Chapter 37 Love potion

YASMIN EDROS POV
I instantly remembered that. I smell something other than George's blood. I'm having trouble remembering where I smelled it. When I do, I ask Yael to drop us off at the public market as soon as we arrive in our kingdom's first town. I went to a potion shop and inquired for a certain elixir. He offered me some samples.
"Nothing has that odor. Were you in possession of any banned elixir? I mean, it's illegal to sell it."
"Yes. But I just have a tiny quantity. I just used them for educational purposes. Please allow me to grab them,"-she said. She arranged four of them. I went with a reddish pink tint. I crack up the bottle. My eyes opened as I realized it had the same aroma! I take a glance at her and close the lid.
"Can you tell me what type of potion this is?"-I ask. She takes a glance at me.
"It's the love potion. Do you want to purchase one? That has already been prohibited for decades. Other potions are available if you want anything else. Faithful, erotic, or—mention it. But I am not selling forbidden potions."
"No. It's all right. Thank you for informing me. Here."-I said. I left some gold coins and the alarm went off. A love potion? What the hell?! Is this why his Majesty unexpectedly fell in love with Estella seven years ago? Who exactly is Estella Holsen?! What exactly are you? Why did you come to the Northwest area and take command of his majesty? Damn it!
"Yael, remember when George cut himself? I smelled a faint fragrance. I remember smelling that before."-I said.
"Yes, I remember. It s the same when Ulysses cut himself. Their blood have that same scent but also not. Why did you ask?"-he ask.
"It all makes sense now. That is why Estella is able to effortlessly persuade him and take us away from his flock. We should find out who she is. I suppose she's someone we should be aware of."
"Can you tell me what's going on?"- he asks. I frown and eat the apple I purchased from the cart. I tossed the second one to him, and he grabbed it.
"That slight fragrance in his majesty's blood and George Quinn comes from a banned potion."
"Banned potion? Don't tell me it's a love potion?"
"Exactly. That is why his Majesty has been behaving strangely for the past seven years. Even right now. His heart gradually grows fond to Princess Cynthia. But we can see that when Estella is around, he behaves strangely. He unexpectedly agrees with her and accepts Estella's decision. "
"Great. It all makes sense now. Allow me to begin the investigation. If that woman poses a threat to our realm, we must intervene. We'll make her pay."-he said. I gave her a nod.
ULYSSES ALEXANDERS POV
In the last couple of days. I have the impression that something is going on in my head. It starts to ache, and I keep thinking of Estella. I tried to resist the impulse to go to her house and coax her. I had a feeling Pricilla would do something. Either she punished me or she punished herself.
"May I speak with you, your Majesty?"- Ashley. Because the door is open, she must have entered. I take a glance at her.
"For what?"-I ask. She takes a seat and crosses her legs.
"I need Cynthia's assistance. I knew she was serious about not claiming the throne. But what about using her power? She has a good chance of succeeding to the throne."
"Does it appear you're simply here to take advantage of her? You're only pretending to be a good friend of hers."-I said. She heaves a sigh.
"No. Yes. I desire her strength and presence, yet my affection for her as a friend is real."
"What is your strategy?"- I ask.
"I intend to remain in court. I'll infiltrate the royal family's shady dealings. I will do my best to provide her information that will be useful to her. Whoever she chooses to be the heir to the throne? I don't mind. As long as that person helps the kingdom grow and does not cause chaos in other kingdoms."-she stated.
"It appears you know something, hmm?"- I said.
"Yes. But it was simply heresy that I inadvertently broadcast to numerous castle guards. I'm going to look into it."-she stated. One of the wolves' powers is to detect whether or not a being is telling the truth. She is a straightforward person who, in the end, she is not lying. I lean back in my chair and offer her an honest answer.
"Make sure you don't do anything bad to us or to Cynthia. Otherwise, I'll kill you."-I said.
"Don't be concerned. I have no intention of playing games. I've brought some paperwork with me. It is an exact copy of the supposedly reinstating process that George desired for Princess Cynthia."-she stated. I grabbed the folder.
"Can you tell me about George and Cynthia's relationship?"- I ask. She gave me a strange look.
"Do you want an honest response or one that is acceptable?"-she asks questions. She's a little too direct, isn't she?
"Everything is fine."-I said. She takes a glance at me.
"They're like a marriage made in paradise. They have the same hobbies, interests, and even favorite meals. They always have a good time, even with the smallest of things. Everyone wishes they had their relationship. Especially her sister, who secretly adores George. Cynthia's life is made miserable by her. But their bond remained constant. I suspected they were up to something, which is why George decided to marry the crown princess. His Majesty will designate George as Crown Prince in a week."-she responded.
"It's too perfect."- I said. She laughed and pointed her finger at me. It appears that she is enjoying our conversation. She speaks once more.
"Of course, that's true. But they re not perfect. You may have heard that Gabrielle is their main issue. However, she is truly happy here. For whatever reason, she appears to be having the time of her life here. I'm glad to see her having more fun."
"If only you knew."- I said. She chuckles. She is aware of it.
"Troubles add flavor to life. But that doesn't imply we can't be joyful despite our difficulties. I've never seen her like that before. Blooming, real laughter, sparkling eyes, and sincere smile. That's a clue that she's contented here."
"Do you believe that?"-I ask. She rose to her feet and nodded.
"Yes. Believe me. Good night, Wolf King."-she remarked as she walked away. She even shut the door. She departed the palace as soon as the sun came up.
"Where is Cynthia?"- I ask. Marko burst out laughing.
"For some reason, you constantly wondering where she is these days. She's back on the market. She's trying to concoct remedies for Rachel's condition."-Vincent.
"She didn't receive some of the ingredients she mentioned. This time, she brings Wendy."-Pricilla.
"How come Miranda and Clara aren't here?"- I ask.
"They're working hard in the kitchen right now."- Vincent. I took a seat and drank some coffee. Then Yael and Yasmin appear and gaze at me. Why are they gazing at me so intently? Pricilla interrogates them.
"How's your investigation coming along—what are you up to?"
She enchanted a talisman and placed it around us. Everyone prepares for a battle. We noticed Clara come out and looked around. They cast a barrier spell to protect themselves from eavesdroppers or individuals who are keeping an eye on them.
"What exactly is going on here?"- Clara said. Cynthia and the kids returned. She is holding a strawberry in her mouth and looks at us. She talk to the kids.
"Alright, we have grown-up things here, please go inside and don't come out okay?"-she stated.
"Okay. Please, no more cat fights."-Daisy said. They all went inside, including Wendy. She is readily capable of breaking Yasmin's influence. However, she transferred us to a hazy place. But there is a house made of pastries? We take a look at her.
"This is my favorite place. From where we are, no one can reach us or hear us. What's with the matter?"-she ask. She dips her strawberry in chocolate fondue. Yasmin explains herself as she that we re confused.
"Cut your hand in half. We need to confirm it once more."
"Me? What exactly is it? I don't have time for jokes."-I said. Cynthia took a step closer and cut my palm.
"What is it?"-she inquires. My wound heals as some of my blood floats. They exchange glances.
CYNTHIA MAXIMILLIAN POV
They must have found something, because I can tell. I placed some of his blood drops on their palms.
"You're correct, Yasmin. I had not even anticipated that."
"No one will ever consider of doing that. It is illegal to sell this. It's a good thing that George man inadvertently sliced himself."-Yael. I'm looking at them.
"Did you go to Dawn's castle?"- I ask. They both nodded.
"I ask on them. That's when you nod off again. I just got word that your baby sister is marrying your mentor and ex-lover. I have a feeling about that, therefore I request that they should go there. They are known as merchants, and they will not be accused of being spies."
"How's George doing?"-I ask. He sighs, and Yasmin speaks again. They have discovered a lot in their travel.
"Exactly what he said. He accidently cuts his hands when we are joining them for lunch. We noticed a faint fragrance. It took us a while to realize that we, too, smelled it. It's a gift from His Majesty. Especially after a confrontation with Yael seven years ago. This fragrance...it comes from a forbidden potion." -Yasmin.
"Could you please tell us already? And who the heck is going to try to poison you, Ulysses?!"-Says Pricilla. They are staring at us.
"It's not poison. This is the forbidden love potion."
Their eyes widened. Ulysses is similarly taken aback when he hears this. Aunt Clara speaks and ask about it.
"A love potion? That has been prohibited for decades. I believe it has been illegal to make or sell it for the past 112 years." -she added. Yael takes a glance at him.
"That's why it makes sense that Ulysses suddenly does and agrees to Estella, even though we told him we had reservations about her."- Yael.
"Damn it!"- Pricilla said. I let out a long sigh.
"Who is George? Under that elixir?"-I ask. Anger arouses in me, and things begin to unravel. They must have noticed how furious I am.
"Relax, Cynthia."-aunt Clara My jaw clenched, and I stretched my hands, releasing energy that annihilated my cakes. How will they make use of him? What do they intend to do? They genuinely want to wreak havoc on the Dawn kingdom. 'What are you doing, Father?!'
"Ashley informed me that she had a hunch as to why George unexpectedly consented to marry your younger sister. And she notices that he speaks softly to her, which is unusual for her."- Ulysses said. I rebuilt the home, then destroyed it, and they let me vent for a few minutes. Later on, I calm down.
"Are you...that mad?"-Yael asks. I nodded, letting them know how enraged I am. They appear concerned.
"Please don't go there and have a wild time. That is not a good plan. You should not behave impulsively."-Yasmin.
"How could I not? They've gone much too far!"
"Go, princess, save yourself."-he said. That expression…
"Why are you acting strangely, Ulysses?"-I asks.