His Witch Queen

Alice was reluctant but she kept her mouth shut. There is no denying that there are animals present in this deep forest. Getting attacked by any of them would be the worst scenario.

While Alice was unwilling to spend her first night with her husband, she had no other option. For a few seconds, her face twisted a lot. However, later on, Alice did come to terms with her own mind.

"Alright. Will you also sleep?" Alice asked curiously when she realized that he hadn't slept for long as well.

In return, he shook his head, "You go and take a nap. We, vampires, have the power to guard the entire place for the night.."

Alice answered with a small nod when she comfortably sat on her seat of hers. Closing her eyes, soon after, Alice drifted to deep slumber with the number of tragic situations which she went through tonight.

There was no denying her body needed relaxation, but more than that, her entire mental health was getting affection. Tons of sentiment got mixed today and a good night's sleep was hard to afford to miss.

Meanwhile, Crown Prince Cyrus's eyes were locked outside of the cart where he noted that the moon had already climbed up in the sky. It was flashing all white where in between the forest's trees had started shiver as well

'Hopefully, there won't be any storm nearby.' He only hoped that things like that would create hurdles on their way back to their empire. However, soon his gaze was gifted to his sleeping beauty that had no idea about her surroundings anymore. 

Her fast sleepness and deep breathing finally gained his attention when he stared at her face which was now covered with her hair. It gave the look of her left side when his head gazed. Despite her closed eyes, it wasn't hard for him to know that she was very cautious. 

'Is there any need to be so alert despite me being here?' Only if Cyrus had any idea that she is being alarmed only because of his presence. 

Taking a deep breath, he tried his best to not look in her direction. However, it was so difficult that he had to bite his lower lip with much force. The strength he used caused the blood to flow as he could feel his veins popping out for now.

Bringing his fingers near his lips, he licked them to find the traces of blood. At the same time, a faint smile landed on them as he realized that it was the first time that he was feeling attraction to something.

A fascination, a feeling which has been suppressed for the longest time since he was born. What is love? What was seduction? He had no idea, neither did he try to have the taste of that field. 

But that never hindered him from realizing that his inner urges were awakening.

"Maybe these are the effects of the marriage that one has…" He could vividly pull out a guess.

Lifting his gaze, he once again looked at his bride whose face was half open. There is no denying that she is an absolute beauty, who will now be staying under his roof. 

For how long will he resist her temptation? He had bluntly told her that she can do or have anything since only the title of the Queen.

But for now, he could sense himself driving to the edge that it wasn't true. How much he desired that it was the truth. But he can't let the words that are hidden in his heart come on his lips.

Unknown to him, his demeanor and aura had changed. The eye color of his head turns into a mixture of black and red. On his hands, the nails were almost getting larger with the teeth of his having the urge to bite something.

When Prince Cyrus realized what was happening to him, he immediately shut his eyes where he had to put his nails into his flesh. The blood was oozing out of his wounds. It was painful but not scary from the start when he could sense that his urges were having an influence over his mind.

Soon after, when Cyrus once again opened his eyes, he was back to normal. His aura drastically fell again where his gaze shifted to look at Alice with her sleepy head.

A faint smirk started to curve on his lips when he realized that he was in a dangerous situation… 

'I guess, I will have to stand on my plan to make your life as miserable as possible for my own sake…'

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The morning came very soon and the troop had started their journey. It was still the same ride, somewhere a bit patchy but at some places, she felt that was wonderful. All smoothness with no more jerks.

As Alice's eyes flew upwards of the cart, she came across the large mountains now. "Are the long trees and their deep forest left behind?"

"Yes, this is the last terrain we have to cross. After that, we will be entering the country yard." Cyrus explained.

"Hmm… when are we expected to reach though?" Alice asked with her evident happiness that lingered in her eyes.

Turning around, she stared at Cyrus who made a thick expression when he replied, "Probably till the sun sets tonight.."

"So today… we will sleep at your castle…" Alice muttered to herself when she realized that she would have to meet many ladies there.

As per what Prince Cyrus told her, there must be the left ladies who weren't given permission to attend the marriage. If it was simply because it was much more hassle to move for just a few days.

On the other hand, ladies had decided to take the step back and have felt the delight in decorating the entire castle for the upcoming bride.

As Alice realized that they were passing the lane and the courtyard, her breath had started to accelerate. It was normal for her to feel the tension around her since it wasn't what she had mentally prepared herself for. 

'Who would have thought that instead of FLora, I would be the one who will face everything?' She was the least expected candidate for this marriage. 

Gulping the silva press the mouth, she was ready to sleep but her heart didn't allow her to sleep anymore. She was more interested to look out the other cart's window and this isn't missed from Cyrus's eyes either. 

"Have you not been out of your Kingdom ever? have you not seen the mountains?" Cyrus can't help but ask at her audition.

In return, he got a shock from her side when she simply answered, "No, father said that it isn't safe for me to go alone and my brother doesn't like traveling much either. He was usually busy with his other things and affairs so I never got the chance to explore.." 

"I understand." Prince Cyrus wasn't shocked. Most of the ladies don't usually get the chance and she, being also one of the human princesses, was similar. 

But then, she realized that they had reached the courtyard already. What Alice came across was the town of the people, who were engaged in their daily chores. 

Whether it is sales of the clothes by the local merchants or the jewelry makers From Tailors to the handicraft makers, everything seemed unusual for Alice. Isn't this state for the vampires to exist? Do vampires do the same work as them? 

However, her question was as if already heard by Cyrus when he told her, "You are wondering how vampires can do this work, then I shall ask you, what perception do you have of us, like vampires?" 

Turning around, Alice stared into his eyes to respond, "I don't even have any perception. It is what I'm trying not to build up. I have never read much of your books either, only some basic rumors..." 

"And such as? To live as normal humans as you are, we do our basic things. People in my Kingdom are engaged in their work, despite being vampires. Everything functions in a similar manner, Princess. There isn't much difference either." Hearing this, Alice was overwhelmed. 

With another interesting thought, her gaze averted outside to see the other people as their cart passed through the streets of the town. But her fascination did give Cyrus a strong idea about his marriage for a solid reason. 

She wasn't any mere Princes, she was a Crowned Princess of Suzania Kingdom. Possessing the ability to be the Queen, for her, the welfare of her Kingdom and the stake of her father, lies above her life. 

A faint smile started to trace on his lip as he felt her nature being similar to his. 'And maybe...we both can make a good Queen and King in the near future..who knows?' 

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