I really miss you
Mardelia Zara Zeanne
***
The pair of eyes opened slowly, Zara's sleep was disturbed by the morning sun that seemed to wake her up. Zara's gaze immediately fell on the link of her fingers with Jeffry. Her attention now turned to look at Jeffry's pale face, which was still tightly closed.
Zara let out a small sigh, it's been five days since the incident and until now Jeffry is still unconscious.
"I miss you,"
The corners of Zara's lips lifted as she recalled the times when she did many things with Jeffry. "I miss how your cold face smiled warmly at me."
Zara thought her tears had dried up from crying too much, but in fact, her tears kept coming back down when she felt her heart hurt so much right now.
"How is the condition?"
Zara flinched in surprise when suddenly someone tapped her on the shoulder. She hastily wiped her tears and turned around.
"Oh you Durrel, you startled me!!"
Durrel, a man with a long white mane, pointed ears and skin that glows in the sun. She is an elf who chases after Zara and Jeffry that night.
elf
The two pairs of eyes locked each other until Jeffry's gaze slowly dimmed. His eyes began to close with a smile that actually pierced Zara's heart.
"Forgive me,..."
"Mate."
Zara stares in disbelief watching Jeffry who is unconscious. "Wake up Jeffry! Don't close your eyes. Please Jeffry Ernest Luxion!!"
"Jeffry please listen to me, don't leave me alone..." Zara cried even more. She was really desperate if Jeffry wasn't with her.
"Jeffry, open your eyes." softly
Zara is still trying to make Jeffry sober. Shaking Jeffry's body in her lap. But still the same. Even Jeffry didn't budge a bit. She sobbed again when she heard Jeffry's heartbeat which was getting weaker.
"Jeffry Ernest Luxion..."
Zara's head lowered so that their foreheads touched, tears fell down Jeffry's face. Zara also wrapped her arms around Jeffry's chest and hugged him tightly.
"You know now don't you, I love you. I'm in love with you. At least don't leave this feeling with hope. You have to live and find your mate so that the feelings I feel slowly disappear."
"Wake up Jeffry!! Open your eyes!!!" Zara's screams are full of a deep sadness, it makes nature feel as if she feels the sadness she feels. The light of the crescent moon dimmed, covered by black clouds along with the darkness of the night.
The sound of footsteps running towards them made Zara gasp and roll her eyes.
She put Jeffry's head slowly and kissed the top of Jeffry's head.
"Now I will be your Guardian." She whispered right in Jeffry's face.
Sring
Zara stood up at the same time pulling the sword on Jeffry's waist. Her feet took a few steps forward and sharpened her vision in the dark forest.
"Hey lady!"
The creature called the elf finally found Zara, the owner of immortal blood. There were two elves who were now a few meters away from Zara. They rode white horses with arrows perched on their backs.
"Who the hell are you guys?!"
"We want your blood. If you think we won't force you into a fight..."
"Face me!!" interrupted Zara with a loud shout.
The two elves were silent when, watching Zara, who was actually a human, was so brave against them.
"We have no intention of hurting you, come with us and I'll let the dying vampire live."
"Tch! I don't care!!"
Zara was still staring at the two elves without any fear. Instead of being scared, Zara gets closer and confronts them.
But Zara admits, her hands are now shaking slightly in the face of two very dangerous looking men with bows on their backs.
"What are these creatures again?" mumbled Zara. Her eyes returned to focus, not wanting to worry about what kind of creature she was facing now.
"I've asked gently, but apparently you want the rough way. All right, if that's what you want!"
"No!! Attacking her will only add to your troubles." The two elves were brothers. And the younger brother doesn't seem to agree with what his brother is going to do. He then seeks a fair deal for them as well as Zara.
"We know you are the owner of the prophesied immortal blood. We want your blood if you will give it..." The elf hung up on her words then had an annoying smile on Zara's eyes.
"We will save the vampire."
Zara was silent, thinking about the offer the two elves had given her. For a moment Zara looked back - looked at Jeffry's face with a decision she finally agreed. And without thinking Zara agreed to their offer.
"I will give my blood."
"You're daydreaming again. What's your hobby of daydreaming?" Durrel chuckles, annoyed that Zara is silent with a straight and blank look.
"Ah yes I'm sorry Durrel. Why did you come here so early? Is there something wrong?"
"I just wanted to take you out to eat. The maids said you didn't want to eat all day. You really are a hassle."
"Actually I'm hungry, it's just..." Zara seemed to think about the taste of the bread the Elves served her.
"Isn't the food good?"
"Not bad, just a little bland." Durrel held back his laughter that almost exploded at Zara's innocent face. But he also realized that. The taste of the elves' food definitely didn't match the human tongue of Zara.
"That's what elves' food tastes like. But you have to eat. If Jeffry is sick at least you have to be healthy to take care of him."
"Yeah, okay, I'm going to eat now." final Zara, however what Durrel said is true.
"Good! Let's eat some bland food." Invite Durrell to be so excited that Zara chuckles at the behavior of this very kind elf.
***
Kingdom Gervinder now so different. The kingdom that was once filled with screams of anger and malice was now heard so much laughter. Arcelle was standing at the end of the stairs looking at a girl running around helping the maids prepare for the crown prince's birthday celebration.
The wizard girl brought many changes in Gervinder. His presence made Arcelle forget her sadness a little. The girl who is his son's mate, turns out to be a princess from the Wizard kingdom.
Arcelle slowly descended the stairs one by one, her gaze could not be separated from the girl's behavior. Because he was too enthusiastic, his son's mate didn't realize that the Queen was now standing behind him.
"You need to rest dear, or you'll be exhausted during the celebrations."
"I'm sorry Queen for not noticing your presence. And for rest, I had enough rest last night. Tomorrow is Hanson's birthday, so I have to prepare well. Isn't that right Queen Arcelle?"
Arcelle flashed a smile, day by day she became used to the wizard girl in front of her who had a habit of talking at length.
"It's up to you dear, but don't let yourself get sick. Got it?"
"Yes Sir."
The door suddenly opened revealing a man gasping for breath with his clothes dirty with mud.
"Reyna! I got the plant you wanted!!"
Hanson trotted over to his mate and mother. Meanwhile, Reyna was now smiling broadly at a plant in Hanson's hand.
"Where did you get it Hanson?! Thank you so much, I've really wanted this plant for a long time."
"I got it easily, wiped out a herd of rogues, and faced off against a hungry forest bear."
Reyna actually laughed loudly making Hanson put on a sour face.
"And why are your clothes dirty like this?"
"I fell in the mud because that damn bear wanted to eat me alive!"
"I'm so sorry my dear! Let's clean your clothes."
Hanson now widened his smile and then took Reyna's hand and held it tightly.
"Queen Arcelle, I'll help Hanson first. We'll say goodbye."
Arcelle nodded with a smile that hadn't faded since earlier. Really, his heart was so happy. Reyna, that girl changed everything. Including changing a Hanson who has a heart like a demon now into a Hanson who has a soft heart like an angel. It was all thanks to Reyna. Thanks Matenya who is so patient and caring.
"Do you want to take a bath yourself or give Hwang Hanson a bath?" Reyna smiled mischievously intending to tease her mate who was so adorable with a blush on her cheeks.
"You think I'm a kid. I'll take a bath myself."
"Really? Alright.. I'll prepare clothes for you."
The two of them stepped into Hwang Hanson's room which now belonged to Reyna as well.
Reyna put plants on the dresser and started picking out clothes for Hanson. While walking to and fro, Reyna suddenly stopped in front of the window. He stepped closer to the window. He always saw this every day. In his mind he kept thinking about what had really happened until the Queen was often alone and daydreaming. Even though he had just witnessed Arcelle smiling happily.
Reyna not only cares and loves Hanson as her mate, she also loves all members of the Hanson family. Arcelle is already considered like a mother. However, their relationship is not too close because Arcelle is often aloof and Reyna is afraid to interfere with Queen Gervinder.
"If this continues it will be bad. I have to talk to him."
Reyna walked towards the door and shouted loudly. "I'm out for a while, don't look for me, I won't be long."
Reyna rushed back to her destination, her long dress slightly lifted up to her ankles and she started jogging before Arcelle returned to her residence.
Arcelle turned to the side hearing the sound of footsteps approaching her. And suddenly Reyna bent her body slightly because she was tired from running a pretty good distance. "After this I'm going to have Hanson bite me so I can run and not be exhausted like this."
"What's wrong Reyna, is something wrong?"
Reyna straightened herself and walked gracefully closer to Arcelle's side. When she was right in front of Arcelle, Reyna's body suddenly felt stiff and even her mouth was locked tightly.
"Is there something you want to talk to me about?"
"Yes Queen." Reyna took a deep breath and let it out slowly. Both of his eyes immediately met with Arcelle.
"Sorry to disturb your time, Queen. I just wanted to try to make you feel less sad like this. Would you like to talk to me? Because I thought, at least you didn't feel the pain alone, and if I could, I'd help solve your problem."
Reyna said with the courage she had cultivated since earlier. Arcelle just stayed silent with a straight face then suddenly she hugged Reyna and sobbed a little. However, Reyna herself could still hear it. Now he really felt guilty. "Was I overreacting?" he asked himself.
Arcelle had let go of her embrace, her hand reached out to gently caress Reyna's head.
"We are so lucky to have you in this palace. You are a very nice girl, Reyna. And one thing that makes me very happy..."
"You are able to give my son the happiness that I have not been able to give. I really thank you."
In her heart, Arcelle loved Hanson very much. But due to a misunderstanding, their relationship became strained. She loves Hanson as her biological son, Arcelle also loves Jeffry as a nephew whom she considers as her own son.
Arcelle nodded with a smile that hadn't faded since earlier. Really, his heart was so happy. Reyna, that girl changed everything. Including changing a Hanson who has a heart like a demon now into a Hanson who has a soft heart like an angel. It was all thanks to Reyna. Thanks to his mate who is so patient and caring.
Arcelle leaned forward and gave her daughter-to-be a kiss on the forehead. He really had thought of Reyna as his own daughter.
"Mother, I'm going back to my room, look at Hanson's shower. He'll whine like a child if I'm not there."
From the open bedroom window, Reyna saw her lover had come out shirtless. Reyna didn't like it when a maid or anyone else saw this scene.
Reyna immediately ran back to her house. Or Hanson would be even more desperate to go out shirtless to look for him. When in front of the door Reyna hastily opened it and Hanson was standing arm-in-arm right in front of the door.
"Where have you been? I've been waiting for you since earlier, you see I'm cold."
"How can it be cold, even though his body is like ice."
"Really? Then forgive your lover, this is Prince Hanson."
Hanson didn't answer, instead he leaned closer to Reyna's body and pushed her until Reyna's body was now completely pressed against the door.
"No-no. You have to hold onto it until your birthday. It's such a precious gift, there's no way I can give it now."
"Tsk!" Hanson sighed in disappointment. If it weren't for Hanson so much in love with Reyna he would have marked her from the first time they met. He was patient enough to hold back his urge.
When Hanson fell silent, Reyna took the opportunity to escape her lover's embrace. He walked quickly to the bed and took Hanson's clothes.
"Come here handsome prince. You have to put on your clothes or else I will attack you because I can't stand the sight of that muscular belly of yours."
Hanson laughed at that. The mate is really cute.
"Who is the man standing beside you in the painting in the palace hall?" When Reyna was helping to put on the attributes of the royal attire, she began to carry out her mission again. The mission to fix all the shortcomings that occur in the royal family of the Gervinder clan.
"What is going on?" Hanson changed his expression to a flat one. He was a little surprised because Reyna suddenly asked about Jeffry.
"I ask for answers, not for more questions."
Blame Hanson, don't ever try to argue with Reyna or you'll end up suffocating yourself. Reyna has similar traits to Zara. stubborn and doesn't give up easily.
"He's Jeffry Ernest Luxion, my brother."
"Why only tell now? Where is he now, I want to meet him."
"I don't know. He went to kidnap immortal blood and didn't take long to return. I think he finished off the immortal blood owner alone and doesn't want to go back to the palace anymore."
"Should...,"
"You don't behave like that to Jeffry. There's no need to cover it up anymore. I already knew everything from Mother. You told her to, didn't you?"
Hanson was silent for a moment, his mate was really too smart.
"I know Hanson, your relationship with mom is not good. But, you've never tried to start everything from scratch. Meet mom. Talk to her. Mommy loves you very much, and loves Jeffry as her nephew."
"After we meet my father. We'll start looking for Jeffry. I have a hunch he's still alive. He's not an easy vampire to beat, the maids say he's a Guardian."
"He is a great Guardian, his strength is even greater than mine. I must meet him immediately and apologize. To be honest, I really miss him."
In fact, it had been a long time since Hanson had wanted immortal blood anymore. Since he met his mate, Hanson began to understand the meaning of a relationship and something called love. Deep down he wanted to meet Jeffry and apologize for everything he had done so far.
"We'll find him together." Reyna hugged Hanson's sturdy body tightly.
"And as for mother. I want to ask you something." Reyna's head looked up at Hanson's eyes intently.
"Why isn't Mother interested in immortal blood? Shouldn't you be vying for it."
"I don't think Mother wants to add to any trouble with the Blanchard clan. Their clan also wants immortal blood possessors. Even our palace spies also say that they guard immortal blood owners in the underworld so that when the prophecy arrives they can easily finish them off."
"Unfortunately Jeffry is very intelligent and now the owner of the immortal blood is most likely with him. Isn't that right?" Hanson nodded in agreement with Reyna's guess, which was exactly what he had guessed.
"I also want to know why your clan hates the Blanchard clan so much? Didn't you two have close clan relations."
"Our clan used to have a close relationship. But after the war we never had a relationship again. After that war too, Mother was the one who felt the most loss."
Reyna's face turned serious, she was very interested in something Hanson was talking about.
"One thing you should also know is that I have twins. They're twins but not alike. And I'm hiding this from everyone. She doesn't want those old wounds to open up again."
Reyna rolled her eyes, "Really? Who is she?!" she asked enthusiastically.
"Queen of the Blanchard clan. Queen Ellevine."
"Arcelle and Ellevine."