Looking out from a glass window of a bedroom was a young girl in a silky modest gown. She had lustrous silver hair and ruby like eyes. With pale smooth skin and an icy gaze, she gained the nickname of The beautiful ghost of the Amelia mansion. Her name was Daphne Luna Skytria, the only and treasured daughter of the King of Helios.
Standing behind her was a figure of a petite girl in a maid costume. Her name was Rosette, Daphne's personal maid. She greets Daphne respectfully and raises a question "My lady, the King wants you to have breakfast with him, Do you want to go?". Daphne remained silent, it seems that she did not hear her. Her eyes were preoccupied with the sight of sweaty muscular men and her ears with their loud voices and laughter. She was intensely focused on a particular young man.
This man stood out greatly from the rest of the men present. His hair was as white as snow and his gorgeous blue eyes sparkled like ice. He was the leader of the First order of Helios Knights and the only son of the King, Alexander Hugo Skytria. Yes, he was Daphne's brother, not blood related though. Unlike her, Alexander was the legitimate child of the King.
"Princess?" The maid calls her to gain her attention.
"Tell the king I'll be joining him soon" Daphne says having her eyes still fixed on the Knight's direction.
It looks like she was listening after all. Though the maid looked displeased, she still maintained her courtesy towards Daphne and obeyed. Her attitude towards Daphne was to be expected since she was not related to the king in anyway. She was a gutter girl rather than a commoner. She lived in the slums where people lived a life worse than death. Daphne only had her mother who died six years ago due to an illness. The emperor, Xavier Loah Skytria found her when she was nearly at death's door and adopted her. Because of the rule about how only children from a noble family were allowed to serve the royal family directly, as a personal butler or Maid.
Due to Daphne's lowly origins, she was forced to endure the sneers and the bad treatment of others. She closed up her heart to everyone except those that were kind to her, Like the Emperor and Alexander.
Daphne watched Alexander as he wipes the sweat from his face with his shirt, completely exposing his six packs. She bits her lower lip slightly as she admired his well toned figure. Unexpectedly, She was caught by Alexander who glances at the direction of her window. His piercing gaze left Daphne's heart pounding rapidly. The prolonged staring was cut off when a man wraps his arm around Alexander's neck cheerfully. Daphne takes this chance given to escape and dine with the emperor.
Alexander glances back at her the direction of her window again, only to see that she wasn't there and he smirks. "You can't run away from me forever"-He mutters to himself.
The king, Xavier was a very busy man but he would always spare some time to see Daphne and eat with her. People thought that He loved her more than his own biological son seeing how he treats her gently like a precious breakable object. He gave her everything she wanted though she never asked for anything. He provided her with a good education, bought her clothes and Jewelries worth an entire island and executed those who did not treat her with respect and good intentions. He was a loving and kind father.
"So how did you sleep my dear?" King Xavier asked as he took a cut piece of meat into his mouth and chewed gracefully. Daphne's eyes looked distant as she stared at her medium rare steak. Her mind was trapped in the scene from earlier. She kept replaying Alexander's sweaty skin and abs in her head. She snapped back to reality when he heard a familiar voice behind her.
"Is the food to your taste Daph?" A man asked, embracing her from behind.
The nostalgic lavender scent and beautiful voice that caresses the very core of her soul.....
"Alex, when did you get here" Daphne asked, silently gulping down her saliva as well as her nervousness. Though she had lived with Alexander for five years, she couldn't get used to his alluring presence. Alexander stares at her with interest, examining her, from her every movement to the tone of her voice. He seemed to be looking for something from her and when he got it, or should I say, Saw it, he smirked faintly.
He kisses her on her right cheek and detaches from her. "I just got here, Good morning Father" Alexander greets his father as he sits closely beside Daphne. Alexander liked being in close proximity with Daphne and Daphne really never understood why.
"How was training today son?" King Xavier inquires curiously. "The usual, I'm whipping them to shape like always. They have displayed much improvement since last year" Alexander answers, firmly massaging his left shoulder. "Good, I'm glad I left the first knight order's training to you" King Xavier compliments Alexander, wearing a faint proud expression on his face. "I wouldn't want to disappoint".
Daphne kept glancing at Alexander's stiff shoulders, She meets his eyes when she decided to look one last time. He moves closer to her and whispers softly in her ear "Can you meet me in my room later?". His words sounded like an 'invitation' but I assure you, his words were pure. Daphne nods her head in response to his request.
Alexander notices her reddish ears and rubs it. Her sudden yelp causes Alexander to stare at her with eyes wide open. "Daphne are you alright?" King Xavier asked out of concern, though appalled about the sound she just made. Daphne had one of her hand covering her mouth as she replies her father with a nod.
"Sorry did I surprise you?" Amusement was painted on Alexander's face. He did not appear to be apologetic nor try to hide it. All he wanted was to rub her there again. Like rubbing a cat's erogenous zone, was what he was thinking at the moment.
"I-It's alright. Just do not do that again" Daphne was rather embarrassed than angry. She did not mind Alexander's touches but Her ears were her weak spot. Alexander shows her a glittering smile which indicated that he was not going to listen. She exhaled and finally focused on eating her meal.
She was startled when she felt Alexander's hand tracing down her laps slowly. "I wonder if there's another place you're also sensitive at" He teased. Having her head faced down, A low moan slipped through her lips. Hearing her suppressed moan, the corners of Alexander curled up. He goes closer and whispers in her ear "Why aren't you eating?". The devil, He's the devil.... Daphne thought, covering her mouth with one hand. "Don't tell me you wanted me to touch your ears again?. Sure I will, but with a different approach...." Alexander licks Daphne's eats deliciously, making her shiver immensely. She glares at him with flushed cheeks so Alexander immediately withdraws with an innocent smile.
Daphne was somewhat relieved when she saw that her father wasn't looking their way and that there were not any servants around. "Father, can I skip breakfast?. I'm very tired and I have some documents I left in my office unattended" Alexander stands up and stated his excuse for leaving. King Xavier gives him permission to leave and he did, not without touching Daphne. He stroked her cheek momentarily before leaving. Daphne eats a small portion of her food and went back to her room, with permission from Xavier of course.
When she got to her room she buried her face in a pillow and shortly screams. Daphne hated when Alexander acts mischievous towards her in public. He would often tease her and laugh it off, without a single apology. She was used to it but it irritated her nonetheless. Daphne springs up abruptly as she remembered something she had forgotten. She took a book from a particular bookstore in the city on Kenmoire street the other day and promised the librarian she would return it today. She summoned 3 more maids including Rosette to make preparations for her departure.