Chapter 27

I shouldn’t have eaten that last bite of chocolate cheesecake, my stomach feels like it is about to explode, and i can barely move. I now know what people mean when they say death by chocolate, because fuck, i feel like I'll be joining the land of the dead soon.
Either that or I'll be on the toilet for the rest of my life, however short that may be. Who knows, i may even die on the toilet, just like Elvis did. That would be one hell of a story for Mihai to tell his great grandchildren.
I follow Mihai back to the room, huffing and puffing the entire way, my stomach on the verge of throwing away the entire meal i just had.
Mihai opens the door for me, “I think you need to lay down, little hunter.” He laughs, “you sound like you are going to explode.”
“I feel like it too.” I moan, collapsing onto the bed. “I shouldn’t have eaten so much.”
“Perhaps not.” He chuckles, helping me take my clothes off, and my fluffy socks.
“It’s your fault.” I groan, shoving my face into the pillow, “If you keep forgetting to feed me like you have been, I'll keep gorging myself at every chance i get.”
Mihai looks shocked, “When have i forgotten to feed you?” he asks, turning my head so he can see my face.
“Nearly every single day since i arrived, and especially when i was down in the cells, you never brought anything for me then, not even water.” I frown, wondering why he looks so confused. “The only times i have eaten is when you’ve brought the food to me yourself.” i laugh a little, trying to lighten the mood, “I’ve been drinking water from the bathroom tap to stay hydrated.”
I look back up at Mihai, recoiling when i see the burning anger in his eyes, what have i said now? Fuck, i always ruin the good mood.
“I’m going to need you to repeat that, Mae.” He says, his voice strained as he tries to control his anger.
“Well, I'm just telling you the truth.” I say, slowly sitting up and crossing my legs. “The only times i have eaten is when you have brought it to me.”
His eyes flash red, “Garne!” he shouts, turning towards the door.
I quickly cover my naked flesh with a blanket just as the door opens, a man with a shaved head and tattoos stepping into the room, bowing at Mihai before he shuts the door.
“How may i be of service my lord?” he asks, avoiding eye contact with me.
“Have you seen any of the servants bring food to this room?” Mihai asks, rising to his feet.
Fuck, he looks so intimidating when he’s angry. I wouldn’t like to be the guard right now; he looks like he might just rip his head off, and i won’t stop him, not that i could.
I do not want to become the focus of his anger, no way. I've seen what he can do with his bare hands, and i do not want my heart ripped out of my chest whilst it is still beating.
“No, my lord, no one comes in here except for you.” Says the guard, nervously glancing my way.
Does he think I've said something to get him in trouble? Because i haven’t. I would never do that. I know what happens when Mihai loses his shit, and i don’t want to see it again for as long as i live.
Mihai growls, the intensity of it making the room shake. “Bring the kitchen servants to my office immediately.” He commands.
I grab Mihai’s hand as the guard leaves, “What is going on?” i ask.
“The kitchen staff were supposed to bring you three meals a day along with constant refreshments, like coffee or juice. But clearly, they haven’t been doing that.” his shoulders shake as he growls again, “They have to answer for their crimes.”
I frown, pulling him closer to me, “I’m sure they didn’t mean it.”
“Mae.” He murmurs, his voice softer now as he leans his head against mine, “They know that you are human and you need constant food and drink, they were refusing you that because of who you are, they need to be punished.”
My frown deepens, “I didn’t think of it like that.”
He presses a soft kiss to my lips. “They were purposely trying to hurt you, Mae, and that isn’t acceptable.” he stands, “I’ll come back and see you once i have dealt with them, try and get some rest.”
I nod my head, attempting to smile as i watch him leave, but it’s hard to stay positive. Were his people actively trying to starve me just like he said? Why would they do that? I haven’t done anything to hurt them.
I lay back on the bed, heaving a sigh, perhaps being the daughter of a hunter is worse than i thought it would be, they all think I'm going to attack them, and it is probably worse after Mihai’s killing the Nati the other day just for touching me. When did my life get so insane?
Fuck it, i need to go for a run. That'll clear my head.