Darrick

Mr Robert cleared his throat to gain the attention of the men. He didn't know what to say because this men here surpassed his own authority, they could do anything to him so he reminded them if the reason they are here.

"Melanie please leave us," he said to her.

Melanie smiled triumphantly and stood from her seat when Draven speak.

"Mr Robert, you should look for a suitable partner for your daughter," he smirked at Luke whose expression was now wavering.

Mr and Mrs Robert were embarrassed by his statement. "I think she have but we're not sure if it would work, Melanie is a calm and passionate child, she doesn't want to marry without love," Joshua said in a low voice.

Draven grinned. Now he understood why the engagement with the Willows were called off. "Interesting," he comment.

Nathan glared at Draven with anger dancing in his eyes.

Draven chuckled lightly and glared back at the Lord of Norfolk. He put a berry into his mouth and his red eyes glow fiercely.

Draven was the youngest son of the Noble family, Witghar. A family known for their bloodthirsty and Cold attitude. Being the youngest son of family, he was known to be ruthless when it comes to dealing with his enemies and also a good friend of the Lord Darrick.

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Melanie walked out of the house and head for the garden. She was entirely embarrassed by what the badmouthing men said. She clutch her skirt and stare at the sky, maybe it was because she was a well educated lady and a governess. Many men in the society would prefer a full time house wife and avoid educated ones. Only the nobles values education and etiquettes especially for a lady.

"What are you thinking Ms Mel?"

Melanie jolt in shock and look behind her to see Darrick standing in the dark. She hadn't seen anyone here when she came, he must've been here before her because he left mid dinning.

Darrick walk out from the darkness and stood some feet from her. His black hair looking disheveled made a contrast with his unusual pale skin. Though he was a Lord and someone way higher than her and her family, she admire him a lot.

When Darrick took another step towards her, Melanie impulsively took two steps backwards. She gulped lightly as she recall what the white witch told her in the church.

Darrick sensed she was moving away from him. He took another step to confirm his thinking, Melanie drew back again.

"What are you doing here? In the dark," Melanie wasn't easy staying here and step back many times.

"Why are you moving away from me or do I look scary to you Melanie?" Darrick asked and walked hurriedly towards her.

Melanie's heart thud heavily against her chest and she turned to leave. Her face paled when she saw him standing at her front, trying not to show her fear she asked. "Why are you still coming when you clearly see that I'm moving away.

"Is it because of the...," Darrick was interrupted by Nathan's disturbing voice.

" Darrick I didn't know you and Ms Melanie are acquaintances."

Melanie tore her gaze from Darrick and faced Nathan. "What are you doing here Lord Nathan?" She inquired.

Nathan nodded his head making his neatly comb hair fall to his forehead. "Just out for fresh air, would you mind walking with me?" He took the chance to ask.

Darrick swallowed hard and glared at the two people who were standing close to him. He could feel his veins popping out in pulsating anger and his body shook violently.

Melanie's eyes brighten at the request and smiled at the Lord Nathan. "My pleasure," she said and put her palm on his outstretched arm.

Darrick stare at the two of them as they walk away from there as if they didn't see him. His heart clench and his veins on his body pulsate furiously, his eyes turn pitch black, his body shook unstably as he spat blood.

Draven shut his eyes frustratedly before walking to meet Darrick. He has been here since Melanie left the dinning room and went out of the house.

This morning when he and Darrick visited the church, they were about to leave after purchasing trunks of bullets when Darrick halted and stare at a girl who walked into the church. He also recognized the girl, before he could say a word Darrick followed the girl back into the church.

"Don't think about her and you'll be alright," Draven patted his friend's back and help him stood straight.

" I'll take you back to the palace before things gets worst," he said and looked in the direction the Norfolk Lord and the girl went.

Darrick shook his head and gave him a loop sided smile.

"Let's go," Draven said and they disappeared into thin air.

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"Being a governess to a prince isn't appropriate Ms Melanie. You can look for a family with female children," Nathan said as they came to a halt.

" I've thought about it and it made sense. I should look for another family to tutor," Melanie agreed. It can also be the easiest way to stay away from Darrick she said inwardly.

Nathan didn't like it when he heard she work as a governess to the youngest brother of Darrick. It also seems she have a good place with him and that made him jealous.

"I can help you out if you want, it's a tiny thing for me," Nathan said with pride in his voice.

Melanie smiled and shook her head, "I don't think so Lord Nathan, thank you for your time," she said and spun on her heels to leave. Though she had a good time with Nathan, she couldn't stop thinking about Darrick and somehow it pained her they would have to part soon.

Melanie always look forward to meeting Darrick everyday during her work in the palace, she love to be around him. The way he protects her and those looks he gave her, she loved it but after the revelation and the warning from the white witch Sister Ursula, she just wanted to stay away from him but she soon start having mixed feelings.