Bai Lei walks back to his study while shaking his head. He hasn't been able to get any work done! The second he started, people came over crying about a ghost. He didn't know what was going on but he had a feeling it was all her doing.
He sighs again as he sits in his seat. "My son seems busy since you came back. I heard you brought a strange woman with you." The king says walking into the study unannounced. Bai Lei's eyes grow cold as he stands up and respectfully bows.
The King waves his son off and says "Rise, tell me about this woman." Bai Lei stands and says "We ran into each other as I was traveling. I instantly fell in love with her and want to marry her as soon as possible."
The King looks at his handsome eldest son with surprise. He normally hates women! He's been trying to get this son of his to marry the daughter of the High Priest but Bai Lei keeps denying the woman. This other woman must truly be a beauty... the High Priest's daughter is as fair a jade!
She's the most talented and beautiful woman in the Heavenly realm! How could anyone compare! "What about Hui Ying? She's the most beautiful woman in all the realms and she wants to marry you!" Bai Lei watches his father with cold eyes and he says "Hui Ying is nothing compared to Nova."
The King frowns and says "Nova? What kind of name is that?" Bai Lei chooses not to say anything as his father begins pacing the room. "I will have a feast tonight. I want you both there." The King says with irritation. Bai Lei clenches his fist and says "She just got here, she needs to rest."
The King snorts and says "I will notify you when it's time." With that, the King turns away and walks out of the study. Bai Lei watches the man leave with red eyes. He just needs to buy a little more time... just a little more. "Ren" He calls out as he sits down.
Ren instantly appears kneeling before him. "Yes, Master," Ren says with a lowered head. Bai Lei lifts a sheet of paper over a candle and begins to burn it while saying "Have someone send over the most beautiful white dress you can find to Nova. Inform her to be ready for tonight..."
Ren cups his fist and says "Yes" before disappearing again. This father of his was funny... he thinks he can do whatever he wants because he's King of the Heavenly realm. Hah... truly funny. In time he will show this man what true power is.
The paper in Bai Lei's hand continues to burn as words begin to form in the smoke drifting up. The burning flames dance in Bai Lei's dark eyes as he reads the glowing words with a dark smile. Good, very good. Everything was beginning to fall in place.
He will play the part of the good and obedient lost son for a little longer. Even though this man is his biological father... he is nothing but an enemy to Bai Lei. Every time Bai Lei thinks back to his mother, his blood boils with rage.
The paper and the glowing words disappear as Bai Lei leans back in his chair. The problem now was Nova. He didn't want her to meet his father until she was ready. He wanted to strengthen her power and teach her a few things so she wouldn't be in danger but it doesn't look like that'll happen. He'll just have to keep an eye on her and protect her.
Just thinking back to the clumsy woman he can't help but sigh again with a weary smile. How am I to protect her against herself!? He looks down at the ring on his finger with a small smile. He originally wanted to just use her but the more he sees her and the more he interacts with her, he can't help but be drawn to her.
Was this what his mother spoke about when falling in love? Has he really fallen for her or is he simply amused? He wasn't completely sure but he did know one thing, he never wanted to let her go. The more she tried to run from him the more he wanted her. The thought of her with some other man sent an unfamiliar wave of anger through him.