Candela

On the balcony, she sat next to Primo who’s still fuming mad because of his brother. She wanted to speak and tell something that may lessen Primo’s madness but no words come from her. She’s still shocked. Of course, who wouldn’t be?

Who wouldn’t be shocked about what happened earlier? And for the fact that she just witnesses how this little vampire, beside her, is such a thing. Lord Blades’s ability to read her mind is already something but with Primo’s shocking ability?

Primo just possesses that ability. An ability that she can’t even think that exists. She as well as her ability but it’s not that surprising as Primo. At first, she thought of Primo as the weakest of the Crimson family but seems that he’s not. His voice… his disastrous voice is one should be feared off. And she just can’t believe that she would witness that this day.

Vases broke. Glasses turn into pieces after broking by his voice. And his eyes… those red eyes of him that remain red as earlier. His iris never turn back on its normal color and its fears her. It’s making her feel uncomfortable somewhat. And it’s unusual for her. Of course, it is. She is Candela Rios… she came here as the brave Candela but in some way, she felt nervous. Fear succumbed to her. Her trust… her self-confidence for winning the secret battle she’s in is now slowly drowning into a deep sea of her fear. Doubts slowly invading her day by day.

So now, what is she going to do? If that continues to happen, then surely, she’ll be lost. She’ll be disappointing her parents. She’ll be breaking her promises to them. She needs to be a focus. That’s the only thing she must do. Being associated with Blade or being deeply closed to Primo is not a part of her plan. She must be settled things or else, whether she likes it or not, it’ll be her loss.

“Does she tried to snatch you away from me, Candelita?” She turned her head to Primo. His eyes were fixed outside. Watching the view from the heights of their castle.

“You’re already aware of his capabilities, right? He’s a ruthless one. He shows no mercy and lets cold blood run through his bare hands. I’m not telling these things just because I was mad at him but because I care for you as my friend.” Primo glances at her before quickly turning his eyes back in front of them.

“Every time that Mom and Dad hired a personal maid for me, my brother always snatching them. Even my first horse before Misty snatched it from me. He takes it as if I’m not his brother. And do you know what’s being more ruthless than snatching those things on me?”

“W–what?” That is all she can say.

“It’s when he killed those people and my pet in front of me. When I told you that he is ruthless, I mean it. When I told you that he has no mercy, it’s pure fact. I’m in no way putting dirt on his name but what can I do? Can you blame me for telling you these things? I’m just trying my best to protect my friend that kind of my sister for me.”

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“Yeah. Someone I wish that I have instead of a brother who only knows how to kill someone’s life. What I’ve seen earlier… it is valid proof that he’ll be going to take you away from me. He’s seducing you using his orbs… using his irresistible eyes. That’s his hidden asset. He always used it to get his target and in this case, he is your predator and you’ll be going to be his prey.”

It sent quick goosebumps and a chilly effect on her. It sent a shiver to her causing her hands to tremble in unknowing worry.

‘I am his prey?’

“I know him as much as you do, Candelita. And I know his part to steal you from me. I already experienced his betrayal and I’m done with it. I’m maybe a child but this child can protect you. Even if he’s my brother, even if he’s stronger than me… I don’t care. All I will do was to stay on your side not as your Lord but as your little knight. I can take it all just to protect you from his ruthlessness. But one thing I would like to ask you is,”

“Is what, My Lord?” she asked.

“Promise me that you’ll never stare at his eyes again. Never again?” If that so, it would be easy for her. Keep out her eyes from Blade will be an easy one. She rests assured of it… hopefully.

Hopefully that her body won’t betray her also. Because even she didn’t admit it, Blade has a remarkable effect on her. And it’s odd… odd as she just met that boastful vampire. But seems her heart and body say something different from what her mind says.

“Remember this, Candelita. Listen carefully ’cause I won’t be going to repeat myself to you. I hate it… repeating myself to someone.”

She nodded and sighed silently. “I promised to listen to you and follow your rules, My Lord.”

“Don’t look at his eyes or else, he’ll compel you so you’ll follow what he wants. His eyes are the most precious asset he has. Irresistible, seductive, and tempting. That’s his eyes. His eyes are the only ones needed to make you follow him. And whether you’ll like it or not, whether it’s against your will… you’ll still follow him because that’s my brother. Manipulating people around him. Giving intimidation and fear to anyone. That’s him. He’ll not be going to be a Crimson if he’s not like that. So, as your friend, your Lord… I suggest you take my advice. As much as possible, step away from him. Stay away from my brother. Lord Blade Crimson has nothing good for you. He’ll only take your life and end it most mercilessly.”