_MOONSHINE CASTLE_

At the end, no one dared to speak ill about Esme after witnessing such bloody sight of Aaron. The councilmen lost his life on that spot thus other didn't had the guts to oppose against Aaron's decisions anymore. Aaron didn't feel urgency to give an explanation to the crowd regarding what had Esme done for him or for his empire.

When the woman had already choosen to leave him, what was the point of admiring her when she wasn't even by his side? Perhaps he would never know whose appearance would resemble their unborn children.

After being convinced by Athena's nagging, he had to come back to Moonshine Castle reluctantly. Athena assured that she would take care of everything and so did she. Old Lord had gone under recuperation under Athena's watchful eyes and asked guards to observe his movements every second. Though he was culprit in their eyes, Athena couldn't ignore the truth that he was their father's closest friend. Thus she gave the order of healing him under observation.

By the time, she reached for Zave, he was already half dead. Athena commanded Jasper to put him inside their dark shell untill Aaron's mind became stable with emotions. She didn't want to bother Aaron with such irrelevant matters now. She was alone enough to take care of everything with Viviana and Jasper's assistance. Right away, Esme's whereabouts were the most important task for them. Soon after, a large number of troops headed outside of the castle and went on different direction to look for Esme.

As Athena was handling everything confidently, Aaron was pushed away by Athena into the castle to take rest.

The castle was filled with gloomy air after today's chaos. The most feared person was Vanessa who happened to know that Zave was being caught red handed by Athena. Even Queen Mother was sweating invisibly. If Zave was being interrogated by Aaron, all of her secrets would come in daylight. Then perhaps she would lose her life too. Deep down, she was happy that Esme had left Aaron. If she managed to tie a knot between Vanessa and Aaron, she wouldn't have to fear about her position anymore. As the two evil minded woman continued dwelling in their own needs and greed, Aaron stepped into the hallway groggily.

Queen Mother immediately showed her fake concern and rushed over Aaron to pacify him,

" Son, are you all right? Thank god that you are safe and sound. Are you feeling sick? Let Vanessa accompany.."

Her words were sealed up immediately by a sharp glance from Aaron. Without exchanging anymore words, he ignored their existence and strode upstairs inside his room. Queen Mother gritted her teeth harder behind. A guard quickly led in to pass Athena's order and spoke after bowing to Queen Mother,

" Princess Athena has asked to give fresh blood to Lord. She said that he just has recovered his health and needs blood to gain powers."

Queen Mother nodded her head slightly and turned around to Vanessa meaningfully. Curling her lips into an evil smirk, she spoke meaningfully,

" Seize your chance, Vanessa before the bitch reappears. I will be waiting for a good news."

Vanessa eyes lit up in excitement instantly as she smiled back confidently. Since Esme wasn't here, she could take every chance to approach Aaron. She understood that Zave could no longer get out from the Prison after betraying the Royals. If she could tame Aaron before Zave's leak every plans of them, she wouldn't have to receive the punishment. She could easily replace Esme in this castle.

Queen Mother left the place after provoking Vanessa and headed upstairs. Vanessa sneered at her back disdainfully and went into the kitchen to prepare Blood for Aaron.

After locking the door successfully, she poured two glasses of Blood for Aaron and smiled evilly gazing through the glass deeply. Her hand reached out into her chest and pulled out a little sack. Swirling the sack in her hand, she grinned manically saying,

" Thanks Zave. At least, you were a little useful to me."

At that same time, something bigger was going to occur in the Vampire world again. When Athena was discussing some matters with Jasper and Viviana, a guard who worked on the border rushed over the place.

Panting anxiously, he even forgot to bow Athena which infuriated Jasper. But Athena waved her hands dismissively and urged him to say. The guard gulped down a mouthful saliva and muttured incoherently,

" Princess, we...we have seen many creatures flying up in the sky. We are assuming that they are heading for our world."

Athena's face scrunched up immediately and queired harshly,

" Creatures? Who are they? Have you seen their faces? We have already faced a big trouble. Who are leading to cause another trouble now? "

The guard shook his lightly as fear leaped on his expression. After exhaling a fearsome breathing, he resumed unsurely,

" We..we aren't sure but we saw from far that they have white larger wings."

Jasper was stunned including Athena who forgot to take a blink. Suppressing her buried emotions, she mumbled feeling her heart skipping a bit,

" White Wings? That.. Fairies.."

She paused abruptly and only one name buzzed across her subconscious mind.

Ethan!

_ MARRIOTT CASTLE_

Unfortunately the little one didn't bring any happiness in the castle like other normal princes. The whole castle turned dense silence in fear including the waves from ocean outside.

The midwife was hesitating to hold the baby but taking a glimpse of Jasmine's tired face, she felt sympathy. With her heart thumping wildly in fear, the midwife picked up the baby and cleaned his body nervously.

Comparing to his evil presence, he didn't look fearsome or evil. His presence was just like a little baby boy. His pure innocent face helped the midwife to flash away her fear. She happily cleaned his body. After wrapping him with a red robe, she passed him over Jasmine who was leaning against the edge of bed.

Jasmine hold the baby cautiously in her arms and couldn't help but grinning widely in happiness. She forgot all the humaliation that she endured during her labour. Perhaps it was in mother's instinct who was ready to endure such intolerable pain because of her baby.

She caressed his purple cheeks lightly. The little boy had pitch dark hairs that seemed more darker than ink. His eyeballs were particularly dark reddened even at this early stage. He squirmed at his mother's arms and rubbed his pace sluggishly against her chest.

Jasmine smiled widely at his movements and felt a pool of motherly love for him. Though he wasn't born from love, she still carried him in her womb. She was relieved that he didn't show any evil aura after coming in this world and behaved just like a normal baby.

The maids hearts were finally in ease after finding nothing wrong. One of the maid asked Jasmine smilingly,

" My Lady, you are so lucky. Each of your babies are so beautiful. Look at your son! He would be a handsome man after growing up surly."

Jasmine smiled and felt proud inwardly. She bent her head down and kissed his forehead with all her love and affection. Rubbing his face, she agreed proudly,

" Of course, my baby boy would be the most handsome prince that our world has ever seen."

The maid had to nod in agreement as the little one really looked handsome even in his baby feature. The other maid grinned and asked with curiousity,

" My Lady, have you choosen a name for him?"

Jasmine nodded as she knew that Oscar wouldn't care about his naming. Thus she chose by herself and found it suitable for her only one prince.

After taking a closer look of the baby, she looked up at the maids and announced,

" Cedric. His name will be Cedric Arnaldo Dixon, the eligible heir of Dragon Kingdom."

As soon as she spoke, the butler who was guarding over the doorway shouted alertly,

" ATTENTION! King Oscar is here on our visit."

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