Chapter 67: Chapter 67

Madison's POV

I raised my eyebrows at him still very stunned. Was that a slip of the tongue? He can't possibly mean marriage? What is he talking about? Lots of thoughts kept running through my mind.

"What are you saying master? Are you trying to tell me that I'm getting married to...to you?" I stammered, and he took my hand.

"I know you are surprised, but I just want you to know that there's no way I'll let anyone hurt you. You're safe here, and about the marriage... Yes. You and I are getting married anything soon" He replied with a smile, and I gulped hard.

"You seem to have forgotten who I am Master, have you forgotten that I'm a slave at the Stone's castle? Why would a Master like you want to marry a slave?" I cried out, and he shook his head.

"You're not a slave here in the valleys, Madison. No one will dare to treat you like a slave" He assured me, and I scratched my head.

Honestly, I didn't know how to feel. Should I be happy that he said he'd protect me? Should I be happy he said he'll marry me? What if this is just to make me feel better?

"Immediately I leave this room, I'll be getting some servants to help you get a thorough hair wash with sweet-scented ointment" He patted my back before walking away.

I continued starring at him in shock until he disappeared from my sight. I was shocked a gobsmacked.

"Did he just say he'd marry me? Why would he say that? He's a Master. What about master Stone? Won't he come back for me?" I thought. I was still contemplating when the door creaked open.

Three ladies walked into the room with different kinds of ointments. They signalled me politely to follow them to the bathroom. I followed them despite the fact that I was first unwilling to.

Shouldn't I be happy that I'm being treated like a princess? Why then am I feeling bad? Maybe because I'm worried about my friend Mona?

I walked into the bathtub that was already filled with foamy water. This is definitely the first time in my life to bathe in such a luxurious bathroom. I've always lived in the slave quarters, but now I'm treated like a princess? Wonders!

~STONE'S CASTLE~

Mona's POV

"What are you... What are...you doing?" I stuttered, and he gasped stepping backwards.

"I'm sorry... I... I was just..." Axel continued stammering, and I turned my face away.

"Forget it... Can I get water please?" I snapped seeing that he was finding it difficult to express himself. He never thought I'd catch him kissing my lips.

"I'll get you water" He said sharply, and rushed out of the room immediately. Smiles escaped my lips, and I touched my lips with smiles all over my face.

Why am I even happy that he kissed me? Shouldn't I scold him and tell him never to try that?

Few minutes later, the door was opened, and Lady Delia walked in with the water I demanded for and some herbs.

"How are you feeling, Mona?" She asked with her usually cheerful voice, and I smiled a little at her.

"Why are you the one bringing the water, Lady Delia? How about Axel? He was the one who had gone to get me the water?" I arched my eyebrows, and she exhaled deeply handing the can of water to me.

"He pleaded with me to help him give you the water. Tell me, did anything happen between you two?" Lady Delia lowered her voice to ask, and I gulped nervously. I shook my head sharply.

"Why are you both behaving like there's something you're not telling me? Can I ask you a question?" Lady Delia sat on the edge of the bed, and I nodded my head softly.

"Do you have any feelings for Axel?" Lady Delia asked, and I choked immediately. I coughed slightly turning my gaze away.

"Of course not" I mumbled even though I found myself smiling still touching my lips with my fingers.

"By the way, you're already having cold. You need to take these herbs as soon as possible" Lady Delia handed the cup of herbs to me.

"Lady Delia, I'm still worried. Where's Madison? Why do I have a feeling that something is wrong?" I sat up staring at lady Delia with fear written boldly on my face.

"She's... She's no longer in the castle" Lady Delia sadly replied, and bowed her head. My eyes widened in shock.

"What? What do you mean, Lady Delia?" I broke down in tears, and lady Delia hugged me tightly.

~XEUS EMPIRE~

Tara's POV

I turned my gaze at the servant with my eyes burning up in anger and brim stones. Tears found it way into my eyes, and rolled down my face.

"Are you sure of this information that you just gave me? Are you sure that everything you've said is true?" I spoke with tears still welling down my face.

"I'm very sure my lady. I got this information from a reliable source. Your fiancé will soon get married to a slave who he had fallen in love with. He planned to do that without your notice, and when you find out it's already late" The servant replied, and I clenched my fist in fury.

"No f****** way! There's no way I'll let this happen. He can't... He can't choose a slave Instead of me. How can he compare me, Tara the only daughter of the powerful Lord Xeus. The heiress to the Xeus empire, and he dares to choose a slave over me?" I jerked up with so much annoyance.

"He must have been out of his mind my lady. What do you want me to do now?" The servant asked, and I gritted my teeth.

"I want to see it for myself. I want to see the cursed slave who is taking my man away from me. I'll kill whoever it is" I blew the smoke coming from the cigarette I lighted on the servant's face.....