Candela

Just like what they have planned, Blade and Liam begin their journey to North Castle where Lord Magnus is currently joining an important meeting along with the other Kings of each kingdom and the council. Lord Magnus needs to be in the North until seven days and two days are still needed to pass until he return in the Crimson Palace of the South. If Blade and Liam will still wait for that day, they might be late. It might be too late for them to find and save Candela on the hands of her own ruthless mother.

“Do you think, she will hurt her?” Blade sarcastically laughed at Liam’s question.

He turned to face him and stared at Liam in disbelief. “Do you think she will hesitate to hurt Candela? Of course, Lady Amary will definitely hurt Candela especially that she have all her access to do so. Can’t you see her that full moon night? We clearly saw her wrath and even though it was Candela, her own daughter is the one she’s facing… Lady Amary didn’t hesitate to hurt and fight Candela back. How much more that we are not with Candela?” He chuckled while shaking his head.

Blade then tilted his head and watch on the outside. They were in the middle of the dusty roads, the way through the North. Thick forest made their way to look more dangerous and it is not advisable to use the way they are using by now. By if they don’t do so, their journey will take almost a week before they reached the border of the northern territory. The path they are using now will only need just three days for them to reach their destination. The shortest way is their best option by now. Though it was oozing dangerous, Blade didn’t care as long as it was Candela whom he needs to save.

Just like what he’s saying… everything for his mate.

“What have you feel after knowing that your mate is first after her revenge?” Liam inquired.

He let out a chortled again. “Nothing,” he flatly said.

“Nothing? You mean you didn’t feel anything after knowing that Candela is after her revenge? Aren’t you got mad at her?”

“Mad at her?” He faced Liam with his tangled brows. “Seriously, Liam? Do you think that’s enough reason for me to got mad at my mate?” he asked back.

“Well, sort of.” Liam shrugged.

“You’re crazy,” he joked.

“Wait, what? Me? Crazy?!” Liam is pointing himself as if he can’t take what Blade have said. “I’m just asking you if you ever feel that way? Can you blame me when me, on myself was beyond shock too after knowing that Candela wasn’t really a tamed woman in the first place? I have heard everything…”

“Me too.”

“See? Wasn’t that so unbelievable? I mean, yeah… she fortunately changed her mind on setting aside her revenge which is in the first place is wrong because she witnessed how Lord Magnus killed her fake parents. It caused her trauma and undying hatred toward your family and you. If it wasn’t because the mate bound between you, if it wasn’t because of you Blade… do you think she will set aside her deep hatred? Now, tell me… don’t you ever feel the same way to her? Have you ever got mad at her after her revelation?”

“Still a no,” he said in finality. “I love her and that’s what all matter to me. I maybe shocked about her hidden agenda but what reigns me is my love for her. You know what, you will understand what I am saying now if you met the destined vampire for you, Liam. You will know what’s the real meaning of love.” Blade patted Liam on his right shoulder.

“The real meaning of love?” Liam’s brow twitched. “I must say, Candela really changed you, bro. Who can say that the most ruthless and badass first prince of Crimson will change after meeting his mate? As far as I could remember, you deeply hatef being tied up. Do you remember how you discard your women before after getting what you want from them? Holy Moses, Blade! You really have changed and all thanks to Candela, right?”

Blade nod. “All thanks to Candela. That’s why we need to save my rabbit because if we didn’t, I swear… Blade Crimson will back to who he is before,” he said.

“You are crazy, Blade. Do you think Candela will like what you’re saying? If ever she will hear you… that woman will knocked you down.”

“I’m already knocked out, Liam. Very very hard…”

After several conversation, Blade and Liam continued their journey riding their hansom along with their ten knights whose riding their horses. It was late in the afternoon when they decided to stop at the middle of their journey. They rest for a while and eat some part of thei pocket foods. Some are loaves of bread, some fresh fruits especially apples. A jar of water and wine which can be helpful on storing their strengths.

All thanks to her mother. The most caring mother Blade has.

“It’s near night already, Blade. Will we still continue or do we need tl find place to spend our night?”

Blade roamed around his eyes into his surroundings. When he saw it’s getting darker and some birds are flying back to their shelter, he sighed. He put his arms on his waist before walking near Liam.

“I think we need to stop for a while. It’s getting dark and we can’t put our restored strength at stake. Let’s just find a better place to spend out night.”

“Boys, let’s go. Let’s find a safe place first. This way to north kingdom wasn’t a safe place for everyone, not even for us vampires!” Liam shouted, commanding their knights.

They just stroll few meters more and when they find a place, the knights instantly build a camp for them to stay. With the help of some textiles they have inside one of the two hansoms, they were abled to build a tent for everyone.

Few hours have left and the sun was nowhere to be found in the horizon. All they can hear are the monotonous chirped of the crickets. The sound from the burning pile of woods which gives them a light and their sources of heat. Without the fire, they will be in total darkness.

Blade is sitting on the trunk of a tree, watching his men below him. Few moments have passed, he saw Liam under the tress he’s in. When Liam looked him up, without further ado, Liam jumped on and joined him on the tree. He sat beside him and handled him a loaf of bread and a bottle of wine.

“What’s running in your mind?” Liam asked him before chewing a his bread.

Blade drink from the bottle of wine before shrugging his shoulder. “Nothing. I’m just wishing that this night will end. I want to see the sun again as it means it would be another day of out journey to find her.”

“Just remain calm, Blade. Collect yourself.”

Blade chuckled. “How can I f*cking calm down when my mate and my child is not on my side? Any moment by now, their lives might be in danger.”

“I feel you, Blade… don’t get me wrong. But if you didn’t calm do you think you can think properly? Do you think you can save Candela and your child if you don’t have a concrete plan in your mind?”

He tilted his head to face Liam. “You love my mate, right? That’s why you are doing this because you love her too.”

Liam smirked. “Are you afraid that I might steal her from you?” he mocked.

Blade punch Liam on his biceps. “Of course not. Me? Afraid of you? That’s bullsh*t!” He laughed.Nôvel(D)rama.Org's content.

“Be aware of your words, Blade. You might regret that. Accept it or not, you also got jealous of me. I’m right, right?”

“Yeah, I get jealous of you,” he said unhesitant. “Do you know that I’m already murdering you in my mind that time? When you touched Candela, damn you man! I want to strangle you and kill you merciless. Honestly, if you didn’t stop hitting my mate, you’re probably dead by now.”

Liam laughed, clutching his stomach. “Damn you, man! What a jealous slash possessive mate you are. Now I didn’t regret for letting Candela go even though I am really into her. Didn’t know you’re really willing to salvage me.”

“Huh, bet me,” he said before jumping down the tree. Liam soon followed him and they both entered their tent build by their mates.

The next morning, Blade wake up still dawn. He actually didn’t sleep properly as he’s mind keeps him awake. He can’t sleep tight as he’s thinking of Candela and her situation right now. Too many questions filled his mind, hunting him ’till he can’t be able to sleep.

Was she still unconscious?

Or she’s probably awakened now?

Did her cruel mother treated her well by any chance?

Damn! Those questions stirring him to hell.

“Drink some coffee for a while, Blade. We are got to go few minutes from now.” Liam handled him a cup of brewed coffee. The strong aroma coming from it find its way to his nostrils.

He sipped on the coffee before roaming around. He wasn’t able to scan the are yesterday as he’s mind is so full to do so. But now, he noticed that they were in the middle of a broad plain grass field. Few distance from their place, he noticed the calm lake.

Putting back the cup of coffee he’s holding on the table, he walked to the lake. When he reached the lake, he immediately soaked himself on the water. Its freezing temperatures immediately hugged his topless body but he didn’t mind as it’s making him to feel enliven. Blade swim and swim until he got tired and contented. He stopped for a while at the middle and decided to float for few more seconds. But then when he closed his eyes, a very familiar image flashed through his mind.

He unintentionally pressed his eyes shut as he keeps on seeing Candela on his mind.

Tied up in a bed, wearing a red gown… the same gown owned by her mother. The Mystical Lady of the woods. Around the bed are lighten up candles, red and white in colors. She keeps on shouting for a words he wasn’t able to hear. Tears are rolling down on her precious cheeks as she tried to escape from the rope that is tied up around her hands and feet.

“Rabbit…” Blade breath as he opened his eyes.

When he scan his surroundings, he’s already inside their hansom with Liam on his side.

“Just as I expected,” he chimed. “You are dreaming of her,” Liam added.

“I didn’t just dream of her, Liam,” he reasoned out.

“I saw her, tied up while keeps on trying to escape. She’s in danger, Liam. My rabbit is in danger!”

“That’s why we’re hurrying right now. Don’t worry, Blade… we will see and save her.”