Chapter 29: ♔︎|𝐓𝐰𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧

“𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐈 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞.”

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«𝐂 𝐔 𝐑 𝐒 𝐄 𝐃»

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Bellamy Rose

YESTERDAY NIGHT was a rollercoaster, my sentiments were so high at one point and then so low the other. It was like I felt lost but the other end made me feel as if I conquered everything. I was sad but I was happy too- I couldn't control the tears that were threatening to fall. But on the other hand, I couldn't prevent the smile that was resurfacing itself. Yesterday was the first time that I had a conversation with my mate.

I know the misery, the torture, the anguish which he was going through and I also understood that he was not willing to risk my life if I become a significant part of it. I understood everything but I was destined to be with him for the rest of the eternity, will we stay like this for as long as we live? I wanted my mate to trust me, to share what he felt.

I didn't sleep a wink last night because there were too many emotions running in my mind. Sighing, I stood up and took a shower to clear the thoughts however, it didn't work and I found myself thinking back to the conversation that we had last night.

I took a simple outfit of clothing. It was a gown. The royals were always seen wearing a gown and to be honest, I was tired of wearing one but I didn't say otherwise. It was a simple pink gown that had no embroidery on it except on the sleeves. I let my long hair fall naturally making zero attempts to even untangle the knots.

I started wandering here and there in the castle because no one was awake yet. I found my way of going into the same balcony. The sun was spreading its golden rays across the lands and the mountains. The birds upon seeing the morning sun started twittering around. It was so calm and quiet. Peace was the only thing that I could feel at that moment. The rising sun's warm rays brought warmth all over me as if giving my soul a boost, a motivation to get through the day.

I closed my eyes and sighed deeply. My thoughts were getting cleared and all I wanted to do now was sleep under the warmth of the sun. I felt a longing stare at me. I felt as if someone was watching me and noticing my every move and before I could turn around I felt a hand on my shoulder causing me to jerk in fear.

"I am sorry to surprise you, love. You look so tired. What happened?" Princess asked me. She had a worried look on her face and it showed genuine concern.

"I-I talked with him," I whispered as my eyes were slightly getting teary. I blinked the tears and was successful in hiding my emotions, something I perfectly learned from my mate.

"You can talk to me, sweetheart," she said as she brought me in for a hug. Something I needed at that moment.

"I can't remember properly but he said that he couldn't make me his weakness to ensure my safety and he also said one thing that I can't understand, he said that I can't give you something that you need," I said as confusion was evident on my face.

"Love," she said. Love? What did she mean by that?

"He was trying to tell you, that he can't give you his part of love even if he wanted too. Remember I told you, he was cursed to never love anyone," She said and It dawned on me.

"What should I do then? I can't keep pushing him to feel something for me," I said with a frustrated sigh.

"Don't do anything. Just don't give up on him. Give him time. I know my brother, the mate bond will automatically unleash his inner love for you," She said with hopeful eyes. one thing that I loved about the princess was that her words gave hope to me. There was something about her that made her this graceful.

We made our way to where the Queen was. Today we were informed that we'd have our breakfast outside in the garden.

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Vincentius Dante

I wanted to change for the better, to give that one thing that my mate wants but never says. I felt sinful; I feel as I am the reason behind her sadness which for a fact, I am. This guilt is grinding me down, eating me away, and crushing my spirit until I am convinced I should lock myself away. Ever since my mate has entered my life, my darkness seems to go away. I am so happy about that but there's this guilt which is inside of me for my mate.

I needed to change and I will.

I made my way to the lawn where everyone was settled. Mother was trying to sit with the help of one of our maids. Hernandez was talking to Damien while Lukas as always was teasing my mate by throwing different flowers at her. I saw my mate fume with annoyance as she picked one of the flowers that looked heavy and threw at Lukas. The flower directly hit him on the forehead. Genevieve started laughing hysterically and my mate laughed along with her too. By now everyone was chuckling. Even I couldn't stop the smile that had made its way.

I joined my family and greeted them. I looked at my mate who was looking at me and waiting for her turn too. I nodded her in acknowledgment and she gave me a sly smile. Cute, I wondered.

"You look like a creep when you smile, brother," Lukas said as he made his way on one of the chairs.

"Oh really? Brother?" I mocked him and gave him one of my challenging looks.

"Before I forget which I will. Vincentius, your cousin Luciano is coming over for a few months to visit us," Mother said and my once happy face turned into a grim one. I felt my jaw clench and my body rigid. Genevieve must've felt my discomfort at the mention of one specific name and looked at me with worried eyes.

"Vince, he has left everything in the past and I think you should too," Mother said as she tried to reassure me and make me feel a little bit better.

"I know mother, I am over past those grudges. We'll welcome him with open hands," I said as I tried to stay calm.

Luciano was my cousin. My uncle's son who was just like my father. After all, my father and my uncle were twins. After my father died, my uncle declared war. He held me accountable for my father's death. At first, I tried a peaceful settlement but later when I saw my uncle committing numerous massacres and going on many killing spree's I had to take matters in my hand.

There was a war between my uncle and I. Many of my wolves sacrificed their lives to protect their people. There was bloodshed, dead bodies, and whatnot. My uncle still didn't stop. Later on, we got to know that my uncle was infected by one of his enemies and he turned into a lunatic monster. Hundred thousand innocent lives were damaged due to him. And there was no cure for my uncle except for death. I had to kill him.

To date, I feel bad for doing what I had to do but there was no alternate action. Even though I shouldn't feel bad about it since my Uncle was a copy of my father but still having the blood of the same bloodline on your hand was quite heart clenching.

"When will he arrive?" Hernandez asked with the same rigid stance.

"By evening," Mother said.

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