51 Empty threa

after the dinner Althea went to her room before going to bed she took a warm relaxing bath when she got out of the bathroom she saw a white envelope on her bed

looking at it from both sides nothing was written on it. tearing it open she found a letter inside it

opening the letter to read it there wasn't much written in it but those few words made her a bit anxious.

" I know your secret if you don't want to be exposed then you have to cooperate

if you refused you will face the consequences. if you agreed it will be for your interests "

after reading it Althea didn't know to laugh or cry

when she read the first words she felt scared but when she read the second line she felt a bit stupid who write a threatening letter with this trite way

" if you know something then go ahead and expose it, " she said before throwing the paper in the trash bin

laughing to herself she went to sleep

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the next day

Aido was sitting in Takuma room at the Lord mansion. his eyes were looking at the door from the moment he entered as if he was waiting for someone

a knock on the door was heard " come in " Takuma said

the door opened and Althea came in holding a big try

" good morning Althea " Takuma was the first to speak

" good morning " Althea replied as she started pouring the tea

" I was told to bring Lord Aido breakfast here " she didn't want to cause problems at the early morning so she addressed as a Lord though he doesn't deserve it. she thought in her mind

" yes. thank you, Althea "Takuma replied seeing that Aido hasn't said anything

it didn't escape her eyes who Aido was looking at her. his gaze was following her from the moment she entered. but she didn't pay it any attention

there wasn't any trace of fear in her eyes Aido thought hasn't she read it. she should be scared but she wasn't. she looked very calm

" is something wrong Lord Aido " Althea asked as put his teacup in front of him

her voice cut his thoughts " no " came his reply

she nodded her head before she spoke " then I will take my leave now if there is nothing else "

" you can leave Althea thank you " Takuma replied

after Althea left Takuma couldn't control his laughter which made him earn a from his friend

well, the truth is that Aido was who put the letter in the Althea room. he put it himself he sent one of the maids

of course, that happened after he used his charms on her the young vampire maid didn't care about the letter at all

all that she cared about is the beautiful man who was flirting with her at that moment

" I told you she is not an ordinary girl. she will not fall for it " Takuma spoke as he was sipping from his tea

" I think she is too argent for a maid, " Aido said his eyes burning with rage

" shh don't say that " Takuma signaled him to lower his voice

"if Kaname were to hear you he will turn you to ashes " Takuma warned him

" now for that matter " Takuma started to speak turning into his serious face of his

" Kaname ordered me to stop everything he does not wish to hurt her. so Aido you have to understand that even if he was wrong in his judgment about her that will be his choice "

" but she is a human what if the Senate heard about it " Aido spoke with a loud voice again

suddenly the door opened revealing the Lord

Aido froze to the ground his only hope that the Lord didn't hear him, which, he highly doubt it. now he is hoping that he doesn't be turned into ashes

Takuma cast a glance at Aido face and yes he was frightened to death

the Lord sit down on the opposite chair to Aido

" please sit Aido " the Lord spoke

and Aido obediently did as he was told

" I was coming here to speak with the two of about something when I heard what you said " the Lord paused for a while before he continued

I'm doomed Aido thought

" you are right about what you said. but did you forget that I am the king Aido " there was a hint of anger in the Lord tone

" I haven't forgotten my Lord but she is a " the Lord voice cut him off

" that's enough Aido " the Lord was at the end of patience

" Takuma please follow me to the library " the Lord stood up leaving the room

Takuma looked at Aido like he was telling I told you so before he followed the Lord

when the Lord reached the library he saw Althea coming out from his room. upon seeing him she bowed to him immediately

" good morning my Lord " she greeted him

" I have brought your tea a while ago it must have got cold I will replace it with new one " she was about to go when the Lord stopped her

" there's no need Althea I will be heading out soon, " the Lord said

Althea nodded her head in understanding. before she was about to go downstairs she heard the Lord voice " and good morning to you Althea "

that made her stop on her tracks not knowing how to reply she turned around and bowed to him and left hurriedly

somehow his voice made her heart beats faster and her face felt very warm. she went to the kitchen to drink some water hoping it will calm her a bit

Takuma accidentally saw everything. he saw the way that the Lord was gazing at Althea with he never saw it

it was completely pure and gentle in the way his voice tone was as he spoke with as he was afraid to hurt her just by raising his voice

at that moment Takuma understood that the Lord is completely in love with her

now all that he could do is helping his longtime friend to win her heart