Chapter 81 - The Grand Palace

I gripped onto Cedric's shoulder as the kiss continued, he didn't let me breathe as he ravished my lips like it was the last thing on earth, I moaned, the kiss got deeper.

With the movement of the carriage and his striking lips on mine, I felt dizzy, I didn't know what came over him, he was acting strange, like he longed for this moment, I was caged in his arms like a bird, I gripped unto his shoulder more, hoping I could stop the kiss, not that I didn't want to kiss him, I really wanted it to go on but I wanted to talk with him and tell him everything was okay.

I was finally able to stop the kiss.

"Ce-", the next I knew was he attacked my neck with kisses, I moaned, my lips going apart as his kiss was soft and gentle against my skin, I closed my eyes forgetting I needed to speak with him, his lips got to my cleavage and he bit on my top breast, I moaned.

He pulled away, his dark green eyes on me, my chest just rose and fell after what I just experienced.

"I-I-Is everything okay?" I finally found the courage to ask, although my head felt spinning from the session a moment ago.

"Yes," he said softly, pulling some strands of my hair behind my ear. "I just miss you"

My heart skipped a beat, a blush creeping to my cheek. "I-I miss you t-too"

He smiled, but it was faint. I really missed seeing his face, I missed him just as much, more than my heart could bear.

"We didn't part well the last time" I began with sad eyes as my gaze fell down, memories of that day coming back.

"I'm sorry I hurt you," he said in a ragged whisper, my gaze fell on his back, his eyes were sad.

"I was going to tell you it's okay" I held onto his hand tightly. "You need not explain anything I understand"

He tilts his head to the side in amusement with a smirk. "I thought you wanted to talk... you seem understanding"

Get it together Sylvia he must not find out you know anything, remember you promised Mint.

"I-I-I do not want to bring back hurtful memories... let us talk about today," I said with a gulp. "I mean I don't want our talk to be moody and -"

"Did you cry?"

I froze at his question, his hand rested at my back. "Did you cry because of what I did?"

I bit my lip, I didn't want him to feel worse than he already is, I could hear it from his tone, he sounded sad and regretful. I opened my mouth to speak.

"Do not lie to me or I will punish you for it"

I shivered at his tone, I didn't feel threatened by his words or afraid but I only wondered what kind of punishment I shivered.

I swallowed back my words, I just nodded slightly. "I will make it up to you, I promise," he said softly, his words made my heart flutter.

A smile found his lips. "I don't think I will be able to look away from you tonight," he said, our faces inches apart. "You look so ravishing... I can't tell you how much I want to rip every bit of fabric off you, I will just have to endure"

My hands tightened on my gown at his words, my core aching as a wet feeling got to me.

"No one will look at you the way I do right now, except me.... because... You.Are.Mine"

I remained speechless, my brain ranting with all sought of thoughts, his words were dirty and alluring... I was shameless for feeling this way as he did but I didn't care, everything between Cedric and I was shameless.

The carriage came to an abrupt stop, have we arrived at the palace already? Times with Cedric were always so short, I wanted to keep gazing upon this beautiful man before me but it seems that time will not permit.

"We have arrived, My Lord," the chauffeur said at the door, I turned to the sound.

"Whatever happens this night I want you to trust me", at his words I turned to him, My features perplexed.

"Do you trust me, Sylvia?" he asked, awaiting my answer. Still confused, I answered.

"Y-Yes I trust you," I said without a doubt, for the little I have known and discovered I trust this man before me. He brought my hand to his lips and pressed a gentle kiss on it, my heart fluttered at his actions.

The door opened, Cedric climbed down first, before stretching his hand for me as I came down, all thoughts were loose in my brain as I gazed upon the grand view and the highlights of the golden palace, my lips went apart as I took in the majestic view before me, this really was a palace, the large building was golden, every detail outlined on it like a master craftsman built this building with every sweat and blood. It was just as grand and large as Cedric's castle but this was kingly and more spread out in the versatile area as it should be, this wasn't called a palace for nothing, the decorations around for the ball only made it beautiful and enchanting.

I watched as couples strolled into the palace with their partners, some as singles, it was colorful with all the wonderful dresses and jewelry I saw. I could see why Mother was very alert for this evening, everyone was simply dashing, not how society was usually presented, it was as if everyone was royalty.

"Do you like the view?" Cedric asked beside me, I was so drawn that I forgot he stood by me.

"It's beautiful," I said in awe facing him, he just made a hmm sound like he wasn't impressed like the view, I blinked puzzled, there was no way nothing could stand out like this but he didn't seem that drawn into it, it must be because he was always invited to the Palace.

He locked my arms with him, with a nudge of his head like a signal for us to move, I smiled at his action as we began sauntering into the palace, Mother at the forefront.