Chapter 339 - Secrets (1/2)

Chris's mind was racing as she walked back to her room. The things she learned about vampires were beyond fascinating but the thing was, it wasn't a learning experience like in Hogwarts, everything she learned tonight could help her or used against her. She wasn't even sure that she should trust Oziyat or not. Her mind was clearly not ready to believe Oziyat's every word, but somehow, she got a feeling within her that Oziyat was honest, he was telling the truth. And this scared Chris. Maybe he could use compulsion like her and he was using it on her to make her believe stuff, who knew? She was in a completely unknown territory. But weirdly, her senses were very alert, even if she didn't mean to, she could feel Oziyat's aura, the truth in his voice, his hesitation, his curiosity and . . . his trust.

”I will see you tomorrow, Christina,” Oziyat said interrupting Chris's trail of thoughts.

Chris realised they had reached the door of her room. She hastily gave a nod to Oziyat.

”Alright.”

Oziyat gave his usual amused expression but Chris felt there was something else in his expression, something like worry. As Chris watched him walk away, she realised there was a way to find out what was going on or a little bit of it.

However, just after someone tries to trust you, it's hard to jeopardise their trust on you. But then again, who knows if they were honest about the whole trust-building thing?

So after just a moment of hesitation, Chris checked around if anyone was there, then made herself invisible and followed Oziyat. It was difficult because Oziyat was fast and Chris wasn't planning on getting close enough to get his vampire senses to recognise her or anything that sort. Also now many more vampire guards were patrolling, so she needed to be extra careful. There was no way she was repeating her mistakes, but it was getting difficult as Oziyat took different turns and walked faster.

Where the hell are you going? This is definitely not the way to royal quarters!

Finally, Oziyat stopped in his tracks and stood at the corner of a hallway, then suddenly changing her posture into a more commanding way, he strode in. Chris tiptoed after him and peeked around the hallway. In the middle of the hallway, Gweneth was talking to another guard and as they noticed Oziyat approaching them, they both straightened up and bowed.

”I have an important business with Royal Guardian Gweneth,” Oziyat said to the other guard in the same commanding tone he used before.

The guard nodded instantly and hurried away, leaving Oziyat and Gweneth alone. As soon as the guard was gone, Gweneth broke into an easy smile and raised her one eyebrow at Oziyat.

”Important business, huh? Did you again break the rule and seduced the human you got today for blood?”

Chris suddenly felt weird. This was not the kind of conversation she was hoping to hear.

”No,” Oziyat replied with full seriousness. ”It's about the fact that you used magic when you captured our guest.”

The smile vanished from Gweneth's face.

”It wasn't me,” she grimaced. ”Royal Guardian Ranae and the others . . .”

”That doesn't change my question,” Oziyat folded his arms. ”Why? As much as I know it should not be used in the presence of strangers, not at all. That's the rule, I remember.”

”I . . . yeah, but she was strong, Prince,” Gweneth tried to explain. ”With her demon creature, it was hard to capture her and at that time, we weren't even sure why she was here. I think the others thought --”

”That she won't live to tell the tale?” Oziyat finished Gweneth's sentence and she fell silent. Oziyat looked frustrated. ”This is not the first time, right? Guards are breaking rules left and right. Today a guard was spying on me and . . . and I think I know who is behind it.”

Gweneth suddenly looked very alert and looked around for any sign of anything. Chris held her breath, standing behind a statue, even though she was invisible.

”Prince, not here, please,” Gweneth whispered so low that Chris barely heard her. ”We can't . . .”

”I know!” Oziyat snapped. ”I know if someone heard me then they can easily use it against me. But do you know how I feel, Gweneth? About this whole situation? And now that Christina is here and it is the right time to make a stand but mother won't listen, because of --” Oziyat bit back his words and sighed. ”I need to do something, Gwen.”

”I understand,” Gweneth placed her hand on Oziyat's arm comfortingly. ”We will find a strategy. You know, I am with you on this. Also, I know a few others who will support you regardless --”

”Now careful, Gwen or you will get in trouble for talking recklessly,” Oziyat interrupted and then smiled a little bit looking at Gweneth.

”I got carried away,” Gweneth dropped her hand blushing furiously.