Chapter 66 - Come To Wish You Well

"Cedric!" I moaned as he repeated the action in different areas of my neck, his kisses then trailed to the top cleavage of my breasts I hadn't realized was exposed, a kiss pressed on the top of one of my breasts, my body stuttering as desire flushed through me.

"Should I-"

"Y-Yes!"

I knew he was gonna ask again, I replied faster than I could process it, I wanted to feel his hand and lips on my breast so badly, I wanted him to-

The doors instantly barge open, my eyes flashed open at the sudden noise.

"I have been knocking for more than 4 times," Mother's impatient voice came in.

My body ran cold right at this moment, I instantly used the sheets to cover my face forgetting the curtain was down. I had no idea she was knocking, my brain didn't register it.

"Apologies Mother, we didn't hear it," Cedric said, his tone in a hint of annoyance, he must have hated us being distracted, maybe he heard the door but ignored it.

"Of course I understand... no need for the apologies my dear, it appears I must have interrupted something", I could hear her tone in amusement.

"G-G-Good morning Mother" I stammered so hard with every beat of my heart.

"Hate to disturb such a romantic moment between you two but the ambassadors are here upon Sylvia's recovery, awaiting at the meeting room,"

The ambassadors? They were here? To see me? Hearing Mother exiting the room and the door slamming shut, I instantly removed the covers.

"T-The ambassadors are here?"

"Yes... to wish you good health it seems"

I gulped, pulling the covers to my body.

"If you do not wish to see anyone, I can just tell them you can't make it"

"What? No! I mean wouldn't that be bad?" I reason.

"I don't care... after all, they spoiled the morning"

"You're the future Emperor, we can't just ignore their presence"

"And you're my future Empress, your health matters to me more", the moment he said those words my heart skipped a beat, I was so consumed with Cedric becoming Emperor I forgot the role I was most likely going to play.

I quickly shift my gaze away from his.

"T-T-The m-more reason to see them, I assure you I-I feel better" I quickly got off the bed. I could tell he was chuckling behind me but I just ignored him.

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As Olivia arranged my empire waist gown properly, which was a yellow in color, embodied with golden designs like flowers, the style of the dress caused my cleavage to push upward slightly in an alluring and both descent matter, this seemed different from the rest of my clothing, must be the new design Fayette made for me, just by the looks of it I could see how to expensive it was, probably caused a fortune. Mother was really serious about my outlook.

From the mirror, I noticed Olivia's smiley face, I raised an eyebrow

"Olivia"

"Yes, my lady" she replied curtsying. I rolled my eyes knowing she was dying to ask something.

"What? Spill it out, I know you want to ask something"

"Well," she giggled. "Seems you and Lord Cedric spent some quality time together yesterday, he dismissed all of us entirely last night".

I blushed slightly. "Mm," I just made a sound while taking my seat in front of the dressing mirror, as she did my hair.

"You and Lord Cedric are coming on good terms, I remember how much you wanted to avoid him before" She giggled.

I smiled, true, earlier I desperately wanted to avoid him because of a lot of things but right now I was only drawn to him more like there was a tied knot between us and, Cedric saved my life, how could I forget that I suddenly remembered what happened that night, Cedric appearance and animalistic nature and hunger he spoke of, I wanted to understand, I knew there was no way I could ask him because I already told him I wouldn't ask about it and he seemed relieved that way, but my curiosity was getting the better of me... my grip on my dress tighten a bit, there has to be a way of finding out more without asking him directly.

"My lady, are you okay?" Olivia asked in worry, breaking me out of my trance, she was doing my make-up right now, she was already done with my hair which was on a perfect bun.

"Y-Yes", I gulped.

"I'm fine" I started wearing my lace yellow hand gloves, she gave a nod and continued powdering my face.

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I finally sauntered to the meeting room which was at the General wing, in between the Eastern wing and the Western wing of the castle, I haven't actually been here before, but according to Olivia it was a wing for where visitors met, it was like a whole new household here, I have forgotten how big this castle was.

The doors barged open as I walked into the wide relaxing room, all attention was on me instantly.

"Lady Sylvia," Danette said, rising to her feet as she rushed and gave me a warm hug. I smiled, hugging her back.

"I'm so happy to see you," she said almost teary.

"I'm too"

She nodded sobbing as she held my hand in a tight hold.

"Well Lady Sylvia is here, all well," James said.

"Lord James," I said bowing slightly, he smiled.

"Lord Dalton, Lord Lawrence" I did the same.

"I'm glad you're okay Lady Sylvia you got us worried," Lawrence said walking up to me. I smiled.

"I'm sorry to have worried you, Lord Lawrence"

"Please do not apologize, your life was at risk, rest assured this matter will be taken care of" he assured me.

I nod with a smile, my eyes averted to Cedric, his expression was unreadable, he was dressed formally and dashing as always, something I couldn't resist, he tapped the space beside him, like a signal for me to come to sit by him.

"Let's have our seat," Lawrence said. I nod walking to Cedric taking a seat beside him, I felt his hand behind my back, I froze at his action.

"How's your health, Lady Sylvia" I heard Camille's voice.