Chapter 98: old foe, old hatred

CENDREA MAXIMILLIAN P.O.V
I saw how his jaw clenches and I knew he is still mad about Glaiza's upbringing. I sigh and held his hand and made him look at me.
"Honestly, I hate her too. I want to kill her and make her suffer because she took those years that we can be happy as husband and wife. But Wallace, honey, we have to protect everyone. Our family's life. For now, let's make her taste the bitterness of her own hatred, okay?"-I said. He look away and close his eyes. I think its because his afraid that he will be out of control and kill her at once. I knew he is concern about Gladys' feelings. Glaiza is her mother after all. I kiss him on his forehead.
"I am here. Don"t worry we can do this together."
"Okay, Cendrea."-he said. That"s my cue and I snap my finger and we visited Magus. It feels dejavu. This place is like the same but not actually.
"This is our home. But I can feel that magic here is starting to be tainted and eaten by darkness."
"Yes, its been centuries but I hate this feeling. This is not suppose what Magus is."-he said.
"Who came here uninvited!"-a loud shout had disturb the citizens. Glaiza and her minions had arrive. Both of us fly up and face her. Her eyes widened when she recognize us.
"Long time no see, Glaiza Ward."-I said.
"You...even you Wallace?!"-she shouted. Her eyes is full of rage and attack us using a fire. But my barrier automatically protects us from her wrath. I raise my hand and her attack backfired to them. Just like what I suspected, she also defended themselves. A thunder is about to struck us but I look above and stop it and they I decided to attack her as well. A fire arrow and bow appear in my hand. I shoot them using five arrows at once.
"Hit them."-I said. They tried to use barrier but they're surprise when my arrow get inside and burn them. They shout and when I snap my finger, the fire disappears. I look at her intently.
"Tell this to all the Magus citizens...Maximillian is back! I will be reforming Magus and the darkness of magic that you gave in this kingdom will disappear forever!"-I said. She laugh.
"I will never hand Magus to a stupid like you!"
She tried to use the five elements and attack us at once but Wallace raise his hand and a thunder strikes them. They all fell down the ground and he teleport himself in front of Glaiza. He garb his face and I can see the hatred in his eyes.
"What? Are you going to kill me, Wallace?"
"I will kill you Glaiza! It was you who made my life miserable! It was you who take away my life with Cendrea! I still remember that day."-he said. A sword appear in his palm and he was about to kill her but I held his wrist. Glaiza smirk and laugh.
"You will always be weak, Cendrea!"-she said. I push away Wallace and a sword thrust in my chest.
"Cendrea!"-he shout. I held the sword and I smirk when I look at her. I slowly take off the sword and grab her neck. I cut her perfect skin.
"I learn my lesson, Glaiza. In this world, I won't let anyone in taking everything from me again."
A strong punch is what laid in her stomach and that made her lost her consciousness. I cut her palm and place a curse in her. Once she tried to use that spell, she"ll be dead. Wallace held my shoulder and look at me. He looks worried and sorry.
"C-Cendrea, I'm sorry. I-It"s my fault. I lose my temper and I-I..."-he said. I smiled.
"What did you say? You"re a Maximillian?"-he said.
"Make way! Make way!"-a woman shouted. Then our eyes meet, she kneel down and hug me.
"Y-your not dead, Cendrea! Y-you"re alive!"-she said. This warmth, it feels so familiar. But I didn't know her. She look at me again and saw the blood stain my chin and in my clothes. She saw Glaiza and her minions. Her eyes shows rage and when she raise her hand, their body float and she threw them off.
"W-who are you? I didn't know you."-I said. Wallace held me and hide me in his back. Her appearance slowly change into a familiar face.
"M-mother?!"-I said. But mother died when I was 67 years old! She died because of hunters who set a trap against our family. W-what is going on here?!
"Your mother? Mrs. Laura Maximillian?!"-Wallace.
Her eyes turns pink and she let me see what happen 397 years ago when she sacrifice herself...
"Big sister?! Why did you came back? I told you to leave along with our family! Why are you here?!"
"I can't let you die, Iza! Come with me, we can leave the castle because I put Dracula into sleep--!"
"And you think a petty magic can stop me, Cendrea!"-Dracula. She push Iza and she fell in the tower and Dracula capture her. He smiled.
"Your actually prettier than your sister, Laura. Even if Guztavo have tasted you...your still like a new flower that blooms..."-he said. Decades and centuries had pass and Dracula never let Laura go.
"What did you say?! Why did you kill my husband! I will kill you, Dracula! I will kill you!"-she said. But another century had pass when Dracula died in the hands of a slayer. Laura left the castle and go into hiding and change her face while watching her family living in chaos.
She stops and give me another hug. That's what happen?
EUGENE ALEXANDERS P.O.V
I am trying to locate my father's whereabouts but I keep on failing and it frustrates me. I threw the glass bottle and try to calm myself. Even my mother wasn"t able to locate her even if she uses her connection as father"s mate. Damn! What if he is in danger?
"You need to calm down. Have some tea. Don't stop trying until a clue will appear."-Farrah. She place the tea and biscuits on the table. I heave a sigh.
"I am trying Farrah, its been five days and I feel worst. Just like mother I feel like time is ticking. I have this hunch that we have to find father as soon as possible. I don't know why but--damn it!"-I curse again. She held my hand and place the cup of tea. She smiled me and sign me to have a sip which I did. That clams me a bit.
"It's because you know that the one who take your father is the woman that is obsess to him. She will do any ways to keep your father away from his family. She can't use love potion anymore because your father already knew that and it is only a one time shot. What I am afraid off, is what kind of measure she'll take to control him."
"Exactly, that's why even my grandparents are worried and we have been trying to hold on. Grandmother Cendrea and grandfather Wallace is not here yet. Maybe something held them on in Southwest region."
"I believe so. Maybe we should try another way to track your father. I will try to do something."-she said. I stop drinking and look at her. She really wanted to help.
"Thanks Farrah."-I said. She blush and cough.
"Better call me as aunt Farrah?"-she said. I chuckle.
"That's unfair, how can I call you my aunt if your my mate? That's weird in all aspect."-I said. She sigh.
"I told you that we can cut ties with this contract. You deserve someone at your age. There are so many women in different region same at your age. Your 100 years old and I am 312 years old. Too way older."-she said. My eyebrow arches. Too way older, I grab her waist and move her closer. I dip my finger and put some chocolate in her lips and taste it. Her face is in red and she's cute.
"Have you forgotten that older wines taste the best?"
"Huh?! But I am not wine...uhmp!"-I shut her mouth and kiss her gently. I urge her to kiss me and it took a little moment before she starts kissing me back. I lift her up and made her seat in my lap. She stops me in kissing her neck and I saw hesitation in her eyes.
"This is wrong...your my master's grandson and--"
My eyes turn pink and yellow, I pull down her clothes and her upper body is expose. She cover her chest, I held her hand and kiss her neck and to her lips.
"But it doesn't mean that your not suitable to be my woman, Farrah."-I said huskily. I use magic to make sure that no one can hear us nor enter our tent. I carry her up ad slowly lay her down the bed. She looks flustered and I held her hand and kiss her once more. For once, I wanted to let go what my heart desire. Since my mark is on her, I started to feel attracted to her. I saw her good qualities and reasons why grandmother trust her that much. Its because she a sweet and caring woman like anybody.
ESTELLA HOLSEN P.O.V
I caress his cheeks and smile. He is still unconsciousness but I already treat his wound. He will okay in no time soon. Now that he is with me, he will never be in Cynthia's hands. I will never let him go.
"You and I forever, Ulysses. Just you and me..."
I stood up and leave the room. At this place, no one can reach him out. Magic at this place is unreachable and Cynthia will never track him even he mark her. For now, I will visit that dumb sister of mine.
"Y-you again?! What do you want? I knew your not here just to be my friend. You keep on showing up."
"Relax. I didn't harm you or what, princess Gabrielle. Don't feel so nervous. You already look awful from your own stress. I heard that someone had take your husband away. What if I can show you your husband"s situation?"
"What are you talking about?"-she ask. I smirk.
"Well, here he is. Enjoying his life with someone else, my dear sister."-I said. I showed her what breaks her into pieces. It was George kissing Ashley. Her eyes is surprise and I give her a meaningful laughter.
"Did you even know that he is no longer under the spell of love potion before he close his eyes to fulfill his marital obligation to you? It was that woman who freed him from the potions power. How pitiful of you, you will never had the man that you love, pampered princess."
"No! No...Noooo! You're lying! Your lying!"-she shouted.
My mother suddenly run out of the castle and she saw me. I step back and give them a meaningful smile.
"Who the hell are you?!"-she said. I laugh.
"Come on mother, I just sowed her the life that will never be hers. Oh by the way, George and Ashley are expecting a healthy baby boy. So poor of you, even if you have a witch mother by your side, you will never have everything, Gabrielle. Mother tell me, are you enjoying seeing you favorite daughter crying over you...stupid desire? Oh, never mind. Farewell, pitiful princess."-I said and wave my hand. I disappeared but when I came back, a visitor surprises me. Not Cynthia but Salvador instead.
"Do you want me to help you, Ms. Holsen?"
"I don't need your help, Mr. West. I don't need anyone's help. Not you or anyone else."-I said. He scoffs and look at Ulysses face. I can tell he is up to something.
"You can't use a love potion anymore. When he regain his consciousness, he will fight you and leave again. What if I can help you in making him a perfect husband that will only protect you and obey you? How about that?"
"Alright, I am listening."-I said. He smiled sweetly.
"He will be one of the most powerful creature in this world. And the first blood he taste will be his father for an eternity. We called them moonacres."-he said.
"I can be his master for an eternity?"-I said. He nod.
"Yes, as long as he taste your blood when he complete the experiment and he can use power from the other two clans. You can use him to get rid of your enemies. What do you think, Ms. Holsen?"-he said.
"Is that even possible?"-I ask. He smiled again.
"Yes. But have you made u your choice...missy?"-he ask.