Bloody Eyes
|Bab 27|

Luana had never felt so worried like back then. He had just arrived at the castle with Daniela and dozens of servants surrounding them. Paisley promised to look after Max. "The official "marriage" - even though she and Harvey were married - was that night. After being dragged into the royal room - as Daniela had said -, she had no time to think about anything else but the wedding.Luana did not care about the dress she was going to wear, which Dani chose. The only thing he noticed was the color: black. She thought it strange to marry in black clothes, but said nothing.

Everything in that world had something strange about him. Morning, noon, noon is like eternity, if you can think that it is eternal when you are immortal. Inside the room, the noise and the waitress who was walking around made Luana nervous. The only thing he wanted was to escape, even though it was too late. There was no point in escaping a simple formalization when his fate was already tied to Harvey Alright Luana, that was a simple formalization! Not a big deal, he thought trying to encourage himself, in vain.

Suddenly the dark black wooden door opened with such force that Luana had to fight against her body in order not to jerk or run away. The commotion around him did not allow him to see who was entering. But when all the servants prostrated themselves, he could see the figure of a woman. Platinum hair, red eyes like Harvey's, high cheekbones. It was a woman who had been in his house many years ago, when he was sixteen years old. Daniela by his side, changed. In fact, the two were very similar, the woman Dani reminded him of. Makes sense now.

The woman smiled at him, but Lua did not bother to go back or bow—she did not feel obligated. Like Daniela, she remained expressionless. After all, Merleah's smile did not fade—even looked bigger, as if the behavior was foreseeable. Maybe Merleah wasn't too to blame for Luana's parents' death, but she knew, she had done little to care about the decision. He approached. Calm. It was as if carrying a breeze one summer afternoon. Luana resisted the urge to pull away, remaining silent as the others got closer. Daniela behind him, attentive.

"You're prettier than the last time I saw you." More mature - his voice echoed like the waves of the sea... At that moment, calm down, but at any carelessness ready to pounce, ready to swallow you in its depths.

Luana did not move in the slightest to answer or thank him. Merleah's smile faded as she saw that she had no chance.

— Know, dear Luana, apart from everything.. Regardless of what my husband does, I don't like it — he said walking across the room. — Of course I keep my mouth shut in front of everything — he stops in front of Luana again. — I am a wife and this is my role: to comply with it. Silence does not mean acceptance, it means obedience to the one destined for me.

"No." Luana took a step forward, an uninterested smile spreading across her face. "It didn't become obedient," he chuckled. “Become ******* for men who have no power over me and neither do you. No woman should obey her husband when he tries to exploit her. I don't mean to say it will be your case, I barely know him.” His voice is low and full of indifference and intelligence. — I have my principles for defining obedience and I don't need you to explain what it is.

“I didn't come here to make you obedient to my son. I don't want you to follow my example. It's exhausting - she admitted, making Luana and Daniela surprised. - To me the prophecy will be fulfilled, but I don't choose what will happen with this kingdom - and turn around, he started walking towards the door.

"I'm glad you didn't think of your decent husband type."

Merleah stopped, returned to Luana.

“I repeat.” He took two steps towards Lua. “I didn't come here to teach you how to be obedient to Harvey. Probably otherwise. I made my own game. Believe girl. The death of his parents has been muted by me. Maybe in the future you will find out how. Now if I******, I play with the weapons I have. Harvey was a written father. I'll be willing to give you tips on how to play, if you need them in the future - Merleah goes and, a second later, goes, the servants that even Luana was unaware of had left behind entered the room again.

Daniella's approaching.

"I tried to stop him" he said. “But he's too determined.

"okay." Luana sits. "He seems…

"Maybe," Daniela interrupted, nodding at the servants with her chin. “Better wait and see.

— Will you go here for the inauguration? - Luana asked looking at the clothes Daniel was wearing. He did not know his name, because they were ancient—kuno— in his eyes, and were very masculine.

— I agree that the dress is something more suitable for the event, but if you feel more comfortable like this, in this type of clothing, choose the way you like and feel comfortable.

— I'll wear a dress. I told you, I don't like to break promises. Two days does not hurt for the rest of the time I do not have to use it.

— In this way, the princess will never marry — Luana makes fun of her friend.

“Mahar. Scarcity is a big problem ...

Luana laughed, while a servant braided her hair.

"Did you not want this bad luck, or have you found someone you think is right for this yet?"

"Perhaps each a little." Most of the second option.

—Dani...have you ever thought that there might be someone interested in you?

- How is what?

— …

"Say Luna!" Start, finish.

— I mean, if you never thought that close to you, there might be someone who has feelings for you.

— Not — he said, pulling away from the wall and sitting on an armchair. “I don't think that can be considered, Lua, I doubt there might be.

—OK, if you don't believe what I can say right? Luna shrugged her shoulders.

- I'll get ready - he's up. — See you at the official ceremony — he said and left the room, closing the door.