Escort

Estelle and the others walk out from the dark hallway into the receiving room. Light slowly covered Estelle's body which made the gold threads of the dress shimmer. The moment left everyone speechless, and so was the Duke who waited for her by the front door.

Estelle had her head down as she walks down the stairs. Nobody dared to help her down despite having to wear a long gown, all because they were afraid to have physical contact with their master's spouse. Although the maids and other housekeepers could not believe that the rumored Ghost princess, a crazy women who chased the Duke of Lennox for power was now being favored by the Duke himself. In their eyes she was emphasize as a beautiful person in conclusion to the matching of her hair and the dress.

Finally Estelle safely reach the bottom of the stairs. She looked up and was caught unguarded for what she had seen.

"That's- ".

"Specially picked for the occasion." Drake smiled. He raised his hand, reaching to Estelle. She took it without hesitation while still looking confused.

"I do not wish to attract attention."

"But you do want to take revenge for Ivory, don't you?" Whispered Drake. "Let us enjoy the night, my princess."

Estelle couldn't speak.

The carriage ride was uncomfortable. Who else would not be if a man kept glancing at you for every second!

Heeding no mind at Drake's gaze, Estelle looked outside. They were now in queue over the many households who will attend the ball tonight.

'It's too crowded. I don't want to go' Was the words Estelle kept saying in her mind.

There were many things Estelle was worried about. One thing is that she does not want to receive too much attention. Mostly to the aristocrats and royals that she will soon kill.

The carriage stopped. The duke went out first and raised his hand. Estelle hesitated to take his hand but she still did. There were only a few people who saw the moment. Estelle was not a favor of attention unless it's dark or having evil content.

"Your highness." Drake put her hand by his and escorted her up the Castle stairs.

"What are you- ". Estelle try to move away from Drake but he was too powerful to stop.

"Hold on to me, I would be your escort for tonight." Drake smiled heavenly to Estelle which gave her goosebumps.

"But- ".

They stood out from the crowd for they were wearing matching clothes. Drake wore a tuxedo with matching colors as Estelle's dress. It was pretty eye catching.

"Don't worry, I'll always be here by your side," whispered Drake as they walk through the ballroom's large door.

"Announcing his excellency, the Duke of Lennox."

Drake was indeed a celebrity. The moment his title was announced, everyone's eyes was directed to him.

"together with her royal highness, the 6th Princess of the Empire, Princess Ivory."

'How surprising, you knew Ivory was this empire's princess yet you announced the Duke first.' Estelle thought as she secretly give off dark aura to the announcer. The man felt worms crawl in his back.

Drake didn't stop walking towards the end of the ballroom where the royalty sits.

"We bow down our head to our honorable Emperor". Both Drake and Estelle bowed to the Emperor.

"Rise".

The emperor's eyes were glued to Ivory. Estelle can hear what he was thinking, and so was the thoughts of the people around her.

'Ivory?!'

"Is that the ghost princess?"

"Why is she with the Duke?"

"Didn't he dump her already?"

All the attention was now at Estelle. Some think she was beautiful and some still think she was a slut that probably forced the Duke to be her escort. Drake led Estelle to a bench.

"Sit here, wait for me a little bit." Drake was about to go but was stopped by Estelle. She was holding onto his jacket. Drake was shock and looked at Estelle who had her hair down.

"You said you'll always be with me." Estelle whispered, but Drake still heard it.

Drake took Estelle's hand off his jacket and hold onto it. He raised it to his lips.

"I'll be back, don't worry," he smiled gently which made Estelle's heart skip a beat.

'The heck' Estelle thought as she felt her face grew warm.

Drake let go of her hand and walk away with a gentle smile, leaving Estelle on the spot. She was standing for a few seconds before she quietly sat down on the couch and looked at the people around her who was watching her from the beginning. They saw how the Duke treated her. As if the Duke was possessed by an Evil spirit.

The Duke indeed had a lot of women but he never gets attach to any of them. Thus having the Duke himself escort one with a warm smile was an unbelievable story.

Estelle ignored the attention and took a glass of wine from a passing footmen. Se slowly drank the wine activated her magic. Scanning her surrounding's and gathering information about the people near her. Including their memories, magic, power and more.

"How can this be- ".

Estelle opened her eyes and looked at the woman who had been staring at her since she and Drake walk to the room. The two locked eyes. No one shifted their gaze. The women had evil intention from her gaze. Estelle could feel the anger, pain and blood lust.

'This women'.

Estelle stood up and went toward the women who was gripping her fan so tight as if it would break. She didn't even dare bow down at Ivory which is of royal blood. The women stood there with her head high up like she was some kind of royalty herself.

" Ruby Serenity Montefort". Estelle said.

Ruby smiled at her with contempt. "If it isn't the Ghost Princess." She laughed at the end of her sentence. A few people around join in and secretly giggle at Estelle.

Estelle didn't squirm like a scaredy cat, she stand tall as ever unlike Ivory. A few moments pass and Estelle's silence and cold look turned the atmosphere into dreadful.

"It seems-" Ruby step back at the weird feeling.

Estelle slowly release her dark aura directly to Ruby, and only Ruby so even if there are people with intense magic in the ballroom. Those people are still ants over the presence of The God Of Death.

"-You still remember I'm a princess." Estelle slowly walks towards Ruby who was frozen from her position.