Chapter 18 Too much hate

Eleanor looked around the room in awe but was interrupted by the rushed steps that seemed to be heading her way, eyes on the door, it swung open and in came Andy who was drenched in his own sweat.

Looking at where his Eleanor sat, he rushed over to her and cupped her little face. "Princess..." he called to her with a soft frown on his face. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry.... whatever I did in the past...I was.....I..."

Andy..!" she called him and his eyes bore into hers.

Oh...you must be hungry since you've been out for the past three days!" he exclaimed and looked around the room. Taking the small golden bell, he rung it and a lady walked into the room.

You called." she bowed.

Yes, ask the kitchen to prepare light foods...my sister is awake now!" he commanded and the woman stepped out.

What place is this?!" Eleanor asked once they were alone once again.

My homeland." Andy replied. He had noticed from the corner of his eyes that she was wearing a flimsy fabric. Damn! he forgot to order a set of clothes for her!!! " I'll run the bath...." he said and rung the bell again a different maid walking in. Get clothes." he said and the maid bowed leaving while he too disappeared off into the bathroom.

You don't need to do..." Eleanor said getting out of bed but her legs were still weak to support her body.

I'm looking after my sister..." he spoke from the bathroom. Retuning with a towel, he placed it next to the bed just in time when the maid who went to collect the clothes returned too. He stepped out and let Eleanor be attended to by the maid.

In the bathroom, the waters were to the right temperature and the scent of roses wafted through the air. "Is the water to your liking My Lady?" the maid asked.

Yes...it's perfectly fine. Thank you!" Eleanor said as she relaxed

It's been a while since Lord Andy returned home. It's a miracle that he did...." she begun and this has Eleanor's interest.

Lord...?" Eleanor asked.

Yes....he is a war lord." the maid nodded.

She was surprised....the past years with her brother showed her how much she didn't know much about her brother. She wanted to know!!! "Is it okay to tell me what he was like when here?" She asked curiously.

Gladly My lady.....Lord Andy is someone all of us and even his army looked up to. He was kind, sweet, compassionate and caring lord. He protected these lands and those beyond...he was our lands greatest warrior but it all came to an end when he chose to leave...we all don't know what his reasons were but his departure left us in a dire state..."

A knock on the door interrupted the maid who was so immersed in her tale. Oh....I'm really sorry my Lady, the water even cooled down..." she stuttered and helped Eleanor from the water, she was still interested in the talk but hopefully it'd wait till another time. Changing into better clothing, her meal was brought in and the first person she noticed was her mother.

Mom!" she called out and rushed to hug her. How are you feeling?" Selefa asked as she checked her daughter for any discomforts. I'm fine mom...." Lea wanted to ask about her father but she couldn't bring herself to

You've been out for days, eat something and we shall have a walk outside." Selefa said and sat down her daughter. Andy saw them and chose to leave.

Hey lover boy!" a soldier in a white outfit came rushing after Andy

Watch your mouth Ridah..I'm not going to be good!" Andy warned.

That won't sacre me!" the chrippy guy said and followed behind. So, she's up....you ran from your punishment the moment you heard she was up....I honestly I can't believe you abandoned us for her and how long have you waited? Thousands of years only to return to point zero ....no, actually negative....your her brother?!!!!"

Andy turned a deaf ear to the chatter and continued to the training grounds. He had punishment to finish.

Lord Andy, chief requests your presence." another soldier came running to find Lord Andy. I'll go" Andy replied and changed routes immediately.

In the Chief's office.

You called for me." Andy bowed. He noticed that Xafir was in the room..what was this meeting for?

Yes ..I did call. There's a party that's being sent out to seek Zeyn and since you were his ally once in the past, we wanted you to go along."

But chief...." he looked at Xafir.

He can't find him, Xafir needs to stay here and protect her...you know who exactly is looking for her ladyship, right?! We can't let history repeat itself and hence we are going to do our best to protect her but we still need Him...."

I understand." Indeed, he Andy was no match for if Ethy chose to attack and this was his homeland...he...he

You don't need to worry, if any unfavorable situation arises, I'll get her out of your land." Xafir assured.

I get it." Andy nodded. I'll join the team that'll be sent out ..I know a few places we can hopefully find him but I don't know how this will turn out." He had followed Eleanor around from when he first saw her and fell in love and hence, he knew the place she and Zeyn frequented together. Not even Xafir his best friend knew much about Eleanor's time with Zeyn...he had been to immersed in politics of the djin clan and hence he wasn't able to measure the intensity of the damage that could occur once Zeyn lost someone precious to him.

First had been his Grandma and the news wasn't good...just that he didn't go that berserk but when it came to his mate who he hadn't even officially mated, it was far more deadly. It was like having something precious in your hands that even you were afraid of damaging it but someone came and took it away. It was maddening!!!!

Chief!!!" a flustered voice called from outside drawing the people's attention. Andy went to open the door and the informer rushed in. We have guests...they....they ....."

Andy felt not good about this and rushed out with the others right behind him.

A group of guards had their weapons drawn at the visitors and had encircled them. Ethy smiled brightly looking at the army that could go down at the snap of his finger. I didn't know that you guys were so inhospitable.....I'm quite sad about this treatment he said.

You are a demon.....you can't just waltz into others lands unannounced and expect the be welcomed." the head guard seethed.

Oh....such harsh words! You can't discriminate against me, you already have a demon amongst you but you haven't thrown him out yet.....so unfair..." he jested dramatically and soon, Andy and the others made their way

Oh...dear brother in law, fancy meeting you here!" Ehty smiled grimly

What do you want?"

Eleanor." Ethy replied in a heartbeat.

Leave ....." Xafir hissed.

Make me." Ethy smirked and looked at all those that were surrounding him.

She's under the guardianship of her mother, you can't take her...." the chief spoke. And she's an adult now...."

I know. I'm here to pursue her." Ethy smiled.

It won't be possible.... she's another's mate." Xafir said calming his raging heart.

And where is he? Ha, don't make me laugh...we demons can scent our mates from across the globe and the proclamation is no where here....that affirms that she isn't....maybe was, but not in this lifetime!" Ethy shrugged.

So step aside and let me go pursue my soon to be mate. You have no right to deny me....." Ethy begun but was silenced by Selefa's voice

Right after her meal, Selefa had been showing her daughter around the Palace when a maid reported to them what was happening.

Who are you to claim a stake on my daughter?!" Selefa asked as she stepped forward. Andy rushed to Eleanor's side and wrapped an arm around her protectively.

The Great Selefa...it's an honour to be in your presence..." Ethy begun but he saw the unwelcoming atmosphere.

I asked who you are.." she said impatiently.

I'm an old acquaintance of Eleanor." he said softly eyes on Eleanor.

Eleanor..." Selefa called onto her daughter. "Do you know him?" she asked.

I don't mother....." Eleanor replied and looked at Ethy.

It's because you only forgot and seems your memories from your past life haven't been unsealed." Ethy said

You heard her ....she doesn't know who you are. Now, if you may, please leave as you aren't welcome!" Selefa said and turned to her daughter. They needed to continue with their walk.

She's an adult.... she's required to chose a mate. I'm here to officially seek your permission to court Eleanor. I hope my good will won't be harshly rejected." Ethy said and all looked at him.

It was true that no one could refuse a courtship request....if it was denied by a guardian, then matters would get a little messy.

I don't wish to be courted." Eleanor said and everyone's attention was on her.

Then that means I have three months granted to me under our laws..." Ethy smirked. He came here knowing either way, he was going to find means of getting close to Eleanor and he'd get her to accept him.

You are taking this too far!" Andy stood up and the atmosphere got tense.

I don't care about your laws....dont think I'll allow the thing that murdered my father to last a second in my space.... I'll kill you myself if I have to!" Eleanor trembled as she looked at Ethy with pure loathe.