"Then it turned out that they were light magicians and this girl was the only survivor who joined the dark magicians. She has the tattoo of Goddess Luna."
"Has she holding fire?"
"Yes, but her fire is red, not Purple!"
"So she sold her soul to the devil to avenge my father. I must see this girl."
"The king took her out of the dungeons and keeps her in a hidden place that only master Gaven and Captain Bryant know."
She cursed, her eyes fell on that artificial hand of Oliver. Her affairs with Bryant weren't good lately. After what they did to Oliver, she could forgive him but now things were entirely different, she wanted his head.
"Bring him to me, we can't have any witness."
The princess noted and three individuals came out of the third tunnel, pulling a shackled bleeding man with them.
He pushed the man to his knees and removed the cover on his head. On his chin was the same tattoo that Clara had. Black snake!
"You are a wench, I curse you to die in misery."
Livia gave the magician a sneer, "thank you, the devil's curse can be a prayer."
She extended her palm and one of her assassins placed a dagger on her palm.
Her fingers curled over the hilt. In a blink of an eye, the dagger blazed and tore the flesh. The magician's eyes widened and she drew back, red liquid sprayed on her black dress.
Returning to her men added, "burn this body somewhere far from the castle. Then come back for the next game."
She turned around and left the tunnel. Getting to her room, hastily she cleaned herself, preparing for the selection.
All the girls gathered in the second throne hall on the first floor. Everyone was murmuring, those who couldn't pass the purity test didn't attend and were already wrapping their cases to leave the palace.
Luna and princess Aya came inside and the air in that hall chilled.
"I despise those looks!"
"You are not alone!"
Luna admitted Aya, walking ahead they stood beside each other in a row.
"Delara is looking at us," Helena said from behind her.
"I know, I can hear her heartbeat."
The Queen and Princess Livia entered and all the people that attended there bowed.
They sat quickly to start the announcement, after the recent circumstances neither of them was feisty. Some of the girls just wanted to go back home but didn't dare to protest.
"I appreciate you all for accepting my invitation and coming here."
Queen Rose declared.
"Did they have any other choice?" Aya muttered but her eyes caught Maxima Bolingtone, her future mother in law who didn't even bother to come and have a simple conversation with her.
Master Collen brought an envelope and handed the Queen. She opened the envelope and smiled.
"As you know the selection must have three choices but my son is now engaged and asked me to make the numbers less."
She hesitated and looked at her daughter, then her eyes turned on the girls.
"Lady Delara from Sargona, I welcome you to the court of Bolingtone."
The Queen's eyes glinted.
Luna clenched her fists, controlling her rage, her nails sat in her flesh, the scent of blood streamed to her nose and she rolled her eyes down. She could not be happy, she could not run a fake smile on her face. It was the fact that Wilmore would not touch any of those girls but, she found these snakes bothersome.
The next envelope was handed to her and when the Queen announced the name, it pricked Luna's nerves but a hand ceased her squeeze. She looked at Kate who drew her hand back and wrapped a cloth over her palm.
"Easy, my Luna!"
It was the first time that Kate was so soft and it instantly calmed Luna.
"Congratulations Ladies. All of you deserve a beautiful life that can bring you peace."
The Queen stated and got to her feet, leaving the hall. Livia stood up and stepped down the platform.
Elenore opened her path and approached Luna when she found a carve at the corner of Livia's lips.
"I hope you accept them."
Livia snapped.
"I have no problem with people but I hope they are not going to put your grace in discomfort."
Luna meant her actually, from now on everyone who aimed to harm Wilmore must bear her fury. The noises around them increased, now everyone's destiny was determined because many of them did not want to be barren.
"I am glad that you care about my brother."
"I think we all do." It was Delara who chimed in.
"Of course!" The princess tugged it a grin then turned to Elenore, "well, it seems at this point you can meet lady Luna. As the results are officially out."
"Yes, but I could see her with the straight permission I have received from the King."
Livia peered at her for a moment, this naughty fly emerged out of nowhere. She didn't like bugs on the way, her smasher must be in touch to kick the fly away.
"My father respects Miguel too much!"
Luna swallowed hardly, it wasn't related to her uncle but also her father. How disgraceful this woman was?
"My late husband, Lucas James was the father of this majestic Lady, I must mention."
"Let's end this conversation, I would gladly invite the mistresses to the left tower."
Luna wanted to show that she didn't have any terms with these girls.
"We would gladly accept."
Delara answered with no hesitation.
"Ah, I see that my brother is too lucky. Have a nice day Ladies."
The princess left them while her eyes were traveling still on Elenore and Lady Narayan.
"I congratulate you ladies."
Elenore declared while Luna had no intention to do what she meant.
Leaving that place the night arrived fast when master Gaven came to Luna's chamber, his stern face displayed that he was aware of last night's attack.
"Master, do you want to punish me?"
"No, you can't hide, people will be suspected and as the prince fiance you are allowed to walk around freely."
"Then why are you dim?"
Master Gaven gazed at the maidens.
"Stay outside, don't let anyone enter."
They bowed and headed outside, going after the geese.
"I've heard that you want to see the witch."
Luna bit her lip, captain Bryant had told this man about it.
"I want, let Kate come with me."
The dwarf sighed, she trusted that assassin too much.
"Fine, just for your safety but I want to be there."
Luna nodded, wearing a small.
"Kate Foley, come inside."
Kate eagerly jumped inside, she could guess what the subject was.