Bloody Eyes
|Bab 40|

The next afternoon, a few hours before dusk, Luana was behind the castle with John. There are no servants there. Everything was silent and still and warm from the sun that was still above their heads. There was a small forest several meters away - shady tall trees swaying to the rhythm of the cold wind trying to remove the scorching afternoon mist.

That night, a bonfire will be lit on a hill near the castle to celebrate the solstice. Summer will come—after that night—and the chirping of birds at the treetops give a more comfortable air to the gloomy castle. Luana's new home, although she didn't want to admit it, deep down she knew it and it was enough. It was like a miracle John found a place to train him. Everything was crowded with servants running and running and running nonstop in different directions, preparing for everything. If Luana paused for a while in the entrance hall, she would feel dizzy and dizzy because so many people could not even catch their breath as they rushed in and out.

Luana's arms trembled as she exerted her entire body muscles to pull the cold and soft ivory bowstring, trying to aim at the fifteen-meter-long tree. Lua clenched her teeth, taking a breath.

- Remove the rope while exhaling - John said in a firm voice behind Luana, he complied.

He breathed and let go. The arrow shot past the tree and into the tree trunk about five meters to the right, completely deviating from the target. Luana swore softly, she had already been there for an hour and had yet to get close to the target.

— Good, very good — John approached, Luana looked at him with annoyance, showing her teeth that were too big and too sharp.

"Gruesome," he hissed.

John is tight in training, Luana sees in the first few minutes since he got there. There's no trace of a man who likes Daniela or Harvey's brave friend. There was only one soldier - the general - who circumcised a soldier and taught him the basics. Luana lowered her bow.

“For my queen's first day, you're more than okay.

— If it's with your soldier, I doubt you'd say the general was — Lua replied.

"Yes, Your Majesty." He nodded a little. “But I have to consider the fact that this is the first time you put your hand on the bow and certainly the first time you actually saw it.

Luana had nothing to reply to this time, she was right.

“And for the first time in everything, you are more than fine. Some soldiers and warriors did not even manage to exert enough force during the first week, others took a month or even more.

— I understand, General — Luana sighed, took another arrow from her tube and positioned herself.

— Bend your knees a little more and try to get more firmness in your arms, it vibrates like a green stick.

"No way," he said, frowning as he aimed.

"Try it," his his hiss stiffened, an order.

— I hated when I was given the orders of General — Luana snorted turning her face to John.

“I'm sorry Luana, I'm still not used to the fact that I'm training the queen.” He bowed long with a scornful tone.

"Pretend," he smiled. “Stand up and pay more attention.

John calmed himself down, smiling back while showing off his sharp fangs.

— Direct, inhale, and at the same time exhale and release.

Luana placed a little more firmness on her arm, took aim, took a breath, and once again exhaled and released her. This time the arrow hit the tree four meters from the target on the left.

"Better," muttered John and Luana smiling to herself.

That's fun, there's no denying it.

[ … ]

Despite being a little tired from the training, Luana was sitting in front of the dressing table - her arms were throbbing in pain, her legs were unstable at certain moments - while the two maids braided their hair in sync, the statement said, they were twins, Luana watched as she came. out of her mind. . Her hair that passed through her shoulders was gold, the color of the sun in summer—beautiful, majestic—and as smooth as the finest silk. The corset with each breath becomes a greater distraction, but for the night, it will be worth it. The dark red dress with golden thread details and the gap at the back is dazzling. But there was something unreasonable at the time, so the queen ventured out and looked at the twin maids in the mirror.

"Why do vampires celebrate solstice?" It was a hesitant and sudden question that made the twins jump in astonishment.

Did a high-ranking person or noble never greet them? Why so scared?

— Several centuries ago vampires did not celebrate solstice, only fairies and elves. In honor of our natural pure magic creature, from then on, the king made the celebration part of the celebration of nature, so now, everyone is participating. It was a huge offering and sacrifice and danced around a huge bonfire, lit by magic or natural — after a while one of them spoke, ' he said, she looked more covered with the most serious expression while her sister kept her expression soft.

— Mixed-blooded witches with fae blood in their veins also participated before becoming something celebrated by everyone, so pure-blooded witches started hunting them for being involved with fairies, too, who are their sworn enemies. There was currently more tolerance for this, although some clans were still hunting mixed descendants - the soft-faced sister added, finishing Luana's hairstyle while others rubbed something onto the queen's face.

yes, Your Majesty.

“I know there will be guards and soldiers keeping you safe, Your Majesty, but I suggest you stay alert tonight.

- How is what…?

"Melahel and my sister Mehasiah, Your Majesty," Luana nodded as a receipt. — Although the solstice at which we will change the night to celebrate more at dawn is a celebration where everyone participates, there is an exception of — the phrase said.

Melahel, angel of peace and Mehasiah, angel of flowers. Interesting meaning, thought Luana.

“Wolf humans, the mortal enemies of vampires, do not dare to participate when there are vampires there, so it has been thousands of years since they celebrated the solstice with other species. They celebrate alone in their territory, but today may be different.

— At that time the full moon and at midnight there will be a partial eclipse. They could lose control of their desire to kill vampires and attack, breaking the pact.

"And it's really dangerous?"

“They are great wolves and if the alpha supreme also loses control. We may be many, but they are strong, very strong. After all they will do a lot of damage, and it is not good.” Mahasiah clamped Luana's hair again, looking at the results in the mirror. Thats perfect.

“Don't worry, everything will be fine. They might even try, but they won't succeed.

werewolf. It would be annoying if they smelled Luana. They would instantly know who he was, even more so because they were very close to the Moon Goddess unlike any other supernatural species. I need Daniela's help. He had to meet her immediately, before they went to the hill. And maybe if something happens, the influence can drive the wolf away, or at least try. Luana heard the door of the room open despite only hissing silently. If his senses were still behaving like a human, he would not hear or feel anything, but the circumstances had changed. The vampire senses mixed with the powers inherited from the Gods - his parents - made all the difference and Lua was used to it, better to hear everything than be surprised.

The queen slightly relaxed as she felt the scent of snow-covered pine assault her senses. Harvey. When she finally got close, the servants had left the room - they had finished preparing Luana and were giving the two a little privacy. In the mirror he looked at Harvey. His black hair glistened in the light of the magic torch on the wall and looked as soft and smooth as the feathers of a crow. There is the crown of Wendville, the Kingdom of Blood and Shadow in the ancient language.

The black clothes also had gold thread details. The fingers are fed up with rings of various shapes. In his hand was a black box with some golden details. Finally, his gaze rose onto the king's face. For high cheekbones, sensual lips, eyes.not as red as Luana always sees, but. The queen's lips curled up half a smile as she glared at him without taking her eyes off.

“When I just thought there was nothing left to surprise me, you came up with something to show me otherwise.

His mouth very attractive—mouth it—develops into a grin that makes something deep in the luana start to glow faintly, more recently so.

- Surprise? He arch his eyebrows.

- I must admit - Luana moved to get up, but Harvey's powerful hand on her shoulder kept her sitting causing Luana to raise her eyebrows with a silent question.

The king approached the dresser and placed the box on it, opening it. Luana was out of breath when she saw what was there. It was not a golden crown encrusted with blood-red pomegranate stones, but rather a crown encrusted with black stones. Void color. Black opal. That's pretty. It was fog, night, and darkness. The beginning and the end and nothing. Luana turned to face Harvey who was still smiling watching her.

— This crown — her voice is hoarse and low — belongs to my great-grandmother and I want you to wear it tonight, Luana.

“Harvey—it's too much. Long ago…

The king came a little closer, looking into his eyes.

"Please." Lua stiffened, blinking in surprise.

Did he say please? What the hell's going on? He can only hallucinate.

"I can't believe I deserve such an honor," he managed to say it a few seconds later under the king's sharp gaze.

"Don't say it, you know it" he whispered. “Let me put it on you Luana.

He turned away from the mirror again, silently giving up. Carefully, Harvey took the tiara and placed it under Lua's head, straightening her hair. His every move, he knew, was being watched by the woman. Yours. From her. His eyes said that, they marked the territory and Luana also saw it. Finally, Harvey braced his hand on the dresser, ducking behind the woman. He could feel his warm breath sweeping his ears, never shivering. Breasts suddenly felt heavy and painful and gently the king's nostrils expanded, inhaled, felt. Luana did not blush due to the change, only smiling seductively.

— If we're not late Luana — the way she pronounces her name. Harvey leaned closer, biting her ear — I'll fuck you on that dresser until you beg me to stop.

“Honey once,” he snores while smelling changes to his scent as well, “because we'll be here for the rest of our lives, Harvey. I will never ask you to stop.

Harvey growled viciously, his voice shaking Luana's blood, burning her for good. Luana moved and her friend moved away from the dresser, letting her stand. The queen, in an elegant wild gait, approached the king, smiling.

"Let's see how much Harvey can handle you," Lua hummed, kissed Harvey's neck base and left the room with triumphant hands.