4. Secret Admirer
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Rosabella-
"I'll deal with you soon." He says before his eyes snap at something behind me and he turns with me in his arms. I hear the sound of something hitting him on the back and realize that he just saved me from whatever that is. I pull away while looking him in the eyes and come around him to see what it was. I pick the stone that hit him and look in the direction it just came flying.
Who would throw this at this hour? They can't be even children. This is not a healthy hour to play even.
I turn around to meet his eyes, thinking if I should thank him or not.
"Thank you, it wasn't needed though," I say.
Why does he keep staring at me? It just gets hard for me to say anything to him.
He doesn't say anything and I look at the stone once again. As I lift my hand to throw it away, I notice a cloth tied to it. Confused, I open the knot of the thin rope and drop the stone. I open the cloth and move to take it under one of the mashaal's light before it is yanked from my hands.
Dargan has moved away with the cloth, making his way under the warm light of the mashaal. I follow behind him and read from over his shoulder. I can't see much but only a few words.
"What is it?" I ask him before his cold gaze turns to me.
"Who is he?" He asks in return. I see his eyes burning with rage and gone is the Dargan I met just a few minutes ago.
"Who?"
"Who is the man you are indulged with?"
"What do you mean?" I ask and he gives me a look that dares me to utter any lie.
"Whosoever he is, I expect you to stop anything that you have formed with him. Better make it clear to him or the very second he comes across me, he'd lose his life in the worst way possible. I believe I've made myself clear because I don't want you to put shame on my Kingdom. Now I want you to go straight back to your chamber and not roam in this dark night." He says with pure hatred towards this man he is talking about. He is angry, furious.
Not understanding anything, I move to get the cloth from his hands but he grips my hand in a tight grip rather.
"Did I make myself clear?" He asks through gritted teeth and a strand of his hair falls over his forehead making him look more menacing.
"No. You didn't. I don't know what you are talking about." I say and push him away.
"You don't know what I am talking about? See it for yourself and behave. As I said, I don't want you to put shame on my Kingdom." He says and throws the cloth on my face.
"I think I might be treating you way too politely, Alpha. You don't accuse me of nothing when you've just met me a few minutes ago." I say while picking the cloth from the ground. I dare jerk the cloth at him and turn around before running away from this beast of a man.
***
When I finally reach my chamber, I take in a deep breath because of all the running I just did.
"Rose... What was that? You both looked like enemies..." She says while heaving.
I turn around to face her, "Is it my fault, Nina? He accused me of nothing." I say.
"That is alright but you tell me, how do you like your soon to be husband?" She asks wiggling her brows.
I furrow throwing the cloth on the bed. I reach behind my head to take off my mask while thinking about the man.
"He is... I don't know how to put it into words. His demeanour is intimidating beyond words and he doesn't seem afraid to show his authority on everything or every person he walks by. His voice has that perfect boldness to it that can make anybody submit to him. It is something stronger than father even. His eyes play the perfect role as well. They are brown like a trap ready to capture you. His beard though is a real gem in making him look how he looks. He is intimidating, strong, powerful and dominant. His hair..."
"Okay, okay, stop. I get it. I don't need to know everything." She chuckles stopping me and I blush at her teasing.
"But how come you made him angry the very first time you met him? That's not a very good impression, Rose." She says concerned.
"I know, and I believe no one would want to witness that sight of him, especially be the reason of his anger, but lucky me! I got to witness it and be the reason for his anger as well." I say with sarcasm.
"Did you check that cloth though?" She asks and suddenly takes a turn towards my bed. I pick the cloth and see that it is a note written in blood.
"My Princess,
I hope to see you soon but always remember that I love you." I look at Nina as soon as I read it. Her expressions mirror mine of utter confusion.
This was the reason why he had become so mad.
"Who could send this?" Nina asks out loud while thinking.
"I don't know but he became mad after reading this note," I say referring to Dargan.
"Oh no! He has read it! Anyone would become mad after reading something like that, Rose." She says worried before coming closer and holding my arm.
"Rose... is there anyone..."
"NO! Dear Goddess, Nina! Have you ever seen me with a man before?" I exclaim understanding what she wanted to ask.
"Perhaps, it could be for you. Tell me, this is for you, right? Do you have any admirers?" I ask her hoping my instincts are right.
"No, Rose. I'm not that lucky. Do you really think I would have hidden it from you?" She says and I look away in thought again.
In all these years, never once have I met any man who dared to show me any kind of sign. Then who could it be who is brave enough to send this note just a night before my wedding?
"I just hope this doesn't create any problem tomorrow," I say thinking what if Dargan gets offended and decides to do something.
Perhaps, I should make sure that he doesn't do anything.
***
"Be careful Nina. No one else shall get their hands on this." I say while giving her the note that I've written for Dargan just in case he has his mind made up for something that could tarnish the reputation of the Kingdom.
"Um hmm. I'll be careful." She says before taking her to leave.
After a few minutes, when she comes, I see her taking deep breaths. She seems to be running which makes me worried for her.
"What happened, Nina?" I ask going near her as she tries to normalize her breathing.
"I was on my way to pass your note to the Alpha, but… Advisor Agassi stopped me and... took the note from me."
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