Chapter 18 - Returning Home
Arriving back home, the spirit maids immediately brought all of my purchases to my room while I sighed.
Cassian Hamilton
What's with the long face? Did you not enjoy our little shopping trip?
Matthias Wind
Leave her be, Cass. She needs her space.
Summer Centianne
No, I'm fine! I just feel a little tired. Do you mind if I retire to my room?
Cassian Hamilton
Of course.
Cassian Hamilton
Go on ahead, dear.
I smiled and turned around, walking up the steps to my room.
Upon walking up there, I shut the door and gave out a huge sigh.
Pulling off my scarf and throwing it across the room, I unbuttoned my dress a little and started to fan myself.
Honestly, I understand why woman don't run. These things are torturous.
Drystan Clifford
Undressing so quickly?
I almost fell off of my chair. I turned and saw Drystan walk out from behind my wardrobe.
Summer Centianne
Gosh, you scared me!
Drystan Clifford
You told me to hide here.
Summer Centianne
That's because I don't want Cassian to punch you again!
I sighed and held my head.
Summer Centianne
Honestly, am I the only one with a brain here?
Drystan Clifford
Apparently not.
Summer Centianne
Excuse me?
Summer Centianne
Who just saved you from certain death?
Drystan Clifford
And who left her dress buttons open so that I can see her underwear?
My cheeks flushed as I grabbed the folds of my dress and shut them.
Drystan Clifford
Suddenly, you're such a prude.
Summer Centianne
P-Prude? It's common decency.
He then smiled and then handed me a rose.
It was beautiful... and then, my eyes opened wide when it changed colour.
Drystan Clifford
As a thank you for shaking those troublesome fellows.
Drystan Clifford
The merchant told me that it was enchanted to change colour depending on the holder's mood.
I took it from his hands and I novelled as it changed colour from yellow to red.
Summer Centianne
It's beautiful...
Drystan Clifford
Cost me a pretty penny too. So, does that make us even?
A slight brush of pink went over my cheeks as I huffed and turned around, searching for a vase.
Summer Centianne
I'll consider your debt partially repaid.
Drystan Clifford
Partially? Come on.
Does this fool even realise what the significance of a rose is?
And the fact that yellow roses symbolise friendship and devotion, does this mean that he wants to become friends?
I clutched onto the rose tightly before placing it into an empty vase.
Turning around, my eyes met his.
Why can't I figure you out?
Summer Centianne
I'll treasure the rose, thank you.
Summer Centianne
It was a thoughtful gift. I appreciate it.
Drystan Clifford
Well then, if you appriciate it, why don't you show me a great gambling ring where I won't have to run if I win too much?
Summer Centianne
Don't you know?
Summer Centianne
Cassian owns the biggest casino in the city, the Reverie.
Drystan Clifford
He always loved dramatic words, didn't he? Well, in order to trust your information, I'm going to kidnap you as a hostage and take me there.
Summer Centianne
Wait, what?
Summer Centianne
But I can't leave the Hall's grounds at night without permission-
Drystan Clifford
Well, I'm coming for you regardless.
Summer Centianne
There are guards-
Drystan Clifford
Sneak out through the window.
Drystan Clifford
No matter what you say, if I must rip you from your bed in your night clothes, I will.
I can't believe how improper he is!
But a little adventure wouldn't hurt anyone.
Summer Centianne
Meet me at 8. The casino opens at 7.30, and it'll give me time to get ready.
Drystan Clifford
Well, I'll see you soon then!
And just like that, he vanished into the shadows, the same way that he came in.
Misty Plume
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Comments
Jasmine
*return*
2023-02-28
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neoboi
dear author your literature is just too good. it is indescribably good. I really enjoyed reading so far
2021-07-15
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~NiNi~
A flirty vampire is a total mood hehe...
2021-07-10
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