Chapter 50: Chapter 50

There was no reason for Madonna to be angry at Lucius, no reason for keeping him away from her if not…

If not for the wrong he had done to her.

Why would he do that to her? After knowing well of the consequences!

“Sister, you cannot put the whole mountain of blame on him. You are equally blamable. “ Fina reminded Madonna for the twentieth time in the past four days.

One glare from Madonna and the very amused Fina went back from being cheerful to feigning a frown for the sake of her sister.

Oh how Fina wished her sister to be a little cleverer! Nonetheless, she was enjoying it quite frankly.

Fina saw her brother in law in a state of meditation in the middle of a cultivation circle along with protective shields created by Madonna around him.

The infamous Lord Lucius was sent to meditating and sealed by his wife was just such a amusing and a laughable sight for Fina. Looking back two years ago, she had no confidence that they would be able to defeat Alder on the Dark moon night.

It was still a beautiful nightmare to her. She still, to the date, felt proud of herself for acting on the spur of her doubt and not giving her blood for the ritual. Even though she wanted to know what Alder wanted to do, she was happy to follow her doubts and replace her blood with starch.

“Why do you always take a stand for him?” Madonna huffed in annoyance as she made certain the protective shields are in place. “I don’t get why he must put his life in danger for –“

“For the love he has for you?” Fina completed angering Madonna.

“Dear sister, I was much proud of your wits but seeing you like this, I’m disappointed.” Fina teased having fun moment of her life.

Although Fina regretted a little for killing Alder only a yearlong torture, looking back, she felt good that Madonna wanted it to end early and wanted them to move on in life. It proved right as after Alder was no more living in any form, both the sisters felt a great sense of relief and peace.

They found themselves calm after a very long time. Fina and Madonna who hadn’t talked to each other in a peaceful manner about their lives before, had spent days to chat and know more about each other.

Fina felt the affection Madonna has for her for going as far as to keep her in forbidden lands to keep her safe. Fina could not blame her sister whatsoever after how much of misery she had to go through from young hood.

Knowing the misery and suffering their parents had gone through from young age of her life has burdened her yet she chose to keep Fina in the dark so she could make certain Fina live in peace although alone.

It warmed Fina immensely at the efforts Orla and Madonna took to make her happy. Fina knew even if she spent all her life thanking them, it would not be enough for what they had done.

On the contrary, Lucius was like a quarreling and teasing brother to Fina. He was protective of her, yet he was utterly teasing towards her which most of the time infuriated her.

Fina had to spend a lot of time in making plans of how to get back at him for playing tomfoolery on her. Nonetheless, Fina was very much happy to have a family after long years of misery.

“Sister, brother in law would have been already found in the state of corpse if he was to be dead after finally tricking you to spend night with him. You do not have to protect him from impending death looking his death seemed to be far away.” Fina tried to suggest that Lucius shall not die for fulfilling his husband duties.

“That is what is making me wonder. How come he is still alive and healthy even after spending goodness of a night with me few days ago?” Madonna shook her head as different thoughts invaded her reasoning.

“Madonna darling, are you depressed that I am still alive?” Madonna was startled to hear Lucius’ voice suddenly. It broke her trance and compelled her to turn her attention back to the person who should be meditating but doing anything but that.

“Not at all, Milord. Remember, you did trick me into telling you how much I like you. Seeing that I genuinely have affectionate feelings for you, I’m just surprised that you are still alive. How can it be possible for you to still breath while all the other who tried to have romantic feeling for me died no later than that very day?” Fina had to cover her mouth with her hand to stop herself from laughing out loudly.

It did not help her seeing her brother in law shake his head in utter annoyance and disbelief. The young witch that Lucius had come to know was devious, sly and formidable but he was second guessing his views on his consort seeing at the silly side of hers.

How could she be such a silly woman?!

“Aunt Orla, I am very pleasant you came. Please explain my dear sister here, why brother in law shall not die from being a complete husband to her.” Fina exclaimed.

Lucius, who was already annoyed, broke the protective shields around him with a simple flick of fingers and walked to Madonna immediately hugging her close to his body.

“My poor son has been courting for you from past two years to have a happy married life with you. You should just go and spend some valuable time with him.” Orla reprimanded feigning a serious frown.

Madonna could not help but sigh heavily at the three who were being unreasonable and disregarding the curse.

“Orla –“

“The curse does not incorporate Lucius, dear.” Orla chuckled at the young Lady of Emor manner when she saw the confusion marring her features.

“It doesn’t?” This time it was Lucius who inquired in a surprised manner.

“No it doesn’t. When Alys was placing a curse on you, that night she had nearly worded out an irreversible curse but Lucius unknowingly broke into her secret chamber. Seeing Lucius, she took out his name in a state of shock, including it in the curse accidently.” Orla explained.

The frown on Madonna’s face deepened as the words sinked in her mind. “What you imply is since Lucius accidently got included in the curse while Alys was wording it, Milord is the only omission to the curse?” Orla and Fina nodded their heads actively which made the young Emor couple scowl at them.

“Mother, from when are you aware of it?” Orla thought for a moment and smiled slyly at her son and his wife.

“Since the curse was placed.”

“Mother, why should you torment your own son? You could’ve told her and we could’ve already have a son or a daughter!” The once composed and calm Lucius erupted into flames of anger and disbelief.

How could his mother do something like such to him?!

Madonna on the other hand could only chuckle at her loving aunt as realization dawn unto her.

“You thought we should not let our affection for each other should get hindered by any perception, didn’t you?” Madonna inquired as her posture relaxed after learning about the curse.

She felt relieved!

“Previously, you both were somehow together because of the mission of eliminating Alder. You could not find time nor occasion to have a courtship, so in these past two years your both learned to appreciate each other, to support and love each other despite the conception of a curse. Lucius did not look at another woman nor did he think of taking a new wife despite having to control his urges for you while you still stayed by his side regardless of your insecurities. You both needed good time just for yourself, dear and I gave you both exactly that.” Orla made sense to the young couple.

Lucius did understand her intensions, however, he was still displeased at the thought that it took good two years for him to take his wife to his bed.

Goodness, that woman was such a strong headed.

He nearly felt exasperated recalling all those incidents when he had to follow her like a pet animal seeking for her attention and affection.

But now he knew he can do anything to her, he shall avenge for all those night he had to sleep in cold sheets without having the warmth of his darling wife.

Orla coughed out and gestured Fina to follow her leaving the young couple to their own means. When he was left alone with Madonna, he walked to her slowly like a predator would to its prey. His eyes blazed with the awakened desire and of course love in them.

He wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her flat to his chest imprisoning her in his arms. His intent eyes met her challenging ones before he took the initiative to give her a kiss of passion and longing.

“I will avenge for the two years of making me suffer, darling. Believe me, you shall love it more than anything.” Lucius whispered in her ear as he took her then and there with no further delay.

The Darkest hours, even in the bright days were now over as a new light shined over them in the darkest of nights.

With each other, beside each other, they shall overcome many more challenges if posed.

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