When Our Souls Intertwined
CHAPTER 3
She eyed him with caution, as if he was fire, and would burn her in any moment if she made any mistakes.
(Past) Hades
Hey....don't be afraid
He reached out to touch her head, but the figure flinched and backed away to the corner more.
Her eyes glared at him as if to intimidate the person that dared to touch her
(Past) Hades
Ok ok I'm sorry
Hades stood up and raised both his hands in defeat.
He looked down at Her and observed.
She was skinny to the bones.
Her eyes laid empty without any trace of life, and her hair was so long that it could reach her knees.
Despite the imperfections, he couldn't help but admit that there was a trace of beauty within this mask of brokenness.
(Past) Hades
I'm Hades, and I'll be your doctor from now on. What's your name?
Still there was no answer.
He sighed and retrieved the tray of food in her bed
(Past) Hades
I'll get someone to reheat this up, I'll be right back darling
He left and closed the door shut.
Her empty eyes followed him, And everything went dark.
Her footsteps echoed on the giant hallways. Every step she took was a dangerous risk, Soreen knew that she could fall any minute in her heels and break a bone in her body if she wasn't careful.
She was late, and she knew it.
How could a duke's daughter be late to an emperor's banquet.
She couldn't stand hearing another nagging from her father, heck even her brother.
Celeste
Ms.Eclair please watch your steps!
When she got outside the premises, Soreen ran to a carriage awaiting her arrival outside the gate.
The coach man opened the door and helped her step in.
She breathes a sigh of relief and opens the window inside. Soreen waved goodbye to a frustrated Celeste and smiled beautifully.
Soreen Claydelerene Eclair
I'll be okay Celeste! Take a day off and enjoy yourself. Goodbye!
But they both knew Celeste wasn't a day off type of girl. Celeste hated wasting time.
Watching the carriage getting further and further, Celeste shook her head and headed inside to clean up the mess they had made.
The palace ballroom was bursting in chatter and lively music.
Each high class person was in a group of five or three, gossiping or admiring the chandelier embedded with gold and diamonds.
At the center of the ballroom sat a throne all high and mighty.
One with the highest and grandest chair, sat the Emperor himself. On his left was the queen with the 2nd and 3rd prince following.
On his right side, was the Empress in her beautiful glory with the 1st prince and 1st princess sitting beside her.
They were the epitome of a beautiful family, Masked with emotions others find hard to read.
In the lower part of the throne, were the emperor's concubines and their children.
The concubines were delicate and beautiful as a flower, but their beauty dimmed when standing beside the Empress herself.
The chatters stopped when the Emperor himself raised his hands, Making the halls more quiet like a desert.
One of his ministers stepped forward with a scroll of parchment paper.
Minister Von
The Emperor hereby acknowledges the gifts and greetings sent to him on this special day
The nobles clapped in satisfaction
Minister Von
It is my pleasure to announce to you all, That the kingdom of Ishakari had admitted defeat.
The giant doors of the room burst open, and in came a few slaves tied in a rope one by one.
As the guards pushed them inside with pride, the slaves groaned in pain and without a choice, They kneeled in front of the Emperor in defeat.
Von smiled and continued for more.
Minister Von
Let us welcome, the Beloved princess of Ishakari.
The crowd gasps in amazement as they watch a living goddess. Her silver hair is what most people are focused on. It was the rarest and considered a blessing and a curse to those bore it.
Walking barefoot and hands tied to her front. The princess of Ishakari glared at the Emperor with hate and furry.
Minister Von
The King of Ishakari pleaded for mercy, And in return for peace we present to you his beloved princess.
It's up to the Emperor to decide her fate.
Von said to the emperor and signaled the guards to bring Claudine closer for the emperor to see.
The emperor reached for her chin and inspected her face clearly.
He nodded and stood up from the throne making Claudine back away in furry.
Claudine Ishakari
Don't touch me.
Emperor Felix
Hah! I don't think such a young princess like you would be fitting inside my harem, Let alone being a mere concubine too.
The emperor turned his back and faced one of the princes to his left.
He smirked and eyed the son that he was having a hard time controlling.
Emperor Felix
I've decided to give the princess of Ishakari to no other than the second Prince, Hades Devilles.
Hades who was silent this whole time, gripped the armchair in anger. Everyone knows that if one refuses the Emperors words, consequences will follow.
He gritted his teeth in silence. Before anyone could catch a glimpse of it, he stood up from the throne and bowed politely for the Emperor.
Hades Devilles
It is my pleasure to accept your gift, Emperor Father.
The crowd clapped in envy and lust.
Envy for the Princess of Ishakari to marry the second prince, and envy for the Prince to marry the beloved and beautiful princess of Ishakari.
They really did make a perfect pair.
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