"I want to see your face behind those masks". Lucas stared at his wife for a long while watching her expression. He stared deeply at her to decipher her expression. After a long while of staring, he slowly stretched his hand out for Catherine to grasp.
Put your hand on my hand. He said with a soft and gentle tone.
Catherine swallowed hard before taking a steady breath and slowly placed her hand on his hand. The moment their hands collided, Catherine felt a spark around them. His hand was cold yet she felt warm and his hand was soft to the touch.
Lucas held her hand softly before taking her to the front of the mirror.
He slowly let go of her hand while Catherine watched his every movement. He stared at Catherine through his mask his black dark eyes gleamed dangerously.
He asked, "are you sure about this"? Even though he knew Catherine will obviously say yes.
Yes. She said with a firm and determined tone.
Lucas slowly and carefully removed his hood, followed by his mask, revealing a face of perfect beauty. His dark black eyes gleamed with hints of dark grey, giving them a depth that was both captivating and mysterious. His sharp jawline was firm and chiseled, complemented by a nose that was equally sharp and defined. His eyebrows were perfectly shaped, as if carved by the gods themselves, and his neck was handsome and well-proportioned.His inky black hair fell across his forehead, framing his face with effortless elegance.
Catherine was in awe as she didn't know when her mouth slowly parted opened in shock and surprise. His beauty was like that of a god, an earthly embodiment of divine perfection.
Lucas creased his brows in confusion. Does she also see him as a daylight monster? He thought and and didn't realized when he clenched his fists tightly. He couldn't bear the thought of her seeing him as a monster.
The silence between them was so deep and tense that a pin drop could be heard falling. It was as though a god of silence has casted a spell on them not to say a word at all thanks just staring at each other.
It was so deep and deafening until Catherine broke the intense silence,
"You are beautiful"! She said in a bare whisper and Lucas creased brows slowly smoothen and he said,
"What did you say"? He asked as though he didn't hear the first time.
Catherine bit her bottom lip.
You are beautiful. She said again, this time more louder.
Even though she was scared and wary of him with the way he was wearing his mask hiding this otherworldly beauty behind those mask, she still feels safe around him.
Lucas couldn't help but smile at her and he grabbed her both hands bringing it to his lips.
Catherine's heart skipped a beat as she felt his warm lips on her.
Lucas kissed her both knuckles sending shock waves to her skin.
He stared at her with his lashes fluttering like a seductive man.
" You are the first person to say I am beautiful." He said with a deep and husky voice that made her heart skipped in beats.
R-really? She asked with a curious gaze.
Yes. I am an outcast in my family. He explained.
Why? Is it because you are a mons-
She paused so as not to get him angry.
Yes, they believe I a monster with the way I kill without mercy. These hands of mine have shed thousands of bloods both guilty and innocent ones because of my monstrous nature. He said raising both his hands.
Catherine didn't know what to say. She didn't know whether or not she too cry or laugh with the way he had spoken.
They believe that I am not a vampire but a monster. He said calmly and at the same time there was a hint of powerful anger at the end of his words.
Why then do you wear a mask to hide your face? She asked.
I would have told you, but it's a story for another day. He said softly.
Oh. She said.
Her eyes suddenly sparked as if something clicked to her brain and Lucas gave her a questioning look.
That means you owe me three answers. The first two questions I asked and this. She said delightedly.
Lucas became speechless as he didn't expect his wife to say this. He thought she'd have forgotten about those questions, but who was he fooling ,his naive,scaredy and courageous wife was a smart one in her own way.
Lucas cleared his throat. Wife, why do I feel you are -
I just want to know the answers to the questions I asked. No strings attached. She said with a innocent tone. And Lucas couldn't help but sigh in defeat.
Wife, I'm heading out. So please avoid every member of the royal family or if you can, don't start up a conversation with them. He said with a gentle tone and a hint of worry.
Alright then. Will you be back soon? She asked.
Lucas couldn't help but smile within. He was really happy and pleased that his wife was asking if he'd be back soon.
He was about to cup her cheeks but changed his mind.
Yes wife, before you know it. He said calmly.
Are you going to wear your mask back? She asked.
Yes, my face needs to remain hidden. He answered and Catherine slowly nodded watching her husband wear his mask and his hood.
After wearing it, he pulled her in for a hug.
Catherine froze in shock as she never saw this coming. Her hands remained rooted on the side of her body not moving an inch.
She could feel the warmth his embrace brought to her and she couldn't help but melt.
Before her hands could slowly reached to hug him back, Lucas pulled away softly.
I'll be back wife. He said and Catherine slowly nodded. With that, Lucas left the room.
A/N: To My dear and patient readers, sorry for the late update🙏 More chapters coming ~~~♥️😊