War of Hearts

04 ~ The Goddess of Seduction

"Did I really kiss that disgusting woman?" Michael's eyes were wide open unable to believe what had happened. He looked like a flower, Ever thought. Maybe that was the reason why he attracted so many women.

"Yes, you did. All three of you kissed her." Ever said, laughing as she remembered how the three Water brothers were kissing Roop, wrapped around her.

Angel Water laughed as well. Joseph was silently lying on his bed while the other two brothers were going insane after they heard what they did.

"You should have stopped us." Complained Peter, washing his mouth, "Bring some more water." He ordered the maid.

"I was the one who saved you, you should be thankful." Ever protested, still laughing.

"How is it possible that Cedric didn't kiss the ugly woman?" Michael asked.

"I stopped him." Ever said, offering Peter the jug of water the maid brought.

"Thank you Ever, for saving my children." Angel Water spoke, holding Ever's hand.

"It's nothing. We are family, we must help each other." Ever replied.

Julian rushed into the hospital room. The first thing Ever noticed was that Julian had gotten a haircut.

"My lady Ever, Cedric is waiting for you in the royal library." He said quickly before exiting the room.

Why did he call her 'my lady', Ever wondered.

"Will you excuse me?" She excused herself from Angel Water and followed Julian hurriedly without waiting for Angel Water to reply.

He was practically running, he had managed to reach the far end of the hospital wing.

"Julian!" She shouted.

He heard her but he kept going.

"Julian, stop!" She yelled again but Julian was persistently ignoring her.

Ever raised her hand to create a wave of blue rays, sending them in his direction which finally made him stop. She had stopped him. The blue rays tied his legs together so he could no longer move. He tried to pull his leg out but he failed.

"I told you to stop. You heard me, right?" She sneered, walking closer to him.

"No my lady, I didn't." He said, lowering his head, not looking at her.

"What is wrong with you, Julian?" She asked, taking hold of his hand.

"Nothing is wrong with me, my lady." He responded, his head still lowered.

"Stop calling me 'my lady', you never called me that, why now?" Ever yelled.

Julian raised his head and peered into her eyes.

"Answer me, Julian." Ever demanded.

"Unlock my legs." He said.

"You've never been like this, Julian."

He was staring at her without uttering a reply.

Ultimately, Ever lost hope. She unlocked his legs and walked away from him; disappointed.

He let her walk a few steps before he gripped her arm and yanked her towards him.

"Julian, what are you doing?" Ever asked, startled.

He put his arms around her waist and pulled her closer into him. Their breaths were fanning each other's face. She felt a wave of ice and fire coursing through her veins. They were so close.