When Euphorial came back to her room after making the necessary arrangements for the guests she decided to take a bath.When she entered her room she saw the prince already on her bed with his back facing her so she decided to take off her dress before putting on a towel.
"What the hell happened to your back?" The prince asked her dangerously.The dress she was holding fell off revealing her bare back which was covered with healing bruises and fading scars and his face darkened when he have a clear view of her back.
'Ehm i had an accident' she lied before rushing into the bathroom.
Euphorial sighed in relief once she got to the bathroom.She had thought the prince will ask her more about the accident she lied with but he didn't which made her relax.She began to wash herself while shutting her eyes up because of the pain the healing bruises at her back is giving her.
By the time she came back to the room she saw the prince laid back on the side of the bed asleep.She decided to tip toe to the other side of the bed so as not to wake him up.When her head hit the pillow,she fell asleep immediately.
Ephraim opened his eyes when he heard the calm breathing of the girl beside him.He had decided to act as if he was asleep until she sleeps or else he will keep on asking her about the fading scars and bruises he saw at her back earlier.He turned on his side so as to have a clear view of her tired face which for some reason still looked pretty to him.
Ever since he saw her at the ball wearing a purple mask which seem to not hide her beauty but added to her alluring charm.For the first time he saw her he knew she was special and made only for him and the dark side of him had alreadily accepted her.He knew what will happen when his dark side agreed to something he would not be able to reject that thing even for once.He knew his dark side is very possessive and since it has claimed her she wouldn't be able to escape from him.He paused in his thoughts when he saw her moving closer to him as if seeking for warmth,he drew her closer because he also wants to know how he will feel when her skin touched his.When their skin touched he stiffened because he could feel his senses going haywire.
His skin has become hot and his fangs begin to elongate,his eyes begin to change colors from cold blue to blood red and the healing bruise on her back is not helping at all but worsening the situation because he could smell the faint blood on her healing bruises.He needs to calm himself before she wakes up because of the rise in his temperature but he didn't know what will calm him.If he had been in the hidden kingdom he would have gone to cleanse the forbidden forest near his house but he isn't,he is inside the human kingdom.
As he was still struggling to calm his demon that was awakened because of the naive girl touch he decided to bury his face in her neck and he starts to calm down when he sniffed her mixed scent which reveals her secret to him only.It was really funny how only her scent could calm him (he smiled to himself and rested his head on her shoulder and then close his eyes to have a nap).
The fast beating heart of Euphorial which signify her waking up soon,woke him up.He was surprised he slept well when he didn't even do what his dark side wants and he looked back at the now awakening girl.He could now see her face clearly with the sun coming in a little through her window curtain.As he appreciated her beauty he saw her fluttering her long lashes as if she wants to open them.
'Good morning beauty' Ephraim greeted her when she opened her eyes.
'Good morning' She greeted back in her morning voice.
'I love your voice' Ephraim complimented and she blushed when she noticed their sleeping position.
Ephraim was sitting straight while he lay his back on her bed head board and she was hugging his waist like a baby.She immediately stood up to sit and looked away form him.
'Don't look away from me i like your red face' Ephraim teased her.
"Lady Euphorial it is time wake up" Kayla informed her and she blushed again in embarrassment because it seems like a daily routine for Kayla with the tone she used.
'That's my hand maid and i will be bathing first' Euphorial quickly said before running to the bathroom without waiting for his response.