LUNA

24: King of Lapetus

Mortals might not hear a thing in the middle of a quiet night, but it's not the same for the other races. Walking underneath the glinting light of the full moon, my keen hearing can detect the owls' howling, the crickets' chirping, the subtle splash of the water from the garden's fountain, and even Sage's footsteps growing louder and louder as I walked my way towards him.

My movements were like of a ghost. Light, but precise. Tahimik kong minamasid ang kanyang matipunong likuran, paminsan minsan ay tumatago 'rin sa mga estatwa o dikaya sa mga malalaking halaman para hindi niya maramdaman ang aking presensya.

I am only in my nighties. A short black sheer night dress that only hung low 2 inches below my butt. Inside, I wore another of my black lace undergarment and nothing to cover my breasts.

Well, Sage already saw me naked before so I don't really see the problem here. Unlike the mortals' conservative mindsets, we witches worship bodies on another level. The crown prince might like how we celebrate our special occasions back in our kingdom. No, he would definitely love it. Napangisi ako sa naisip.

At dahil sa nalawa ako ng saglit sa iniisip ko, pag-alis ko sa tinataguan kong puting estatwa, hindi ko na nakita si Sage.

"...fuck" napamura ako sa kabobohan ko. Dali dali ko siyang inamoy at baka nandito pa siya sa paligid--- he should still be here. Hindi pwedeng ganoon siya kabilis maglakad. Frustrated, I started using my ears too. Listened and diverted my concentration at my surroundings when I couldn't smell his scent around.

A water mage for Simphia's sake. How he could use the water's freshness to hide his own smell. Irritating.

I made a face at that thought alone, and immediately whirled around when his presence struck me from behind-- mabilis kong ginalaw ang katawan para depensahin ang sarili mula sakanya, but Sage is faster than before--- with his icy blue eyes all cold and irritated, Sage quickly pinned me down onto the hard pavement. Smooth as water. Swift as a wave. I cursed his name under my breath. Felt his weight behind me, pushing me to stay on the ground. Both of my hands tied up with his strong hands.

"Ang lakas ata ng loob mong sundan ako?" there was no hint of kindness in his tone, but only pure mockery. Tinagilid ko ang ulo ko para sana bigyan siya ng matalim na tingin, but I'am too pressed down. Hindi ko siya makita.

Minurahan ko uli siya. Nararamdaman na ang hapdi sa pagkahigpit ng kanyang hawak saakin mga kamay.

"Bitawan mo nga ako" I roared out. "My boobs for Simphia's sake. It's not like I would hurt you or anything. Let go of me!" Hindi ako nagsisinungaling, naiipit na talaga ang dede ko. Mali ang pagkabagsak ko kaya ganito.

Sage behind me scoffed like he was hearing a joke. "And they're hurting? Sa liit ng mga 'yan?"

My jaw clenched at his insult. My nails started to sharpen, and I let my canines out. I snarled at him in annoyance. "Bitawan mo ako"

"Not until you tell me why you're following me" He sounded playful right there. Like seeing me beneath him entertains him for some reason.

Hinigpitan niya ang hawak saakin kaya mas lalo akong nairita.

"I was bored" I said. "Nabored ako kaya sinundan kita so pwede ba? Bitawan mo na ako" Sinubukan kong kumalas pero masyado siyang malakas para saakin. Minurahan ko uli siya.

Why do I have this feeling that he's currently smirking right now?

"I don't believe you" He teased.

"Edi wag kang maniwala! Just let go of me!"

Sage sniggered this time. He squeezed my hands for the last time around, reminding me that he could do this to me again if ever I try something funny, and finally released me from his hold.