Chương 103: Like father like son
A week passed away with neither of them being able to hold a proper conversation.
Lilith became mad when she heard the about incident that night from Mina and Jafar.
She asked Erebus about the night and noticed that he was not experienced with being intimate.
Jafar left them alone with her rambling about giving him lessons on how to treat women.
Derran and Mina were by Luciana's side tending to her needs.
Jafar was grateful for bringing Lilith in the fortress for once.
His sisters had both become fond of Luciana which was a relief.
"My lady. Do you feel pain anywhere?"
Derran gave her the newly brewed health potion so she could feel better.
He reassured her that the child was unharmed.
"I'm better. Thank you for your help."
She was grateful for them being by her side no matter how busy their schedule was.
"I can't believe master is so inconsiderate. I thought he had become more caring when he brought back a gift for you!"
Mina didn't stop her ranting until Derran calmed her down.
"He brought something for me...?" Luciana tilted her head in confusion.
"Oh yes milady, I apologize!" Mina ran to the dressing closet and brought out two boxes.
"Master brought five boxes with him when he came back from the Capital. He told me to take care of them. I was surprised that he bought clothes without brother assisting him."
Luciana did not feel like opening them. She did not love him or accept him. Her mind was conflicted with so many thoughts about him.
"He is never clear with his mind." She caressed the smooth surface of the lid.
"My lord has a hard time figuring out his own feelings my lady." Derran told her.
"He sometimes becomes defiant, sometimes he's over protective and sometimes he becomes obsessive. And then he regrets his own actions and tries to set things right even if it may cost his life. I have been watching him since he was a lad. Blake too has had a tough time understanding him.
He subconsciously harms what needs to be protected thinking that he is doing the right thing. But he still listens to others. I know that if he has brought them, he thinks about you and cares for you and young master. He still has a long way to go. But I can reassure you he will always be by your side to protect you."
She couldn't argue with him to simply justify herself.
-"Mother did tell me a woman has to sacrifice more by being patient. Aunt Aurora said the same. Lady Naila agreed on it."
"Every woman has her share of troubles. So being patient is the part of that solution!"
"Mother, how long must I be patient?"
Her mother's words kept coming to her mind.
"It is still hard, but I hope we come to an understanding for each other."
Derran felt reassured by her wisdom.
"Atleast the lady is wiser. This old man is glad."
Shortly after Derran left Mina urged her to open the box.
"You seem more curious." She smiled.
"B-but I can't help it! I can't believe master actually chose something for my lady. I can't help being curious."
Luciana finally decided to open it.
"Oh!" She gasped in astonishment.
Mina stood speechless in awe.
"It's wonderful!" She felt the gorgeous piece designed carefully with intricate gold patterns over white silk bordered with beautiful lace and yellow topazes.
"I can't believe it! He actually chose something descent for my lady." Mina complimented his choice.
She helped her by carefully unfolding it and held it up to display the dress.
"The yellow roses are well complimented with off shoulder neckline." She observed it closely but began to wonder the motive behind the choice of color.
He did not seem to like bright colors.
"Master must have thought of you when choosing this dress. You are like sunshine to us." She beamed and carefully put it back in the box and went for the other one.
"You flatter me too much." She blushed.
She opened the other box It was a simpler one with only a jewel on the belt. The soft lilac color complimented well with the gentle cream color on the skirt at the lower end.
"Oh, it is a set like the previous one. With gloves and shoes. There's also a lace headpiece."
They saw Nemesis' clothes too. Her frustration and grief had subsided by night.
Erebus did not come to the bedchambers.
Luciana and Nemesis slept together for the night.
The next morning the servants packed up their luggage on the horses until the woodworkers and smiths stopped them.
"Who dares stop the lord's path?"
Ciaran inquired about them at the foot of the mountain where they were stopped.
"Please accept our humble gift to the Lord and Lady." They bowed and brought out a newly made carriage.
"It is not much we can do. But because of her ladyship's assistance we have begun to move forward."
Erebus glanced at Luciana who was in her usual disguise.
" I appreciate and accept your gift." Luciana thanked them. She couldn't ride horses as her body would often become unstable.
She had been planning out reforms and putting them in action for a week without much rest.
She had given Derran the sample seeds that Cornelius brought for her to grow.
The soil was rich. Cornelius helped Derran in development of the area. The abandoned grounds were cleared up and we're used for new seeds that were about to become saplings.
The visible results motivated the servants to help out. Those who had knowledge to farming were appointed to take care of the gardens.
She sat in the carriage with Mina and another servant.
Lilith excused herself since she didn't want to leave her son alone.
Despite his concerns about her being exposed to poisonous plants, she still administered the antidote together with him and gave it to Lilith for her son.
It amazed her that the carriage proved to be more durable than she had thought.
The roads were in terrible condition riddled with potholes and uneven surfaces thatade travel difficult. They were in desperate need of repairs and regular maintenance.
With each lurch of the carriage over the stones on the old road, a wave of pain hit through her abdomen.
"Ugh!" She groaned.
The pain from last night had grown worse. Derran packed multiple potions and tonics for them fearing her pain might increase with rough travel.
Mina and the other maid were not used to the carriages either.
She kept asking Luciana for any discomfort she felt but she only smiled trying not to worry them.
Nemesis stood on the leather seat of the carriage beside Luciana.
She issued him a gentle caution to him, but he hardly heard her, too absorbed with the view outside.
From time to time he leaned out of the window, his face glowing with excitement as he waved to the guards and then to Erebus who would occasionally draw back to keep pace with the carriage to ensure their safety.
Clad in his signature all black ensemble, his heavy fur cloak only heightened the impression of a wild beast, astride another, giving him a fierce, untamed presence.
"Be careful, sweetling." She urged him to take a seat fearing his fall.
"Dadda!" Nemesis gazed at him in awe and admiration.
As soon as he leaned out again, Erebus scooped up him and placed him on his sadle infront of him.
Nemesis began to swing his legs gleefully.
"Faster! Dadda!" He pointed forward.
"Hold on tight."
Erebus grinned and placed one of his hands around his little body and pulled the reigns.
The beast grunted and moved faster to a slight gallop.
"Oh, dear God. I hope they don't do anything reckless." Luciana saw them galloping further from them.
"Like father like son." They sighed.
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