Chapter 38 Smiles to protect

CYNTHIA MAXIMILLIAN POV
His expression... Is he insane or lonely? I sighed and sat on the ground. I rest my chin on my palm and my elbow on my thigh.
"It's simple to save, George. That's something I can do in a flash. But I'm afraid that if I do that, Dawn citizens will suffer as a result of Gabrielle's wrath. Love potion, huh?"
"Your Majesty, what are your plans now? Do you have any recollections from seven years ago?"
"I'm not sure, Vincent. I'm still thinking about it."
"Love potion is easy to remove. However, it is dependent on the effectiveness and type of potion used. Ulysses, tell me what kind of feelings you have."
"Nothing. I simply find her alluring. If she asked if I wanted to stay with her, I said yes without hesitation. She can also easily persuade me, and I immediately agreed to her suggestions. Just like she poisoned me with information about Yael's alleged treasonous acts against the kingdom."-he said.
"Is that all?"-aunt Clara. I just watch them.
"If she becomes enraged, I will immediately coax her. Like when she gets enraged when she finds out how I took Cynthia with me. I assumed it was natural for her to be envious. Except for her, I haven t had sex with another woman in 7 years. Before that, I had sex with a variety of humans in various locations. But, all of a sudden, I became uninterested in all other women except her."
"But how you end up having sex with me? Wait, is it because of pity? Whoa. That hurts."-I said. They look at me. I am sulking and pouting at the same time.
"Is that really genuine?"-he ask. I sigh.
"And you don't think it was? First and foremost, I was not even informed of George's presence. Second, I'd rather die than let a stranger take my virginity. Finally, you are not a bad man. That's what I get. Fourth, I knew you'd help because you have a good heart. Fifth, I believe you will keep your word. Finally, my woman senses tell me that you are a man I can rely on. Women never easily give up their chastity. Even if they are being raped, they will fight with whatever strength they have."-I said.
"I agree."-the girls said. Aunt Clara coughs.
"Tell me, are you torn between hating Cynthia?"
"Yes. A string urge wants me to hate her. Why?"
"Estella, she is not a simple woman who wanted to use you for her own gain. Or a woman who is madly in love with you. You are someone she required for a greater purpose."-aunt Clara. I stood up and look at him. Then I stare on Yael. They look at me.
"Tell me, is it just about a treason issue?"-I ask.
"Estella told me that he tried to assault her."
"Me? What kind of assault?"-Yael ask him.
"You tried to kill her and rape her just to silence her because you knew Estella was aware of your treasonous plans." -Ulysses. I sigh and move in front of them. I placed my hands on their shoulders.
"That was not my intention! She is the last person who comes to mind! I'd rather have a dry sex life than pick her. Not at all."-Yael stated. I laughed.
"Well, now we know what happened between you two. Why don't you two settle your nonsense feud? I think that a good idea."-I ask. Ulysses' sigh.
"I'm going to do something about this situation. She drank the most powerful and effective love potion of all. It's about a love-hate potion. You will love the first woman you see and despise the woman or man you truly love. In any case, the only option we have is to cast a spell to free you from it. However, this is a risky bet. I needed the woman you truly genuinely love to begin breaking the spell."-aunt Clara.
"What if he don't have, is there any other choices?"
"Maybe we can see in your mother's grimoire."
"Uhm! I'm not sure why I didn't remember that."-I stated. I take a step forward and extend my hand. In my hand is a book that I urgently needed. It begins to scan the pages.
"Oh, we've got here. To undo the love-hate created by the most powerful love potion. It was necessary to have a strong relationship with the woman or man whom the involved person cherished. Another...oh, this. This is something I'm capable of. If there is no such thing as that, it is stated here. To cast a spell of ruin, a man or woman who truly loved that person only needs to use the blood from his or her heart. Concentrate on figuring out how to dispel the effect of that potion. True feelings and love have the power to cancel any spell related to forbidden."-I said. I closed the book.
"Is this blood from the heart?"-Chenqian. I made a nod gesture. My knife appears, and before they realize what I'm about to do, I plunge it into my heart. I spit a little blood. Then my blood starts to run down the knife. I felt dizzy, so I concentrated and float my blood around him, creating the ruins.
"How can you be such a moron?"-Yael stated. Aunt Clara rushed over to me and caught me as I was about to fall.
"You'll be reborn for the fourth time."
"I'm sorry,"-I apologized. He couldn't move and went to me.
"I…love…you…"
Then it all went black. Then I noticed something that made me smile bitterly. Estella and Ulysses are here. They are contentedly sitting on a mat.
"I love you,"-he declared. She smiled and kissed him.
"Father, mother!"-exclaimed a young girl. 'Is this my most terrifying mirage about them? Am I afraid he'll choose her? Is this the kind of fear that I have been hiding away.
ULYSSES ALEXANDERS POV
I can feel that my heart starts to feel lighter, as if a mist is being lifted from me. Then ruins then stop glowing, and I'm free to move. I dashed over to her side. I remove the knife from her heart and take her from Clara's arms. She was carried by me.
"What a coward, silly witch,"-I exclaimed. They didn't stop me from entering her pastry shop, which she had previously destroyed. I placed her on the cake bed she had made. Her wound begins to heal, and she moans and open her eyes. I noticed her eyes glowed in black as she arose from her bed. I kissed her to make her stop messing around. When she looked at me, her eyes turned back from green to blue.
"Did it work?"-she inquires. I kissed her again and gently pushed her to bed. I take her hand in mine and interlace our fingers. After we've kissed, I look at her softly.
"Who knows?"-I remarked. I didn't give her another chance to ask away. She moans as I deepen the kiss and make her want more. I recall what she said.
"Tell me again."-I ask. She look confused.
"What is it?"-she ask. I whispered in her ears.
"Those sweet words. The one you said before you—"
"I love you."-she said. One thing I've noticed. It made me very happy. Suddenly, the kind of love I imagine I can give her fills my mind. Then I express them through actions, along with my feelings for her, and I hope she can sense it.
"What are your plans now? Can you consider in making amends to Yael?"-she ask. She look at me.
"I realize it's my fault. Estella volunteered to be my secretary seven years ago, while Pricilla and Vincent attended the treaty council's monthly meeting. Perhaps one of the foods or drinks she served me contained that potion."-I said. She nodded.
"What are your plans to Estella?"-she ask. I look at her. I also face her sideway and kiss her in forehead.
"Do you want to play a game? I mean, I simply made her realize that I am subject to her monopoly. Then I'll begin my investigation into her. Clara is correct; she is not a woman who is obsessed with me or a woman who aspires to be a queen. The elders have provided information. They claimed that there must be a spy in the kingdom. I assume..."
"I'm fine with it. After all, I always make it clear to her that I love her. I believe she will eventually fall in love with you. She's focusing on me because she's afraid I'll notice you're under the influence of a love potion. I can tell she is falling in love with you and is terrified of losing you."
"I don't mind. All that matters is her motivation for doing so. "I'm going to make her pay for everything." -I stated.
We return later, and everyone is drinking tea and eating the pastries on the table.
"Do you feel anything weird?"-Clara. She put her index finger in her lips and think about it.
"I'm hungry."-she said. Pricilla spit the coffee that she is drinking. Yasmin and Chenqian giggled.
"We still have cinnamons, cakes and coffee brews."
"Uhm! That will be good."-she said. I talk to Clara and ask her some questions about her curse.
"She only have 3 left."-I said. She nodded.
"I'm afraid she never hesitated to help or even sacrifice herself when we were all in danger. That is extremely dangerous. This time, we have to protect her."
"This time, I'll make sure to protect her and everyone."-I said, turning to face her.
"Did the spell she cast work?"-she ask. I gave a nod.
"Yes. I can't seem to let go of what I really want. Estella will be the subject of my investigation. Assist us in enhancing our anti-magic defenses. My soldier and my pack had to be tough. I'm aware that I have something to safeguard. I'd rather pursue happiness than seek vengeance."-I said. She smiled.
"We were all out for vengeance. That occurred to me as well, and I was completely baffled as to why the queen had sealed my power. But I suppose she didn't want me to be engulfed in darkness and instead wanted me to see the world's beauty. That's what it's like to be Cendrea."
"Cynthia...we've all figured out what we really wanted." Her actions allow us to achieve our true desires." -I explained.
"You're absolutely correct. Cynthia is like a beacon of hope and warmth for us." -she declared. That is the truth, and I will not argue with it...
"Are you done eating?"-I ask. As I stood behind her, she raised her head to look at me. Her cheeks are puffy, and she's eating cinnamon bread with her lips.
"Ahahaha. You are really cute, Cynthia."-Pricilla. She devoured the bread in her lips and speak.
"Not yet."-she said. I knead her and kiss her on the lips. Because of what I did, everyone gasps. Her eyes widened, and I straightened up again.
"Uhm. Delicious."-I said. She blushes.
"The what? The cream or the kiss?"-Marko.
"Both."-I said. They both laughed. I join them and observe everyone having a good time. I knew I promised my mother and father that I would seek justice on their behalf. For the sake of our community. But… I have more people to protect, and also more smiles. I had a feeling they'd get it. I take a sip of my coffee while she spoons pudding into my mouth.
"How does it taste?"-she ask. I devoured it.
"Delicious."-I said. She smiled. Later on, I stood up and ask Yael to have a word to me.
"Yael, let's talk."-I said. They look worried. He stood and I followed him.