Chapter 30: Party 30
I was too numb to attend a party, how I could go from crying with my aunt to the place where this man is sitting in glory? I had a bow and arrow, still I feel so defenseless. I couldn't protect my aunt or my cousin, who I never even got to meet. I'm sure I would love her with all my heart. But where's she? Why did Igor hide her from my aunt? Maybe he likes to manipulate her. Misha was only a pawn in his disgusting game. How I would like to end him,, but he got a lifeline in the form of my cousin. I only pray to God she was alive and thriving. How could he separate a mother from a child? I couldn't even believe that the child was his. He was deadlier than a snake and sharp like a fox.
I was soon taken by Mina, who half dragged me back into the courtroom. I kept my head down, unable to see that animal wearing a crown and forcing others to do his bidding. I wonder what would be Lucien's reaction if I tried to kill Igor. He will be angry and devastated,, but why was I thinking about Lucien in the first place? I thought of how I judged my aunt for sleeping with Igor, but how could I be blind to my faults? I was obsessed with Lucien,, so I could hardly see past him these days. But it was time to kill my useless devotion for Lucien. It was worthless to me and him. It could bring us nothing but heartache.
I realized we had missed the entire program,, and thankfully I wasn't called up to perform. If I had,, then there would be nothing but a bloodbath here. I smiled twisted at that dark humor. I saw Lucien stare at me, I could see the same hunger which was in my eyes mirrored there. I sighed with the overburdened feelings weighing me down. How I would love to break it off.
Suddenly, the party came to a halt when Igor stood up. Every one looked at him. He held a wine glass in his hand. He cleared his throat, seeking more attendance. I stood there broken and powerless, just like before. I was that six-year-old Mara again. I tried to suppress the negativity consuming me. But it came up, no matter how hard I tried to push it down.
"I would like to announce that after being widowed for many years. I decided to get married again and another woman who is just as beautiful as Lucien's mother would take the place beside me", his words ended with a thick round of applause. I looked at Lucien who was a little surprised at this,, but he didn't say anything.
"Now I would like to introduce my future wife to you, of whom you are already well aware of. Meet Arya, your future queen", he ended his words and another loud applause came from everywhere. Lucien frowned at this,, but he has somehow managed to control himself. I would be just as embarrassed if my ex fiancé did something like that.
Arya stood near the king, her dress matching Igor's jacket. He was older,, but it meant very little to either of the parties. "Can you believe that?", Mina said beside me. I didn't say anything,, but I echoed her thoughts. "Why does he
want to marry someone who is far younger and was engaged to his son? Doesn't he have any shame? ", she mused. He is twisted person and is not above hurting his family.
"Everyone,, please go and have refreshments. I want to see everyone dancing and singing. The girls are here anyone who likes to dance, don't be shy", he added slyly. His meaning was clear, the word dancing had so many meaning which everyone understood, the lycans needed no further encouragement started harassing the girls. I just couldn't see it any more I wanted to throw up. I was sick of everything here. I started to move around to go to the door, where I happened to see a girl who was trying to twist her arm away from a sneering lycan.
The lycan held her firmly. I couldn't see it any more I moved towards them and once I saw him I didn't waste a single second. I placed my front foot on his shin. He howled in pain and let go off her. She ran away, and the furious guy came after me. I stayed where I was, I had all these days practice, and I was sure I could take him. But he was held on his spot by someone. I didn't have to look to see who that was.
There was only one guy left in this place who cared for my safety,, and it was Lucien. The guard looked at Lucien fearfully now understanding the graveness of the situation. The hand might have tightened on his neck because the person howled again. A few seconds later e fell down, breathless and unconscious. He wasn't dead to my disappointment. I saw that now everyone had lost interest in the future bridegroom and were staring at us.
"Excuse me ", I muttered and made my way out towards the washroom where I want to be left alone. When I reached there, I noticed my hands were scratched from the small fight. I put it under the faucet and let the water run through it.
The room was opened again, revealing the girl of the day. I decided to ignore her and focused my attention on the water running.
"You think you have won Lucien from me,, but I tell you won't. I'm only marrying Igor to be close to Lucien. He will be mine and nothing could take him from me", she told me.
"You shouldn't have become engaged to Igor. You don't know him, just ask Lima. He is a monster. Don't marry him", I told her.
Gifts
-- Gift
received Weekly Power Status
-- Power
Ranking 
-- Power
stone