Chapter 8 Mood swing

Olivia cleared her throat, she light out a light chuckle. " You never told me I acts well back then. " She gave a thoughtful look. " We hardly exchange any converse. You are so aloof and distances yourself from everyone but your lackeys who follow you at the back like flies."

'' Were you upset over it. "

" No I only felt terrible for you. " Olivia tapped a finger on his shoulder. " let me show you some other places. "

Dylan moved away for her walk towards the right direction and further inside. " There is some other room here, want to see? " He followed her.

" Why did you get married to the magistrate didn't you ever thought about being the fifth wife. "

" What is needed in a marriage where there is wealth and love. The magistrate and i care for each other." Olivia lied. " Don't be upset, I don't mean the magistrate doesn't look at your sister, he loves her too. " She waved her hand in her face. Olivia stepped in further she suddenly felt like she was stepping on a fabric but it was too late as it had already dangled on her foot. Just when about to step away she began to fall.

Olivia suddenly felt a hard steel hand circled her waist. The Duke pulled her by her hand, with his hand circled on her waist. This made Olivia heart to thump faster. Even though she despised the magistrate, she despised staying in same space with any other man. She felt disgusted when he told her to make this man here to fall for her.

" How many years have you and the magistrate been married." The Duke spoke so closely that she could feel the fan from his mouth and air coming from his nose.

" I think I got back my footing. " Olivia tried to move away but with the dangled fabric tied on her foot she tripped again to be pulled back to him, where his hand was still round her waist.

" Answer my question Lady Olivia. " Olivia instead shrieked. Why was the Duke curious about her time of marriage.

" His grace, I think you forgot your hands.... you are still holding me. " Dylan finally pulled away his hand he bent to untie the fabric on her foot, but Olivia had a hunch that his hand lingered much on her foot.

" My apologies if I became to informal, you are a great hostess. " Dylan said. Olivia curtsied before heading to the door while Dylan followed her, They walked out of the room.

" There is nothing much in the training room but I will show you. ''

'' It's no need, since there isn't much there anyway. " Olivia walked him down the stairs.

" There is a dungeon in here. " Olivia pointed at a direction.

" Yes I wanted to take a look at the Vampire, the guards in this house did a very excellent job." Olivia haven't set her eyes on the vampires, she really wanted to but she was restricted.

" They are always vigilant Duke Dylan. " Olivia offered a smile.

" Duke Dylan is Olivia still touring you. '' Vanessa chipped in.

" I think the Question should go to Olivia. " Uhm, I think there is nothing much. Good night Duke Dylan. " She bent slightly.

" Uhm, Lady Olivia I will like us to check the dungeon tomorrow. "

" Oh no! Olivia is restricted she has no power. " Vanessa said refusing the idea.

'' My apologies, I won't be able to go with you, I am being restricted. "

" You don't have to bother yourself with her, I will accompany you to the dungeon Duke Dylan. " Vanessa said.

" No worries Lady Vanessa, I will talk to George Lockwood tomorrow about taking mis Olivia to the dungeon with me. She have my protection. " His eyes locked with Olivia. Her blue eyes were crystal clear and her long lashes which flapped from time. His eyes trailed to her exposed skin when she wasn't looking. She seemed to avoid his eyes from time. Dylan looked away very quick, he wasn't eyeing someone wife was he. Was he that stupid to do that when they were other beautiful women in town.

" Are you going to George, I have been wanting to see the vampire a long time ago, thanks for wanting to lead me. " Olivia eyes sparkled at the thought and a wide genuine smile curved on her lips.

" Good night lady Olivia. " He managed to say, still thinking about her sparkling eyes, her smile and her very soft soprano voice which she used to thank him. He saw her turn around to live and it would be foolish of him to ask her if he could walk her to her room. So silly.

" Duke Dylan are you really going to talk to George about Olivia joining you, it will only endanger her if she does. Those creatures are strong, stronger than you think, what if the vampire by mistake leapt out of the cage, how will you be able to to save the lady talk to save yourself. " The Duke's eyes fell on the lady who was stressing her self to speak.

" Are you trying to disrespect me by insunating I am weak. "

" Not at all! " Vanessa shook her head. She became suddenly scared due to the glare she was getting from the Duke. " I respect you, your grace. I was just concern-- " Vanessa could not finish her sentence when the Duke walked out on her. Has she offended him in any way. She prayed he would not report it to George. She couldn't think of the reason why the Duke mood changed so fast when he just smiled not a moment ago with Olivia.