The Vampire King's Possession

Chapter 44: 44. Don't Flatter Yourself Princess

Chapter 44: 44. Don't Flatter Yourself Princess

"Princess," Vae called, breaking through Mauve's thoughts. Mauve blinked as she returned to reality. "What do you think?"

Mauve arched her head to the side as she checked her reflection. Vae had tied her hair into a braided bun with flowers all around the bun. "Beautiful, it looks so pretty Vae." She was still in a sour mood but this time it was directed at somebody else. "Thank you."

Vae's face brightened and she smiled, "You are too kind, princess. Is there anything else you would like me to do for you?"

Mauve shook her head, "That is all. I will call you up if I need anything." she smiled faintly at Vae.

The maid bowed before she walked toward the door and left the room. Mauve sighed as she watched Vae go then she turned and looked at her reflection again. She saw a young woman with a blank expression looking back at her.

She pushed herself off the seat and spun as she tried to see her outfit. Vae had changed her dress. She was grateful for that, the dress brought up memories she did not want to think about while eating with the guards.

She checked herself again, she would have to say her thanks to them and convey how worried she was but she did not know how she would go about that. She sighed again, this meal had barely started and she was already stressed, this was why she wanted to eat in the confines of her room.

She groaned, it did not help that Damon had caught them in such a state. This was all Jael's fault. She was certain the rest of the guards already knew what had happened in the library. Was it really too late to decide to eat in her room?

A loud knock caused Mauve to jerk. "By the gods!" She swore. "Come in," she called out.

Her eyes darted towards the door and she prayed that Jael would come in at that moment. He was usually in the dining hall before her. She wondered what was taking so long.

"Princess," Danag broke the silence. Mauve jerked a little and slowly turned her head to look at him, biting her lip as she waited to hear what he would say. "How do you enjoy being at the castle?"

Mauve released the breath she was not even aware of holding. "Very much, actually." She squealed. "It is much better than I anticipated. The lack of sunlight is a bit unnerving but it is nothing I can't..." Erick's face shut her up as she realized she had gotten a little too excited.

"It is fine, really." She tried again. "I am glad to see you all are fine. I heard you were in such poor states because of me."

"Don't flatter yourself, princess. It was safer to take the risk of sunlight than stay another night in the Nolands. It has nothing to do with you, we certainly don't need your pity." Erick admonished.

"Erick!" Danag called.

The vampire threw his head in defiance but his glare never wavered from Mauve's face. Mauve shrank at the direct attack thrown at her. She didn't know what to do with it. She did know that compared to the rest Erick was distant towards her but she had no idea he felt this way about her.

Danag slowly turned his attention toward her. "You do not need to worry about us, princess. As you can see, we are fine."

"Yes, and um..." she paused, she was at loss for words. She did not know what to reply. "That is good, I-I am glad..." Her voice trailed as the door threw open.

The opened door revealed Jael. Mauve didn't think she had ever been happier to see him. Her face broke into a smile but the scowl on it immediately wiped the smile away.