His Little FLOWER (Lucifer's Flower) ✓

Chapter 9

" I don't know,
If it was by mistake
Or some stroke of fate,
I just thank God that
I've found my soulmate.
And my love,
you were worth the wait...."
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Sitting on the edge of the guest room's window, I gazed at the beautiful view of the woods, reminiscent of his eyes—green trees and a blue sky. Yet, my mind was elsewhere, still haunted by yesterday's events.

He hadn't come to see me since then, giving me the space I needed. Honestly, I felt a little hurt and scared. His sudden behavior change had shaken me to the core. He left abruptly, but I didn't miss the emotion in his eyes—regret. Not for what he said, but for how he said it.

I stood there, numb, the determination and passion in his voice making it clear that Leon meant every single word.

Ama brought me food at his behest. She was a sweet girl, giving me the medicine which I took without any fuss, though I tried not to embarrass myself. I failed miserably as she caught my expression. It happens every time. She left after promising not to call me "Your Majesty" but "Miss Ella." Despite my protests, she wasn't ready to call me just "Ella," which felt weird.

I had the best sleep of my life, free from nightmares but filled with questions that Leon had caused. I woke up feeling better.

A maid informed me that a room was ready for me. I wanted to refuse, but I couldn't because it was Leon's room. He hadn't come because I was there all night. The room was wonderful, five times bigger than my own, with walls painted in blue and white, welcoming big walk-in closets already filled with clothes, dresses, jewelry, and every kind of footwear.

The maid said it seemed like they had prepared it long ago, but the clothes were brought here just two days ago.

I asked for Leon, but they said he was in an important meeting and had instructed them to give me a tour of the place. When I decided to take a look, I realized it wasn't just a place—it was a castle. After all, Leon is royalty, a king.

I had never seen such a beautiful blend of old and new-fashioned architecture. It was worth admiring, beyond imagination. But I liked the room they gave me. It had a glass window, allowing me to admire the beauty of nature, which I love the most. The only thing missing was a book.

I missed my Dad, Jennifer, and Eric. Grabbing a heart-shaped silver locket around my neck, I opened it to reveal a photo of us—Dad, Mom, and me. It was Mom's gift to me before she left us. I never took it off; it always gave me a sense of peace.

A knock on the door snapped me out of my thoughts. "Come in."

As the door opened, Leon appeared. All of yesterday's memories flashed before me, making me feel scared all over again—not because he would hurt me, but because of the look on his face. It was as if I knew he would never hurt me... ever.

He took hesitant steps, his hypnotizing green-blue eyes fixed on my every move with an intense gaze. The bags under his eyes told me he hadn't slept last night, his dark locks falling into his eyes.

He wore fitted black suit pants and a black shirt clinging to his broad chest like a second skin, with a black tie hanging loosely around his neck. His shirt's upper buttons were undone, revealing his toned chest. His broad shoulders looked tense. I gulped and shifted slightly under his watchful eyes, which darkened. I stopped right where I was.

"How are you, Flower?" He broke the awkward silence with his deep yet soft and gentle voice. It was almost a coo, stopping at the doorstep. It was hard to miss the hesitation in his voice.

I nodded slowly, getting up. He nodded back. "I'm sorry for yesterday. I don't know what came over me. I didn't mean to frighten you," he explained, looking down.