Forced Bride Of The Vampire Lord

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"No! I have complete faith that you would never leave me alone!" Rafael stilled for a second and a dark ray of light flashed past his eyes.

His hands that were on the cigar tightened and a smirk formed on his face as he turned to her direction.

"Do not tell me that you have fallen in love with me, my dear wife!" The words came out leisurely and she could feel there was no sincerity behind them, yet her heart skipped a beat when she felt his gaze lingering over her face.

She knew that if she hesitated or her face flushed, he would take it as acceptance. And even if it was a joke for now, things would change drastically between them.

Right now they were neither closed nor distant. They both did not have love and passion for each other yet they cared enough to not let others hurt.

This distance was just right! She did not want to entangle with him further as she would never be able to gain his love!

"Yes! I am! Would you leave all your love and bond with me then?" her voice was soft like his but her eyes were filled with mirth too that made him chuckle.

"You surprise me every time by using your wits no matter what the situation is!" she had behaved calm and even sassy when she had faced them and other vampires that only wanted to kill her.

She was able to gain his attention and interest with her every action since the day she had arrived in the palace.

"But then how could you fall for the same trick twice a day? I wonder if I overestimated your smartness?" she pursed her lips as she knew it was her mistake.

But still when she thought about that boy, she still did not bring herself to say that he should have killed him,

Though she had saved him without her wish, she didn't have any regret for it.

But she knew if she would say her thoughts aloud, she would really be the receiver of his ire this time.

"Your hatred will bring you no good!" she muttered softly as she looked away avoiding his piercing gaze.

"Why? Do you not want revenge against your parents or those who used you as a sacrificial lamb are still waiting for you to die, so that they could use your death as a reason to start another war!" his voice filled with disgust when he whispered those words.

Though she knew that his disdain was not towards her, she still felt her heart clenched so tightly that it hurted!

"No! I did not want any revenge. All I want is peace and a way to live a better life.

I did not want to end up in a cage for the rest of my lifetime!" Surprisingly it was easier than she had thought.

She had mulled over it so many times, did she really want to throw herself in the fire of revenge and each time, she remembered those cold faces that were devoid of any emotions.

She did not want to be one of them. She would rather have a peaceful countryside life.

"That could only happen if you run away! The position of empress is not something you could get rid of without dying.

You can not get divorce. Even if I transfer you as a concubine when I take another lover.

She would be jealous of you and torment you because everyone thinks that I am deeply enamored by you.

She would be afraid that my affection could shift back to you again. So, you will only end up suffering and who knows how you will die.

Not to forget Scarlet, who is still waiting for me to leave you alone. Did you forget your recent experience?

The only way to live a peaceful life is, you will run away and I will never be able to find you.

So do you really want that?'' Hazel stared hard at him as his expressions were indifferent and his voice was devoid of any emotions.

She could not read him at all so she was not sure if he was serious and asking her to run away or he was testing her.

If the latter would be the case, she would be punished if she would accept his offer.

But could she trust him that he was not testing him but wanted her wishes to come true!

No! She would only be a fool if she would trust him and accept his offer after finding so many times how he had trapped others.

"No! My lord, I know another way to get my happy and peaceful life?" Rafael blinked as he was not expecting another reply except yes or no!

Some part of his mind wanted her to deny but he knew that the best would be if she would run away.

Though he was keeping her closer to him due to her face by spouting nonsense that he needed her to keep other women away. He knew that it was wrong.

And when his rationality would come back or he would go crazy further, he might end up killing her.

But if she ran away. Then…

With a hint of curiosity in his eyes, that was a rare occurrence, he waited for her to speak further but the girl stayed silent as if she had already finished her piece.

With a frown, he grumbled,

"And what is that third choice?"

'Thump' the carriage stopped suddenly and a jerk felt that Hazel was pushed forward.

Rafael held her waist to hold her when a wide smirk was formed on her face like a sly fox who was successful in trapping her prey,

"That I will make you fall in love with me.

That way you will love and treasure me and keep me safe all my life. Wouldn't I have my happily ever after with you then?"

"........"

"My lord, we have arrived in the town!"