Her mouth was still wide open like saucers. How can waterfall be this big and overflowing? Lila mused.
Julian couldn't help but chuckle lightly, his laughter echoing softly and sending tingling sensations down her skin.
Lila stared at him , slowly admiring his features. His red eyes looked slightly red and sharp just like his soft lips, his sharp nose and jaw.
"Why are you staring at me like that? Are you been mesmerized by beauty?" He asked ,his red eyes gleaming and flickering as though something dangerous crossed his mind. He closed his eyes to calm himself from acting on impulse.
Lila furrowed her brows slightly before parting her lips to talk,
"Am I making you uncomfortable?" She asked with a worried tone afraid she might have said or do something to trigger his vampirism.
Julian opened his eyes and for some strange reasons, Lila found it more darker than usual.
"No, but I can hear how fast your heart is beating as if you want to do something with me. " He spoke huskily and Lila slowly crossed the distance between them before throwing herself into him. She slowly hugged him tightly, snaking her hand round his back. Those little movements made Julian groaned throatily as he tried to surpressed the zeal and hunger for blood. The moment she had hugged him, he smelt her blood, though it wasn't to obvious, but he could smell it through her neck, and his fangs itched badly for a bite.
"Damn....oh girl, what are you doing to me?" He mumbled under his breath as he slowly wrapped his hands around her waist, hugging her softly and gently.
Lila remained in his arms for a long while without saying anything. Her heart that was beat faster than normal, for some , felt at ease. She could feel all calm and steady, no more the fear and wariness she was feeling.
Julian couldn't describe the feeling of her warm body on him, her scent and blood, evoked a sense of protectiveness around her. But he quickly pushed away that thought as he slowly and gently pulled her away from him, making sure she wasn't hurt.
Lila stared into his darker red eyes without fear and gulped hard.
"Thank you for the little hug, this is what I want. I hope I didn't crossed a boundary?" She said meekly stepping back from him.
Julian didn't say anything and just kept staring at her for a while without saying anything or commenting on her words.
"Are you betrothed?" He suddenly asked giving her a mini shock that had her frozen on the spot.
Lila was so shocked to her bones she didn't expect this kind of question from a vampire like him.
There was a sudden silence that engulf them, not one of uncomfortability but one of a sudden but unpredictable moment.
Lila stared at the sky for a while before looking down.
"Soon, I will soon be betrothed". She said with a firm determined voice.
Julian didn't say anything and just nodded.
It's getting late, why don't I drop you at your house to avoid vampires from nearing you? He asked with a polite gaze.
Thank you, but I will manage by myself. Don't worry too much. I will come visit next time. Lila siad with a bright smile. She couldn't believe she finally have someone, not one,not two but almost all the royal vampires family on her side. She will definitely do the condition given to her.
Is it not to give the king feedback on what happens in the village? She thought. She will do it and nothing will stop her. But the only issue now is how she will report he family issues to the king? A deep frown etched on her face as she tried to figure out and navigate how she will do the plan.
She had not only won the favor of visiting the royal castle any time, but it has come with a price; a price only she can pay. She mused taking a deep breath.
Julian observed her facial expressions for a while and with the series of facial expressions she was showing, it was as though she was thinking deeply about something.
He slowly held out her hand and brought it closer to his lips, his hot breath spreading strong warmth through her body.
Her body tingled softly as she batted her lashes softly at him.
"If you feel uncomfortable going back, I will escort you to the gates. " He said gently.
Lila nodded before slowly raising the hem of her skirt.
She allowed him held her hand before both of them walked back inside the castle. On reaching the castle, Lila almost jolted in fear as her heart beat which was calm before began to rise faster than normal.
"Oh no, her heart was beating fast and she knew very well vampires could hear her heart beats loud and clear. "
Julian heard her loud heartbeats and pulled her into a warm embrace.
Her loud heartbeats gained the attention of the royal family as Isla, Thomas and Louisa and king Lachlan went to the lounge only to be astonished by the sight they saw.
Isla was the most shocked as she tried to stiffle her giggle.
Lila wished the ground could just open and swallow her at that moment. She couldn't even pull away from the hug as her cheeks burned red in embarrassment.
"Oh my, Julian hugging the human girl, how romantic". Louisa mused with a sweet smile.
King Lachlan arched his eye brows at his son.
Lila closed her eyes slightly and tried to take in a deep breath before opening her eyes and she slowly slipped away from his embrace.
She looked down, fiddling with her fingers.
"Don't be nervous sweetie". Louisa said meekly as she waltzed towards them, before placing her hand on Lila's shoulders.
Lila slowly raised her head and stared at them.
"Thank you for welcoming me into your luxurious home. I will take my leave now. " She said with a warm tone, her words filled with sincere gratitude.
It's a pleasure to have you here. King Lachlan said smiling a king that he is.
Lila smiled and bowed one more time before leaving the castle.