18 Bonelake- Part 2 (2/2)

”I'm glad to hear that. We were worried if something had happened to you as we were expecting you to arrive in the morning,” the man said with a grim expression and before he could continue any further, the man who had been staring at her sitting across from her spoke,

”Have you brought the envelope along with you, Ms. Curtis?” his tone was polite, a gentle smile on his lips. She nodded, passing the envelope to him which he got up himself to take it from her. She had been so occupied all this while she was traveling that she hadn't bothered to open the envelope to see what contents the letter held. As the man read the letter, Heidi spoke,

”I had a few things to take care of before I left. Pardon me for the lateness,” and she heard the black haired woman speak.

”We don't appreciate tardiness, Ms Curtis. We hope that in the future if something like this, is to arise, you will make sure to write a letter to us or anyone so that no one wastes their time.”

”Yes,” Heidi didn't know who the woman was but nonetheless she nodded.

”That's alright mother. It looks like it was the Duke's fault,” the man said waving the letter, placing on the table.

Mother? She shouldn't have been surprised knowing fully well by seeing the Iris colour of their eyes.

”I apologize for not introducing myself earlier. I am Warren Lawson and this is my mother Venetia Lawson,” the man named Warren introduced himself and his mother.

Heidi saw the old glance towards the other man and she did the same before returning back her gaze on the old man.

”I believe you already know what you have come here for?” Seeing her nod the old man then continued, ”Good. That will save a lot of time. Ms Curtis, the man you will be marrying is Warren Lawson and I hope that in a span of a month you will try getting to know each other so that the council can decide if the truce will hold up during the long run. When I speak it is for both,” Reuben paused before speaking again, ”The peace between the two empires solely depends on you and we hope to see this decision executed successfully with both your cooperation.”

”I am sure both of them know and understand the severity of the truce, Reuben,” the man who was still making his drink spoke with a gentle voice, ”The girl must be tired. Let her rest while the rest can be discussed in the morning.”

”You are right, Lord Nicholas,” Reuben agreed before saying something else which Heidi didn't catch on to. It was hard for her to believe and when his eyes met hers he did nothing but give her a placid smile.

When he turned to face them, Heidi's eyes widened in a mixture of shock and surprise. Did the head council call him with the title of Lord?! He was the Bonelake's Lord!

”Ms Curtis?”

”Yes!” Heidi replied and shrank at the same time at the volume she had responded with. The Lord had spoken to her and she hadn't even heard what he had said to her.

”A maid will show you where your room is, which is where you will be staying until your given time here. You can leave for the night,” he said, his dark red eyes gauging her expression.

”Okay...”

”We will see you tomorrow at breakfast, Ms Curtis. Have a good night,” Warren wished her this time his tone friendlier and she bowed her head before leaving the room full of vampires.