My Master episode 23

MY MASTER
 
EPISODE 23
 
Talia
 
I descended the stairs, paying extra attention to my steps. But as I looked up and saw Kayden standing at the bottom of the stairs, his intense gaze on me, all thoughts about footing flew out the window.
 
Kayden was dressed in a crisp black suit that clung to his muscular frame mercilessly. He was absolutely breathtaking.
 
As I reached the bottom of the stairs, Kayden grabbed my hand and tugged me towards him. I gasp as I feared I would stumble in the ridiculously high heels I was wearing.
 
“Red is a dangerous colour on you Lia, it makes me want to take you, right here and right now” Kayden whispered in my ear softly while he ran his hands up and down my arms, causing goosebumps to form on them.
 
I was wearing a bright red gown that was adorned with various shiny stones along the plunging back and slightly indiscreet neckline.
 
The look had been finished off with black heels and a wh0le lot of jewelery that seemed way too over the top.
 
My make up was subtle yet noticeable. And my hair had been done to absolute perfect and it was the only thing I truly loved about the wh0le ensemble I had going on. My back pressed against him h-rder.
 
“Jesus Lia, I can’t believe Kevin is gonna have your attention all night.” Kayden said through clenched teeth.
 
“Hey. Relax. This is for us remember and beside, I’m all yours after the ball and the many nights after” I said and turned to k-ss his cheek slightly.
 
“I love you Lia, and we’re gonna get through this, both of us” he said and k-ssed me slowly and passionately, something I wasn’t used to when it came to him.
 
“I love you too Kayden” I replied once he had pulled away.
 
We walked towards the Limo where Remy was waiting for us patiently. He opened the door for us and helped me in.
 
The drive was silent and tense. And in,side I was terrified. Terrified that I would meet Kevin yet again today. Terrified that he wants to ruin Kayden because of me, and terrified that I could lose Kayden forever.
 
“Lia” Kayden’s said snapping me out of my thoughts.
 
I looked at him then saw that he was looking down at his hands. I followed his gaze and my heart clenched.
 
“F-ck, this is gonna be so hærd” he hissed as he fiddled with the diamond studded collar that was in his hands.
 
“Kayden, it’s okay. This is for us remember” I said reassuringly brushing his cheek with my hand.
 
“I kn…”
 
“Lord Kayden we are here” Remy’s voice rang out through the intercom.
 
He sighed loudly then opened the collar and placed it around my neck. He buckled the collar a bit loosely but it wasn’t the eyebrow raising kind of loose.
 
“I love you baby okay.” He whispered after buckling the collar into place.
 
I k-ssed him in response.
 
He pulled away and with one last look at me he knocked on the window and Remy opened the door.
 
He grabbed the leash attached to my collar as soon as we were outside. His expression changed from soft to the hærd man I hærd met on the first day.
 
As we ascended the stairs which led to the hall where the ball was being held we passed many other vampires, who bowed down in respect to their Lord but not after observing me carefully. I kept my head lowered, just like a pet should.
 
“Lord Kayden, welcome to the ball” a good looking and obviously charming man said.
 
Kayden nodded his response but did not say a word. His stance was absolutely frightening and if I did know him better I would have pissed in my p-nts in fear.
 
We arrived at the huge double doors that led into the ballroom and I took a huge breathe to compose myself.
 
Kayden turned to me and gave me a small bottle filled with a clear looking liquid.
 
“Drink” he commanded and obeyed, although I had many questions about what it is exactly I was drinking.
 
The Butler who was waiting for Kayden to give him tell go ahead to open the door seemed not to be surprised by what had happened so I guessed it was normal.
 
Kayden turned to the Butler and nodded his head at him. The Butler pushed the huge doors open and walked in ahead of us.
 
“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Lord Kayden” he announced and almost immediately all head snapped towards us. I lowered my gaze, fearing that I would chicken out as all these people looked at me.
 
‘Walk Talia!’
 
Kayden scre-med in my head and I almost gasped as I realised that my that I hadn’t moved an inch.
 
I descended the stairs behind Kayden silently with my gaze still lowered and Kayden hands on my leash.
 
There was a carpet that was laid out in the middle of the room, where I presumed we were going to walk and I knew Kayden was going to sit with on the high table, along with the council members and fellow Lords.
 
As we walked towards the table, the people bowed down in respect of their Lord and I gulped as I could feel the hærd stares of the female vampires on me.
 
It took me an while to register that the music had stopped and that the wh0le room was quiet, save for the faint sound of our shoes padding on the carpet.
 
Kayden walked towards the table and St in the chair right in the middle, which was the highest and most prominent.
 
I was confused as I lowered myself obediently on the cushion beside the chair which was reserved for me. There was another smaller, but similar chair beside him, which had me wondering whom it was meant for.
 
Kayden nodded his head and the music started playing once more.
 
‘What the hell is going on.?” I asked.
 
‘Welcome to my castle princess’
 
He replied.
 
And I finally remembered that the mansion we were living in was not the Royal mansion of Vinnona, this was.
 
And that was when I remembered hearing that I realised Emily saying that Vinnona was hosting the Halloween ball this year.
 
‘Why didn’t you tell me you were hosting the ball’
 
‘Well it’s not like I was happy about the fact that I was hosting but…..’
 
I frowned when he stopped midsentece. I wanted to look up at him and ask him what was wrong but I couldn’t. I was supposed to be his pet tonight, not his girlfriend.
 
The butler’s voice made me know what had caused Kayden’s sudden silence.
 
“Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you Lord Vincent and Prince Darrien”
 
My heartbeat accelerated and I swear I almost puked on the floor because of the knot of fear that had tightened itself in my stomach.
 
“Prince Darrien is accompanied by Lady Dália, daughter of Lord Michael of Vitigia.” The Butler added and is swore I almost cursed under my breath but then I remembered I was in a room full of vampires, they would definitely hear me.
 
Lord Vincent approached Kayden first and offered a slight bow.
 
“Welcome Lord Vincent” Kayden said, his voice sounded so formal and plain. Void of an emotion whatsoever.
 
Ahh my young nephew, it’s good to see you. And it’s good to see you again, pet” he said referring to me before walking away. +
 
“Prince Darrien and Lady Dália, you’re welcome to my home” he said calmly.
 
“It’s good to see you cousin” Darrien said.
 
“We are humbled by your reception, my Lord” Dália voice rang out.
 
And they walked away. I faintly noticed that Lord Vincent had occupied the seat next to Kayden,the throne like seat.
 
‘How are you holding up’ I asked Kayden.
 
‘Not so good. I feel like reaching out and killing someone’ he growled.
 
‘Relax love’ I said.
 
The ball proceeded and it was rather uneventful. There was small talk between the Lord’s and elders of the council while they whined and dined.
 
I looked around the ballroom. I saw Emily and Cole in one corner, then I saw Dalia and Darrien. Dalia was laughing animatedly while Darrien just seemed disinterested in the her and the wh0le ball.
 
My eyes kept raking all over the ballroom discretely. Then my eyes landed on him. He was staring at me with a huge smirk, his eyes dark and his face unfriendly, just like I knew him.
 
I offered him a small and discreet smile, and this caught him by surprise and he frowned.
 
“Who is that, with your second in command. She smells like she is of our bloodline” Lord Vincent suddenly asked, catching the attention of the council members and also some Lords in the process.
 
I crossed my fingers as I sat there, waiting to hear what Kayden would say.
 
“That is Emily Blackwood, my half sister. The product of my late father’s affair with the late pet Cathrine” Kayden explained easily.
 
If I wasn’t being a pet right now, I would have k-ssed the daylights out of him for answering with such ease.
 
“Unacceptable,” man from the council, I presumed, said.
 
Murmurs went around the table, people obviously spreading the news about Emily.
 
“All Lords and Council members to meet in Lord Kayden’s throne room in five minutes.” An authoritative voice said that made me flinch.
 
People began to rise from the table slowly.
 
‘As soon as I walk out I will tell Remy to come and get you and take you to the garden. Have a look around for a few minutes then come back in,side. Don’t talk to anyone.’
 
I nodded my head as discretely as I could. Kayden stood up up and followed the other Lords and council members.
 
“Come with me miss, I will show you the way to the garden.” Remy said.
 
I walked up from my s₱0t and followed Remy, but not before taking one last glance around the room, and not before seeing Kevin eyeing me devilishly.
 
I followed Remy through the castle and when he finally opened the door that led to the garden I was stunned.
 
It was so big, and so beautiful.
 
I turned back and realised Remy had gone back in,side.
 
I walked deeper into the garden, immersing myself in the feeling of being around by nature and so much fresh greenery. So much fresh. I saw a fountain coming into view and I removed my heels and ran towards it.
 
As I reached the fountain I froze dead in my tracks when I realised there was someone sitting on one of the benches adjacent to it.
 
“Well well, if it isn’t Kayden’s little princess.” The figure said and my heart stopped beating for just a few seconds.
 
“Forgive me your Lordsh¡p, I was not aware that you were here” I said looking down onto my bare feet.
 
“I think I should be the one apologising, after all this is your castle now, you’re the queen” he said with a small smirk as he swirl the drink in his hand around the glass.
 
“I do not understand you your Lordsh¡p” I said feeling a bit uncomfortable under his gaze.
 
“Come and sit with me Talia” he said.
 
I hesitated, rubbing my feet together.
 
“Please” he said in a low voice.
 
Well this was unexpected, Prince Darrien just said please.
 
I walked tentatively towards him, and settled besides him, keeping as much distance between us as possible.
 
We sat there for a moment, in silence.
 
“I was once in a forbidden rom-nce you know” he spoke quietly. I turned and looked at him, I knew I shouldn’t but I couldn’t stop myself. His words had taken me by surprise.
 
“Her name was Anya” he said. His face held so much pain and sadness that my heart went out to him.
 
“Did you love her?” I found myself asking against my better judgement.
 
Darrien took a sip from his glass. Then he stared off at the fountain.
 
“I loved her. A lot. But I betrayed her. I kept the taboo side of her hidden from her. And I abused her as a way of pleasing my father” he replied.
 
I was beyond shocked.
 
“Was she human?” I asked.
 
“She was half werewolf half vampire. Her mother and I hid her werewolf side from her. My father out pressure on me to exert my manly authority on her, make her fear me so that she could respect me.” He continued.
 
“And did it work?”
 
He chuckled darkly.
 
“It did. It worked in pushing her to her limits, then she ran away from me. I pursued her, only to find out she found her werewolf mate. And she left me, for good.” He elaborated.
 
My heart went out to him.
 
“I’m sorry.” I whispered.
 
He shrugged and downed his drink in one go.
 
“It’s okay. You should go back in,side ” he said in response.
 
I nodded my head at him in agreement. I began walking away from from him.
 
“Talia!” He called.
 
“Yes, your Lordsh¡p ?” I answered.
 
“Take care of my cousin for me. Oh and by the way, your secret’s safe with me” he said.
 
I nodded my understanding and continued walking towards the castle, my thoughts jumbled all over the place.
 
I walked back into the castle and glanced around the hallways. I tried to remember which way I had come but I was completely confused.
 
Suddenly a felt a hand clamping over my mouth, muffling a scre-m that was spilling out on impulse.
 
“You didn’t think you could get away from me so easily, huh pet!”
 
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I know it’s long. I’m sorry. But I’m doing this for a reason, trust me. You’ll thank me later.
 
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Emmanuel Uc