Chapter 497 - 497 Protection or Cage?

497 Protection or Cage?

“I am more than fine, you do not need to worry that much.” Hazel stared at the maids who were covering the whole floor with layers of fur and taking out all the tables and vases and anything that had points.

“It will keep you warm in the coming winters, my lady. And it will be good for your rest.” she assured when Hazel sighed.

This was all just way too much. They were treating her like she was a kid.

When she tried to leave her room, the maids would block her way and bring her back, giving paltry excuses. Whenever she asks for Rafael, he comes back to their room no matter what he was doing.

If she names a thing, it would be presented to her instantly, if she asks for even a seasonal dish, they would somehow arrange it for her.

She should feel happy but she was feeling caged. No matter what reason she found to leave this room, they did not let her.

“I want to meet Anne!” she demanded when the maids looked at each other and finally shook their heads.

“Lady Anne, lord Declan and lord Damien had gone south to capture the rebels and destroy the mine of Beryllium. They will return only tomorrow, my lady. You have to wait for a day more. But in the meanwhile… why don’t you take some rest.” said the maid in her sweetest voice when Hazel frowned. All she was doing was rest. She was getting tired of the rest now.

It has been three days since the war ended. But she knew a lot of aftermath was left.

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Reconstitution of the whole empire and settling witches and vampires together was not that easy. And she was sure there must be few who would still interrupt and would not accept the change easily.

Her instinct was telling, it had not ended yet.

“My lady, I shall go and call the lord.” The maid stood up and ran before she could refuse when she sighed.

She stood up and asked the maid to help with her hair when the door was opened and Rafael came in with a bright smile on her face.

“You know it is a beautiful day to have tea with such a lovely woman.” he held her hands and kissed the back of it before kissing her forehead.

The maids brought the tea and set the table in the balcony on cue.

“How are you feeling today, love??” He personally poured the juice for her and picked up his tea.

Ah! How could she forget that she was not even allowed to have tea considering it would affect the color of the child. She could not believe that Rafael would be this superstitious.

“What happened to the witches we had imprisoned that day? And have you already started working in the distribution of land?’ she cut him off when he frowned.

“Everything is being handled well. You do not need to worry about such things but you should concentrate more on resting and feeling happy. Shall I arrange a musician for you?” her lips quivered as she stared at him.

Did he take her as a gullible child?

“Hazel! For our kid, you need to rest. Do you not trust me that I would handle everything?” his eyes stared deep into her eyes when she sighed.

Of course, she trusts him. But…

“My lord, sir Edward is here to meet you.” He placed the cup back and stood up but then he paused and kissed her cheeks.

“Now be a good girl and rest. I will come back soon and then we will go for a walk. Okay?” he whispered softly before leaving the room.

When Hazel turne to look at the door, the maid smiled awkwardly and ran to Rafael, afraid that Hazel would ask questions she would not be able to answer.

Hazel sighed and shook her head. She knew something was going on and it was not like she did not trust Rafael. She knew that they would not listen only to a vampire.

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“My lord!” Rafael glared at the councilman who had not only disturbed his time with his wife and child but even created doubts in her mind.

“Didn’t I say that no one would disturb me when I was with hazel?” he asked with a cold voice when Edaward adjusted his collar.

“My lord, there is news that witches do not agree with getting three cities in the south. They said that capital was completely taken over by the vampires while they were given barren land.” He took out more than a hundred petitions and placed them on the table.

“These are the list of their demands they want you to fulfill before they sign the peace treaty this week.” Rafael stared at the long list and frowned.

“Didn’t they only want enough land for them to live before? What are these demons now?” He picked up the first letter and read it.

“There must be a proper supply of dead bodies over time to make potions on a regular basis.” it only increased his irk and he tore the paper.

“It would be better that Lady Hazel will deal with them. Not only the witches but it would be better that they visit their empire too. I heard their stepmother is trying to take over their land telling commoners that she ran away to the vampire lord and if they did take action, their land would be given to vampires and witches. Humans are afraid, my lord.” he pleaded but it did it change the answer of Rafael who shook his head.

“We can handle it. For the start, why don’t we go to her land and explain to commoners what had happened that night.” Edward wanted to refuse but he knew that Rafael had already decided and she would not listen anymore.

“Sure, my lord. But I still think the lady should come with us.”