Status Updates From Unkindness of Crimson Raven...

I stared at my reflection and swore to the Moon that I will find every being responsible. And I shall kill them one by one.

My own tears seemed foolish given the circumstance, but I could not rule my heart, therefore I had to deal with its storms. For it was my heart that whined so loudly in my chest; for it was my heart that broke into dozens of small snowflake-like pieces, making me feel all the pain and grief I wished to bury deep inside of me and never see again. For it was my heart that bled bright crimson.

“Not a chance in hell,” Francis scoffed. “You are not going anywhere where that man is involved. He should be grateful I did not slaughter him at the meeting.”

“You did not raise me at all, Mother.” I leaned back on the chair. “Need I remind you, you only took interest in my life when it suited your future political proposals?”

“I am afraid there is no salvation from me, Your Highness,” Francis winked.

“No one will touch you,” Francis’ voice grew colder, “I swear.”

“And what did I do?” Francis chuckled. When silence fell between us once again he sighed. “I don’t understand you, Cordelia.” He offered me a sad smile. “If you despise me so much, why did you kiss me?”

My Royal upbringing had taught me that lesson a long while ago: everyone kept secrets and would use you for their own gain.

My soul wanted to run and hide, though my mind felt empty. My body did not feel like my own, my eyes studied the wooden door through the glass that covered my vision. This was a dream. A nightmare.

The disturbing urge to set him on fire truly worried me. I’d never wished anyone harm, but it wouldn’t have gone past me if the opportunity arose.

The enemies ain’t lovers yet, but they ain’t exactly enemies anymore either 😈

I still don’t know about this one