Chapter 9: Meeting

Tulay pov:

The double doors opened into a huge dining room. I thought that the dining room must be big but didn’t thought that it would be ballroom size big and in the center of the room there is the most extensive dining table I have seen filled with delights that I can’t even imagine. This room also like the rest of castle was decorated with art scattered on the wall covered in beige and gold embellished wallpaper.

The room was supported by six evenly spaced out pillars.

The dining table seems to be occupied by all important court members including lords, ladies, dukes, duchess, knight, marches and nobles. The only empty space available on the table was the customized seats for the royals and the chair next to princess. I don’t deserve to sit among the royal I am nobody.

As we draw near the table, our arms still hooked with each other, everybody sitting in the room stood up “Why are they standing?” I whispered to Calla.

“A sign of respect for me since I am royalty” she gestured towards herself. “Oh they all can hear you even if you whisper so I hope they realize that you are my friend and they better keep their claws to themselves” Calla emphasized, sending threatening smile toward occupants at the table.

A few people gulped in fear and almost of the curious head turned away at her statement and they all seated themselves as Calla acknowledged them with a nod. “Let’s get seated before the rest of my homicidal family arrives” Calla muttered to me, I widened my eyes in surprise and hummed in response.

So far I like princess she is nothing like the rumors she didn’t seems manipulative and controlling to me or she may seem like it to others but I seriously am enjoying her company.

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“Your majesty, your grace this is lady Tulay Zeren from Blagden a contestant” Calla introduced me to the king Vlad and queen Rumaisa.

I waved at them completely forgetting how to greet royalty as I was under pressure and nervous under everyone’s scrutinizing. Realizing my mistake I abruptly stood up. I squeezed me eyes tightly as the chair made a scraping noise, bringing more attention to me.

“Your majesty, your grace” I awkwardly curtsied and immediately sat back on my chair, trying to hide my face in embarrassment and completely cursing myself for why did I ever chose to came here.

The king looks handsome even in his middle age and I know he must be centuries old because he is lycan more so a royalty. His green eyes with golden hue are so captivating that it draws you in and his brown facial hair are impressive given his age.

I hurriedly averted my gaze afraid that the king might catch me staring and took a quick glance at the queen and she is most beautiful women I have ever seen with her auburn hair tied up neatly in a bun and clear alabaster skin and those dreamy sky colored eyes she look enthralling. Dare I say that I am jealous? Both of their crowns are exquisite that it makes me want to hold one to observe its details.

“You have traveled a long distance here I hope you rested well. It’s a pleasure to have you here.” King Vlad said while being busy eating his meal “your scent and looks seems familiar” he added.

I thanked the king for asking about my well being and emphasized that we have never met before to which the king just only hummed.

The price is still nowhere in sight and I think he will not be joining us because it’s been 30 minutes till we started eating.

I turned my head toward the queen to take quick glance at her but found her already staring at me she gave me a tight lipped smile. “I think the prince may benefit from being around a human as he despise around being one and it doesn’t take him long to snap their heads” queen said through her pursed smile. I don’t know if she complimented me or humiliated me but I immediately butted in “I know a few self defense trick so I might be not taken down that easily” to which the queen sipped on wine to hide her smile and the king seemed to be pleased as he was smiling and shaking his head amused.

Suddenly I felt strong pain in my head and body burned like it is on fire and I have only taken a few bites.

I excused myself and quickly left the room with dozens of eyes following my movement. Once outside I rested my back on the wall and exhaled deeply to calm myself a little down.