Free Web NovelChapter 55: Chapter 55 The Princess
The Third Person’s POV
"Don’t worry, little Princess. He will not eat you. Not today anyway. My name is Narine, by the way." She walks out the door, not looking back to see if Willow was following or not. Swinging her hips from side to side, harnessing the attentions of the males in the hallway.
Willow speed walks to catch up to Narine, just as they reach a staircase. On the way up is.. Jasper!
"Willow! I’m sorry. Someone needed my help." He says with an apologetic smile, throwing a glance at Narine.
"Narine. What are you doing here? And why are you walking with Willow? Do you two know each other?"
"No, we just met. She told me she was there to take me to the King in your stead?" Willow answer with an annoyed tone. She had thought something about Narine hadn’t been right from the start and, sure enough, she had probably lied. Willow resists an urge to roll her eyes in Narines’ direction. She could smell a jealous bitch from a mile away, and everything about the woman screamed self-entitled. Goddess, why would she even be jealous? Willow didn’t think she had anything she could be jealous of. Maybe her title. But she rarely used it.
Then another thought hit her. She couldn’t read their minds? Neither of Narine nor Jasper. That was so strange, because she had no problem with the thoughts of the others they had passed in the hallway.
Jasper looked at Narine closely. He had thought it strange that his sister should suddenly need his help, and as he suspected, she didn’t. Jasper had hurried back to the Princess when Jasmin told him she had sent no one to find him. He was afraid Narine would hurt Willow the moment she had the opportunity, but that wasn’t the case. She had simply followed her to his father. Hm. Something wasn’t adding up and Jasper would be sure to keep a close eye on Narine as long as Willow would be a guest here.
"Oh, well, I’m here now, so your service will no longer be acquired." Jasper says in a sharp voice, not giving the wrench a chance of discussion. If he had to pull rank on her, he would! She may be the illegitimate daughter of a goddess, a poorly kept secret around these halls, but she had no power here. She was of no rank, and her mother had given her up at birth, not giving her any position in court in exchange.
Narine narrows her eyes.
"The King gave me orders to keep the little Princess company and make sure she would make her appointment with him on time. Do you really want to go against his wishes, Jaz?" she asks, a triumphant smile on her lips. She knew Jasper would never go against his father’s orders, even if they were just made up.
"No, but seeing as the King was very straight with his orders to me, I know you are lying. I am your prince, Narine and you will do well in not challenging me with this. You are dismissed." Jasper answers with a wave of his hand.
Narine looks at Willow with so much hatred, the girl takes a step back from her. Where did this emotion come from? Had they met, and Willow could not remember? She felt a tugging sensation in her heart. She definitely missed something obvious here.
Narine saunters away, but not before announcing she will take this matter up with the King. Jasper chooses to not answer this hidden threat. He has made a promise to keep an eye on Willow and protect her at all costs.
"So, now that this matter has been sorted, I will be your humble escort, Princess. If you would follow me, please." Jasper walks down the stairs with Willow at his side.
"Jasper, can I ask you a question? And stop calling me Princess!" Willow tries to start a conversation. Jasper gives her a side look and nods.
"Okay, question one; why does it seem like Narine hates me? And two; why am I not able to use my powers on either her or you?" She tries to hide which power she is talking about, but she feels empty without the ability to read their thoughts. People, especially fake people, will always be honest in their mind, believing it to be safe.
"Uhm. As for Narine, I can’t say specifically. She’s always been a bitch to most people, but she hides it whenever the King is in presence. He adores her, unfortunately." Jasper answers with a shrug. freewebnøvel.com
"Your power, on the other hand. Which one doesn’t work?" He asks back. Willow shakes her head. She is not about to tell this charming demon boy her secrets. He smiles that dazzling smile.
"I gather it’s the one regarding mind reading." He says more to himself than to her, but Willow hears him. So he knows? She keeps a straight face, not allowing her emotions to show.
"Hm, for me it would be because I have this." He answers casually while pulling out a necklace. It has a talisman for preventing mind reading.
"I do not know about Narine, but she is the daughter of Keres, even though she tries to hide it. It’s actually a secret, but one everyone knows about. That could be why?" Willow’s mouth was agape with this revelation. She is the daughter of a goddess. Wow! Her aura had not screamed power at all.
"How come you have that necklace?" She asks innocently. Jasper laughs.
"Jax told me, and he told me to be careful with you too. Don’t worry, Princess, I have told no one and will never do so! Your secret is safe with me." Willow nods gratefully, suddenly missing her silent shadow terribly.
They have arrived outside two huge double doors. Inside, Willow can hear the buzzing of many voices.
"Here we are. This is the throne room. Don’t worry! The acoustics of the room make it seem like there are always many people. There probably aren’t." He nods to a guard, who opens one of the doors. Jasper bows, and Willow walks inside. As she enters the room, everything quiets down.
"Ah! The Princess of witches. What a pleasure. Please, come, come child. My name is Laurus. The King of all demons and dark creatures." A deep, powerful voice booms.
Then the doors behind Willow closes, and the only way is forward.
