Catherine slowly nodded and stood up. I want to have my night bath. She said with a serious tone.
Alright my lady,it will ready in a bit. Maida said head bow and went to prepare her highness bath.
Meanwhile in the black forest,
Lucas men were patiently waiting for his highness. Even though this isn't their first time waiting, unlike before they will wait for months at the entrance of the black forest. But today, they hope his highness doesn't take long cause the last time they waited in front of the black forest, Lucas had only used few hours which was rare.
The night was getting darker and darker with the men waiting earnestly.
Once Catherine's bath was ready , she had her night bath. After her night bath, her handmaids helped her with her night gown and robe to wear to sleep. While they bowed and left.
The sun was shining brightly in the sky when Catherine woke up. She sat up on her bed feeling a bit edgy. She was about to get down when she noticed that her husband was still not back.
Could it be that her husband is on a killing spree? The thought of him going on a killing spree because of his monstrous nature crept fear into her heart like a flying moth. She tried to calm her racing heart that was beating ferociously - but it wasn't calm at all. She was really worried as she couldn't bear it anymore. Maybe when he comes back, she will talk to him about it,of him killing innocence people. With that thought, she went to the bathroom to have her bath and saw that her bat was ready.
She slid into the bathtub sinking deep into scented warm water mixed with scented soaps. She rested her head on the edge of the tub; closing her eyes to enjoy the feel of the warm water sink deep into her muscles to relax and cause her tensed shoulder to relax. She remained like that for an immeasurable amount of time until she finally came out. She tied a towel on her body and came out only to see her maids.
Good morning my lady. The two maids greeted head bow.
Morning! Catherine greeted with a smile.
My lady , what type of dress do you want to wear? Zoey asked.
Something simple. Catherine replied and the maids helped her wear a long peach dress. Once they were done dressing her up, they helped her fixed her cloak before escorting her to the dinning room.
Good morning your majesties! Catherine greeted head bow.
Morning dear! How was your night? Queen Tira asked with a smile.
It was great your majesty. Catherine smiled.
You can call me mother. I'm now your mother in law. Queen Tira said smiling.
Catherine nodded. She noticed that every one were focused on their food except Levi who was giving her a weird look that made feel a bit uncomfortable.
She decided to ignore him and continue to focus on her food. She was about to take a spoon full of her food when Clara spoke,
"Where is your faceless husband"??
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Back in the forest, as the men decided to go look for their prince, they paused when they noticed their prince finally emerged out of the Forest --- strangely, he wasn't covered in blood; even though he was still wearing his mask.
Welcome back your highness. They said in unison bowing their heads deeply.
Lucas nodded and climbed his horse and began to ride away while his men rode their horses behind him too.
Every one paused their eating and stared at Clara at her sudden question to new member of the family.
Catherine was the most shocked. She never expected this type of question.
I bet they are yet to consummate...
Enough! King Henry shouted aloud making everyone tensed up.
This will be the last time anyone talks about Lucas matter again. He growled angrily and stomped out of the dinning room.
Clara glared at Catherine with a evil look.
Catherine looked away as she felt goosebumps crept on skin. Why did Clara looked at her like that? Wasn't she the one tatt asked about her husband and yet she is looking at her as if she was the cause for making the king to tell at her in public.
I lost my appetite mother. Clara said and left the dinning.
Catherine couldn't bear the cold looks from the royal family and she stood up and left the dinning room. She was feeling uneasy and hated the way they were all looking at her as if she didn't belong here in the first place.
She was walking on the hallway not looking where she was going until she bumped on something hard that made her almost fall but, a strong powerful hands were wrapped around her waist securing her from falling.
Catherine felt her body tremble lightly as her heart began to race rapidly as though there was battled race in her chest. Her eyes starred at the piercing dark black eyes that was gazing at her intently.
Lucas kept staring deeply into her eyes as if he wanted to look into her soul.
Are you okay? He asked with his deep voice that sent shivers down her spine.
Catherine was speechless as she couldn't speak. His eyes did things to her that she couldn't quite explain and it made her body tensed up slightly.
After a long while of silence, she slowly nodded. While Lucas slowly let go of her after noticing her tensed body.
He stand tall and stared at his newly married wife. Even though, he didn't stay with her to let her get used to him, he could still see a faint fear in her eyes mixed with curiosity.
Could the curiosity be because of his mask? He thought and for some reason, he hoped it should be.
Uhm Lucas, I will be going back inside the room. Catherine said calmly and looking down.
There is no need to look down, you are my wife. You can look at me. He said but behind those mask, there was a smirk on his face no one could see.
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More chapters coming ~