Ruthless

Preparations for the life to come

Keana's POV

The past days have left a shadow on my mind. Carina has acted enthusiastic about our up coming wedding though I am able to tell that something is bothering her gentle heart. Last time I asked it hurt me to know the truth so this time I was not going to ask Carina, I was going to ask the source of the problem.

"Rhea, may we speak?" She was reading a novel on her Chesterfield sofa in front of delicate flames that illuminated just the right spaces of her chambers. Her golden eyes parted from the literature in front of her to pay me the proper attention. "You already begun so why stop?" I tried to keep my composure. She was always so condescending. "What happened in my absence with Carina?" She put the book down like my words required all too much effort. "Nothing, she was a pleasant company to have during tea." She stared directly into my eyes, waiting for me to elaborate more either for her liking or not it was still troublesome.

"I love her, Rhea." I spoke truthfully. She shifted on her seat, letting the fire's bright colors dance on her pale skin. "Of that much I am certain..." was all she said before a silence washed over us. "You love her as well..." She stayed put per usual. Her shoulders slightly slumping down with my statement. "Carina is not mine to love." With that she stood up leaving her book behind. "It is not me you need to worry about." Her tone was cold. It sent a frightful chill down my spine. "What do you mean?" At this she sighed. "Carina loves you, but there is curiosity in her heart and she is troubled by what it means."

"Then stay away from her." I spoke in sudden agitation. I was aware of what she meant, too much aware for my liking. Rhea just smirked adding adrenaline to my already altered state. "I have, of course it is not easy when you leave her all alone. Tell me Keana, are you able to control the burning in your throat each time she is around? Are you able to satisfy her until she reaches a loud orgasm with your name written all over her lips? Or are you neglecting all of her needs because you are unable to control yourself?" I stayed silent because her words carried truth and the truth hurts most of the time.

"It is because of that neglect that she seeks comfort in anothers bed."

"How sad are you to believe that sex is all a woman seeks." I left her chambers with my veins burning.

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Carina's POV

1605 Day of the wedding

8:00 a.m.

The past year has been nothing but a turmoil of events and emotions that in many times left us speechless. Only the coldness of the night would bring us closer. I have not seen Rhea in a year, after a long discussion with Keana, she got called to attend matters in Austria. It is to my believe that the young Lombardi had something to do with it. Nonetheless in this time apart my heart has stayed in harmony with the woman kissing my lips and caressing my hair when days seem tough. The thoughts of Rhea just feel like a distant itch, quite annoying but seemingly harmless. The only problem is that you cannot ignore it.

Today was finally the day of the solstice and my emotions were over the roof. My giggles came and went like the flowing sea, my hands trembled and my cheeks remained tinted with pink all throughout the morning. We were trying to be discreet, the council could not know of our decision only after it was done with. Everyone was aught to celebrate today, celebrate us even if they were unaware of it.

"Good morning my beloved." Keana whispered in my ear causing me to spin around almost with the same grace as a ballerina. "Morning to you Miss Lombardi." She smiled just as brightly as the sun before picking me up and spinning me, our laughs could be heard throughout the palace. How lucky we are to be this young and so in love. "We will finally become one and the same tonight." I kissed her as soon as the words escaped her luscious lips. "It all feels like a dream." I said looking directly into her deep navy eyes. "You are my soul and your heart beats for us both. I could never love another as much as I love you." We were aware of the fact that she is immortal and I am human, though that never seemed to disturb me as much. To live a long happy life with her was enough for me to know what heaven is all about, because this right here is my heaven.