Chapter 128 Dinner Drama
Alessia’s POV
Luca heads for the door and Lucy falls in step behind him as I remain by Angelicas side .Tensing subtly I sneak a look at Alex and he is still typing furiously on his phone .Probably reaching out to his PI or Padre . More than ever I appreciate his steadfastness, He is a man of action always on the move never wasting time. the door Luca opens it and Mara stands in the doorway hands poised to knock again. Luca steps aside for her to pass “Good evening Mara”
She remains in the doorway peeking into the room and catches my eyes.Bowing her head respectively “Good Evening to you all, its time for dinner” I nod raising gently, smoothening my dress with shaky hands trying to calm my nerves.Not an easy feat after the impromputu meeting we just had.
“Thank you for fetching us Mara ,please lead the way.” Her eyes rove around the faces in the room briefly before turning around.
\-My heart stutters in my chest
\-Could it be she can tell ?
\-No it cannot be!
Sigh straigtening my shoulders I grasp Angelica’s arm as we fall in line behind Lucy and Mara .My mark feels like it is warming up but it might just be my power responding to my emotions
\-I wonder just how long we will be able to hide that we are bonded…
\-And that my power is fully activated ?
Dios Mio!
Absent mindedly I walk down the corridors, beside Angelica taking a few turns ,no one saying a word to each other. Alex walks behind us with luca , close but not nearly close enough .They seem to be discussing something quietly but I don't try to listen, Facing the front Lucy walks with Mara by her side her head high ,steps graceful ,presence steady
Angelica squeezes my arm once "take deep breaths" she mummurs without turning to me.
\-Am I that obvious?
Pausing I take a few calming breaths as we approach the dinning halls .The laughter and conversstions of coven members spilling out through the door as we step into the doorway we are met with our usual view of the noisy room
Coven members exhanging hugs and pleasantries as they settle in for the meal .The lit lanterns lining the hall, Their flames almost dancing against the stone walls .The long wooden table filling up as servants bustle about with decantera of wine and water dropping them on tables as they go.
My eyes fall on the high table
Enya of course is seated at the head as usual
Her ever faithful husband Orzo is on her right
Melissa on her left followed by Indie then Frederic seated his nose plaster is missing, it is still slightly bruised even though he seems to be healing quickly he must be using magic.
Fickle Man
I hope he is able to remember it for a long time
Maybe Alex will break his legs next if he tries something again.
The thought is dark but comforting
As we walk towards them the conversation in the room reduces as most people openly stare at our approach . At first their attention used to make me uncomforfortable but now ?
\-I straighten my shoulders
\-Lifting my chin
\-Let them watch
\-Let them try and read our body language
\-Let them speculate
\-They wont get any answers from us
That is for sure.
We take our usual seats on the high table, Angelica is on my right ,then lucy .Alex and luca are seated across from us. I feel his gaze on me and our eyes meet briefly, My mark responds to his gaze warming up lightly. Reaching under the table I pat my mid thigh lightly and then I tense up for a moment. I hope no one saw that sneaking a look around the table making sure no one caught my slight movement . Once I am cerratin I wasn't seen I relax leaning back in my chair as food starts to materialze on our plates. Picking up my cutlery I focus on my food ,ignoring the low murmurs from the council members until Enya clears her throat.
"Princess , Did you enjoy your lesson with Indie?"
Her tone sounds nice and a tad bit curious
Nicer than the class I had with your husband I am tempted to say but instead I say. "Sure I did" I reply honestly “Creating shield with spells is interesting and Indie is a good coach.”
Unlike some of you I dont add that part but I meet Orzos eyes for a moment and a smug look flashes there before he hides it and huffs in annoyance.
Bully
Indie seated by Melissa tilts her head accepting my praise with calm “It was my honour to teach you Princess , you are a fast learners.”.-Yeah and I am pretty sure your council members hate that but It is what it is .
I give her a genuine smile ,turning back to Enya I notice her eyes seems narrowed in annoyance her lips tightening into a frown .I guess she isn't happy I openly praised Indie and not her spouse .If she is waiting for his own praise she will be waiting for a long time .I don't take bullying lightly.
"And I do hope the incident that happened with Frederic yesterday is long forgotten now"
\-Oh Enya you just hate peace dont you?
\-Or is it that you love drama?Are you trying to remind ex in case he has forgotten what happened?
I pause with my fork mid air, I turn to her anger swelling in my chest. Angelica's arms brush mine lightly as if to tell me to not let her goad me and I take a deep breathe calming my fire before it ignites. Slowly I replace my fork on the plate "You and I both know what frederic did" I say loudly so no one misinterpretes “Was not an unfortunate event it was a reckless trick."
The hall suddenly falls quiet..
too quiet...