Chapter 35

Sylvester got up and left the dining area without sparing Desire a second glance. Even though he was glad she was fine, he still couldn’t get most of her words out of his head. They kept on coming back to him, making him wonder what had happened to her to make her say those harsh words to him.

He walked into his study and picked up the work he had done till morning to realize he had gone halfway in resolving some problems he faced during midday and this was possible because of the hard drink he had, trying to forget what Desire said and clear his mind.

“I don’t see how that’s a punishment, Sylvester” Ying walked into the study to see Sylvester with his face buried in his hands.

“She hates me now so seeing me each and every hour would be a punishment for her” Sylvester replied “You shouldn’t say that friend. She’s just not doing quite alright. Be patient with her Sylvester” Ying advised even though he didn’t know what happened to her.

He knew Sylvester was in love with this girl but today wasn’t the day to tease him about anything, he’ll wait for his chance.

“Forget about Desire and let’s get to work. I have you some assignments yesterday, I need the reports” Sylvester demands “The maids had started stocking up the store room while the guards had started the advance training on how to make the fortress and the builders had started working on the main gate to strengthen it” Ying explained the current situation of things.

“Thanks Ying, you can go back to work” Sylvester dismissed him.

“Don’t you think Fang needs to go?” Ying asked before leaving.

“Her father was a good friend to my father and I don’t think I can disrespect him by throwing his daughter out for what she did” Ying replied, concentrating on his work.

“Even after all she did to you. Don’t you hate her? I can’t even stand her even though she did nothing to me. Sometimes I don’t understand you, Sylvester”

“That’s the way life is, Ying. Full of mystery. You don’t have to understand me, just trust me” He appealed.

“I do trust you Sylvester and I want to believe that you know what you’re doing but if I investigate into what happened to Desire and I find her in anyway attached to it, I swear on my father’s grave that I’ll be the one to push her out of this house” Ying swore angrily.

“What has Desire got to do with you Ying?” Sylvester asked with jealousy.

“Desire is like a sister to me and I’m so protective of her, so caution your girlfriend who came back from the dead to control herself if not, I bite hard like a dog when I’m angry” Ying threatened and walked out of the room angrily.

He couldn’t understand why Sylvester was still hell bent about keeping Fang in his house. He had hated her since they met but he had to keep his thoughts to himself because it could hurt Sylvester.

Sylvester was surprised at Ying’s outburst. He knew Ying is usually protective of women especially ones closer to him after he had witnessed his father torture and abuse his mother to death. Sylvester knew Ying’s threat was not an empty ones. He usually bites hard when he gets angry.

After Ying had left the dining area, Desire had stayed rooted to a spot. She didn’t want to share his suit like he wanted but she had to because she couldn’t deny his command. Fang flared at her as she stomped angrily away to her side of the mansion.

“Desire, we all looked for you last night. Where did you go?” Fei asked worriedly.

“Nowhere special Fei, I was sleeping at Lady Nor’s room and didn’t know the time was that far spent” Desire’s face was void of life as usual.

“Why do you look so pale, Desire? Did you eat yesterday?” Fei asked.

Everyone present turned to look at Fei with surprise.

“Desire must be such a special friend to Fei. She even remembered to say a sentence with food and Desire’s name together” Everyone including Desire laughed.

They all couldn’t believe Fei actually cared if someone ate and not the food that was left behind.

“You people should stop teasing me” Fei cried out and walked ahead of them into the kitchen. Before Desire could start working, Lady Nor sat her down and placed two plates of food before her.

“Eat child. You need to get your strength back” Lady Nor said as she handed her a spoon.

“Why two plates?” Desire asked

“One for yesterday's meal that you missed and one for today. Don’t worry, I kept it safely away from Fei” Fei whined at the mention of her name for the second time.

Since Desire knew she couldn’t finish two bowls of food at a time, she looked over at Fei and pointed to the food. Fei smiled brightly and quickly sat beside her to eat.

“As if she’ll ever reject food” Lady Nor commented making the other girls laugh at Fei while Fei angrily ………. ate the food. Desire also smiled in turn before concentrating and eating.

Desire was working in the kitchen when someone suddenly called her name.

“Desire, master wants you in his study” The Maid left before Desire could ask anything further.

She wasn’t comfortable with going to Sylvester while all eyes were on her. The last time she did, she knew what the repercussion was.

Taking an excuse from lady Nor, she walked towards the study with one fate.

“Going to slut yourself away as usual,” Fang said, folding her arms against her chest at the edge of the staircase leading to Sylvester’s study room.

“At least I got the attention you didn’t, my lady” Desire replied and walked away from her. She looked back at some point to see if Queen Naomi had started out like she did but ended up being a pushover who decides to stand up for herself.

She knocked on the door gently.

“Come in” Sylvester called from the other side of the door. Desire opened the door and walked in.

“My lord, you requested for my presence”

“Sit, Desire” Sylvester commanded and Desire sat quietly.

Sylvester held a small container in his hand, opened it and placed it on the table. He walked over to Desire and once his hand met her body, she stood up abruptly.

“What are you doing master?”

“I will not take you against your will, Desire. I’ve already told you this and you know I’ll never go back on my word. If I want to bend you over this table, slam all of me into your tight vagina, I will ask if you want me to” He moved closer and whispered the last part into her ear making Desire wet from pleasure all of a sudden.

“My lord,” Desire was standing against the desk already.

“Turn and don’t make me command twice” Desire did as she was told, still scared of what was going to happen.

He removed two buttons on her dress, pushed her hair away from her back, examined the scar that was on her neck and with gritted teeth, he used some of the balm he collected from the healer to massage the spot gently, trying not to hurt her.

“The healer would be expecting you this evening. Make sure you come back to my suite after that” He places a kiss on her neck before placing another on her collarbone.

He fixed her dress back for her and she turned, ready to leave. Before she could reach the door, Sylvester pulled her back, hugging her tightly.

“I miss you, Desire. Don’t push me away, my Dove”