The maid came by... serving another side dish
Grilled pork...looks tasty but Isabella had suddenly lost her appetite. Her blood boiled over the roof.
Who could have done it and why
She suddenly finds it interesting to fish the culprit out.
She smiled...
"What's funny?".... Roman asked... noticing her weird smile
"Nothing in particular!"....she said... taking the wine in one full glup!
The hot bath didn't distract her as she had hoped for. She got the cup from the scene,the last remaining wine with a sudden urge to prick her finger and draw blood
But she can't do that now unless she has the necessary
Asking Roman would be suspicious...
It hasn't taken effect yet... but she had an idea of what the person wants to achieve
A slow death.
And this is one game to keep her busy for awhile.
The pot of flowers by the balcony looks familiar and beautiful...
"Dark filomga!"...she smiled. Praising luck for coming to her rescue.
She immediately found a little container amongst the kitchen tools. Portable and small for storing something
She pricked herself some where no one would see and let the crimson flow
Satisfied she wrapped up her wound and kept the container while chewing excitingly on the flower.
Plucking some and storing it in water. She finally found an antidote
Life around Lucien seems to be dangerous. She knew he was no good,so are people around him and getting entangled with him means she can't have any peace.
"Run!".....
Isabella was panting, breathing heavily. It's more than just a dream. If felt so real to her.
She hasn't have these nightmare in days why is it back so soon?
Sweats dripping down her forehead
Roman barged in...his heart tugged at him painfully
"You don't look so good!"...he said, pulling her into his embrace. She didn't say a word, slowly catching her breathe she realized something
"You smell so good!"...she blurted out
Roman chucked...he didn't expect her to talk so soon after waking up
"You like it hmm?"....
She nods. Snuggling to him like a kitty. Roman would indulge her forever.
"Let go...get out!"...
She snaps. Realizing the position she's in with him. They're strangers and nothing more. And why did she feel so comfortable around him is one thing she can't figure out.
"Alright...take care of yourself!"...
"Someone tried to poison me... I believe you can find them!"...
Roman paused! His face twisted in anger. The room temperature raised...so chilling
"When and how?"...he rushed to her, checked her more scrutiny. He release a long sigh in relief
"Why are you so calm about this...? You need a physician!"...his brows high in panic
Isabella felt warm...she didn't expect him to care. Not just his words...his eyes felt so real and sincere
"You don't have to... I've detoxify myself. Whatever motive the culprit has... I'll have to find out!"... Her eyes gleam with dark excitement. A wonderful thrill that surprised Rowan
"I'll investigate...and I'll make sure they pay!".... Rowan's fist clenched in fury. The cold gaze emanating from him should have given the culprit a long distance head shot
"Don't...!" Isabella warned..."it would only alert the enemies. We'll do this quietly!"....
"You want to use yourself as bait...? No way!"... He pouted "That doesn't sound like a good plan!"..... coming from someone who thought personally sneaking into the enemies lair was a good idea. If Lucien were to be here he would certainly laugh at Rowan!
"This is how I want it!".... Isabella smiled. Rowan sigh helplessly. He couldn't stop her,he could only protect her and made sure it doesn't repeat itself.
A soft knock on the door...
"My Lord... Lady Kaela request your presence at once. There's a situation in the kitchen she wants you to see!"...
The kitchen....
They exchange glances and smiled
"I'll be right back!"..... He winked at her
The moment he left, Isabella slipped quietly from the bed.
Curiosity had always been her greatest flaw.
She padded silently into the hallway, keeping enough distance that neither Roman nor the maid noticed her.
The corridor bent toward the servants' quarters.
Then she saw her.
Kaela....
Standing near the kitchen entrance.
The female bodyguard glanced over both shoulders before slipping a tiny glass vial into the pocket of her uniform. It happened so quickly that Isabella almost believed she'd imagined it.
Kaela looked up.
For one heartbeat...
Their eyes met.
Kaela remained unreadable then she walked away without a word.
Isabella stayed hidden in the shadows.
A tiny vial.
Hidden.
Inside the kitchen.
She smiled.
"So..."
"...is it really you?"