As the lunar night illuminated the great sacred Vincent building, Aurora rushed through the hallways, her long black hair cascading down her back and her silky grey gown with diamond embroidery flowing around her. The meeting between the angelic and demonic realms was underway, and she was late.Her heart raced as she turned a corner, only to collide with a tall, muscular figure.
Stumbling, Aurora reached out to steady herself, her small hands grasping onto firm muscles beneath a dark suit. Looking up, she found herself staring into a pair of piercing red eyes that seemed to glow in the dim light.The man's face was handsome, with sharp features, a strong jawline, and an elegance that commanded attention. His short black hair was styled perfectly, and his attire exuded power and wealth.
"Oh!" Aurora exclaimed, her cheeks flushing as she realized she had collided with a stranger. She didn't know who he was. She looked up at him, stumbling slightly, maintaing her balance in the silky grey gown that fluttered around her. Elijah held her waist, unknowingly, as she stumbled. She looked at him rubbing her forehead with her hands while she pouted slightly with grumpy expression on her face. That expression made Elijah look down at her plum lips.
Elijah's grip tightened around Aurora's waist, his red eyes narrowing as he took in the petite, delicate creature before him. She was unlike anyone he had ever seen in the demonic realm - her black hair, her golden skin, and those innocent violet eyes that stared up at him with confusion and a hint of annoyance.
"Well, well, well," Elijah drawled, his deep voice sending shivers down Aurora's spine."What do we have here?A little angel who can't watch where she's going?"
Before Aurora could respond, her knight, Sir Galahad, appeared by her side. His eyes widened in recognition and fear as he took in Elijah's identity. With a swift motion, he stepped between them, pulling Aurora away from Elijah's grasp.
"Your Highness," Sir Galahad said, bowing his head slightly."Please forgive my lady. She is unaware of the... delicacy of this situation."
Elijah's lips curled into a smirk as he watched the knight's protective display. It was almost amusing, really. This fragile little thing had a knight so loyal and brave, yet so afraid of him. He leaned against the wall, crossing his arms over his chest, his red eyes never leaving Aurora's face."And what situation is that, Sir Galahad?" Elijah asked, his tone dripping with mock innocence."The situation where your lady has just collided with the Crown Prince of the Demonic Realm? Or perhaps the situation where she's staring at me like I'm some sort of monster?"
Aurora's eyes widened at the realization of who she had collided with. Her brothers had warned her about the dangers of the demonic realm, and now here she was, face to face with their most feared prince. She opened her mouth to speak, but no words came out.Instead, she could only stare at Elijah, her heart pounding in her chest.
She tried to tear her gaze away but there was something in her heart that denied , it showed the danger in this breathtaking man in front of her too but she could only stare at Elijah, her heart pounding in her chest. His presence was overwhelming, his aura radiating power and danger. She had heard stories about the demonic prince, tales of his cruelty and ruthlessness, but none of them had prepared her for the reality of standing before him. Aurora's mind raced as she tried to think of something to say, anything to break the tense silence that hung between them.But before she could utter a word, a commanding voice echoed through the hallway,"Aurora!"It was Lord Cedric, her eldest brother, the Grand Duke who was one of most powerful leader of Angelic realm,calling for her.His footsteps grew louder as he approached, and Aurora knew she had to leave. She glanced back at Elijah, her cheeks flushed and her eyes filled with a mix of fear and curiosity.Without a word, she turned and ran towards her brother's voice, leaving Elijah and Sir Galahad alone in the hallway.Elijah watched her go, his smirk growing wider.
He hadn't expected to find an angel so...intriguing in the midst of this dull meeting. As he pushed himself off the wall, he made a mental note to keep an eye on Aurora Vina, the innocent angel, the delicate flower of great Vinna Bloodline .After all, it wasn't every day that he met someone who could stare at him without cowering in fear.
Sir Galahad, however, was a different story. The knight's fear was palpable, his eyes darting nervously between Elijah and the direction Aurora had fled. Elijah's smirk turned into a cold, calculating smile as he stepped closer to the knight."Sir Galahad, isn't it?" he asked, his voice low and dangerous."I must say, your loyalty to Lady Aurora is admirable. It's rare to find such devotion these days."Sir Galahad swallowed hard, his hand instinctively reaching for the hilt of his sword. "Your Highness is too kind," hereplied, his voice trembling slightly."
Elijah chuckled darkly as Sir Galahad bowed and quickly retreated, leaving him alone in the hallway.He could smell the knight's fear, he could see the sweat beading on his forehead. It was a scent he was all too familiar with, a reaction he elicited from most who crossed his path.But Aurora...she had been different. Her eyes had held a spark of curiosity, a hint of defiance even, as she stared up at him. It was a look he hadn't seen in a long time, and it intrigued him . As he made his way to the grand hall where the meeting was being held, Elijah's mind wandered to the angelic princess. He wondered what it would be like to break that spirit, to see those violet eyes fill with the same fear he had witnessed in Sir Galahad's. A smirk played on his lips at the thought. Perhaps this meeting would prove more interesting than he had initially believed.