Cost of Power Book 1 - Unsealed +18

4. Show Me What You've Got!

4 Show  Me What You've Got!

" What were they talking about with the son of holy pahta?"

"Something religious I guess," said El.

"But what does she want?"

El shook her head.

"Let's talk about something else," said El. She didn't want to think of her situation anymore,. for it was nothing but dark and heinous.

"I keep having weird dreams," said Helen. She told her about the black-red star. "Last night I saw a girl running from a shadow, she spilled a glass of milk as she ran. Then this morning, Daddy spilled a glass of milk." If these things keep happening," said El."You should let some of the sorcerers know."

"I don't think they would care."

***

Kevin just stared as Rilley, Josh, and Bryan each played with a prostitute. Some of them did refuse and got forced to do so, but Kevin didn't feel sorry for them, He decided that he didn't care at all, then a servant came to him and handed him a short note. Then he got up.

"Sorry to interrupt," said Bryan handing a note. "Kevin Father wants us back."

"Father wants 'you' back." corrected Kevin "I am the second son, "

"You still matter," said Bryan.

"Father wants me back for Lady Rosline to bully around," said Kevin "Thank god, all of her

children are girls."

Riley and Josh cheered.

"Lady Rosline seeks Dr.Iro's help, believing he can enchant her to have boys." said Bryan "He doesn't bother,"

Bryan cheered with Riley and Josh.

"You are talking about Lord Shirel," said Daisy walking in. "Also known as Dr.Iro."\

"Do you know Dr.Iro. Daisy?" asked Kevin

"My old man once sponsored the freak.". said Daisy.

"Freak?" asked Kevin again. His elder Brother Bryan and his friends Rilley and Josh all looked interested.

"Yes, Iro Shirel is a freak. who believes in dreams," said Daisy.

"Heard, he is talented enough to lead the lab of researchers in the palace," said Kevin

"Well, that's true!" said Daisy.

She asserted it.

They nodded.

"Do you hear from your father?" asked Bryan.

"Once in a year."

Daisy took a dip-slip. She missed him, to some extent, she was his girl, till what happened. She decided not to think. She hated him for treating her like a servant and stuff.

Someone came in.

"Lord Wyatt wants you back Young Masters." said the man.

Bryan and Kevin looked at each other. It seemed as if they had to go.

***

Lady Rosaline, Bryan and Kevin's stepmother considered herself a victim. She got married to a lord who was old enough to be her father and had two sons of his own from his late wife. She had 3 children, all girls, they were all pretty and talented witches, but they were 'girls', She had given birth to 5 sons so far, but they were all sick and had died before they turned one. Well, lucky for her Lord Wyatt took no interest in other girls, but what the hell was the point?

Bryan and Kevin's birth mother had died giving birth to Kevin. For that, Bryan never forgave Kevin for it, but in a way, it was good for Lady Rosline since that gave her the opportunity to marry into the renowned and powerful House Wyatt..

In the morning, Lady Rosline drank her morning tea, She always had her herps enchanted and playing itself during her tea time.

"Mama!" said Vanessa. "Good morning."

"Good morning darling," said Lady Rosline. "How are you?"

"I've been good," said Vanessa. "I heard Papa called upon Bryan and Kevin."

"Yes, I am afraid so," said Lady Rosline.

"We need Bryan anyway ." said Vanessa," For the marriage market."

Lady Rosline sighed, She hated the fact, but it was true.

"Only if he didn't cut off the ties with Sofia."

"We've never liked that bitch." said Vanessa.

"I would have been okay with everything if they had a child," said Lady Rosline,

Then Bryan was there.

"Hello, Mother!"

"Bryan darling!" said Lady Rosline. "Have you been to Sofia yet?"

"No! I haven't since the divorce last winter!" said Bryan. "Why?"

"Rumor has it, Catherine is going to be introduced to the ton soon. Amd Lady Wlala, her great aunt is the second most powerful woman in the court. Best friend to Her Majesty the Queen."

Bryan stopped.

Of course, Sofia would. want that.

Bryan nodded.

"Were we right to let her go back to Her House?" asked Kevin.

"Yes!" said Bryan."The House of Gimmis is powerful, we are officially still married. Send a word to her."

***

Sofia was forced to see Bryan once a month, she wouldn't risk getting a divorce, for it would damage her reputation. So she got into a carriage and rode on. Half a decade ago. she would have been glad to see Bryan, but now she was not.

As usual, she could hear music playing out from the House of Kyun, she sighed. Yes, this is precisely why she separated from him.

Bryan smiled upon seeing her.

"Sofia!"

"Bryan darling!" said Sofia

"Still praying I heard," said Bryan

'What are you praying for these days?"

"Making Catherine to be the future queen!"

Bryan nodded and smiled this time It was a sly smile

"All right," said Bryan. He snapped his finger and the servants brought out a box.

Catherine opened it. It was a box of gold with some diamonds in it.

"Show me what you've got," said Bryan.