I forced the water down my throat and gave a hard swallow before hiccuping. I quickly closed my mouth because the sound echoed in the entire hall and I looked over to William but his attention wasn’t on me but remained on whatever he was reading, it felt like I wasn’t here at all... I should be thankful he wasn’t giving me that attention after what happened at the bath but deep within me I wanted to hear his voice.

I shook my head at that sudden thought that caused my heartbeat to race. What is wrong with me? I’m eager to hear the voice of this dangerous man? Why? I cleared my throat looking over to the food still dressing on the table even though I had eaten from it.

I held my stomach suddenly feeling sick now... I wasn’t so sure I could eat another, I was full to the brim and my stomach was all round that I rubbed it, with no space at all.

But I was skeptical... Could this be the last time I eat? Is that why there is enough food? Will I not eat again? I was suddenly afraid now... This will definitely be the last time I eat, I got scared now... should I take some with me? But where would I hide it? My nightgown had no pockets unfortunately and I was out of options, the thought of starving again caused my insides to twist, I have tasted good food and I wasn’t so sure I would be able to come back from that.

The door barging open made me jump like I was caught stealing... well I thought of it.

With her stoic expression, Elvenia walked to me and bowed. "Time for bed young miss, I shall lead you to your room"

I looked over to William as I rose to my feet, his entire focus still remained on his book at hand and still in the same position, I don’t think he has moved even once since I came here, he was acting like a dead man again.

My dim brown orbs remained on him until I exited the dining hall, I brought my eyes to my feet as I followed Elvenia to wherever she was taking me.

I remained in deep thought, with so many questions I was dying to ask and yet I can’t.

’Keep it in Ava’ I mentally told myself as I gripped my nightgown hard.

"We are here"

I raised my head and found out we were standing in front of a tall iron door, is this a dining room again?

The twin-door barge opened and revealed the biggest room I have ever seen. I just stood there not daring to enter as I took in everything, the biggest bed I have ever seen, the biggest windows, the widest space... are you sure this isn’t a whole house?

"Young miss"

I turned my wide eyes to Elvenia waiting for me to go in, I gulped as I did and the doors slammed shut behind me making me jump again.

I just stood at the center still in awe of my surroundings, when Elvenia told me it was time for bed, I was half expecting to see a cell or something, or a dark room, or a wood bed, not this!

I just spun a number of times taking it all in. It was too much, wasn’t I a prisoner here, I thought I was brought here for some lustful purpose but here I was... fed, clothed, and even given a room twice as big.

I shook my head, no Ava... no. Don’t fall for it, there must be a motive behind this. The grand-master said I was bought for a purpose in spite of being a fairy.

What is a Fairy? What is a mate? 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

I have to find answers so that I can rid myself of this black hole I fell in, I have to find a way to get it, and I have to try, even though I consider my life having no meaning I was somewhat determined to find answers. All my life I have been cast aside because of things I could see and others couldn’t. I was called a witch, an omen wherever I stepped, or a curse to anyone I spoke to, so I rarely talked and never had a friend.

Right here... I believe I will find my answers, it’s like fate itself brought me here when it has already been cruel to me.