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The night was exceptionally beautiful today near the barrier of Vampire World under the illuminating moonlight. Ethan stayed calm yet confident that Siemus would bound to appear in front of him at any cost.

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SASHA PALACE,

Surrounded by a group of maids, Athena was getting prepared for the upcoming ritual tonight. Being a princess and pure blooded vampire, they were abided by different laws that doesn't happen among mere vampires. Her eyes were laid flat on her vague figure reflecting under the lamb light ahead. Even though her body was here, from her appearance anyone could predict that she was distracted and unimpressed regarding this ritual staffs. Thus the noisy maids exchanged meaningful glances with each others while caressing her hairs cautiously.

From the open window corner, Siemus observed Athena's distracted expression as she exhaled a deep sigh. From the morning, she was contemplating on the thought that she should inform Athena about Esme's illegal child with Ron or not. After all, this unexpected news could break a happy home which she never wanted. On the flip side, keeping this secret from Athena would show her disloyal personality. Thus she waited to finish this ritual first then she could report to Athena.

At that certain moment, she heard Ethan's command inside her head as she gasped astonishingly. Biting her lips hard, she wondered why did Ethan summon her too soon.

Didn't he say that he wanted to keep distance from vampires?

His urging tone didn't pause instead it resumed with full enthusiasm as Siemus started getting bad feelings. Holding her forehead worriedly, she couldn't deny his order as she promised to help him whenever he wanted.

Thus changing into her bird form, she flew away for the discerned place that he was calling from.

Meanwhile, a lavishing carriage was driving away towards the Eastern part from Moonshine's entrance. Esme sat aside looking outside blankly as her eardrums instinctively rang the words spoken by Aaron just before she left.

Her gaze remained vacant too unpredictable to read through her emotions as her mind held a numerous unspoken questions. Carol accompanied her on the way of SASHA PALACE as she decided to devote her life for Esme's wellbeing. Thus she followed her footsteps everywhere.

Noticing her distracted attention, she inquired softly,

" My Lady, you look worried. What happened?"

Esme came back to reality and met Carol's concerned gaze that were stuck on her face. She smiled faintly and finally felt like opening up to Carol,

" I don't understand Aaron sometimes, Carol. I'm not complaining that he doesn't care about me but I have a instinct feeling that he is hiding something from me. I can't understand the depth of his words and it makes me uneasy. On the contrary, I can't force him to say anything that he doesn't want. I'm clueless. "

Carol frowned slightly reading the troubled expression on Esme's face and exhaled a deep breathe. Tapping on her intertwined palms, she suggested considering everything,

" My Lady, sometimes we can't really reveal everything to the person that we love the most. Probably it's our fear of losing her or you may call it insecurity. But if you feel that you should know, you can find out on your own. Later you can keep it secret and pretend like you don't know anything until he opens up to you. In that way, I think you can save both sides. "

Esme listened her gentle words like water that really made sense in her heart. She could find out on her own without bothering Aaron. Giving up a gentle smile, Esme glanced at Carol and said,

" You are really very wise and thoughtful, Carol. I wish that you can stay by my side always."

Carol smiled and replied with determination,

" I will, my lady."

A while later, their carriage finally reached at the entrance of SASHA Palace as the maids and Athena waited at the gate to welcome Esme.

Noticing Esme's silhouette climbing down, Athena formed into a blissful smile before giving her a bow respectively,

" Welcome to the castle, sister-in-law. I'm very happy to meet you today."

Esme responded with a sweet smile on her lips as the distracted glimpse of Athena's eyes couldn't escape from her observative gaze. Pausing the momentarily thoughts, she hugged Athena's petite body and corrected warmly,

" You don't need to bow in front of me, Athena. We are family. Are you doing well here?"

Athena smiled back nodding her head gently,

" Yes, I'm. Let's head inside the castle."

Esme suddenly recalled the rules of that ritual as she urged looking up at the round moon,

" Oh wait Athena, you need to have a shower first among this blessed flowers inside the pool. Mother.. I mean queen mother has instructed to follow this every single steps. Before the moon goes down, you have to finish the bath fast. We have only two hours late probably. So let's head for your ritual first. We can have a good chat later. "

Athena's expression changed drastically as she appeared less and less interested. Forcing an awkward smile, she made an oh sound before leading Esme inside the castle. Soon after the maids were appointed to prepare the required pool according to Esme's instructions.

Around thirty minutes later, an artifice pool was decorated with various red flowers that had the deep color like blood drops. Under the moonlight, the pool exceptionally appeared eye catching as it unleashed an ambiguous scent instinctively.

This ritual was considered to be the most important part before getting engaged in vampire history. Under the pure moonlight, the bride will bath among the red holy flowers that will wash away her all impurities from the past. She will be ready to be mated for her lifetime partner very soon along with her pure body. Thus it was the most unavoidable ritual before marriage.

Athena was ready for her ritual as she changed into a transparent lingerie before wrapping a towel around her body inside her room. After sending the maids to serve Esme inside her guest room, she was in process of fulfilling the ritual but surprisingly she didn't locate Siemus nearby.

Flashing away the thoughts momentarily, she reached for the prepared pool situated at the distant part of SASHA PALACE accompanied by other maids. Climbing down, she arrived at the pool side and was immediately mesmerised by the alluring sight of that pool.

The surrounding was decorated with little lambs that illuminated the entire space brightly. Combined with moonlight and flower smells, the exaggerating pool could snatch anyone's attention naturally. But her lips remained sealed before forming into a bitter smile which noone noticed.

She sighed deeply before waving at the maids casually,

" You all can go outside. I will take care of myself alone."

The maids all nodded before retreating their backs from here. After their departure, Athena fell into dilemma before approaching near the water reluctantly.

Everything was finished! What was she hoping for?

On the other side, after Ethan's harsh comment, Siemus carried Ethan towards the SASHA PALACE even though she wasn't willing. Ethan insisted that he required Athena's help of finding the special group of Vampires thus she couldn't deny.

After landing descending down on the rooftop, Ethan intended to climb down without uttering a word as Siemus suddenly interrupted his way,

" Wait, Prince Ethan you can't meet with the lady now."

Ethan paused giving her a baffled look as she continued hesitantly,

" She.. she is busy.."

Ethan frowned asking back,

" But didn't you say that she is still in the castle? What is she busy with? Trying to figure out that how to trap another man? "

Siemus was unhappy at his provocative words as she clenched her teeth tightly. Eventually she wanted to hide Athena's ritual for marriage from him but after hearing his answer, she was enlarged. Thus without hesitating a bit, she replied back with attitude,

" She is busy completing her pre rituals before marriage. You can't go there now. After she finishes her bath, I will come back to bring you to her."

She paused before continuing with a provocative tone,

" Till then, can you wait here crown Prince? It's not good to interrupt a blessed ritual. Isn't it? "

On the contrary, Ethan was frozen in his spot immediately. His expression turned black as if he was forced to shit. His fists were clenched aside tightly as he didn't understand why her words resounded so venomous in his heart.

Frowning hard, he asked in a husky voice,

" Of.. Of course.. where is she?"

Siemus smirked secretly and answered nonchalantly,

" Probably over the pool. You know what? She needs to wipe off all the sins from her body to get fully mated by her would be husband."

Ethan's rage aroused more as he couldn't wait to slap that woman who dared to wipe off his touches from her body. Thus turning around, he intended to get down while Siemus asked loudly,

" Prince Ethan.. wait.. where are you going? "

Ethan scoffed hurrying up,

" To congratulate her."

Siemus mumbled,

" But I'm having weird feelings now."