CHAPTER 19: ALLERGY

I was finally getting better with the help of Luca, every other person in the room just stayed frozen wherever they were. They were trying not to spook me and have me get another attack.

"Do you want them to leave, it's late and you need to rest" Luca asked and I nodded. I feel bad for them really but I just need space to think. I feel so caged at the moment.

"I will come check on you in the morning" Queen Nuria said, she moved closed to me about to touch me but I flinched. I don't know what her touch did to me the last time but I don't want to experience it again.

She retracted her hand before it got to me and smiled sadly before ushering everyone out of the room and closing the door behind her. I breath a sigh of relief and slagged against Luca, I didn't realize I was so tensed up.

"You okay?" He asked.

"I should go and joined the rest of the maids" I said gathering my strength to stand alone and trying to leave the comfort of his hands.

"You will stay here" he said turning my body to face his as he looked down at me.

"Why? I can freely stay here now that I know?" I asked and he swallowed.

"Let me explain" he begged.

"Okay" I said

"I was scared, you are human" he said sighing.

"So I was right, how scary can it get for your mate to be human, do you hate humans that much?" I said, my voice thick from me trying to hold my tears.

"No, that is not what I meant" he said quickly before sighing again and helping me to sit on the bed, he pulled a stool and sat in front of me while covering my hands with his.

"So explain to me, so I can stop thinking you're being forced to be with me"

"Forced?" He asked with a confused look.

"By the maté bond" I answered.

He chuckled, licking his pink juicy lips that almost got me distracted.

"The first time I saw you at the garden, it was so hard not going there to pick you and lock you in my room with me forever, you captivated both mine and Orion's attention. But you are human, and frail and innocent, that is very dangerous in this cruel world, the word of you being my mate to the wrong ears and a Vampire will suck you dry, or a warewolf will break your bones. It was very scary to me, so I thought the best way for me to protect you was to stay away from you" he explained melting my heart in the process.

"And now?" I asked.

"I'll protect you with all I have till I take my last breath" he said as he held my hands tighter like he was afraid I'll pull away but he doesn't have to worry because I'm going nowhere.

I smiled at him before moving close and placing my lips on his. I missed the feeling of his lips on mine.

He took control and kissed me deeper, his tongue diving into my mouth as he occasionally bit my lower lip sexily, that sent tingles down to my toes. His hand came to my head and one around my waist as he laid me on the bed and came on top of me. His hand left my waist to support his strength and he kissed me deeper.

He stopped and I was disappointed but he just smiled while covering me with the blanket.

"You've had a long day, you need to sleep" he said kissing my forehead before lying beside me and cuddling me to his chest.

"Okay goodnight" I said smiling, I might have had a long and bad day but this moment I'm happy.

"Goodnight, I'm sorry" he whispered and I just hummed, the tiredness getting to me.

**Next Morning**

"Good Morning" I heard the deep voice of Luca as I opened my eyes and stretched. He was looking so handsome and freshened up and I just narrowed my eyes at his frowning face, my mouth shut.

I stood up quickly running to the bathroom and his laughter just followed, I brushed my teeth and took my bath before leaving the bathroom and came out to see Luca still in the same spot but a dress was now laid on the bed.

"Who brought that? That is not part of the dresses you packed for me" I asked, did I fail to mention that before we came, Luca got me different types of white dresses as he didn't like the fact that I was repeating my clothes, it's part of the special treatment I received.

But on the bed is a pink dress.

"The Queen's messenger, Queen Yasmin wants us to join the royal family for breakfast to apologize for her son's act but the dress is from Queen Nuria" he said.

"Do you think she's my mother?" I asked.

"Are you trying to get my answer so you can pick a side because you're unsure?" He asked in a knowing tone. It is like he can read me too well.

"When she touched me, I had something like a flashback, it made me confused and panicked, she being here and the story she told is contradicting everything I've known my whole life" I said while dressing up in the pink dress, I wasn't even bothered by the fact that he was looking.

"I think the best person to talk to is headmaid Victoria" he said helping with the bottoms at the back of the dress.

"You know she found me?" I asked.

"I know a lot about you" he bragged.

"And I know nothing about you" I said.

"And we have all the time in the world to solve that, let's go" he said as he held my hand and we left the room together.

As soon as we were out of the room and I saw maids and servants glancing at our joined hands, I came back to my senses and I was feeling uncomfortable. It was all rosy and bubbly in the room but what would the people think, a king and a maid.

I tried removing my hand from his but he just tightened his hold and acted like he didn't notice what I was trying to do.

We soon got to the breakfast hall and everyone was there waiting for us, an older woman and man with a girl who looks to be around my age who I've not seen before were also there and if I'm to judge by the resemblance, I'd say they are the family of my savior. He was quietly looking at my joined hands with Luca before looking away sharply.

Queen Nuria stood up to welcome us and showed us to our seat, she refrained from touching me which I really appreciate.

We sat down quietly and it was awkward for a moment.

"I invited you to join us because I wanted to tell you how sorry I and my son are" Queen Yasmin started but in a not so sorry tone, I smiled awkwardly at her before looking away.

She clapped her hands and some maids rushed in with varieties of foods. I feel so out of place because I should have been one of those maids right now, not sitting with the royals.

They served foods on our plates and left to the shadows of the room, everyone started eating while discussing with each other, only Luca and I were silent.

They were randomly asking us questions about the Kingdom of Krashia and Luca will answer them with a word or two, they soon got the message and left him.

Queen Nuria pushed a plate of nice smelling gizzard to me while smiling at me.

"Thank you your highness" I mumbled but didn't touch the meat, the smile dimmed from her face and I could feel the stoic looking prince drilling holes in my head.

I dropped my spoon as I was starting to have an uncomfortable feeling in my throat, it was scratchy. I drank water to help but it got worse and now my stomach is starting to hurt.

"Are you okay?" Luca asked dropping his spoon and focusing on me but I couldn't get my words out.

I started to cough really bad and Luca tried giving me water but it was making it worse so I pushed it away and the jar fell, water pouring everywhere. Now everyone was in full panic mode but I was looking straight at Queen Yasmin who raised an eyebrow with a smirk. My eyes were getting blurry and teary and I felt like I was losing my breath.

Can I even catch a break!!

Queen Nuria rushed to me and was patting my back trying to calm me down.

Luca was in my front with a worried face as he was also panicking. I heard someone yell for a maid to get the royal doctor but I wasn't sure, that ring was in my ear again and I think I'm coughing out blood as something red is staining my dress. I don't even know what's going on anymore, I feel so out of place and in pain.

They were talking but their voices seems to echo in my hear but I could make out some words.

"She's your child"

"Fayre" someone yelled.

I think someone is hitting my cheek.

"They are both allergic to garlic"

"What did you do"

All these words kept jumbling together in my head and I think my eyes are closed now because everywhere is dark.

"Stay with me" that was the last thing I heard before I fell unconscious.

I guess I actually can't catch a break!