CHAPTER 30

Her mistress’s temper was unpredictable. She knew that she had known about the visit the previous day and yet she acted as if it was fresh news. She surely does have ways to make her point.
Daren was scared he couldn’t hide it. All he wanted was to see the Saintess and ask her for Nora but he made things worse for Nora and he was very remorseful. He entered the hall which the Saintess was waiting for him. He noticed something the second he first saw her.
The Saintess was way older and yet she looked like a maiden and very young. When she was angry you could feel it and it was scary. He bowed and he stood there while she just gawked at him.
He was feeling very uncomfortable and yet he couldn’t say a word.
“Why did you come here?” she asked him again.
“I’m in love with Lady Nora and I would like to ask for your permission,” he told her and she looked at him.
“If you care for her then you wouldn’t have put her in trouble in the first place. I hate people who are inconsiderate of others. What you did might have caused her a life but because it was her, I was lenient. Don’t ever make feel cornered again; you always reap what you sow.”
“I’m very sorry about that. I will do anything to make it up,” he told her and he saw a smile on her face. How could she just change like that?
“Fine, I know you are interested in my Nora and I will give you a chance to pursue her but as a condition you will have to stay here on my mountain. I don’t care how the world will view you but once you fall for someone on my mountain then you have to abide the mountain’s rules.
Nora doesn’t wish to leave the mountain, that is something you will talk about and I don’t want you to pressure her either. If you are honest with her then figure it out yourself. I don’t want to see her sad, because that is the same as attacking me. Anyone who attacks me never has a good ending,” she warned him and he understood.
“I do understand. I will do everything in my power to make her safe and care for her.”
“You go and do that. Nora will assign some maids to you. You are our guest so feel free. I heard you know the young lord, so you probably won’t be lonely while you are here. Nora will fill you on the details. You may take your leave,” she told him.
“I shall excuse myself then,” he said and took his leave.
He was shaking when he left and when he bumped into the grand prince outside he almost jumped.
“Calm down my friend. You should be grateful she left you in one piece,” the grand prince told him jokingly.
“Can we go somewhere and talk?” Daren asked Mika.
“Sure, let’s go to my hall. We have a lot to talk about after all,” he said and he followed him.
He didn’t really take a good look at the palace since he arrived. The place was magnificent and it was shocking to see the place the grand prince grew up at. It was shocking when he learnt that the boy he used to play with back in the day and was announced dead was alive and kicking.
And to see him so comfortably around the woman who gave him chills was something else. He could see that he was very comfortable in this place. Would he also become like Mika one day?
They arrived at his hall and they both entered inside. Mika gave him a seat and they settled down.
“It’s good to see you again. I didn’t know that you knew Nora,” Mika told him.
“I didn’t know she was from the mountain until recently. You look good yourself,” Daren said.
“Thank you. I guess I feel more at ease being here than back in the capital city.”
“That’s what it feels like being home. So, tell me what made you fall in love with her when she is that scary?”
“I love that about her. I remember when I was still young, she intimidated me a lot. Her eyes would speak volumes and yet she would remain quiet. She would punish me so harshly I thought of running away but later I realized she was just trying to make me strong.
She isn’t a scary person but she just made her outer shell look that way. She is a loving and caring person. You will notice that as time goes on,” Mika explained to him he could tell that he was head over heels over her.
Love was truly something. Will be become like Mika one day and look so crazily in love with Nora? He knew he had feelings for her but he doubted they were as strong as the ones Mika had for his woman. He was going to see where it will take him while he stays there.
“I hope so. Since you have been here for a long time, what do you know about Nora?”
“I know a lot about her but I think it will be the best if you see for yourself. What I see might be different from the way you see it. All I can tell you is that she is a carefree person and her main concern is her mistress. So, whatever you do don’t belittle the Saintess or you will be in hot soup,” Mika told him.
“I get your point there. I will take my time and get to know her. In the meantime, I have to write back to my family and tell them where I am.”
“It’s a good idea. Just remind them not to think of doing anything stupid. She doesn’t show any mercy,” Mika reminded him.
“I will make sure to do that.”
“I have things to do now. I will see you around,” Mika said dismissing him.
“Before I go I wanted to ask you something.”
“Go ahead and ask.”
“When is the wedding?”
“In a fortnight, how did you know that?”
“I am not a fool. Anyway, I’m happy for you. I’m here and I will give you a hand anytime,” Daren promised.
“Sure, it will be great for you to help me. I will go out with you tomorrow then. You can settle your things tonight and tomorrow I will show you around.”
“Thank you. I will leave now. I will see you tomorrow,” Daren said as he stood up.