Hellbound With You (WN)

Zeres opened his eyes, and the crystal ball that initially showed nothing but pitch-black darkness abruptly returned to its normal silver state.

He swiveled around, looking up at Alicia with an expectant look on his face. With neither a sign of suspicion nor a sliver of doubt that existed on his unquestioning face – Alicia honestly and truly felt like she was blatantly taking his absolute trust in her for granted. Was this man serious? Was he really not suspicious of her at all? He didn ’t even spare a second glance at the crystal ball!

Alicia found herself not being able to control her own body actions – and ended pursing her lips quite tightly – as she tried her best to act normal, like she had done nothing wrong. She was feeling a little sorry, but she was left with no other choice! This was the only way for her to find out about his secrets!

Zeres literally jumped from his seat and faced her. He was excited, to the point of grabbing her shoulders as he leaned closer to her. She could tell from the stars and sparkles in his eyes at how excited and impatient he was to know the whereabouts of his so called wife.

But before those lips could form any word, the door swung open, causing both persons in the room to divert their attention towards the door immediately.

The man in the black cloak was already standing before the door, looking at them. ”She ’s here, ” he said, and Alicia felt Zeres froze in surprise.

Zeres ’ brows creased. ”H-huh? Dinah? ” he asked, and when the cloaked man nodded, the look in Zeres ’ eyes suddenly turned peculiar and that threw Alicia off. His grip on Alicia ’s shoulders tightened before he slowly looked at her with a troubled expression. ”Queen, conceal yourself and stay here, ” he firmly told her before gently letting go of her. He hastily went toward the door but paused and looked over his shoulder. ”Never let them know you ’re here, understand? ”

Before Alicia could respond, Zeres already stepped out of the room. She then stared at the man in the black cloak, but the man only afforded her a sharp glance from the corner of his eyes before allowing the door to silently close behind him, leaving Alicia standing there, looking at the closed door with a stunned look on her face. What? Dinah? That immortal woman was coming? Or was she already here!? And why did Zeres showed such a reaction? They were supposed to be allies, yet Zeres looked so troubled just by Dinah ’s presence? What was going on?!