After Sebastian brought up the idea of clubbing, Evander had immediately called my handy-dandy maids and had them drag me away to get my makeup and dressing done. I mean, for something like this… I could have done my own makeup. And picked out my own outfit. But, I guess choosing out of a large pile was good enough. I sat in my chair while Kendall was working on my hair. Suddenly, two sharp knocks came to the door and a sudden, "I am entering!" Which sounded like Liliac. She walked through the door with her maids following behind her. "Well, since this is something the human's enjoy doing with each other for some 'bonding' time, I thought that we can do the same. Of course, if you do not mind." She said in her silky smooth voice that was mesmerizing.
I shook my head and smiled, "Not at all. Take a seat." I said, and motioned to the empty chair next to me. Liliac sat down while her maids rushed to her and began working on her hair and nails.
"How do you like our home?" Liliac said, leaning back.
I nodded, "It'll still take some getting used too but I am enjoying it."
"Ah, the castle is too extravagant?"
"Going from a tiny house where the kitchen and living room is in the same area and there's only 1 bedroom with a bathroom built in, I would say that anything is more extravagant."
Liliac chuckled, "Your home was that small? I wish I could see!"
I raised an eyebrow, "I do want to go back soon and see if I need any last minute things…"
"Can I join you?!" she asked, nearly bouncing. But then the Goddess composed herself and straightened her back. "I mean, I would be honored if you would graciously show me around your home."
"You're very welcome to come, Liliac."
She smiled, "I would love too." Then after a pause, she looked up at me with her orange eyes, "May I ask you a question?" I looked at Liliac and nodded. "Do you and Sir Sebastian have feelings for one another?"
I looked at her incredulously and bursted out into laughter.
"Me? And Sebastian?" I controlled my giggles, "Heavens no. He's my brother, my best friend. He actually helped me discover my Gift and… well who I am."
"Ah. Good, good." Liliac mumbled, seeming deep in thought.
"If you don't mind me asking, what is your Gift?"
Now, the tiger grinned. Almost as if she was taunting her prey. Her eyes twinkled and a sudden shimmer overlapped Liliac's body, her hair turning to a dark brown and it got longer until the length stopped a little past mid back. Her face reconstructed itself to have sharp green eyes, high cheekbones, a pointy and long nose with barely noticeable unproportional lips. Her body moulded itself to shrink her chests, add more of a curve, with long legs. I was staring at…me.
"You didn't expect this, eh?" she said. But instead of having a low and seductive purr of a voice, she had a little more raspy voice, it was my voice.
"This is just too bizarre." I murmured. "I've never met a Shape Shifter in person, how does it work?"
Liliac giggled and slowly 'shimmered' back to her original self. "I can take the shape, form, voice, body language, among many others qualities of any person. I have to get a glimpse or see a picture for my Gift to activate."
"Isabel, time to pick your outfit!" Kendall said, dragging me out of my seat and into the closet, where rows and rows of dresses were lined up. There were long cocktail dresses, short cocktail dresses, some scandalous dresses that only a Victoria's Secret angel can pull off, and then there was that simple but short, skintight black dress had silver rhinestones going down the chest area and stops right at my sternum. It also has two thick straps but had something that resembled cuts on the back, showing more skin than dress. With that dress, I picked 5 inch black pumps with silver lining.
"Evander will go absolutely crazy with you in that dress. It's a must!" Liliac said, nodding her head in approval.
"I agree." I said, turning around. "What'd you choose?"
Liliac held up her choice, a short red dress with one shoulder strap and a diamond shaped hole in the back.
"Sebastian will go absolutely crazy with you in that dress!"
I walked down the stairs, adjusting the short black dress I had ended up choosing. I glanced and Liliac who chose a lacy red dress. When I looked up, I saw all the men lined up, waiting for us. Sebastian's eyes widened when they saw Liliac and I. But, that wasn't whose reaction I wanted. My eyes wandered slowly over to Evander's, then met his piercing gaze. His jaw clenched and his pupils dilated. I felt a sense of pride when I saw the lust hidden beneath his strong stare. His eyes skimmed down my torso, my stomach, my legs, then back up and lingered on my lips before looking me back in the eye. It's as if everywhere he stared at with his eyes, created a new flame inside me. My heels clicked on the marble floor as I walked towards him, but then quickly changed my route and walked towards Sebastian. Once I reached him, Sebastian smiled at me and shook his head lightly.
"You are a crazy crazy girl."
I battered my eyelashes innocently, "Why?"
"To envoke a God is a dangerous thing to do." he said, knowing my methods.
"Well, he is my fiancee. I'll have to get used to it." I saw Liliac walking towards Sebastian and I winked at her. Then I walked away, getting ready to commence my flirting too. When I reached Evander, he stayed silent. Didn't say one word. I know he likes me in this, so it can't be that he's doesn't like this dress. After walking silently, Darak walked around and hooked his arm around my waist.
"Ah, Lady Isabelle. You look quite ravishing." he said, with a wink. I removed Darak's arm.
"Thank you." I responded, curtly.
"Why be so formal? After all, you are to join our ranks very soon." his smooth voice ran through me like the chills.
"Quite frankly," I said, looking him in the eye, "I don't trust you."
"Trust me?" Darak said, his voice low. "You are the one who is coming into our home, sharing our title as a God. Why should I trust you?"
"I'm the least of your worries, Sir Darak."
Darak laughed, "Tell you what," he said and eyed me steadily, "I promise not to betray your trust if you do not betray mine."
"And what does your promise mean to me?"
"I swear by name and authority as the God of the Sins." That's a big thing. If he betrays my trust, he'll have to leave his name and his throne. "What do you swear?"
"My future throne." I said, strongly.
"Good enough." Darak said, taking my hand. Then began laughing, "It has been quite awhile since I have gone to a club!" he rubbed his hands together, "I will feed whole heartedly." And for some reason I knew he wasn't talking about eating physically. I shivered. After stepping outside, there were 4 limosine's lined up. Each of the God's piled into one. Liliac beckoned Sebastian into hers and I followed Evander into his. Taking a good look at this back of his body, I finally saw what he was wearing. Grey slacks with a silk black slim-fit shirt, sleeves rolled up with a simple suspenders and a black bowtie to finish the mouthwatering look. His tall frame had to duck completely before sitting in the car. I merely slid in, crossed one leg over one so he could get a good look at my legs. Evander bent over and poured two glasses of wine and handed one to me. Before I even got through my second sip, he was pouring himself another glass.
"Rough day?" I chuckled. Evander merely shook his head and avoided making eye contact with me. I furrowed my eyebrows, "No? Then what is it?" Evander downed his glass of wine and leaned his head back, his fists clenched. "Is something bothering you?" I said, leaning over a little bit.
Evander shut his eyes, "I am fine."
"You can tell me. After all, we'll be married soon anyway..."
"You will get angry."
I rolled my eyes and chuckled, "I promise not to get angry."
Finally, Evander lifted his head then looked me in the eye, "You look beyond beautiful tonight and I find myself becoming more attracted to you by the day."
I bit my lip, trying to control my rapid heartbeat. "Oh? So you're saying you haven't been attracted to me at all?" I huffed, "Why, I'm offended."
"N-No! That is not what I meant! I meant that you know, when I first met you I was attracted to you but now I am even mo-"
I couldn't hold back my laughter. The feeling of my heart swell. I laughed to think that I got the God of all God's, so flustered. "Relax, I was just kidding."
His eyebrows furrowed, as if confused. "You are not angry?"
I leaned over, placing my elbows on my knees and looked up, "Now why would I be angry?"
His eyes narrowed and a smirk began playing on his lips, "Because I find you mesmerizing and seductive."
My heart beat began pounding against my chest and I could feel the butterflies having a rave in my stomach. By his smirk and the playful glint in his eyes, I realized that he was challenging me. I breathed out slowly, not breaking eye contact. "How?"
"The way you move and speak. When you move your hair from one shoulder to the other, when you narrow your eyes at a challenge, like now. Do not think I haven't noticed you, Ms. Ashworth."
My eyes slightly widened, I didn't know what to say. I looked at my fiancee through thin eyes and a pursed mouth, "Well it would be a shame if you hadn't noticed me, considering we are to wed in a couple of months."
Evander laughed. And it was the most beautiful sound ever. Something that sounded so light-hearted and carefree. "Touché, Ms. Ashworth." Evander bent over and grabbed my hand, gently yet firmly. My heart skipped a beat. "But as Darak had said, you truly look ravishing tonight."
I felt a blush creeping on to my cheeks. "You heard that?"
He shook his head, "Not just that. I heard your whole conversation." Evander paused. "Darak may be many things, but disloyal is not one of them. He has been a God far longer than you have been on this earth. Each God has their own level of respect, and Darak would come after I. Next would be Liliac, Sebastian, than you."
I nodded and looked down, slipping my hands out of Evanders, but he held them with a firm grip. I felt like I was being scolded for having my hand in the cookie jar. "I understand. I spoke disrespectfully to D- Sir Darak and I will apologize."
"Do not be upset, Isabel. You didn't know, it is a common mistake and Darak brings that out in people. He enjoys pushing people to their limits, you could say." Finally the car came to a stop. "Now, if you do not mind, I would like to escort you into the club, buy you a drink, and dance with you all night long."
Once again my heart began hammering. No matter how I felt before, I smiled brilliantly at Evander and allowed him to lead me out of the car and into the club.
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