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CHAPTER THIRTY FIVE / ACT TWO
Blind And Silent
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ENGLAND, 1492
"So where is the mysterious host I've heard so much about?"
Katerina's voice lingered throughout the room, her hands behind her back and her head held high. Much like all of the other higher nobles, she almost made it look like she belonged there.
Annelise held her hands folded in the front of her dress, her eyebrows furrowed as she eyed the guests. She walked beside her sister, pretending as if she was just like her, though her mind was elsewhere.
The party was large, filled with people from numerous different wealthy families and various backgrounds. Their clothes were elegant, their heads were held high, their posture was neat, and they gave off a high sense of superiority.
She almost felt out of place. Even beside her own sister.
Nearly no one around wished to speak with them. Not when neither of them carried high titles, except for two.
The host's brother, Elijah Mikaelson, for one.
"Fashionably late." He replied, a goblet full of wine in one hand with the other held behind his back. "He likes to make an entrance."
"I've heard stories of him." Annelise spoke, brushing her hair out of her face as she turned to face Elijah.
"I'm hoping they were positive."
"Just that he was.. a powerful lord." She offered him a faint smile as the three took a halt once they reached the dining table. "And he's late to his own party?"
"He likes to make an entrance." From the door, a tall figure caught their eye. He strode into the room, his eyes taking in everyone who stood before him as he did. They watched him in awe, as well as fear, noting his appearance.
His skin glowed gold, his blond curls falling to frame a handsome face and sparkling blue eyes.
As he examined the room, his eyes led to a stop at Katerina, and then to Annelise. His lips parted slightly, his eyes softening.
