The Vampire Prince and I

Chapter 14

As the hunt begins, all of us became occupied.  Plus Johann was gone for two days now. Carissa told me that the black moth guards have accompanied him. They were hunting the seekers for two days already. And there is still no news from one of them. Some guards have returned wounded but not one of the black moth.

I miss him so bad and no distractions could beat the longing to see him. Though his father and sister decided to stay in the castle, it is him that I want to talk to and be with.

But I need to stay strong and this is the duty that he had entrusted me. Fight the devil within me. Stay focus on being his soulmate and stay away from temptations. It does mean that I have to remain faithful while he is away.

However, the witch within me whispers that I have to do productive duties too while he is not yet around. Yeah, my gifts were gone but I am still a witch. A vampire witch to be exact.

"Are you worried about my brother?" Joreia asked almost surprising me for I have forgotten she is with me in the library.

"Of course." I smiled bitterly.
"He will return home safe." She has said it to me for the nth time since yesterday. She knew her brother too well but I am still not biting it. Johann possesses powerful gifts too. What if the seekers would capture him? And I am anxious whenever he is not near me or I can't sense him.

"I have to find him," I whispered. I then remember that vampires have sensitive sense of hearing. Joreia stopped scribing and looked at me.

"You do know that your plan is dangerous?" She is three hundred eight years old but she looks very young, like a fourteen-year old girl. I must remember that she is older than me. Respect is what she and his father wanted.

"I can protect myself." I mumbled, starting to dislike her disapproval. Joreia does not understnad what I feel right now. She is mateless.

"You are stubborn, sister." She commented and put down her pen. "I left my home because of my brother's request." She inclined her head sideways and her brown brows raised.

"And that is to make sure I won't follow him," I concluded with a sarcastic voice. "I am not fragile as what he thinks of me!" My hands almost slammed on the side of the table.

Joreia rises from her chair and gracefully walks to get her new sheet. She talks while doing so. "I know. But I still have to look after you."

"I do not have patience watching your work all day and the next day. I am not into writing and sketching." I really have to leave her side. She loves to write and sketch and yes she is very talented but please, I don't do things similar with she does. I can't sit all day doing things like what she is doing. And besides, Johann is still out there. With or without their permission, I will follow his trail. But now, I have to make her believe that I won't find his brother.

"Okay. Joreia, I am gonna sleep in my room now." I stood and smiled at her.

"You sleep at night time?" She was truly shocked. Her honey eyes said so. I nod and smiled again.

"I also sleep at day time but not very long. I prefer to sleep at night." I started walking to reach the door.

"Lilibeth, do you still cry with-"

I pivoted and smiled at her."Tears? Yes. And glad you are my husband's brother because I can't harm you. Goodnight Joreia." I opened the door and left without looking back. I decided to stay inside the bedroom but not to sleep as what I have said. I changed my dress into black tight jeans and black tube topped with black hoodie jacket. I can't run with a high heeled shoes so I decided to wear running shoes. Black running shoes, of course. And I hate the veil so I will use dark sun glasses. My only problem is, I don't have it. Johann has no glasses either. And I need a very special glasses, the one that can avoid my eyes from luring other creatures.

So, where can I find this kind of glasses?

After minutes of zombie walking inside the bedroom, I came up with a final decision. And that is to still search for my husband without the special glasses. I knew it's risky. Very risky. However, my anxiety will just grow each day and I do not need to wait for him. I am more able to find him. And am gonna find him!

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I have waited the sun to rise before I marched outside the room. There are few house keepers dusting the paintings at the end of the hallway. Joreia is already asleep now, I'm sure. So, my only problem is Reginard.

"Good morning, Lily!"

I gasped hardly when I heard that familiar voice behind me. Of course, the one and only-Reginard.

I turned around to face him. "You are still up!" I said with a high voice pitch.

He smiled and fold his arms.
"I don't sleep, your grace."

Now what? I plastered a practiced smile and hid my hands under my pockets.

"Going somewhere?" Reginard's chest broadened and he smiled at me shortly. It is obvious that he knows my plan. And I am a newbee who tries so hard not to be caught while trying to escape. But he is Reginard. He knows almost everything.
So, why not tell him the truth?

"I will go find him." I said, abruptly diverting my gaze to the wall.

"Him. And who's-"

I can't stand here arguing with the royal guard and wasting my time with a vampire who does not know how I feel. That is why I cut him off.
"Reginard, do not tell me what to do. I've been enduring this pain in my chest for two days now. I can't stand it anymore." I sob a little to authenticate my act. But what I have just said were all true. I miss my husband so bad that my heart ache for him. Well, Reginard won't understand me because all his life he has no mate to love.

Whether he likes it or not, I will go search for Johann. And besides, what's the use of being called the Temptress Queen!