Chapter 51 - Flower House

"I'm as my papa always said... I cannot be tamed" I mouthed. That was the truth even if I was always pushed to the edge, I always found myself pushing forward than backward.

Just like Cora's words of warning, I was stubborn enough not to heed them, not knowing what would become of me.

His eyes darken and it was exactly as that day when he kissed me, completely black but this time I saw hunger within them, I shivered.

"I will tame you"

The moment he said those words my heart slammed a loud heartbeat, a stroke of desire flashed through me like a wave, straight to my core. I gulped, his dark eyes on me, whatever he meant by taming me made my body shiver in response, I didn't know what he intend to do but I could see it in his eyes, he was drop-dead serious.

Too bad because I'm not someone that can easily be tamed.

"A wasted effort Lord Cedric," I said facing forward, my grip on the horse leash tighten, his words affected me more than I intended but I was not gonna let him know that.

I tap the cane I held gently on the body of the horse urging it to move further, Lawrence was finally done with his small talk with Dalton who was still with his wife, so I went to him.

He smiled when he saw me but raised an eyebrow when he turned back slightly.

"Well that is a bit hurting... you have left your husband to ride alone"

I smiled.

"He urged me to ride ahead," I said with a shrug.

"Tell me, Lord Lawrence, I thought this Riding event is just for couples and yet you came?" I asked trying to keep my mind off Cedric, I could feel his burning gaze on my back and it affected me so much. Engaging in a talk with Lawrence would keep my focus.

"Well it's not as romantic as the Eternal Garden, this is just like any afternoon stroll," he said with a nudge of his head.

I looked away from him turning to the new view, the area wild filled with trees and grasses as well as flowers.

I saw a crowd there, but it wasn't much, I figured it was other Houses of Sorcery, they engaged in talks, laughter, and a stroll with their partners some with friends, some riding and enjoying the view, some tents sent out as some relaxed within, I also spotted some flower houses made of glass but black, with the birds moving around, it really was a sight worth gazing upon.

"It's wonderful," I said with a smile against my lips, I thought there would be a pressure of some kind but the scene looked free and spirited but still coordinated of course as everyone kept their composure.

"But still not romantic" Lawrence adds.

I giggled at his words.

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I climbed down from my horse, sighing, the horse neighed, I smiled running my hand up and down the mane.

"Should I give you a name?" I asked.

She neighed, I giggled.

"I will think of one for you" I was already in love with this creature, she was gentle and calm and I loved her, she reminded me of Neith but she was just the female version of him, although he was brown in color.

"How about Luna".

She neighed, well that sounded like an agreement to me.

"Luna it is," I said with a smile against my lips as for a moment my eyes traveled to where Cedric was, rubbing the mane of his black horse as I did before moving away from it and taking a stroll towards one of the flower houses.

As he walked I noticed some stares at him, of admiration and love, some passerby bowed deeply in respect, I have always forgotten who I was married to... but seeing that right now, I was reminded of how great and respected he was.

"Atlas Sylvia, this may but an event but that doesn't deprive you of spending time with your husband".

I jolted at the sound of Mother's voice behind me, I turned to her.

"Mother"

"Off you go now, as you have observed other houses of sorcery are with their husbands, now go!"

"I'm quite famished, maybe I can just get something then I-"

"Now!"

"Yes mother", I turned walking away, there was nothing that could stop her from having her way, I figured she didn't want us to stand out from the rest of the couples.

Ugh! Now I was the one going to HIM, I didn't like that idea. I frowned deeper this time as I approached.

I watch as from a distance he walked into a flower house, I followed.

Being this close to the flower house I saw how beautiful it looked and big, the body of the house covered in growing flowers, I could only imagine how inside might be.

I step in as the push door shuts behind. I was in awe of all the flower pots lying around, it was so beautiful, flowers I haven't seen or known were also there, some even grown from within and you can hear birds chirping from above.

My gaze caught Cedric feeling his fingers on some flowers, observing them, the sunlight that reflected in made the area shine, making his over handsomeness more prominent.

I took a deep breath before walking towards him.

"Mother asked me to come to you," I said with a forced smile.

He just made a hmm sound still observing the flowers like they were better attention than me.

Ugh, damn him! Always playing silent, I turned to the flowers, maybe I should just leave and tell mother I couldn't find him, that should sort it out, I planned on ignoring him today as punishment for leaving.

"You love roses don't you" he began.

"Yes... I do" I answered.

I watch as he plucked a rose from the cluster of them, it was red, he centered it in front of me.

"Why green?"

I gulped at his question, he must have caught my conversation with Lawrence back at the castle.

"I have always loved green," I said in a simple tone.

"It is said the color Green is the color of life, renewal, nature, and energy, is associated with meanings of growth, harmony, freshness... safety, fertility, and environment," I said trying to distract myself as he took a step closer to me.

My head tilted backward at his action to meet his gaze.

"And?" he urged.

"I-It also said to be relaxing and youthful..." I trailed off.

I couldn't take my eyes off his, once again I was consumed by it like I was spelled.

"Enthralling, spellbound"

"Spellbound?" he said in a luxurious tone as he moved the rose to slide against my cheek.

The rose petal was soft against my skin as I felt it move.

"Are we still talking about the color green?" he adds.

Were we? I bit my lip... his eyes were all I could think of and the movement of the rose as it rest beneath my chin, the scent of it filled my nose.

He leaned down to me, as my breath caught, our faces inches apart.

"Do you want to know the reason why I came to this silly event?"

My lips went apart as I awaited his words, this close proximity we were in made me feel hot.

"You" he whispered to my ear.

What?

Before I could register what he had just said. I felt my back against the wall, I haven't realized how fast we have moved, was it possible to have such speed.

"Several consuming thoughts about you"

I gasped as my hands clenched tightly at his arms, my heart quickened at his words, he thought of me all this while when he was away, I thought he didn't.

My eyes trembled, trying to find more meaning, I just couldn't take my eyes off him, I was hoping to get a glimpse of what he was feeling... anything at all, his eyes were black but I could still see the color in them.

"This pull..." He said as his jaw tightened.

Pull? What pull? was it the same I had with him? Did he feel it too?

"W-Why did you leave?" I finally found my voice searching his eyes for answers.

"N-Not a-a word nothing," I said sounding hurtful, I didn't want him to know I was hurt, but I felt myself giving up to mask my emotion.

His eyes soften at my words, he slowly reach and cupped my cheek, stroking it gently.

"I had to," he said too faint that I almost didn't hear him.

My frown grew.

"Why?" I desperately asked, I wanted so badly to know, why he choose to leave me after we shared a kiss, a kiss I have never forgotten like it was imprinted in my brain.

"Was it be-"

His lips were already on mine.