Rityshah

Life is given for free but happiness comes with a cost that many can't afford to pay.

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Even with the dark grey clouds that hovered over the vast sky and the dim light provided by the fire torch that was on the verge of being blown off by the wind, he could still see the glimmer in her eyes. The very same glimmer that appeared in those brown eyes everytime she was happy and for some reason, tonight he was unable to resist hir urges to steal a part of her.

She was still standing by the door waiting for him to leave but he had not taken more than three steps before he halted and turned. His features were darker in contrast to the white shirt that he wore and the look on his face was a predatory one.

Instead of getting scared, she watched him take the three stairs that led to her room's door and he was a few inches away from her, he finally spoke up.

"If there is one thing that I hate, it's having regrets and I know that I will regret if I do not do this."
 A part of her was confused by his words and another part felt like she knew what he meant by those words. Before she even had a chance to contemplate on what he had just said, he leaned closer, curled his index finger on her pointed chin and tilted her in an angle such that she could feel his cold breath on her face that caused a shiver to run down her spine.

Like she had been hypnotized, all she could do was to stare in those obsidian eyes that had held her captive. "This is a mistake that I want to commit again and again." His breath fanned on her face and goosebumps formed on her skin. Not because of the wind, but because of the effect he had on her.
 If it was some time before, she would have probably pushed him away or maybe escaped but as time had passed by, her feelings towards him had changed...

rare connection

When it was time of noon, most of the preparations had been made.

Richard had been busy talking to people of high ranks in Eaghslia who were hoping to gain favours in the future. To some, he tried to be polite while he made little to no effort when it came to others.

During the time of the evening on his way to his house, he had passed through Henry's house and Henry who had just got back from his errands was surprised to be visited by Richard. "Greetings to you future king." Henry greeted with a small bow.

He tried much to be polite knowing that soon, Richard would no longer be an ordinary man but a king who would be above everyone in the land.

"Good evening Henry. I have been seeing less of you lately." Richard commented as he watched Henry who was busy unlocking the door.

"I just don't like getting caught up in other people's feuds." He replied as he was barely interested with any drama.

Intensity of jealousy