Yes, I'm ashamed of my self. Yes I'm aware its been forever since I updated.
Silvio's eyes turn red as he pounces on me like a crazed wolf. I'm not prepared for the ferocious attack and I falter back. Stumbling over the hem of my skirts. I'm sent sprawling on my backside where the fiery-haired prince lands on top of me in his rage. His glasses are ripped from his face. He wants to finish me, not realizing his power won't affect me anymore.
There's a loud commotion as the princes spring into action to stop Silvio from tearing into me. The one who wrenches the snapping demon away from my throat is no other than Hal. Silvio is yanked away from me and doubles over in agony. Hal is livid, perhaps even more because of our bond we share.
He's the first to me as the others try to restrain Silvio. It takes almost all of them to hold the Blue Prince back as he screams profanities at the both of us. Threatening to kill us both.
Hal helps me to my feet but refuses to let me go.
My eyes are still fixed on my tormentor unable to turn away from the hatred that burns me as worse as his touch. I flinch away as he tries to lunge for me one last time.
It's over... He can't hurt me again. I know this in my heart but even still, despite this I know those red eyes will haunt me in my sleep for a long time to come.
A warm hand directs my face away until I'm staring into the concerned gaze of Hal. Wordlessly, he squeezes my hand.
Everyone is shocked that Silvio lashed out at me. His true colors revealed in their full glory. I think my news about Hal and I hasn't even sunk in yet.
The room is even louder as Luca and Leonhart drag the spitting demon out of the library.
Everything falls into silence for a few moments.
Prince Albert is the first to speak, "Your choice in a partner is very surprising and unheard of. No Queen before you has chosen anyone not of royal birth. Especially a beastkin that is a commoner. Even a marriage between a royal beastkin and a human is still taboo but done."
"Though not common it is not illegal to choose a commoner," Eleo concludes..
"We will wait until this odd business with Silvio is dealt with and discuss it further."Kite offered but there was nothing friendly in his expression. Something was bothering him.
"We'll keep Silvio away. We already had some suspicions when you acted so surprised over his announcement of your decision," Ferris lifts away the last of my fears.
"Thank you so much," it was all I could manage when I was feeling so choked up from relief.
I don't remember exactly when the library emptied but moments later I look up to see only Hal and I are left in the room. Hal stands beside me, waiting for me to come back to myself. Letting everything sink in.
A hand falls over my shoulder, "It's over." Hal's words are soft in my ear. The tension dissolves in the quiet air, little by little. I exhale and realize I've been holding my breath all this time.
It really was over.