Blood Bound - Chapter 99

>>Maya

I looked at the clear sky that was filled with dark clouds just a few minutes ago and wondered about how strange it was. The weather looked like it was going to turn into a bad storm but instead it suddenly disappeared.

I looked at the glass entrance. Yohan had already gone in, so I decided to follow. I walked as a gentle breeze blew by, the fresh scent it carried was refreshing.

I entered the lounge and noticed Yohan was taking off his shirt. He took off his shirt that revealed his nicely toned body. His abs were very defined and I could see his biceps flex.

He was wet from standing in the heavy rain, so he took off his top without thinking much. Drops of water fell from his hair. He walked to the fire place, snapped his fingers fastly that created a fire spark in the chopped woods present in the fireplace, and just like that a full fledged fire appeared there.

Yohan closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Drop of water hanging from his bangs next to the forehead, that slowly, while taking its time, fell down.

I gulped.

He looked like a very very handsome model.

Then I shook my head the moment I realized I was staring at him.

I looked away, “Is there no one else here?” I asked.

He turned his head towards me, “I told everyone to leave.” He placed his shirt-robe in front of the fire on a chair and walked towards the couch.

“Why?” I didn’t move from my place.

“I did not want to scare you.” He sat down, “It seemed like you were very scared of them the first time you saw them.” He looked at me, “So much that you fainted.” He intertwined his fingers on top of his thighs and looked down, “I do not want that.” He said in a soft voice.

His way of speaking was very formal and I could tell he was genuinely concerned about me.

“It’s not that…” I replied, “I was just overwhelmed.” I walked to one seater next to the couch Yohan was sitting on and sat there.

“I do not blame you.” He glanced at me, “This is why I sent them away. Until the time you’re ready, they won’t appear before you.”

So much concern.

It’s as if he’s putting me on top of everything else.

It was a weird feeling.

“It’s fine. I just got like that because so many appeared all at once.” I fiddled with my thumbs. He noticed that and smiled.

“You’re anxious.”

My eyes grew a bit wide, “How did you know that?”

“Your habit of fiddling with your thumbs when you’re lying or anxious hasn’t changed.” His answer made my jaw drop.

He knew I had this habit?

I had it in the past too? In my past life?

“Do I look the same?” I looked at him and he stated back, “Like I did in my past life?”

A sweet smile appeared on his face, “ Exactly the same.” It made my heart thump faster.

“O-oh.” I looked away.

He stood up, “I know it’s uncomfortable for you.” He came and crouched down in front of me, “But,” He looked up at me while I sat in my position, “I promise I’ll try and find a solution to this.”

I looked at him in uncertainty, not knowing anything, not being sure of anything all I could do was nod.

He gently held my right hand and smiled, “I’ll do my best Maya.” He then immediately but gently let my hand go and stood up, “I asked one of the maids of the palace to stay and cook. I’ll see if she’s done and then let you know.”

I nodded again and he walked out of the lounge. I saw him leave through another corridor and then he disappeared.

As I sat alone in the lounge I finally relaxed a bit. All of it still seemed like an elaborate lie but no one was going to go this much way out of the way just to prank me. I was an ordinary person after all.

I looked at the sliding windows and decided to go out.

The terrace was huge and spacious and if there was anything I loved here. It was the fresh air. It felt like for the first time in my life my lungs were alive.

I looked down from the terrace and I could see the ground but it was very far down. It was sort of terrifying but then again seeing how many trees were at their height next to the terrace this was a given.

I didn’t see anyone, I guess everyone listened to Yohan very well. Well, he is their king after all.

King…

Wow…

Just the word seemed so big.

I closed my eyes.

Feels so unreal.

“Maya?” My name being called made me open my eyes and I looked at Yohan standing in the window frame. He had changed his clothes and his hair was now dry which he had tied in a ponytail. I never knew that a ponytail would suit a man this much but as I looked at Yohan, it felt like the hairstyle was made for him.

“Yes?” I answered

“Come, have lunch.” He extended his hand for me to take and I nodded. I walked towards him and slid my hand onto his as if it was the most natural thing to do.

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The dining room was on the second floor and we had to desecond a lot of stairs to reach it. As we were making our way there I noticed the interior of the palace. It was really simple but overflowing with elegance yet seemed lonely because the palace was empty.

I looked at Yohan.

He must have asked all the servants to leave because of me.

My heart melted a bit and I smiled. Such a caring man.

I sort of felt blessed.

We reached the dining room and sat down on the long table in front of each other. Most of the food was already served and the remaining was being brought by the maid

I saw that the maid who was serving us was a fox breed. She had orange-yellow ears and tail but the rest of her body seemed human.

It was very fascinating to watch.

A being so different yet so alike human.

“If you want.” Yohan started, “I can ask her to leave.” His eyes were full of concern when he asked me that and I knew he would comply with anything I say.

The knowledge made me smile and I shook my head.

“It’s fine. I would slowly like to get used to them.”

A relieved smile spread across his face and he glanced at the maid and nodded. She bowed back and left for the kitchen.

He looked back at me, “That’s good to know.”

I smiled back, “I think, it wasn’t that.”

“Hmm?”

“I didn’t faint because I saw the mystical beings.” He looked at me with a confused expression but I continued, “Yes, I was overwhelmed but I think I fainted because my soul or maybe my body-” I shook my head slightly, “ It didn’t want to leave.” He blinked at me but didn’t say anything, “I don’t know what it is but I think I may not remember anything but my soul and my body does, because the pain I was in disappeared when I chose to stay.”

“I see.” Yohan smiled, “Thank you.”

“Thank you? Why?”

“Because those words mean a lot to me.”