Sinners Dawn I (BETA)

Chapter 8: The Mourning

"I've decided. I'd like to visit my little brother, Julian." Juliet informed Cruel.

He nods, "Alright, Your Highness."

As soon as she made up her mind, they turned their heel in the direction of the north chambers, where the youngest prince resided. On their way there, they passed by the 3rd Prince, Saga. Dressed in black as always, his feline ears perked up in vim.

"Oh, my dear," Juliet muttered as she met her brother's golden eyes that glinted with mischief.

"Greetings, Your Highness." Cruel bows his head.

Saga approaches the pair, "Going somewhere this pleasant morning, sis?" He asked with a hint of amiability in his tone.

"Nothing in particular." Juliet beamed, her warm smile brightening up her angelic face.

The 3rd Prince takes another step closer, "Really?" Playfully, he probed.

He's not buying it, Cruel guessed.

"In that case, why don't you join me for a walk? It has been a while since we spent time together, sis." Prince Saga invited as he lifted his chin using the back of his fingers.

Suddenly, a high-pitched voice chimed in from behind the trio, "Your Highness...! There you are!"

Everyone turned their heads, facing the direction of the voice.

"Ah, Natalis. Did you go all the way to Cairo just to find my paintbrush?" Saga gathered his brows together, seemingly disgruntled.

The redhead heaves her chest, barely catching her breath. "My apologies, it rolled off under your table and that's why it took a while to find it," Natalis explained.

"Relax, I was merely chaffing you." The Prince chuckled.

What is she, an errand runner now? Cruel scoffed secretly.

"Hello, Natalis." Princess Juliet greeted sweetly.

Natalis straightens her posture, "Oh, Your Highness! Good morning." She bowed.

"Pfft, who's losing their cool now?" Cruel muttered, teasing his fellow Lawsin.

The redhead puffs her cheeks, "Hey, don't say that in front of the royalties!" She called him out.

"Huh? Aren't you and V the ones that usually scold me for every little thing I do?" He refuted.

Juliet giggles, seemingly amused by their lighthearted banter; the sound of her joy captures everyone else's gaze.

"Ah, that's right. I forgot one more thing." Saga turned to Natalis, his smug expression never changing. "Could you fetch me my paint palette? I need it to mix colors pleasingly."

Natalis slumps her shoulders, her expression seemingly beaten. "Yes, Prince Saga."

The redhead bows before turning back and running off into the corridor.

"You are ordering her around too much. She is not a servant of yours, is she?" Juliet pointed out as she watched Natalis walk away.

Cruel ponders, Prince Saga sent her away on purpose, did he?

"As I was saying, join me for a stroll, sis." The Thorn Prince stated, turning on his heel and swaying his cape around as he started marching off.

Juliet glances at her companion — as if speaking with her eyes alone.

Yeah, I understand, Cruel thought as he followed the monarchs ahead of him.

The 3rd Prince wanders leisurely, elegantly keeping one hand behind his back, "I see you are headed for the northern chambers. Visiting Prince Julian, perhaps?" He probed casually.