Seized By The Sea God

Chapter 9

Christine walked into the closet which has dripping water, "I believe this is used in other chambers" I thought as it already seems obvious the way workers know how everything works. She came out with an outfit that is different from the native outfit I saw in the closet. I sighed and was confused how she came out with a peach-off-shoulder gown which I guess would reach my knee. I shoved the thoughts off my mind concentrated on the mirror, she placed the outfit on the bed and moved towards the table. She loosened my hair, dried it, and styled it within a minute. She did some work on my face which took a few moments causing my back to ache. She assisted me into the peach gown and a white heel after styling my hair.

"My lady, you look really gorgeous just like I heard" she complimented and motioned me to the full set standing mirror, which showed both my face and body. I was dazed and at the same time thrilled. I never knew that I would be this dashing again, my puffy eyes from a series of sobs have all been hidden, I grinned at the image on the mirror and felt delighted.

"Perfect" I mumbled as I turned to Christine.

"I didn't do anything, my lady, you're already gorgeous" she curtsy. I nodded and turned back at the mirror, still checking myself out. A knock on the door interrupted me, I took a quick glance at Christine, she nodded and headed towards the door, she unlocked the door and it was Annabelle. 

"My lady the king seeks for your presence" Annabelle stated, I groaned and followed Annabelle out of the room as Christine would stay back to arrange my room. We arrived at a large door that was locked, we halted as Annabelle knocked on the door, with a slight come in she pushed the door open and ushered me in. I stepped into the room amazed at what I saw, although I was scared of meeting the king, I forgot about my fear the moment I stepped into the...I stopped for a moment, "what is this place? I have no detailed description of what it is called, but I thought gazing around the whole place, indeed it should be called a castle. Immediately I felt a shrewd cold breeze hit my leg which caused it to wobble, "is the door unlocked" I thought and turned drastically holding myself from falling, I saw a man wearing a white robe, leaning against the wall. I staggered as our eyes locked "you...what are you doing here? Sneaking up on people like a ghost" I asserted with sarcasm visible in my tone, he chuckled and strode close to me, beads of sweat were already forming on my palm as I was so scared staying in an enclosed space with a creepy unknown man.

"These belong to me, if I'm not here where else shall I be?" He countered with a smirk placed on his lip, I rolled my eyes and looked away from him. "Dinner is this way" he muttered and strode past me, I gritted my teeth sauntered behind him. He led me to a table where many dishes were served, I was surprised as I've not seen such a long table full of different dishes. It was like there would be a feast, I stood in front of the table staring with a dropped jaw. I was growing impatient of waiting for him to start eating, if not for curtsy I would have down the food Immediately we reached the dining hall, a squeak on the floor got me out of my thoughts, I gazed back at where the sound was coming from and saw him pulled out a seat, my eyes moved from the seat to his face that got me staggering as he staring right back at, I cleared my throat and looked away.

"Demeter, have a seat" he motioned me to sit. Demeter! The name I had no idea where it came from, I groaned inwardly waving off all the tension and sat down on the chair, I picked up the napkin on the table and placed it on my thigh, I pick up my cutlery and started tasting the whole food on the table ignoring his piercing gaze. I've been holding in for a while but it seems like he is not ready to eat, so I had no other worries than to fill my stomach which has been empty for days.

Damon (Tristan p.o.v.)

Stepping into my chambers I found out that Demeter had already left my chambers, I gruntled annoyingly as I ended everything quickly just to catch up with her.

"My Lord, your bath is ready" Lysander snapped me out of my grieving thoughts. There is no need to sulk, we will meet always as you're now in my castle. I turned my back and spread out my hand, Lysander assisted me in removing my robe. Left with my inner wears I strode into the bathhouse, strip myself, and dip my whole body into the hot spring relaxing my mood. It's really a tiring day. Thankfully I have Lysander with me who has to deal with my affairs. I rubbed my temple as I suddenly remembered that my mother asked me to dinner. "I'll just skip it, I've no space for drama" I stepped out of the hot spring and wiped myself dry, tying the white robe that was easily placed on the vanity table.

Walking into my chambers, I met Lysander bowing with no cause, I stared at him with a blank expression and strode past him. "My Lord, the queen mother's visitors have arrived and you're being summoned by your mother to the dining hall" I halted and turned to Lysander getting a clearer view of him, he stuttered explaining how he tried to reject the dinner with an excuse but the queen mother threatened him. I heaved a sigh of relief wondering whether I should head out or not. Having dinner with mother and her visitors would make me not have time with Demeter.