The next day, the sun was shining brightly in the sky.
In the royal castle, they royal family of Lady Catherine was invited for the ritual. It was also part of the ritual where the bride's family were to be present for this last ritual after the wedding.
Lady Catherine was in her room awake, she was sitting on the dressing stool. She felt so worried and nervous to the core.
"My lady, it's time". Maida said head bowed deeply.
Catherine who was lost in thought slowly stood up. Her mind was in a fuzzy mess. She felt as though every other thing was not important. Ever since she woke up and had not seen her husband, she had become more and more worried. She couldn't rest well nor focus.
She kept thinking on why on earth a royal family would want to do a ritual of checking if their new family member is a supernatural being that is more powerful than them and might cause harm on them. Aren't they supposed to be only the existence of vampires or are they other supernatural beings in Eldrida kingdom? So many thoughts ran through her head like a movie marathon, but she kept her cool and decided to surpress the thoughts flowing through her head.
She won't let all these thoughts discourage her. Cause she knew deep down in her heart, she was just a mere human.
She stood up and stepped out of the room with the maids trailing behind her. She walked towards the main hall of the castle where every one were present. The moment she stepped foot into the hall, she was stunned to see her own family in the hall. She had thought that once she was married, she would never see her sister-in-law and her mother. She had so much missed her mother and sister in law. But she didn't dare act on impulse as she was now another King's family. She won't let her family be ridiculed because of her.
Queen Sarah also stared at her daughter. She was at the verge of breaking down. Since the day her daughter got married to the rumored Prince, she had felt so distraught that she had begged the king countless times to let her daughter visit, but he had heartlessly refused saying it was wrong for a married princess to come back to her homeland and it was dangerous. So since then, she had decided to stop asking until a letter was sent to them last night from King Henry that a ritual will be taken to cleanse the daughter-in-law and her family should be present Incase there is any unusualness.
Catherine slowly bowed her head to courtesy.
"Greetings your royal majesties".
"Welcome". King Henry waved his hand and Catherine gave a subtle smile before going hug Alice while sitting.
Lady Clara and Abigail were stunned to see the way lady Catherine hugged her sister in-law.
Alice also hugged her back.
"I missed you, how is everything here?" Alice asked hugging back before the two girls pulled away.
"Every thing is fine here". Catherine replied meekly.
"That's good to hear. I was a bit worried you will have some difficulties". She whispered in her ear for only her to ear but if course the vampires in the room heard loud and clear including Lucas who had been mute all along.
Catherine pursed her lips tightly. She knew her in laws were vampires and she didn't know how her family will take the fatal blow that her in laws are vampires, most especially her mother. She knew Queen Sarah will break down in utter depression. So she could only reply with simple words that could please the royal vampires.
"I'm being taken good care of". She said with a meek tone.
Unknown to her, Lucas heard and he was greatly pleased to the core.
The Queen mother cleared her throat to gain every one's attention.
"I hope we all know the reason we are here today and it's for the ritual. The prophetess will soon be here. "
Catherine was stunned in hearing what the Queen mother said. "Prophetess?" Does that mean vampires also have prophetess to give them vision? She thought before she slowly turned to look at her husband. As if sensing her gaze, he also turned to look at her, his dark grey eyes gleamed in amusement when he saw the confusion and curiosity in them. He knew what she was thinking and with that, he stretched his hand towards her pulling her closer to sit next to him and earning a gasp from her. Her heart was beating erratically in her chest as he didn't expect Lucas to suddenly pull her close to him, his strong masculine scent invade her nostrils. He smelled like earthly rain and she wanted to bury herself in his masculine earthly scent.
This caused a stir in the room
"Lucas, have some deceny". Levi warned tauntingly.
Prince Michael was stunned to see his sister being pulled so intimately by the rumored daylight monster. Does that mean his sister had seen his face and wasn't scared? Did she actually fell for this ugly looking monster always hiding his behind a mask?
Even Queen Sarah was surprised to see the way the masked prince doted on his wife in public. Does that mean her daughter was finally happy? She couldn't help be happy about that thought.
King Henry's gaze fell on the way Lucas wrapped his hands around Catherine so protectively on her waist. But he was unmoved and the only way to get this with was to remind them that they were in front of the monarchs.
He parted his lips and said in an authoritative tone,
"Lucas, let go of your wife. Once the ritual is over, you both can continue your lovey dovey".
On hearing his strong and powerful voice, Catherine tried to wriggle herself free but it was as if he tightened his grip on her while he glared dangerously at the king. Though he didn't release his deadly aura, but still every felt chills ran down their spines except Catherine and she wondered why.