank you, I hope your approach is sincere and that it's not with the intention of me leaving Ben for you, because you'll always remain a friend," she assured before continuing to sip her lemonade. "I like you a lot, but I can't decide who I fall in love with."

He gripped her hands tightly with a reassuring air, knowing deliberately how much harm he planned to do to her in a few minutes.

"I know, Luna, and I get it, I promise I won't interfere in your love life again, and you deserve to be happy."

She finally smiled at him, already a little high on drugs.

"Thank you for being there for me when I had my accident...though, I'm not feeling very well, I'd like you to call Ben," she admitted in a weak voice.

It was that Professor Harvey again! She really couldn't do anything without him. The Specialist grunted before helping her walk to her room.

"Don't worry, once you're lying down, I'll go and get him," he comforted her, being as gentle as possible.

She moaned, becoming more and more confused and once she lay down on her bed, began to drift off into a deep sleep. Andreas checked that she was asleep, and locked the door to avoid being caught by his rival, whose woody scent was still wafting through the room. It was not the only trace of his presence at the castle, given the number of clothes and personal effects that occupied the room.
He unbuttoned his trousers, ready to indulge his fantasy, and pulled up the fairy's dress, revealing her bruised legs, which made him grin with disgust.
But it took more than that for him to abandon his plan for revenge.

"It's just you and me now, cutie," he grumbled, sliding his fingers into her panties. "Too bad you can't enjoy that."

He leaned towards her before kissing her and then slapping her face. At once, he wanted to take Ben's place so he could cuddle her, but also punish her for rejecting him.

***

In the garden, while still talking to his two friends, the botany teacher realised that he had not seen his partner for some time, and began to worry.

"Have you seen Luna?" he questioned, scanning the garden with his eyes.

"She's probably chatting away or gone to the toilet," Farah suggested reassuringly.

Yet Ben had a feeling. He hadn't seen her anywhere here for far too long. One detail came to mind: Andreas. He wasn't there either, and immediately a feeling of unease came over him.

"Shit, Andreas has vanished too, I'm sure he's going to harm her," he said, striding towards the castle.

His friends followed him and saw that no one was there.

"They're not here, do you have any idea where they might be?" questioned Saul, puzzled.

His friend nodded, trembling, feeling the anxiety rising.

"The bedroom."

They hurried up the stairs, hoping they wouldn't be too late, but Farah couldn't get the door open.

"It's locked!" she exclaimed in surprise.

Immediately, Ben tried to break the door down. He knew that his beloved's life depended on him, and his strength was increased tenfold, even though he feared what he would discover in the room. After several attempts, with the help of his friends, he discovered the worst.

"Luna!" he screamed, completely distraught.