CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Christian sighed irritably and a vein popped in his forehead "this is not the right time, Horace get out"

Horace sighed again for the millionth time before he got up from the bed and left christian to himself.

Once he stepped outside and was out of sight he turned invisible and began walking about the castle.he walked past some maids who were busy giggling and talking about the boys In their Village while doing their chores.

He rolled his eyes as he walked away 'damn christian' he thought to himself,he was responsible for this miserable mood he was in 'and fuck his bastard grandfather who put him in this shit' he sighed quietly as he left the inside of the castle and walked towards the stables.

he entered and looked around, the horses neighed and became unsettled as he walked about quietly.

he didn't see or hear anything interesting other than the gossip concerning the 'former butler whose dead body turned to ash'

he was on his way back to his room and was about to climb up to the third floor when he heard voices whispering along a corridor,he walked closer and saw two maids tearing at each other in an argument.

he stood by the wall and listened

".... dare you" one of them said and slapped the other

Abby scoffed and rubbed her cheek,then she looked Tessa in the eye and said " I should have known" she shook her head "when all you ever talk about is the king but I didn't know you were this evil that you would even use poor Nathan and all because of what? just to become a queen"

"so? so what Abby?" Tessa asked raising her head " so what you cheap nasty slut?" she asked again louder

"I'm a cheap slut?" Abby asked and laughed

"cheap loose whore is what you are Abby and I I'm sorry, I'm so sorry that I cannot dream to live the rest of my life on a fucking farm rearing stupid chickens..."

" but I'd rather be cheap" Abby cut her off "I'd rather be a farmer's slut than be a cold blooded murderer like you and I promise you Tessa,you will not get away with this" she said and began walking away

She walked past Horace who was still invisible and hadn't walked far when Tessa ran up to her and dragged her towards one of the windows, looking left and right and seeing there were was no one around ,she pushed Abby against the edge .

Abby struggled with her,she looked down fearfully and tried to push Tessa off her but she wasn't as strong as her.

Tessa suddenly pushed harder and Abby fell backwards and outside the window but she was able to grab the edge with one her hands.looking up at Tessa who stood inside smiling down at her wickedly,she begged

"please... please Tessa help me" she cried

Tessa opened her mouth and said "no Abby,someone has to pay for what happened" she paused then added

"your sacrifice would not be forgotten" she said and gave Abby's hand one last shove.

Looking around again to make sure no one saw her,she adjusted her dress and went to kick the bucket of water they were using to clean the hallway.

The water poured on the ground then she began to scream till she heard footsteps running towards her direction before she fell to the ground and pretended to faint.

Horace walked away from the scene laughing inwardly,he had to give credit where it is due,that Tessa is one of the cold hearted maids he has seen.

"but I'm sorry dear Tessa, this demon will have to tell on you, feeling miserable is not my thing" he said turning visible as he entered his room.

Tyler woke up with a start,he was drenched in sweat and he looked between his pants and saw a wet spot,he was about stepped down from the bed when someone cleared their throat next to him on the bed.

he froze in place then moved away making sure there was much space between him and the blue eyed demon that was lying on his side and looking at him in a weird manner

Horace smiled at the scared grey eyed kitten that kept pulling the blankets closer to himself. he pointed with a finger towards his lower part that was now hidden under the heavy covers and asked with the sweetest smile "what are hiding"

"no_nothing" Tyler answered but his face suddenly turned beet red and he bit his lower lip

"don't do that" Horace said his voice deep "I might want to bring that dream of yours to reality" he said not taking his eyes off Tyler's lips

Tyler released his lips and cleared his throat loudly ' damn he was horny as hell' he thought to himself 'of all the times. mason he had to think about mason, what condition was his master now, he ha__"

"I'm going to believe that you're lost in thought thinking about the dirty things that I'm going to do to you" Horace cut in his thought

"but that is if you let me" he sniffed the air "the smell of your arousal is driving me nuts Tyler" he added seductively,he then stretched out his hand towards his mate

Tyler eyed the outstretched hand first then bit his lip, unsure of what it might do to him because he knows Horace and his ugly mood swings

"take my hand" Horace urged gently

Tyler stretched his hand gingerly and placed it in Horace's.He was pulled closer and into a hot and passionate kiss.

The kiss turned light and gentle before Horace broke it off, Tyler's eyes remained shut with his lips parted as he tried to lean in back into the kiss but Horace placed a finger against his lips instead and that made him open his eyes.

"fuck you Christian" Horace grated out before he turned to look at the chair behind him.Tyler who didn't understand also shifted his gaze to look at the chair.

He didn't see anything at first but then slowly he began to see the king's figure materialize gradually in the chair.

He jumped out of Horace hold and got to his feet,he covered his groin area with his hands and bowed to christian

"I'm sor_" he started to apologize but Christian raised his hands signalling to stop

"go and get dressed" Christian said instead "Unwanted visitors have arrived at the castle" he added and got up from his chair.

"go on" he urged him and Tyler "I need a word with this good for nothing blue eyed bastard" he said referring to Horace