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Strange.
Ophelia once dreamed of something so strange, at that time she dreamed that she was turning into a beetle. Then her two cousins, Felyn and Verity caught her. In the end they crushed Ophelia in their palms.
This time her dream was even more absurd.
She dreamed that she was sleeping in the same bed with king Cassius Dandridge.
Ophelia must be so tired that her brain remembers something absurd.
The girl stretched her body and opened her eyes. Wait, why is she in this luxurious room?
This is not her room!
There was only her alone in this super big bed, this room must have been built on the second floor of the palace because the view from the wide glass window was the beautiful garden of peony and lush green landscape.
Her cramped and stuffy room doesn't even have a window.
Last night's dream.....
Ophelia jumped off the bed.
The girl rushed to the door and came out "help!!!!"
The two guards in front of Cassius' chamber were immediately alert "What's wrong?"
The two men looked at the girl but immediately averted their gazes when they saw the girl's clothes sag down to her chest.
Ophelia glanced at her own body and she jumped in surprise.
Geez. She hurriedly fixed her tattered dress.
Embarrassed. She's so embarassed.
"You're awake, miss" one of the guards greeted her "good morning"
"good morning" Ophelia passed them.
Is this a dream?
Is she dead now?
King Cassius summoned her last night didn't he? Then why is she still alive? He must have called her yesterday to kill her right?
"Ah, miss Ophelia" a maid greeted her "I was just looking for you"
She's Eva, the royal family's senior maid here, several years older than Ophelia.
What is this? It was rare for a senior maid to look for her.
Suddenly Ophelia was nervous. Will her death be carried out this morning?
"what is it, eva?"
"Please take a shower and get dressed first, King Cassius is waiting in the dining room for breakfast"
Ophelia gaped "breakfast? With the king?"
"Yes Ophelia, you have been waiting"
*****
Ophelia must be really dreaming.
Not only did she walk her but Eva even helped her get dressed and styled her hair with some cute gold hair clips.
Then escorted her to the dining room where the handsome man was sitting, waiting for her there.
The hairpin came off and Ophelia had to put it back on a few times, but because her hair was slippery, it fell again. She gave up and put it on the dining table.
Ophelia gave Cassius an awkward bow of respect "Your Majesty"
"sit down" Cassius took a sip from his cup.
Ophelia made sure she didn't hear wrong.
"Sit down, I said"
Ophelia occupied one chair.
There are several dishes already prepared on the table. Dishes for the royal family are delicious and made from the best ingredients.
Ophelia didn't see anything missing from the appetizer to the dessert menu. But why did Cassius summon her here? Does he need anything?
"Your Majesty needs something?"
Cassius ignored her. He took a large piece of grilled chicken and placed it on the girl's plate.
Ophelia widened her eyes.
"eat it"
"what-"
"you don't like it?"
"It is not like that-"
"Then you'll like this" He turned to get the raspberry jam sliced cake and gave it to Ophelia.
All the dishes in front of her looked so delicious. Her stomach rumbled. In all her life she had never eaten such an expensive dish. She didn't even dare to touch it.
"Would you like something else to cook?" Cassius watched the girl who only looked at her plate.
"Ah no! I... Will eat this"
Ophelia spooned a piece of bread into her mouth.
Cassius watched her movements. He needed to make sure that this skinny girl finished her meal.
How could he let the people in his palace starve. This girl didn't even have the energy that she was exhausted when he sucked a drop of her blood last night.
Then how will Ophelia deal with it if later Cassius wants something more?
"Your Majesty, forgive me, I'm... late to bathe the prince." The girl looked down deeply.
'You die Ophelia! The king will definitely fire you later!'
Cassius nodded "My son went on a field trip with his teacher and the other noble children today. Three servants are already with him. You just need to take care of him later when he gets home"
Ophelia looked at the king. Just that? No anger or anything?
Ophelia ate the perfectly formed bread, one spoon, one spoon. She didn't realize she had already finished it.
Cassius filled her plate again, this time with milk pudding.
Ophelia widened her eyes. What is the king trying to do? She'd better start asking questions for clarity.
Why didn't he kill her and instead let her live last night?
"Your Majesty...when will I be killed?" she blinked.
King Cassius who was sipping his wine, almost choked. "huh what are you talking about?!"
"Forgive me" Ophelia immediately lowered her head.
What is this girl thinking? Cassius really didn't understand.
Did he give her food that he thought she would like only made him look like a wicked killer in her eyes?
"Do you not like the food? Or do you not like eating with me?" He asked curtly.
"no... Your Majesty"
"what's no?!"
"I... really like this food" Ophelia bit her lip.
He muttered "and?"
"and?" She looked up. Don't understand
"And for the second question?"
Ah? She looked away, observing the fork that had suddenly become so interesting.
She couldn't keep staring at the handsome vampire king.
"I....like....eat with Your Majesty"
Ophelia didn't notice when a faint smile appeared on the man's lips. Cassius immediately neutralized his face.
"Finish your food. You are too weak"
Ophelia complied. King Cassius hated weak humans.
Ophelia filled her mouth with food. Chew. Then swallow.
She took a sip of her tea and looked back at the man.
Geez. Did the king watch she eat this time?
"Your Majesty...I will not...will not be killed?" she asked again, tilting her head.
Cassius sighed.
Don't she have any other picture of him than as a murderer? "No"
"But...aren't I displease Your Majesty?"
"You're not. You please me" Cassius sipped his cup to hide the grin.
Ah this girl. The night was just a start warm-up, the Cruel king still wanted so much more.