Chapter Five: War: Even War Has A Lover

So we (meaning the entire family plus guards) were dragged to Daniels empire as we celebrated the long reign of our victories. I'll say this I enjoyed one thing about this event. I got to see which empire would be my next attack, some of these fools came to get drunk, not realizing they were letting their guard down. Despite all of this father had me swear, I wouldn't start an argument or even fight. 'Despite all temptations.' He said. So to ensure I didn't do anything.

Mother made sure that I was always eye glance away from her, meaning I had to pretend I was five and play around where she could see me. This was pathetic, where was the fun in that yet I had tried sneaking away, guess what? My brothers were all in the same radius as me and gave me a look whenever I tried to, even some of the guards were dressed up, watching me. I felt like a freaking toddler. This wasn't fair.

Within an hour the freaking mansion had gotten so full, that my brothers, sisters, and I sat together at the sofas. Talking. We haven't talked like we were family in 3 years. Mother caught sight of us, actually laughing and talking that a tear, managed to fall from her eye. Mom never let her guard slip but I understood, it's been hard for us. Mom couldn't even get us to sit together for more than five minutes because there was always something to do. I, for once, enjoyed not being at the edge and just enjoying the conversations.

I caught sight of my father and Daniel coming down the stairs with two people behind them. They looked relaxed but I couldn't get a proper sight of the two behind them. It was a male and a female, that I was sure of. They all approached us and immediately we all stood up.

"Daniel, you remember my children?" dad said as he gestured at us.

"Ah yes. Boyd and Andrew, I remember very well. Guerra, I had the pleasure of meeting. You must be Alice, you look exactly like your mother." Daniel with a smile.

"Too much." Father murmured.

"How do you feel about that?" he asked my dad.

"Trigger happy." He snarled.

Daniel let out a heavy laugh and dad nagged him on the shoulder as if kids. I understood why he said that Alice looked exactly like mom as if her twin. Dad was very hesitant to let go of her to her mate. She was the glory and death of us all when it came to dad.

"Anyway, these are my children, Armani and Akeem but prefers to be called Robert," Daniel said as he gestured at the two behind them. They looked exactly alike but Armani wouldn't let us see her eyes. The dress could draw anyone in her beauty. Her body displays fitness and seduction. She held her brother's arm with dear life, I couldn't understand why. I wanted to see her eyes. It wasn't just a want; it was a need. A desire that captured me fully. Everyone else didn't matter, I just wanted her to lock eyes with me. I've never felt so drawn in, in my life. Despite having seen her brother's eyes, hers were what I wanted to befall. My heart suddenly felt heavy and I just wanted to fall on my knees. Something was wrong with me.

"Armani, where are your manors? Greet." Her brother whispered harshly to her. She was hesitant. I could see it but I needed to lock eyes with her. I suddenly inhaled her perfume and it was sweet. Sweet as ever. Why was I feeling this way? I suddenly felt light headed and balanced on Boyd a bit.

"Are you okay?" he whispered to me.

"Not really, I'm feeling somehow…" I answered out of breath. He looked at me oddly and then looked in her direction. A curious sneaky smile made its way onto his face and he leaned into Andrew's ear and whispered something. Andrew looked surprised but still, a smile made its way onto his face.

"Armani. Do you mind letting us see your face?" Andrew spoke up.

Suddenly the whole circle kept quiet and tension began to fill the gap. Something was going on. Something wasn't right, why did I feel this way? What was going on with me was I drugged? I looked at Alice and she had an excited expression, she was even having a hard time not jumping for joy that I could see it.

Suddenly mom and Natasha hurried to us. A look of fear but a bit of pride displayed. What on earth is going on? Someone better answer me. I looked up at Armani to see her balancing on Akeem. He looked stressed, worried but mainly afraid. He held her waist tight and I wanted more than anything to protect her.

Oh stars, I know what this is.

She looked up and her eyes drew me in and her red lipstick just showcased her full lips. She is beautiful. I could see my entire life with her. I dropped the glass I had in my hands.

"Mate." We both said.

The entire group was shocked.

'If I find her I would slit her neck.'I remembered my oath to myself.

I pulled out a dagger from my pocket and my brothers looked shocked. Her brother tried to step up but Daniel pulled him back. They all stepped back. A tear fell from her right eye and she dropped her hands to the slits by her dresses. A second later she had two daggers in her hands.

We might as well kill each other before we can love each other. Before we could even begin, loud trumpets sounded.

Battle ones.

Everyone sprang into action; the empire began to empty as cries came out from people. The empire shook with such force that lights went off, dust came from the roof and fire started in different sections, we were under attack. When I looked back, Armani and Akeem were gone. I would deal with that later, for now, I wanted to kill.