The Diamond In The Rough?

"Have you no idea on how to serve someone? You're making a mess out of everything! Stupid slave"

Xander was throwing a tantrum but that didn't disrupt everyone's dinner. This was normal and everyone was unphased, everyone except Lyra.

Her heart rate increased ever so slightly and I could tell she cares for this human in one way or another.

The impact of the hard slap sent her to her knees. The girl looked like she hadn't rested since she got to this castle. The life in her eyes dwindled.

How she had the strength to keep herself up on her own two feet all this while, is beyond me.

Lyra looked so upset by the whole display and I could tell she was holding back her tears.

She's so damn emotional.

"serves her right. Slaves shouldn't be given too much privilege" Hellen said beside me but I was too busy focusing on Lyra.

The way she cared for this other human girl like they were sisters and I know they're not related at all.

In all my years, I've never been able to share such a bond with people who weren't directly related to me.

"Cyrus honey?"

She was seriously trembling with fear but why?

"Cyrus?"

How she showed concern for those who aren't related to her remotely fascinated me beyond reason.

"honestly you've been useless since the first day you were sent to me!" Xander boomed, terrifying her even more.

She looks more scared of what he'll do to her than when I'm about to drink her blood.

"Cyrus? Did you hear me?"

"Xander...that's enough!" Alex said calmly as he cut his meat.

Her heartbeat calmed a bit; I guess she was looking for someone to intervene since there was nothing for her to do.

"Fuck off. This has nothing to do with you" Xander hissed.

If not for the lack of whips present, he would have beaten her like there's no one here.

I know my little brother is capable of doing worse. He's called the Mad Prince and it truly fits him.

"Are you paying attention at all?"

This pointless drama is enough, besides it has to stop before Lyra's heartbeat damages my ear drums.

"Xander!" I growled and everyone froze in their spots.

"That's enough! Sit down" what he was doing was really getting to me. I hated drama and grown people throwing tantrums like little children; and I noticed her heartbeat calmed down a bit.

But yet again, she IS his slave and he could do whatever he wishes...but not here at least.

"You may discipline your slave in your private chambers and not here" I lowered my voice to sound less animalistic.