Hubby?... I called again.
Scarlet... I
He started and I felt my chest tighten. For some reason, I felt like this was just sex and nothing more to him, I was scared of what he was about to say, I feared that I was nothing more than just... an arranged wife for him.
Don't say it... It's ok I understand, I'll go clean up, I said pulling the sheets to my body and leaving the bedroom for him.
BERYL'S POV
I wasn't sure of what to say to her because I really couldn't make out what I felt for her, it's just been a week since we got married, and I know something within me knows it's not mare attraction. But how do I explain it to her? This was something I never expected that's why it was difficult for me to understand, difficult for me to know the right words to tell her, because it was her first time. I really screwed up.
Scarlet's Pov
What was I thinking? That he was going to show me love? That this was going to take our relationship in this arranged marriage to the next level? How stupid and naive could you be Scarlet?
Knock...
Hey... baby... I'm sorry okay, I really didn't know what to say, you mean a lot to me Scarlet, I'm sorry if I don't know the right word for it I'm sorry I promise we can make it work. I'm no gentleman, Scarlet, and I'm no prince charming either, but I'm ready to take this step, but please don't give up on me, I know I'm a jerk but please baby let's make it count. I'm sorry this wasn't what you expected...
Am I supposed to be expecting anything, Beryl? I mean... I'm just this girl my parents bundled into your life because of fear for God knows when what.
Baby...
No! Don't call me that, I don't even know why I agreed to give myself to you when you clearly don't value me.
It's not like that because I care... I just didn't know what to say, but I care about you...
Stop lying to me Mav! I may be innocent but I'm not stupid! I don't know why but I felt angry, I felt so angry that... I couldn't accept his words, I felt tears stream down my cheeks as I yelled at him.
Baby are you crying?... Please give me a chance, please I'll make things right again, baby. He pleaded but I was too confused to swallow the thought of him not truly loving me.
I don't know what to believe anymore Beryl, today it's your exes, tomorrow it's my parents, the next day I'm in the hospital, and now I just gave my virginity to a man I call my husband who doesn't have feelings for me so tell me Mav what I'm I supposed to do? I asked hysterically.
I'm sorry... I promise I'll do better and I'll make sure you don't see any of my exes again I promise you.
You mean that right Mav? I asked with a thin ray of hope that he meant what he said.
I mean every word baby. Please can you open up now? I'd like to see you.
Okay... I responded and walked out tying a bathrobe.
I'm really sorry, he said pulling me into a tight hug. It won't happen again ok, and I promise I'll never forget what just happened between us, it was a first for you and it was also a first for me.
I don't understand... what do you mean? I asked confused.
I've never slept with someone as pure as you, I never do virgins, you were the only exception. And I cherished every memory of it. He confessed looking into my eyes.
Oh! I said blushing hard. Okay then let's give it a try, who knows? Right? I said looking at him deeply.
Thank you, so much, I promise I won't disappoint you.
And that's how we went to bed, like a happy couple waiting for the morning.
THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WORLD...
Where's the War Lord?
I'm sorry Phoebe but he sent me on his behalf he has a lot on his hands. My apologies.
I told him it was urgent! She hissed angrily.
He told me to find out on his behalf, I responded still bowing.
What is this I hear of him marrying a mare human? How did it even happen because I don't understand.
Phoebe, I don't know...
But he can only marry a Yorgana or his mate. What do you know about this woman? She asked after thinking for some time.
I don't know her Phoebe, She's turning twenty soon. Truth be told there's no way I'm giving her full information when I know she and the warlord have not been on good terms for years.
Well... The rogue vampires have allied with some demons, so we need the Warlord. Children and women have been disappearing, we need him here now more than ever, we don't know what that evil alliance is about.
I'll tell him, Phoebe.
You can leave, ... And please tell him that he needs to find his mate and stop mingling with a mare human! She spat full of disgust.
I'm sorry Phoebe but that won't reach the Warlord unless you seek his wrath which I assume we all fear the most. I said with a slight grin meeting her gaze.
How dare you!! She hissed. Do you want to end up in the cell for talking back at me?
I do not wish for such, but my loyalty lies with the Warlord and not you, no offence Phoebe. I may be a nobody to you but I am the right-hand man of the Warlord so it won't kill you to accord me with some respect I muttered politely but her face became red from anger.
Watch your tongue! She fired,
I'll take my leave now and I'll tell him what he needs to know, have a beautiful day. I said as I bowed and left .