After the Opera ends, Anthony sends his family a head before waiting for his Priyaey as she send Penelope with her cousins.
Once both carriages left she walked towards him with a beaming smile. "Shall we leave My Lord?"
He could see desire in her eyes matching his own but something made him reluctant to answer her. "I think it's not wise for us to continue with our affair now that your cousins are residing with you."
Instead of agreeing with him, he watched as she rolled her eyes and scoffs as she told him. "You really think I let any man have any say in my matters?!"
He gulps feeling scared as she glared at him. "No, but..."
"No, nothing! My cousins knows I love my independence and what I do is none of there business and if you can't handle Michael's teasing or Philip's brooding glares then it's your choice."
She moved closer and placed her hand on his chest without caring if anyone could see them or not as she leaned closer to whisper in his ear. "The choice is yours my lover, either join me right now or just court me tomorrow." With that she turned around and started walking towards her carriage where Jacopo was waiting for her as he held the door of the carriage open for her.
"Wait!" with loud groaning noise he ran after the love of his life who was smirking at him as he reached her. "You drive me crazy my love. The things I do for you are insane!"
She laughed as he helped her inside and then joined her in her carriage and as Jacopo closed the door he could see them already engaged in passionate kiss.
Meanwhile as soon Bridgerton's return home Benedict was first one to head inside the house.
"Where is Ms Bennett?" He inquires one of the maids who frown but answer. "Sophie was not feeling well and that's why Mrs Wilson has told her to go and rest in her room."
Feeling suspicious Benedict went down in servant quarters and asked one maid which room belonged to Sophie. She pointed towards room that was situated at the end closer to the back entrance.
Once he reached there he knocked twice but no voice came from inside. "Ms Bennett?" He calls and when no voice comes from inside he gets more suspicious that he did saw Sophie at Opera.
In his frustration he yanked the door open and to his surprise Sophie was sleeping peacefully on her bed, her body covered by her white cover blanket.
The maid behind him gave him a strange look as she clears her throat. "As I told you Sophie is resting, poor girl must be really unwell if she didn't wake up with all that knocking and your noise."
Feeling embarrassed, he gave one last look to Sophie before turning to leave when he stopped. Crossing the room he closed the glass window that had view of back of Mayfair street.
With one last look Benedict apologized to the maid for disturbance and left feeling extremely silly for his acting on his imagination.
As soon the door closed and it was clear that no voice was coming from outside. Sophie lifted her covers and sighed in relief because she was still dressed in her clothes for the Opera and she was this close to getting caught when she heard Benedict Bridgerton's voice as she was climbing through her windows.
"I need to be careful around him." She told herself even when she knew it is a hard task because Benedict Bridgerton's eyes is always on her.
Next morning Anthony Bridgerton's woke up to most pleasurable sensation making him moans as he drowsily reached for its source and for his hands connected with soft curls.
"Priyaey." He moans and opens his eyes to find his lover sucking his aroused member while gazing at him lovingly.
"Darling, you don't need too..." But the rest of his words disappear as he groans loudly while snapping his hips into her wet mouth.
His hands that were on her hair reached down to hold her hand which she grabbed and gave it a soft squeeze. Her dark eyes on his face taking in as she takes him to pleasurable heights.
He could feel his peak approaching so he tried again. "You need to stop." He managed to gasp out but that only seemed to spur her on as she started sucking him faster and with a few more snaps he emptied himself in her sweet mouth.
"Countess." He sighed in daze as she began to kiss upwards stopping to suck hard on his chest. "Good Morning my Lord." She greeted while nuzzling his neck. "Good morning indeed." He moans as she bit on his neck before licking it.
Within seconds he flipped them so he was on top and his love was beneath him staring at him with great anticipation, her dark eyes full of desires as she cupped his face and traces his lips with her thumb which he gently nips. "Say it again?" She whispered as they stared in each others eyes.
"What?" he asks as he continues kissing her hand. " I want to hear what you said to me last night?" She told him and instantly he knew what she wanted to hear but decided to tease her a little. "Last night I was screaming your name, along with some other colorful words, that a gentleman should never say in front of his Lady."
"Not that!" She laughs clearly remembering his loud swears he screamed during their love making. "I want you to say what you told me last night at Opera."
"What? That you make me insane because that's exactly you are doing right now with your riddles." He lean in so he could steal a kiss but apparently she got his game because before he knew it she flipped him until he was beneath her as she grabbed his head and tilted his face closer to her. "Say it if you want to hear those same words from these lips." To prove her point, she bring her lips closer to his so they are barely touching each other.
They both knew she won the game as he sighed against her mouth before finally saying the words. "I love you." Within seconds their lips were joined as she slid him inside her. "I love you too." She moans out as she starts moving on top of her looking fiery in her red shift. Her breast spilling out from her open button as she ride him hard and fast.
"So beautiful." He moans as he watches his goddess taking her pleasure from him while giving him immense pleasure through her body.
He loves the feeling of her long hair brushing over his body as she moves on top of him. Her walls gripping him with each thrust. Their lips moving with sync of their bodies, swallowing their screams of pleasure.
"Anthony, please my love." She groans as he feels her wet walls fluttering around him. He brought his fingers where she needed him and with three flicks she climaxed on top of him.
As soon as she was done he was ready to pull out but to his surprise his love was already moving down as she enveloped his wet member in her mouth. With one look it was clear what she wanted and not to deny her anything Anthony once again spills deep inside her mouth.
By the time he found her bearings Kate was already laying beside him as she kissed his face. "Now this is Good morning."
Laughing, he pulls her closer to kiss her deeper and as he tasted their mixed scents he felt himself getting hard again. "I love you." He moans as kissed her all over her face. "And I love making sweet love to you."
"Again My Lord?" She gasped while his face turned red but before he could persuade her for another romp she tutted and stood up. "Sorry my Lord but you have to fix your little problem yourself beside I am quite busy today."
He pouted as he watched her stood up ringing for her maids. "Why are you so busy? What's so special about today?" He asked as she brought breakfast tray on their (her) bed. "Today is the first day of our book club. It was Penelope and your sister Eloise's idea to form one. I believe all your siblings are interested in joining this club along from a few people of the ton."
Anthony frowned as he bit on his toast. "Why is this the first time I have heard about this club?"
"Why, my Lord? I never thought you were interested in books."
"Just because I am Viscount, it does not mean that the only books I have read are ledgers." She stared at him mischievously as she asked. "Really? May I ask what was the last book you read?"
"My ledgers." He mumbled while she burst into laughter. "Aw, my sweet, sweet man. I think it's time we enhance your mind. You are officially invited to today's book club meeting."
As they enjoyed their breakfast, Anthony was happy to spend more time with the love of his life.
Around afternoon Countess huge sitting room was prepared for its guests.
"This is so exciting!" Penelope beamed as she took a look at varieties of books. "I wonder why no one has ever thought about this idea."
"Because not many care to nurture their mind." Kathani replied as maids put last of trays of refreshments and soon the clock strikes indicating that their guests will arrive soon. "Get ready Penelope, it's show time. Go Jacopo, lead our guests inside and tell one of the maids to get Philip and Michael."
Penelope quickly took her seat while Kathani slipped in her Countess persona and sat on the sofa placed in the center.
Just as they thought Bridgerton's were first to arrive along with Sophia who was holding Auggie as Daphne and Anthony entered first and walked straight to greet Countess who stood up to curtsied Daphne. "Your Grace. Welcome to Beaumont house."
"Thank you Countess for welcoming me in your home but mostly for allowing my sister to fulfil her deepest wish." They all watched as Eloise was animatedly discussing about books while Penelope and the rest of their siblings stood around their sister, quietly listening to whatever Eloise was saying.
Anthony took that moment to greet his love and placing quick kiss on her lips while the rest were occupied with whatever Eloise was saying. "Behave my Lord." She whispered but Daphne turned her face. "Pardon?"
"Oh, I was just saying it my pleasure your Grace." Daphne smile but narrow her eyes at her brother's smirking face and blush on Countess face.
Before Daphne could say anything the door opened and two handsome men walked inside. "Ah, Bridgerton's I want you to meet my cousins Captain Michael Sterling and Doctor Philip Sterling."
As both gentlemen bowed, Penelope noticed a book slipping from Eloise's hand as she stared at Philip. "Wow." She whispered as her eyes followed his strong form and intense gaze.
Meanwhile Francesca was eyeing Michael with interest and as if he got this feeling their eyes met and he smiled at her and instantly Francesca's cheeks got red.
Benedict who was shaking both men's hands turned and saw his sisters faces. "Why are you both looked so flushed?" The girls stammered so Penelope tried to save them. "Oh, nothing just excitement about book club."
"Yes!" Eloise agreed excitedly while she picked her book from the floor and started fanning herself with it. Benedict eyes narrow but before he could say anything Sophie's voice stopped him. "Look Ms Eloise, more guests are arriving."
Sure enough, one by one Jacopo started bringing the guests. "First to arrive was Lady Kittage." "Kitty!" Daphne embrace her dear friend she met last season at a Lady Danbury party. "How come you are here?" "Countess invited me last night at Opera and you know how much I prefer to meet intelligent people like myself." As Daphne led her friend on a sofa other guests started to arrive.
Penelope can see that most of the girls are not debutantes but spinsters who are in their fifth or sixth season and the bunch of gentleman who arrived are second and third sons.
Finally the door opened again and Edwina Sheffield was announced escorted by her maid. Edwina went straight to greet her hostess. "Countess." She curtsied. "Thank you for having me again in your home and for giving me this opportunity."
Everyone watched as Countess hands reached out and for a second they all thought she was going to touch Ms Sheffield's face but instead she patted her shoulder as she said. "Welcome Ms Edwina, I hope you enjoyed your day with like-minded people." Edwina smiled and she then rushed to greet Eloise and Penelope as they chatted excitedly over books.
"Thank you for inviting her." Anthony whispered to her as they watched how happy little Dina looked. "I am glad that you have given me opportunity to get to know little Dina again. I bet Kathani would be happy today to see her sister amongst us."
He turned just in time to see his love blinking her eyes and they seemed a little wet. "Priyaey?" He whispered and was about to ask her if something was wrong when she suddenly cleared her throat. "Alright everyone welcome to our first ever book club meeting." As everyone applauded Anthony was sure Kate had composed herself for some reasons as she continues speaking with the group. "Now as you can see, this club is neutral territory for both genders and keeping that in mind I have thought our first book should be based on Adventure Mystery."
It was clear that everyone was excited about this genre idea for their first book.
Penelope then took out the book she had chosen especially keeping Kathani in mind. "For our first book I have chosen The Life, Adventures and Piracies of the Famous Captain Singleton."
In another armchair Michael coughed while Jacopo looked wildly from Penelope to Kathani who was smirking in her seat.
"This is a great choice Penelope and with news of Zetara Priest circling around, this book will be more entertaining to read." Penelope blushed as Colin praised her choice.
Soon they start reading the first chapter and then hour later discussion took place about the hardship their character has faced.
"Poor guy has to raise himself in that harsh environment." Lady Kittage said while Daphne shudders thinking if anything like this happens to her son.
It seems Countess has guessed her disturbing thoughts as she quickly leans in to squeeze her hand in comfort. "Do not fear Your Grace, your Son is lucky enough to have so many people to protect him."
Her eyes suddenly turned hard as she says. "Not many children are that lucky, they either die or learn to kill in order to survive." Anthony was taken aback deeply at this statement, the pain in Kate's voice was so raw and apparently other people had also noticed this.
"Let's not take this fiction seriously. " Philip's voice boomed breaking the trance as everyone attention went towards him. "I mean the world is not black and white and it will not do anyone good to dwell on grey areas."
"But why?" Eloise suddenly asked. "Are you saying that the world is not divided in just good and evil but there are people in this world who do bad things for good reasons?"
As everyone pondered this question, the few people in that room flinched as the question hit closer to their truth.
"Cousin, I think this discussion is too serious for an empty stomach." Michael quickly distract everyone as he calls Jacopo. "I think it time to bring refreshments."
It was perfect way to end this conversation and soon all seriousness disappeared as everyone started conversing and deciding days and time for next meetings.
Soon the refreshments were finished and the guests started to depart and Eloise, Penelope and Edwina were feeling ecstatic about their successful first meeting.
"Brother, I think I will be a pirate when I grow up." Hyacinth suddenly announced, Anthony spluttered for correct response making Countess laugh as she caressed her hair. "I am certain your Brother will go insane with worry if you decided to be a pirate but I think you will be marvelous Commanding your own ship."
"Yes and I will make Gregory mop the floor."
"Hey!" Gregory yells as he starts chasing his sister.
"You are good with them." Anthony told her affectionately as they watched how happy all his siblings looked today.
"I adore them." She replied while laying her head on his shoulder "All of them, especially their elder brother." Anthony kissed her forehead but even amidst this happiness. Something was starting to bother him. He just don't know what.
That night Kathani entered the out house and found all her Companions already waiting for her.
As she settled in her seat she saw a map of London on the table as Jacopo began to debrief them. "At this spot the fair is going to take place. According to information we get in our patrols, around dozen to twenty men will arrive to take Willis out of this city."
Gen then pointed at two marked spots on the map as she told them. "Maria's house is situated near at the ground where the fair is going to take place. All roads will be blocked by sunset and only these three roads will be opened and I believe Willis will make his way through inside the fair and exit at this road."
Kathani noticed that the maps shows woods around that road and if Willis manages to exit through that road then he will have benefit to leave under the covering of these woods.
"We need to block these two roads leaving him with only one road to escape." Philip told everyone as he pointed at a crooked road. "This crooked road will force him to go deeper in fare and it will make our job easy to capture him."
"That's great idea but how do you suggest we block two roads?" Michael inquires. "I think blocking roads with trees again will be repetitive." While Philip frowned at this point, Sophie turned to Brimsily.
"We could make the fair more crowded, add another hurdle for Willis to face during his grand escape."
"We can't make it crowded? Brimsily replied. "The fair is attended by middle and working class and while a great many people attend it every year, it is still not enough to make it even more crowded."
"What if this year people of ton also attend the fair." Kathani suddenly suggests making all eyes snapped at her. "If we manage to get people of ton attend this fair then we can use their carriages to block these two roads."
While everyone seems excited about this idea, Gen shakes her head. "There is one major flaw in your plan, the ton will never attend something where they have to mingle with middle and working classes."
"They will." Penelope intervenes as she smirks. "They will attend the fair if Lady Whistledown encourages them to attend in her column."
Suddenly seven eyes were filled with pride for this girls determination as Brimsily patted her back. "Well said Lady Whistledown! Only you can encourage the entire Ton to attend this fair and I promise I will make sure that the Queen will read your column and encourage her to attend the fair herself."
"Brilliant plan!" Kathani exclaimed as she flipped her knife. "Let's set this plan in motion and I will need all of you to be prepare because this will be our one and only chance to capture Willis Herbert and if we got him we will be one step close to exposing all our enemies."
That very next morning the latest Whistledown arrived.
" Dearest Gentle Readers.
As you all know tomorrow is The Great London Fair going to be held in central London.
Every year the good people of London came together to enjoy this fair to see various performances of acrobats, magic and circus shows. To taste delicious food from all over the country and to buy trade goods in half the price.
You may wonder why I am mentioning this fair in my column which is mostly read by the high class community. I doubt if you people have ever once in your life attended London fair because it is known to be attended by middle and working class people.
I ask why? Why are such differences between these communities if we all belong to the same species Just because they are not rich or work hard for living they become beneath us?!
As you can see in recent weeks, this kind of thinking has given birth to evil and corruption in our society. As far as source tells. Those prisoners have still not healed yet and while royal doctors and our honorable Queen is making sure they get best treatment and protection, it's high time we do something for them.
I say my dear readers that if hearing about those people and people who suffer because of Welsh's crimes has awakened even least bit of sympathy in your heart, then to show solidarity with them just for a day forget about your class differences and let's us all attend The Great London Fair to show this world that we are one people and one nation.
I hope that you will all join me in this great cause.
Yours truly.
Lady Whistledown."
As soon as the Queen finished reading she seemed to be lost in great thought.
"She wants the ton to attend the fair?" She whispered and then started pacing in the room before turning to face Brimsily. "What do you think about today's column Brimsily?"
"Your Majesty we all know that how vain this Ton is and I don't think this column is going to change anything.."
The queen nodded her head because even she can't imagine Elite class taking first step towards other classes. "But." Brimsily seemed hesitant but when The Queen waved her hand for him to continue, he said. "What I meant to say that if the Ton saw you attending the fair then I am sure the ton will follow your footsteps. I think if anyone that can inspire this noble step it is you Your Majesty."
The queen smiled at this praised and excitedly stood up. "Then send a royal proclamation! That I will be attending this fair and everyone attendance is compulsory no matter from which class they belong to. Its time I brought together my people as one nation."
In a dark room as a man reads the Latest Whistledown and the royal proclamation his fury rises with each word.
A man entered the room and saluted him before he began. "Master, our best twenty men are ready to get Prosecutor Willis to safety."
The man shakes his head and throws both papers into the fireplace as he says. "Change of plans, I will accompany our men to get Herbert myself. I have planned something special for him. Also send a message to Lord Sheffield and Sir Crane tell them I have decided to move the deadline. They have two months to settle their affairs before I burned Britain to the ground!"
The day of the fair brings strange kind of excitement as ton prepared to attend the fair for the first time.
"What should I even wear at this thing." Cressida Cowper frowned while searching for suitable attire and like her many people of the ton were struggling with same thought.
At Palace Lady Danbury arrived as the Queen was preparing to leave for the fair.
"Your Majesty, Have you decided whether you are going to inform Lord and Lady Bridgerton about what happened with Kathani Sharma?"
All previous excitement vanishes from Queen's face, even Brimsily seems to stare questioningly at her.
Finally with sad sigh she admits. "I am still struggling with this decision Agatha. On one side the Bridgerton's especially Viscount deserves to know the truth about Kathani Sharma but on the other hand what good it will do? Kathani Sharma's life was a devastating tragic story and if they found out that she was living a tortured life until her last breath! That pain will be so immense that I fear it will destroy Viscount's life! So tell me Agatha what would you do if you were in my place?"
For all her wits and intelligence even Agatha Danbury couldn't gave the right answer to her friend.
As Queen and Lady Danbury deals with this dilemma, Kathani and Sophia were getting dressed in their black attire while Jacopo packed their weapons.
Once they were dressed Sophia wear her simple light blue frock on top of her attire while Genevieve helped Kathani with her maroon colour chiffon gown. "Are you sure about this dress?" Kathani asked Genevieve as she tied bow in front of her dress.
"Absolutely, All you have to do is untie the bow and your gown will slipped off you in seconds."
As soon they were dressed they all walked towards Out house and found Philip, Michael and Jacopo choosing guns and pocket knife to carry.
"Here Pen, take this." Michael handed her a small pocket knife.
Penelope frowned and then gave him a disgruntled look. "Why am I carrying only this while you lot are carrying big weapons."
"Its not about big or small weapon Penelope." Kathani intervened as she reminded her one of their lessons. "It's about how fast you used them in face of danger."
She then handed all of them small mirrors. "Remember to keep your eyes open and the second Willis arrives at the fair send the signal."
With that, Kathani slipped her trusted knife in her secret pocket and headed outside with her companion following right behind her.
The Great London fair was buzzing with excitement as the crowd moved from one stall to another. The people were enjoying delicious foods while being entertained with acrobats swinging on top of them in great heights.
Most people of Ton stood uncomfortable but within hour they also started enjoying the fair like any other ordinary Londoners.
The general public was more interested to see Queen up-close and Queen was basking with all of the love and attention from her subjects While Lady Danbury and Brimsily accompanied her with amusement in their eyes.
The Bridgerton's looked less posh as they are used to attend country fair of their state. All four brothers were dressed in loose white shirts and black trousers and boots looking dashingly handsome to all the women in attendance.
While Violet and her girls are dressed in simple day dress of sky blue shade except Daphne who was wearing light purple dress. "Look, Countess and her party had arrived." Violet told her children and sure enough they saw Countess walking towards them followed by Featherington's, Her cousins and Countess Butler.
"Countess." Anthony greeted her and once both parties greeted each other they started walking together to enjoy the fair. The girls cheered as boys won prizes for them in the first few stalls but apparently Eloise had enough and she ventured towards the shooting stall. "I want to try my luck in this game."
So everyone gathered around as Eloise stood with her brothers and started shooting targets.
"Bravo Ms Bridgerton!" Queen cheered as she along with the rest of the crowd watched Eloise shooting straight shot in all four tries, while Anthony only got two, Benedict three and Colin and Gregory got one but not on target.
"Next time we won't let her compete with us." Gregory suggested and as brothers joined hand to made this pacts they get hit by Lady Danbury's cane. "Do not be a sore loser boys and applaud your brilliant sister." "Ow!" Four voices yelped together before they applauded their sister along with the crowd.
After that, the group decided to split up as Violet , Daphne, Hyacinth and Gregory decided to Join Queen and Lady Danbury to watch a circus show.
Featherington's went towards shopping stall where various dresses were on display.
Benedict, Michael went to see artists along with Francesca who asked Sophie to accompany her. Eloise, Penelope, Colin and Philip venture towards the book fair leaving Anthony and Countess behind who dismissed Jacopo. "Go enjoy the fair but stay close by."
With one swift nod, Jacopo leaves them and as soon he was gone Anthony leans down to whisper in her ear. "So what do you want to do my love."
Her eyes glinted as she told him in a sultry voice. "I want to ride my love." Anthony's eyes widened as he looked around as he inquires. "Here?! Right now!"
She nodded her head and then pointed behind him. "I always wanted to ride on that." Anthony turned around and saw Carousel ride behind him.
He turned to glare and found his love laughing as she pinched his cheek. "You are too easy to tease my Lord!" With that she ran away towards the ride while he screamed her name and chased after her.
The crowd watched as this posh woman delightedly picked a purple horse and sat on it astride.
"Kate dear!" Anthony yelps as he saw what his Priyaey was doing. He was going to assist her when he got a flash of black underneath her dress but by the time he reached her she was already seated with her maroon gown covering her legs. Thinking it was his imagination, he stood beside her as Carousel began to move.
The entire ride both of them laughing as they enjoyed this ride. He watched how adorable she looked as she leaned back to see him at every turn. Once the ride was finished she insisted she wanted to ride again and who was he to deny her fun.
While Anthony was paying for his and Countess another ride, Benedict sat with other artists as they sketched the fair but most importantly he sketched Sophie who was watching as Francesca played Violin and Michael played flute along with other locals who were playing and dancing on country music.
Amongst those dancers were Colin and Penelope as he swirled her around in circles. Penelope was blushing pink in the exact shade of her dress when all the dancers picked their partner in their arms and to her surprise Colin picked her with ease.
"Colin Bridgerton." She gasped as he spins her around in his arms. "Put me down before you break your back!"
Colin laughed as he took advantage of the growing crowd and quickly kissed her cheek. "You are not heavy at all beside having you in my arms is a dream come true."
"Oh Colin." Penelope beamed but then something sparked in her eyes. She looked around and then saw Genevieve on one of the stalls flashing her mirror.
"Pen, is everything alright?" Colin asked as he watched her slow down but she just smiled and hugged him closer. "I am just too happy to be your dream." While hidden among the crowd, Colin embraced his Penelope.
She discreetly pulled out a small mirror and flashed it to Michael. Michael was playing in harmony with Francesca when something started shining in his eyes. He turns towards its source and saw Penelope amongst the dancing crowd and Genevieve far ahead near stall flashing their mirrors at his direction. He quickly excused himself and found a deserted corner to take out his mirror. His eyes quickly located Sophie so he started flashing his mirror in her eyes.
The second Sophie felt the spark in her eyes she quickly searched the area and sure enough between four mirrors signal she saw Willis slowly making his way. Once she made sure Benedict Bridgerton was conversing with other sketch artists she discreetly slipped away towards Mirror house. Sophie Climbed on top of that structure and flashed her mirror to Jacopo who was standing near Book fair.
As soon he got his signal his eyes searched for Philip.
Philip at that moment was reading books on plants. "I never thought you were into gardening?" Eloise asked as she saw his bundle of various books about plants.
"Well I am Doctor and it's my job to find cure with help of nature, but I think you will be more interested in human philosophy. "
He picked a biography of Greek philosophers and handed it to Eloise. "I know they are men but still they are one of the greatest thinkers and who knows maybe they inspire your mind."
To ignore the strange fluttering of her heart Eloise quickly opened the book but Philip didn't noticed her because in that moment something flashes in his eyes. He blinked and saw Jacopo along with other mirror lights reflecting from various spots.
He quickly excused himself and went outside to climb on top of the book fair stall. There he could see Willis and then his eyes fell on Kathani and Viscount near the flavour ice stall.
"Yum." Viscount moans as he offers his strawberry ice. "You should taste this darling."
Apparently she was not interested in ice anymore as she abruptly grabbed his hand. "Come! Let's go inside the house of mirrors."
"Kate?!" He yells as she all but dragged him towards the house. Once they were inside she closed the door and quickly kissed him passionately and then whispered against his mouth. "Find me."
With that she pushed him away and started running in the maze of mirror. "Kate!" He yells after her but only the faint echo of her laughter was left behind.
"What am I going to do with you." He sighed and then went to search for the most vexing woman he loves with all his heart.
It was supposed to be easy but that Damn writer Lady Whistledown and Old Queen ruined his plans for an easy escape at the last minute.
The roads near woods from which he was supposed to exist are now blocked by parked carriages thanks to those women. Willis quickly darted towards the next road and that was also blocked by carriages and like previous road guarded heavily with extra security.
He cursed again as he and his men were forced to move deeper in fair to get on another road. Each time some commoner brushes his shoulders he flinched thinking they are guards.
"This way, one of the men escorting him led him towards the edge and soon enough they were reached just outside the crooked road.
"We are instructed to wait here for our carriages." One of the men told him and so they waited and he was sure with a dozen trained men sent to protect him, he would safely escape from this city.
"Going some where gentleman."
Willis and his men turned and saw a person dressed in black. "Zetara." Willis gasped as he recognized her description from Times and that gossip rag and saw dark eyes on him behind her mask.
"Prosecutor Willis are you not going to enjoy the fair? I have heard Queen has been searching for you after your friend Welsh opened his mouth."
As soon she said this the men six men take out their swords while six take out their guns.
She shook her head as she walked towards them. "I am just here for Willis, there is no need to die for this monster."
Apparently they didn't understand her warning as Men with guns pointed their guns at her.
Before they could pulled the trigger a fireworks began and in that exact moment two arrows shot out of nowhere hitting them straight in the heart and three shots fired killing three men with sync of fireworks.
The only remaining men with gun was down as Willis watch Zetara's knife hitting that man straight at chest.
He and other men turned towards the attack source and found three masked men with guns and two women with bows and Arrow perched on top of different nearby trees.
With six men down the other six and Willis charged at Zetara. She quickly flipped and slashed her sword and started fighting with two men.
Soon she was joined by her other masked companion and even those highly trained men turned out to be useless as one by one they got slashed by Zetara and her companions.
Finally with one swift move she disarmed Willis and another woman with long hair punched him hard on his face. "This is for my Father and this is for me." She punched him again and spit on his face before throwing him at Zetara's feet.
He was bleeding on her boots when she grabbed him by his hair and yanked his face upwards. "You and your accomplice are going to hell for all the lives you have taken and all the lives you have ruined and for what?! To become rich by spreading your toxin and creating slaves out of innocent people!"
Instead of feeling any remorse Willis laughed as he spat his poisonous words. "Spreading toxin! Creating slaves! Ha! You have no idea what my accomplices are doing. This is just small glimpses! You can't even imagine the depth of their schemes. You think you will hand me over and they will let me live? No you fool they have killed far greater men for less. They killed old prosecutor before me when he started snooping around their deals. They killed Earl of Penwood, Old Earl of Kilmartin, That fool Gambler Barron Featherington, Old Duke of Hastings to get control of their lands. Oh not to forget how they killed Milan Sharma when he found out about their truth or His fool friend Viscount Bridgerton when he got proof of their crime!"
As soon as he said this Zetara trembled in fury as she shook her head. "You are lying! We know you were involved in other killings but Viscount Bridgerton's death was natural!"
Willis laughed as blood dripped from his mouth. "Is it?! You really believe a bee can kill a man?! Oh it was Bee , a special Bee one of Crane's crazy experiment that killed that loyal fool within seconds. Our only regret is that we couldn't find those proves against us. That fool never confines in with anyone and died alone with his knowledge, just like his doctor friend who died as a traitor without uttering a single truth."
A blood-curdling scream left from Zetara mouth as she banged her head against him before starting punching him with all her might. "I will kill you! I will kill you all with my bare hands!" She clawed his face and in his pain he kicked her hard on chest.
The others watched as in her anger she lost her control and got kicked. Willis quickly got up and despite bleeding heavily he ran back inside the fair with Zetara following him in her rage.
The crowd screamed as they saw his appearance and feeling trapped he snatched a dagger from acrobats and as he saw Zetara and Queen guards approaching him he grabbed a red, hair girl.
"Stay back! Or I will kill this girl!"
"Penelope! He heard people around him screaming as he saw Bridgerton Boys trying to get near him and from the corner he saw Viscount approaching.
"Arrest that man!" Queen screamed and he pushed dagger closer to the girl's neck. "I said stay back or I will chop of this girl's head!"
"No! Leave Penelope! Take me instead!"
"Colin stop!" His brothers held him back as Willis removed the dagger to threaten him. "Listen to your brothers boy or you will see her blood spill!"
In split-second the girl he was holding slashed his arms with some kind of small pocket knife that was holding her. She then head butted him and got herself free as she ran straight in to Bridgerton's arms.
A whip came out of nowhere and the dagger slipped from his hand as Zetara jumped at him and he found both of them flying towards the circus pole.
The crowd watched as both people were hanging on the pole. With cat like agility, Zetara stood up and stared at Willis's hanging form as Queen guards brought net to catch him. "Game over Willis."
Two shots rang out of nowhere. The crowd gasped as one hit Willis and another shot hit their hero who collapsed on pole.
They all watched as Willis dropped like a rag doll a bullet stuck in his head his eyes red, his face clawed.
Soon a loud whistle rang from above them and a black horse burst inside and at the same time Zetara fell from above, landing straight on horseback and the horse took her away.
For a second their was an eerier silence and then Chaos break through in the Great London Fair.