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_WHITE CASTLE, DALASTIA_

Ayra's dark glare roamed over the scattered bones that just slipped out from Siemus's hands. The bones were neatly freshed as if someone had plucked them out from graves to send her as present. In the world of creatures, sending bones in such a happy occasion meant that someone was defining Ayra as evil or in another word 'omnious.'

Her face darkened a little not because she cared about this opinions but she didn't like to be tricked in such way. This symptoms only referred that someone was deeply irritated with her and wished to see her down in front of everyone badly.

Siemus kept calling out the guards harshly, angered to death that someone was boring so much guts to send their princess bones on wedding day. Even Ethan and Aaron were stunned before rushing on Siemus's side who showed them those bones.

The guards all came in group runningly and bowed at them respectively. Interrogated by Siemus, they said nothing except that they weren't aware of the content that was lying inside the box. They merely thought that any close friend wanted to send her surprise present.

Ayra was paying zero attention to their rambling and kept reflecting on her actions recently. Except Seth, she didn't had any fued with anyone.

Could it be Seth who wanted to take revenge on her?

Her heart wasn't eager to believe but she, somehow felt that this hidden enemy had ulterior motives behind this tasks. As she was immersed deeply in her thoughts, Cedric suddenly appeared beside her with a gloomy face.

He was greeting some elders and then saw the anxious faces of his in-laws. Upon getting closer, he vaguely heard the commotion and hurried his steps. His curious eyes subconsciously fell upon the bones that were left sprawled here and there. His expression grimaced and a look of killing aura quickly laced from his gaze.

He spoke tugging his fists inside his pockets,

" Who is so bore with his life?"

His words carried a underline threat that could send shiver to his subordinates spine who were aware of his attitude. Ayra persued her lips after a while nervously,

" I..I don't know..It seems like Dalastia's people can't wait for my leave."

" And Basarisk's people can't wait for your arrival", Cedric added just after she spoke and wanted to sooth the heartbreak that she felt inside. As a child who seemed to be a curse in his parents life, Cedric understood very well that how does it feel to be hated by everyone. If he hadn't been so strong for the sake of his sisters, he might have chosen the path of suicide because of this harsh reality. That's how this society works. Sometimes people force you to think something which you aren't.

Ayra sighed heavily, unaffected by his flattering words and bent her head down a little. Cedric chose to speak again with a hint of curiousity,

" Who do you think that sent this present?"

Ayra gave him a brief answer without lifting her head up,

" No idea! "

Cedric snorted out coldly,

" I still don't trust your ex-boyfriend."

Ayra arched her head up to cast him a cold glare and protested a bit protectively,

" I don't believe that he can be so lame to me when he came to apologise on his own. You don't know about him."

Cedric's temperature suddenly became low. He replied with a hint of jealousy,

" So protective? You must be forgetting that you are now Cedric Arnaldo Dixon's legally wedded wife, Princess. The man whom should be protected by you is me only."

Ayra grunted arrogantly. Lifting her hazel eyes up at him, she reminded him with proud,

" Before your wife, don't forget that I am Ayra Chole, husband. Heart over everything! "

Ayra's wise words left Cedric's speechless. From his own judgemental experience, he could predict that this little wife of him was going to give him a hard time. She was a stubborn woman, liked to disobey his each command but he liked every bit of it. The more she grew angered on him, the more it would be a fun to tame her. A woman without attitude isn't as appealing as her.

The thought of having her writhed under his firm body brought a malicious smile on his lips. A smile that terrified the guards who thought that the king of Basarisk was deeply offended with them. They dropped on their knees and started to claim that no one had seen the sender for god's sake.

Alexander arrived at the spot after hearing few noises and was boiled in anger. He even thought that it was necessary to behead this guards who couldn't even perform their duties correctly. Ayra certainly didn't wish anymore ominous incident in her wedding. She persuaded Alexander to leave them and soon after the topic was diverted forcefully.

Later after completing the meeting with the elders, the newly wedded couples headed for the queens who impatiently expected for their arrival. Esme glanced between Ayra and Cedric emotionally and started to sob tremondously.

She started crying so harder that Ethan teased her for being a cry baby but she couldn't be blamed honestly. She had sacrificed so many things for her which wasn't unknown by anyone. Ayra pulled her mommy into a tight hug and assured that she would be safe and sound.

Athena came in front to face Cedric who was silent all the time and gave them enough space. Athena spoke with a bitter smile,

" We have given you our most precious treasure, Cedric. We just expect that you will root on her side when she will need you the most. If she ever faces any difficulties, remember to inform us."

Cedric nodded his head slightly and replied with smile of hesitation,

" I will take care of her.. mother.."

Athena's smile broadened further after his word 'mother' and she patted on Cedric's shoulder affectionately.

The time for their leave were getting closer. All the family members of Ayra's side were heavy in heart. They couldn't imagine to stay separated from their beloved princess especially the brothers who weren't leaving Ayra's embrace. Siemus even teased telling that they should perhaps get married with Cedric's sisters in order to accompany their sister.

After sharing the final comforted words with her family, Ayra was guided outside slowly. A well decorated lavishing carriage was already waiting for them to drive for Basarisk Kingdom. Frenchies was still in his human form and was opening on the door side for his mistress to get up. He was shocked to find out that his master was being patient with everything. He even smiled at his mother-in-laws and shared sweet words.

Could he finally say that his master has fallen in love?

He wandered with a foolish smile and suddenly his face paled when he saw someone dragging suitcases behind Ayra. It was none other than Siemus who was appointed by Athena to live with Ayra in Basarisk. Her heart didn't feel ease at all thus she made Siemus Ayra's new companion.

Frenchies cursed pressing his teeth harder,

" Shit! Is this oldie eagle following us too? No way!"

As expected, Siemus was the first to walk towards the direction of carriage and started to place those suitcases rightly. Swaying her hairs dramatically, she was indirectly taunting Frenchies whose mouth was half open in disbelief.

He couldn't help but growling at her in a low voice,

" You.. are you keeping with us too?"

Siemus responded with a huff,

" Of course! My princess needs me! "

Frenchies blurted out disbelievingly,

" Damn! "

Frenchies had much more words to scare off this woman but he had to give up those words when he saw them coming. Ayra walked ahead timidly followed by Cedric who was walking behind her as a protective shield.

Upon arriving at the doorstep, Ayra hesitated to get up since she was wearing floor-touching gown, it was a little more inconvenient to stride through the stairs.

Frenchies who noticed Ayra's discomfort respectively stretched out his palms to offer her little help. But before Ayra could take his palms in her hands, someone had slapped his hand away painfully.

Frenchies hissed in pain and looked up only to see Cedric's dark face. Confused about what just happened, Ayra was paused midway and then felt Cedric gripping her hands firmly.

Realizing what gotten in Cedric's mind, Frenchies started to shiver in fear and shrieked away quickly. After she entered into the carriage, Cedric turned his face at Frenchies who understood his fault.

Narrowing his eyes dangerously, Cedric spoke coldly before snapping his two fingers together,

" You are too bored with your human form, Frenchies."

Meow!

In a blink of eye, a black Cat was transformed under Siemus's watchful eyes. She swallowed hard and was glad that she didn't had any psycho master like him. Without hearing his wail, Cedric followed Ayra inside the carriage and closed the door with a thud.

Siemus twitched her lips sarcastically and spoke to Frenchies tauntingly,

" You look the best as a cat, Pussycat! "

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Lol! Today,One of my friend told me that she wants to become Cedric's cat rather than her wife.