As they stepped inside the huge mansion, Catherine eyes scanned her surrounding before she turned to look at her husband.
"You haven't still answered me on why we left the castle in a rush?" She said calmly biting her bottom lip.
Lucas stopped walking and held her hands.
I will answer all your questions, just be patient wife. He told her and Catherine nodded. With that said, they walked further inside the mansion.
They were welcomed by three good looking men and a woman.
Oh my, who do we have here? The woman said with a bright smile on her face,she stood up from her sit and walked towards the couple who just walked in. Her green waist length hair dancing behind her.
Lucas slowly took off his mask and smirked.
Your highness. The duke greeted with a broad smile. He stood up and went to bow before the prince.
Welcome to our humble abode! The duchess said with a smile. Her green eyes twirling brightly like a moon.
Thank you. Catherine said slowly.
Oh my, you are married? ! The duchess sounded surprised. She gave Catherine a wary look before her gaze fell on the prince.
Yes duchess. I'm married. How is everything in calanthor? He asked. He isn't in the mood for people to start questioning about his marriage.
There was a sudden silence with Lucas unexpected question.
The duchess bit her lower lip before smiling,
"It's been going well". She said enthusiastically. Lucas narrowed his eyes at her words before nodding.
I'm here for something. He said with a serious tone.
The duke and the duchess gave him a questioning gaze before they smiled assuringly for the prince to say whatever important thing that has brought him here.
"My wife will be staying here pending on when I will be back". He said and his dark black grey eyes turned to look at Catherine who had a look of disbelief.
Catherine was so shocked she couldn't believe what she just heard. Did he bring her all the way here just to drop her here? No, there is no way she will agree with him on this.
We need to talk privately. She whispered to him.
Lucas knew this will happen, he knew she will question him on why he is dropping her here.
Can we get a room? Lucas asked.
Sure your highness, there is an empty room on the second floor. The duchess said with a small smile.
Lucas didn't say anything and held Catherine's hand before walking towards the staircase. Once they were out of sight,
Th duchess had a grim look on her face.
Do you think she is the one? She asked her husband with a worried gaze.
You mean the dead.....
Duke! A man called out shouting from the entrance of the mansion.
Who is that? The duchess asked her eyes widened In surprise.
That's Brady, the second minister. The duke replied before walking away to meet him.
Your grace, there is a problem. Brady said bowing his head.
What is the problem? Duke Clad asked.
There are piled up dead bodies on the stones and bloods. Brady explained and the duke wasn't the least surprised.
His royal highness is around, make sure the people in this Kingdom do not do something that will get their heads separated from their bodies. The duke explained calmly and Brady eyes widened in disbelief.
Your grace, but isn't it risky for us to accept his highness in this mansion? You know how word spread quickly. He is a daylight monster. Someone who can't show his face to people during the day. Only at night. Brady said with a a raised eye brow.
I saw his face. I and the duchess with the other two men saw his face. The duke said confusion clouded him. What he couldn't understand was how he was able to see his face when in years and decades, he and never seen his highness face.
Brady was shocked.
You saw his highness face,? ! Disbelief could be seen in his eyes.
Yes. I know it sounds strange. But it is what it is. The duke said.
No it isn't, something must have happened to his Highness. Brady said not believing what the duke was saying.
There is only one way to find out, it is his highness wife. Duke Clad said with all form of seriousness.
His highness have a wife? ! ! Brady was once again shocked at this news.
Yes. He is planning on leaving her behind for her safety. The duke said with a worried tone .
Then we will protect her. Brady said a smile slowly forming on his face.
Hopefully. The duke said as he wasn't pleased at the fact that prince Lucas wanted to leave his wife here in this kingdom.
I will go and check on other matters. Brady said since he was done talking to the duke.
The duke nodded and Brady left.
Once the minister was gone, the duke went back inside the mansion to meet the duchess.
The duchess was sitting on the couch her legs crossed elegantly.
Her green eyes stared at her husband without revealing her thoughts.
What are you thinking about? He asked.
The duchess sigh heavily.
It's her. His highness wife. She looks familiar. The duchess voiced out her fear and worry.
What if she isn't the one? The duke said with a thoughtful gaze.
We never can tell. The duchess said gloomily.
Let's skip this topic for now. The duke said with a firm tone as though he didn't want to talk about the topic relating to his highness wife.
Meanwhile, inside the room,
Catherine and Lucas were inside the room.
Lucas watched her every reaction.
You can't leave me here. I don't know these people. Lady Catherine said calmly. She still couldn't believe that her husband is leaving her here with some strangers she doesn't even know.
This is the only way I can protect you Cathy. He said with a gentle tone.
Catherine stared into his dark black grey eyes that was looking at her with worry.
I want you to be protected. Right now, the royal crown prince is planning on fighting me tomorrow night. He said with a serious tone.
"Why? ! " She asked shocked and confused with what Lucas just told her.