Chapter 153 Marchioness Cordelia
"Does it still hurt?" I glance down at the blood stain on the cloth that was tied around his stomach.
He shrugs, swallowing down his mouthful "Only when I move or talk" he smiles and I feel tears threaten to spill again but I blink them away.
"Drink this please" I being forth the cup but he glares hard at it as if him doing that enough would make it disappear.
"Only if you kiss the cup first" he grins wolfishly and immediately heat coats my cheek.
"I- I will not. Drink this mixture so you will feel better" I clear my throat, trying to get rid of the butterflies fluttering around in my chest.
"Then I refuse to drink it" he diverted his attention back to his meal, paying me no mind.
I sigh, "Fine"
He watches me as I bring the cup to my lips and press a kiss to the mouth of it. Heat envelopes his eyes as he watches me shamelessly, not even bothering to take his eyes off me once I had brought down the cup. I handed to cup to him and he took it.
"I am certain it will taste much better this way" he said, turning the cup to the side where I had kissed it. He places his lips on the exact place and gulps down the drink. I watch as his Adams apple bobs as the lukewarm liquid passes down his throat. He brings the cup down, that same grin directed my way "Definitely sweeter"
I could feel my skin tingling under his sultry gaze and I had to ignore how much it itched you touch him. "So this means you will not be able to fulfill the bet"
His ears perked "Of course I will. It might just take time till I am well enough". His features soften, his eyes finding mine again, his violet orbs flash with vulnerability, hope and another emotion I was unable to decipher "If you do not mind, only if. Could you come here to keep me company from time to time? Monroe is good in herbs and medicines but he does not have much of a personality"
I choked back a giggle, "That is not a very nice thing to say"
"But it is true after all. So will you?"
I bit down on my lip. Would this be the best thing? If I agree to come everyday then I can make sure he takes the elixir. I could also make up for the pain he is in because of Astrid. She had gone overboard, this was too far with this and where did she find this elixir? Did she plan for this?
All this thoughts swarmed my mind and I had forgotten I was yet to answer Ryker
"Of course, but you still owe me that dance"
•BRAILER•
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"I advice you let me accompany you My Lady" Elijah rushes after me as I made my way outside to the coach who was readying the carriage.
"There is no need Elijah. I will be going with Maximus and Marchioness Cordelia, I will be very safe and there will be nothing to worry about" I tried to reassure Elijah as I made my way outside where Maximus stood beside the carriage. Cordelia was yet to arrive but I was certain she would, I just needed to stall Elijah long enough. If he insisted to come along then he would follow to where I was meeting Nostradamus and report everything back to Darius. I just needed to meet with him and get all my thoughts straight before I went to Darius with any of this.
Marchioness Cordelia had no idea I would be meeting with Nostradamus, she assumed we would be going shopping in town and she was very excited when I invited her. She was my cover, in case anything went wrong or Darius was to enquire on my whereabouts I could simply tell him I was with the Marchioness.
Brailer was known as the capital city that was filled with the finest of silks and the most recent and expensive ones as well, silks only nobles and people of high born could afford. Just the right scenery. We were set to meet in a nearby pub, secluded from the public eye due to its bustling service but as the princess consort I was easily able to acquire a table no matter how occupied they always were. The pub was always dimly lit, cozy and devoid of public eyes, just perfect.
"My lady!" Cordelia came, elegantly trailing towards us. When she arrived she takes a short bow "I am deeply sorry for making your Highness wait, I am ready"
"All is well Marchioness" I direct a smile her way
"The mercer is aware of our arrival so we needn't do anything more than simply show up" her gaze finally locks on Elijah who had been standing there the whole time, silent and observing like he always did. The coachman walks in and bows, "The carriage awaits my ladies"
"I will go wait in the carriage" Cordelia follows the coachman out, leaving me to speak with Elijah and ensure my plans are ruined.
"I will join you soonest"
"Please you Majesty, his Grace will not be pleased if he were to hear of this" Elijah tries a last desperate attempt to stop me. My heart threatened to twist in sympathy but I had to remain strong. I could see the look of concern, fear and anxiety tightening his features. I sighed inwardly, for I knew how angry Darius could get when it came to me.
It was not a pleasant sight at that. He could bring the whole palace down and I would have wanted to make sure to avoid that by telling him right now but he was nowhere to be found. He had gone out and was yet to return so before he does I want to leave, meet Nostradamus and come back.
"I understand Elijah. Do not you worry I would make sure the King does not get angry with you, tell him I went to buy some new silks and I will be back"
Before Elijah could utter another word I walked out and joined Cordelia in the carriage, waving at Elijah who held a less than excited expression.