Chapter 238 - 238 Tea Time Memory

"But of course." He pauses hoping to not offend the customers. "If I might be as bold to ask are they all human? We have different teas for supernaturals and I would just hate to sell you the wrong tea." The guy was smiling while watching Cedric and he was waiting for the exchange he swallowed.

"You are not a danger to us. I can tell that you do not go for my fiance's gender. It is interesting that the witch is a male but your preferences do not bother us. You can be free to be yourself around us." Cedric looked at Yuki to see that she had turned back at him.

Yuki's eyes glowed with happiness, she turned and skipped back to Cedric then skipped into his arms to hug him. "It is all for supernaturals. I am glad that you are happy and I can tell that you two are happy. Do feel free to be yourself."

"Goddess, it has been forever since I have met open minded supernaturals. Goddess only knows what they say behind our backs. Hermes! We have important guests! I will get you the tea that you have requested." Micheal walked away and went to the back.

Another male walked out and looked like a fighter. "Special guests?" His gruff voice was startling but he looked at the couple and froze. "It has been a while Cedric."

"Hermes, that is your second name. I am surprised that you chose to use it but at least you are happy now. Micheal and you should swap names." Cedric was smiling and looked at the confused Yuki.

"Princess, it is an honour to meet you. I know that I may look intimidating but I swear I will cause you no harm." Hermes went behind the counter, pulled out a special tea that was looking behind a locked door, and started steeping the tea.

Yuki's eyes flashed and she placed her head against Cedric's back before she lost consciousness.

~Memory of the Past~

Yuki sat down and was waiting for tea time to begin. The young butler came into the room pushing a cart and he started to make the tea. "Princess, I have brought you your afternoon tea. There is also biscuits and jam if you would like some." He poured a cup of tea and placed it in front of Yuki.

"Thank you, the tea smells lovely as always but there is something wrong with the biscuits and jam. I can smell it from here." The ten year old Yuki sniffed the air and zeroed in on the food.

Luna came into the room, "Hermes, thank you for all your hard work..." She sniffs the air and also looks at the biscuits and jam, "Destroy those and find the one responsibility for this felon. CLAUDE!"

Claude rushed to the room at his mother's call. "You called moth…" He walked to the tray and then left the room already tracking the scent to find the one responsible. Once found he carried the screaming governess and tossed her to the floor. "What do you think you are trying to do to my dear little sister?"

"I am sorry, madam. I did not sense the biscuit issue. If it will cost me my job... I will understand!" Hermes bowed to Luna.

"Mamma no! I like Hermes' tea. It is always the best." Yuki jumped up as Claude threw the woman into the room and shut the door. "Her blood is tainted." She says this without actually tasting it.

Luna looked at her daughter with pride. "Hermes, your job was never in danger. I know that you would not hurt my daughter. Besides, you have drank my blood and you know that it will prolong your life. Besides if I fired you my darling daughter would be distraught." She turned to the governess and then looked at Claude. "Since you sniffed her out, she is now all yours."

Yuki relaxed at her mother's words and sat back down. "Thank you, Mother. I am pleased with this choice that you have made."

Claude looked at Luna then Yuki and smiled evilly. "I can punish as I see fit?" He saw that his mother had nodded a quick nod and got up and walked to the woman. "Don't run away, it might excite me more." He got down on all fours and started to shift. His limbs snapped and reformed as he shifted to being a wolf. His clothes shredded as everything shifted into their new places. Blond hair sprouted all over his body and he closed his eyes. The transformation happened within ten minutes. Where Claude had been a human was now a beautiful blond wolf with pale green eyes. He lifted his snout and howled.

The governess watched in horror and ran towards the door hoping to escape.

"Hermes, block the exit please." Yuki picked up her tea and stared to drink. She wanted to run and hug her brother to feel his soft fur but he had a job to do. So, she would not get in the way of their Mother's orders.

Luna walked over, poured herself a cup of tea, and sat next to her daughter. She took a sip of tea and watched the show.

Hermes moved to the door and blocked the only path out. "This is my young Princess' order and I will comply." He looked at the governess, "I always thought you were a bit strange but to try to harm her you are a fool beyond fools.

Claude let the fear grow and then pounced on her and dragged her by the neck to in front of his mother and sister. He held her there awaiting for the kill command. It was hard as he was in wolf form but the sparkle in his sister's eyes made him smile inside.

"Hermes, is there anyone else that you had a strange feeling about? I would love to tear them limb to limb." Luna looked at Hermes as he came back and filled both the ladies tea.

"Yes, Madam. There is a new worker that was caught chatting with this one a lot. I think it would be wise to catch her and maybe question Ben from the stables. As he has been acting funny. I don't think it has to do with this but you can never be sure." Hermes reported.

"Very well. Claude, you may kill now." Luna drank more of her tea. "My dear Yuki, how have your studies been?"

"Mother, they have been well. I am afraid Ben is not trying to cause me harm. I overheard that his sister was very sick and he was worried. I do hope that nothing happens to her. It would be most unfortunate if he got upset over her passing." Yuki finished her tea and placed the tea cup down. "Thank you for the tea Hermes. It is amazing as always."

Claude chomped down on the neck and shook the body then released the limp body and walked over to Yuki rubbing his head on her legs.

Yuki jumped on his back and snuggled his fur. "Big Brother!! I love your fur. It is so soft and fluffy!"

Hermes poured another cup for Luna. "I hope this is how life would be. I am most grateful to you and I will do all that I can to help out and the Princess is in my care until my services are terminated."

"Thank you, Hermes. Saving you was a good decision but I do hope that one day you will find love. All beings deserve to find their fated one." Luna smiled at the brother and sister and the memory fades out.

~Memory Ends~

Yuki woke up in Cedric's arms. "I dreamed of a past that has long since past. I was but a girl at the tender age of ten but I looked like I was five. Hermes, you were my butler?"

"Oh, this is absolutely lovely. Is this the one that you told me about?? I never knew if I would get a chance to meet you!" Micheal came out with the tea and placed it on the counter. Looking completely at ease with everything.

Hermes poured the tea and offered it to Yuki, "it is I. I was told that at first you would not remember me or even Claude but I am glad that you are starting to remember. I can not introduce you properly Micheal but yes this is the one I guarded and made tea for every afternoon."

"My memories are slowly coming back to me but I must say there is so much that I have to rediscover. Thank you for the tea." Yuki looked at Cedric and touched his cheek. ~I am okay now. You can let me down. I am sorry for freaking you out.~

~I caught you in time. I am glad the only thing I had was the box set which I placed on the ground.~ Cedric kissed her forehead and set her down but before letting her go he kissed her on the nap of her neck which caused her to shudder. ��You are mine but I like that we are slowly filling the house. Since you are from our past Hermes and Micheal I would like to formally invite you back to the place. We will be holding a wedding soon and we will need all the help that we can find."