Chapter 94 Intruders
"There's a back entrance, through the walls of the palace. I'll mark a way out. All we need to do is distract Vandal and his men long enough to get everyone out and then you and your ladies will make an excuse to leave as well don't worry" she assured but I was having non of it and immediately refused shaking my head at her. I couldn't leave them just to save myself.
"I refuse to leave you and the rest of the elders here" I frowned deeply at the thought alone.
"Listen, Audrey, Vandal won't do anything to us if he was to find out. Sure he would get angry and release his wrath but by then you all would be at a safe bunker underneath the castle and all would be okay until Darius returns. You have to ensure your safety for Darius' sake" I still didn't like the idea one bit but arguing was of no use. She was fixed on her plan so I just had to make sure hers as well as my plan worked out. With sealed lips I gave a firm nod.
"I guess we go in together then"
It was time for the feast and Elder Azalia had sent both my ladies and I to get ourselves ready for we were to be in attendance. It was a crucial part of the plan to look as cheerful as possible even though the idea of sitting and enjoying a feast with my mates euserper sickened me I had to control my disgust just for some time until my plan was set in motion. One slip up and it could all be over.
While my ladies helped me get dressed I tried mind linking Darius but I couldn't which only meant his wall was up and I couldn't reach him. I imagined the worst, what if he got ambushed upon his arrival? What if he was being held against his will? I was well aware Darius alone was more capable than all his soldiers put together but it didn't stop me from worrying. I just wanted to have him with me, to hold me. I missed him so much it was torture but I knew I had to remain strong and get everyone out safely.
As I walked out of the doors of my chambers with my ladies by my side I whispered a silent prayer to the goddess. I was never one to look onto her for anything before because then I never had anything to loose nor did I have any dreams I wanted to meet unlike now. Now I had a lot to pray for, so much and I wish for once she could hear my pleading and jewel Darius safe for me
He was my life, he gave me a reason to be alive and I couldn't imagine loosing him now. My heart thumped madly in my chest as I whispered quiet words of plea. Greer grabbed onto my shaky hand, holding it firmly in hers. I gazed up at her, a small encouraging smile on her lips as she squeezed my hand reassuring me everything would be fine. I got the message I just didn't know if I believed it but I had faith in Darius. He would be fine.
As we walked closer and closer to the dining hall grand doors I felt sick to my stomach. I had found out Maximus had been thrown into the cells along with our guards, we all fell for their peaceful facade and now as I slowly approached these doors I had this feeling like I was walking into the lion's den and I was a pour defenseless deer.
The doors were pushed open by two of Vandal's gairds as they stared down at us with more than eager eyes. There were going to be a problem for my plans. Watching then with cautious eyes we walked into the room to be welcomed by all Vandal's men sitted around the table already eating.
Despite the clear discomfort on the three elders faces they were seated right at their seats with a tight smile fixated on all their faces. We made our way around to our seats. Before I could pull out the chair between Orchid and Greer I watched from the corner of my eye as Vandal stood and took slowly steps in my direction. I waited and watched him till he was right in front of me.
"You'll sit next to me darling" he smiled, offering me his hand.
I wanted to do everything but accept. I wanted to slap his hand away and storm out but one glance towards Elder Azalia and I had to resist my outburst. She gave me a subtle node and I forced every muscle in my body to comply to place my hand in his. He wrapped his fingers around my hand tightly and I felt repulsed instantly. He pulled me along to the seat closest to his. Going behind me he pulled it out. Reluctantly I stepped in the space, lowering myself onto the seat.
His hand brushed the nape making me jolt and turn to look at his form still at my back. He have a small smile before walking over and taking his seat. I kept my eyes trained on him as the maids all poured into the room and began serving. There were plates upon plates of food and they wasted no time in digging in.
They chewed like animals with no table manners whatsoever. Whereas their psychotic leader just watched me closely as I frowned down at my plate with my balled fists folded on my laps. In all honesty I had no appetite whatsoever, it was hard to swallow food or pretend like seeing these intruders here enjoying themselves wasn't making my blood boil. The had deceived my mate and only the goddess knows what he had ridden into and now I was here expected to smile and entertain his euserpers.
"You haven't touched your food darling. Is it not to your liking? " I heard Vandal ask from beside me, a little too close he was. He had leaned to whisper into my ear and I felt a shiver run down my spine.