Chapter 177 - Eyes Are A Window To The Soul (1/2)
I stand in front of a large mirror while looking at my solid black eyes with a blank face. A tight fitted red dress hugs my curves in all the right places as I reach out to touch the mirror. I tilt my head to the side and watch as my silver hair falls over my shoulder like liquid metal.
It's me but at the same time, it's not. Looking at my reflection, it's like looking at a stranger. A beautiful, dark and evil stranger. My dark red lips part as a small evil smile slowly crawls across my face before it's suddenly gone.
The mirror shatters, causing the female servants behind me to both scream. I look at the broken mirror and all the tiny twisted reflections of me and sneer. As I turn to look at the two female servants behind me, the mirror pieces under my feet crunch.
”F.. fff Forgive us, my Queen.” They say as they immediately fall to their hands and knees. They flinch as their hands and knees press into broken pieces while I watch everything with a cold look. I take a step closer to them and ask ”Did I say anything?” in a cold voice.
Their shaking increases as I slowly lower myself in front of them. I reach out to the maid on the right and use my pointer finger to lift her chin up, wanting her to look at me. Her dark brown eyes look at me with fear as I lean in closer asking again ”Did I say anything?”
Tears form in her chocolate-colored eyes, making me tilt my head slightly in confusion as I watch her with a blank face. Was I that scary now? ”N.. no... my Queen. I.. I'm sorry!” She stammers in fear making me sigh.
Watching her has me questioning myself again for the hundredth time. Who am I kidding... I'm terrifying right now and I find it harder and harder to care but to be honest, I have no desire to hurt these two nor have I ever hurt them.
I release her chin and say ”Go get your hands and knees cleaned up. I don't like smelling your blood.” The two quickly say their thanks before rushing out of the room. I watch everything with a blank face before raising my hand and waving it over their drops of blood.
The blood spots evaporate and turn to mist before disappearing altogether. The truth? Their blood smelt good... but I refuse to eat from anyone other than Jiang. I tell myself that it's the only reason I've been able to hold on for this long.
What baffles me the most though, these women and more have come here willingly to work. They WANT to work here even after knowing what the King is and what happens here. It's mind-boggling to me... I really don't understand it but I promised myself not to hurt them or anyone who's innocent.
I walk out into the dark garden and take a deep breath. Anytime I smell blood... It excites me in a way that I hate. After clearing my head, I look up to the sky and silently make plans. There hasn't been any signs of Bai Lei or his men though...
On one hand, I feel relieved but on the other, I wonder why. He wouldn't have just given up... did something happen to him? Oh well... it's none of my concern. I just need to worry about killing Jiang.
Shock rolls through me as my thoughts come to a screeching halt. Did... did I just say 'Oh well' about something possibly happening to Bai Lei?!?? ”Enjoying the night view, my Queen?” Jiang says walking up behind me.
I turn around to find him watching me with a sexy smirk. I lightly nod my head and say ”I like watching the stars.” His smile grows as he steps up and wraps his arms around my waist saying ”Would you like to know a secret?”
I keep my face forward as I narrow my eyes and ask ”What secret?” He chuckles and slowly lowers his head. He places a small kiss on the side of my neck as he slowly releases his dark energy, making me lean into him. I feel him smile against my skin as he says ”I had planned to kill you but... I've found myself enjoying your company.”