David White
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"Try again tomorrow." Abel laughed after reading Aries's reply to the letter he sent her. Shaking his head as he raised the letter to show it to Conan, who was his tonight's company. Isaiah was still recovering, so Conan had to keep the emperor busy. "Your Majesty, isn't that another way of rejecting you?" Conan scrunched his nose up, growing numb in reading Aries replied at this point. He had seen them exchange letters during these past nights. "How was that a rejection if she's telling me to try…
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Aries stayed inside her room the next day, sulking like a pampered princess. But that wasn't because to gain sympathy from Dexter. She was staying in her room because she meant it when she said she would live as quiet as a dead rat. The first three days she had followed Dexter, she made sure he would feel her presence. Even if she stayed from a distance and did nothing major other than follow him, that was good enough for her. Her objective was to let Dexter know 'his sister' was in this place. "My lady,…
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Abel's initial interest in Aries wasn't because she was beautiful or smart or there was anything special about her. What made him take her in as his pet was because of the situation and the place; his mood at that time as well. But other than him, other people like Dexter were only curious about her. Dexter's interest in her was because she was smart. She picked up things quite fast. That was why, when he told her he must fool everyone in the manor, Aries spent hours mulling over his words. And then it…
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Seeing Aries sitting on the railing of the balcony, the maid panicked as she hurriedly assisted her back in. Like a carefree person, Aries simply giggled. It was evident that the slight panic she gave the servant distracted her from making her wonder about other things. After that, the maid prepared water for Aries to wash her face and a change of clothes from her nightdress to indoor clothes. As the maid served her, Aries carefully studied her every movement and absorbed relevant information like a…
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When Aries woke up the next day, she smiled bitterly as she caressed the empty spot on her side. Not the first morning without Abel, but it felt like it was. It was almost unbelievable. "Not long ago, I'm relieved whenever I wake up without him," she muttered, sighing as she settled her hand on the creases on the sheet. She could still feel the faint warmth he left and his distinct scent on the white sheet and on her body. Aries smiled, knowing those were the piece of evidence that Abel was with her…
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Aries let out a soft moan, waking up at the crack of dawn after her dream. But just as she moved, she realized the warmth wrapped around her. Before she could panic, those muscular arms pulled her against his body. "Sleep some more." Her eyes nearly left their socket, hearing Abel's coarse voice. "You said you missed me, so I came." Abel planted a quick peck on top of her head, rubbing her back out of habit. When the familiar musky scent wafted her nose, her heart and body gradually relaxed. Her eyes…
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While planning for the important things she must change in her appearance, Aries eventually fell deep into her sleep. It took her a long time to fall asleep on this enormous and soft bed, as it felt a little empty. Or rather, a bit too huge for her. But when she did, as the night fell deeper, Aries found herself in memory of the painful past. Blinking until her vision grew clearer, her hand that was barely skin and bones wrapped around the metals caging her. Inside a square cage that was big enough for…
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"I'm worried." Conan whispered as he bent over to speak with Isaiah. Standing behind the settee, Isaiah was perching inside the emperor's office. The latter only cast Conan a nonchalant look before setting his eyes at the emperor sitting behind his desk. "He's alright," Isaiah reassured, watching Abel arrange pieces of papers on the desk silently. "Really?" Conan scrunched his nose up, setting his judgmental eyes at Abel. "Doesn't look like it." Ever since this morning, when Aries left, Abel never…
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Although there were downsides that everyone in Dexter's estate had keen eyes, there were still too many things that worked to Aries's advantage. Since no one in this place had ever seen Daniella's face, it was easier to act as Daniella. Aries clipped the tip of her hair in between her fingers, sitting on the edge of the mattress. "I need to change my hair color first," she whispered, snapping her brows as her eyes gazed at the mirror in her new bedroom. "Let's see..." She pushed herself up, marched…
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When Aries arrived at the Marquess estate, her eyes almost popped out of their socket. She held her breath, standing beside Dexter. "Marquess, I mean, brother, what is going on?" she leaned to his side, whispering while keeping her eyes at the servants lined up on both sides while bowing deeply. Dexter glanced at her as he offered his arm to her. "They are welcoming the only princess of the empire, obviously." He smirked before the servants spoke in unison. "Welcome back, My Lady. And we wish for your…
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