The Pure-Hearted Princess and the Kiss of Darkness
Chapter 57

~KATALEYA -

"My work isn't done here," I reply softly, hoping he understands.

But this time Mama doesn't seem so sure. "Kat darling, your father is right, I know you have things to do but if the crawlers managed to surround you."

"Mama, she's not a baby." Skyla cuts in defensively. "But if it's about protection, maybe one of us can go to her?"

"I'm fine, really," I promise, knowing everyone has things to do and with the summit, Royce can't leave Alaska and it would be unfair on them if Sky came here. "Besides, I'm coming for the summit. I'm just concerned if I am the Asheton Queen... does that mean that the other two will be revealed soon? How close are we to that time?" I whisper, suddenly feel cold.

"That's inevitable. The time is approaching regardless. We can't delay it." Leo says. "We've just got to be prepared."

"Yeah, take your own fucking advice," Dad remarks, making Leo frown at him. "Still waiting for you to stop hiding in the shadows."

"We ain't doing that shit now."

"Azarakh. I feel like I've heard it somewhere." Uncle Liam says suddenly, massaging his jaw, making Raihana sit forward sharply. "Really? Where?"

"I couldn't say." Uncle replies, making her sigh.

Suddenly Jayce comes to mind and I remember his warning. I wonder if I should contact him... what if he knows something?

"Well, see if you can replace out. It's not ringing a bell for me." Raihana says to him. He nods.

"I will. It should come to me."

"I'll see if I can replace anything or if Del knows anything," Rayhan adds, running his fingers through his hair as he sits back and I realise he's at his office. I don't often see him in businessman mode. It's rather strange, but he does have an empire to run.

"But now what, if those things are after you and the attacks are more frequent, what if there's a situation where you can't handle it on your own?" Mama asks worriedly.

"Enrique is strong Mama, he-"

"Oo Kiké being a hero?" Skyla wiggles her brows.

"Stop!" I blush as Raihana laughs.

"I do want to see him. I'm sure he's handsome. I'm assuming if you're coming to the summit he'll be with you?" Raihana asks and I nod as Dad frowns. "That fucker..."

"He has RSVP'd," Royce adds.

"Dad, stop calling him fucker. He could be the perfect gentleman like my sexy man here and you still wouldn't approve." Skyla states. "So there's no pleasing you." Good point actually.

Mama, Uncle Liam and Rayhan nod their agreement.

"Yeah well, you ain't no fucking angel." Dad shoots back.

I don't think I am either. I blink innocently, daring not to voice that.

"Alright, how about we get Li Sheng, Valentina and the two men Alejandro sent to be closer just in case? We still need to replace a way to kill them, rather than just banish them. We just need to figure it out." Leo muses. Something Enrique can do. "And Dante hasn't said anything." Mama sighs.

"Where is he? And how is he doing and Alessandra?" I ask.

"They're both well, well, Dante was when we last saw him. He's been gone awhile." She looks upset even though she tries to hide it. She's worried about him and I don't blame her. His absences continue to grow and each one feels like it's stretching longer each time. I wish we could be there for him as he is for us.

He once said; my path is to be walked alone.

"And since we're on the f*****g topic, you went to Puerto Rico and gave him that prosthetic, so your work's done right, so return home with us after the summit," Dad says, taking a drag on his cigarette.

"He hasn't accepted it... I don't know if he will..." I sigh softly, looking down. "He lost his hand for freeing me the day you all came and there was that fire. Some sentences are incomplete if you are not reading this novel on Narugi.com. Visit Narugi.com to read the complete chapters for free. Without him I don't know where I would be right now, would I have survived the fire? How are we so sure someone would have found me before it was too late?" I ask softly, trying not to let my eyes well up. "I can't and will not abandon him, Dad."

I look at Mama and Dad, seeing the regret, guilt and sadness in their eyes, and I shake my head. "I am not blaming anyone, but all I want to say is I will not return until I have succeeded in doing what I came here-"

I stop when I hear footsteps, my heart thudding as I stare at the door that suddenly opens revealing a very sexy shirtless Enrique, he's dripping wet making his pants stick to him, shaping his very obvious appendage and I quickly avert my gaze blushing profusely. "Get dressed, we're going out," Enrique says, not even glancing at me, and I feel like my entire body is on fire. Realising he's already undoing the zip on his pants, I frantically look at the phone. What if they realise what he's doing? They surely can hear this! I nod quickly, turning back to the phone. "I have to go-"

"Does he not have any fucking manners? Who the fuck does he think he is to boss you around and where the fuck are you going?" Dad growls, making Enrique pause as he turns towards me. Only now realising I'm on the phone, his eyes glimmer gold and my heart

races.

I shake my head quickly, reaching for the phone, wanting to switch it off, but to my utter horror Enrique grabs my wrist and my eyes widen when his naked state displays on screen. Skyla and Raihana are smirking as Enrique looks down at the screen, his expression cold. "Manners? Have you seen your own?

Raihana gasps as my eyes widen and I hear a door open before Azura's large eyes peer at the screen, making Leo frown when she whistles. Clearly, Skyla must have summoned her. "Hello Papi." she whistles, making my eyes widen as Enrique looks at me, cocking a brow and I shake my head vigorously, hoping he realised I didn't tell her that word!

"I swear I didn't say anything!"

"Wait what?" Skyla smirks deviously.

Dad growls in irritation. "Listen to me, kid-"

"I have no interest in listening to you, I have better things to do..." Enrique says as he runs his fingers through my hair, and I can feel my entire body turning red with embarrassment. Dear Goddess! This is so embarrassing! Everyone is watching!

His eyes dip to my breasts and I try to reach for the phone again, but his grip on me is tight. He's stronger than before.

Dad growls as he smashes his fist into the table.

"Al just switch off the phone!" Mama hisses.

"Move the fuck away from her and don't touch her!"

"Here we go again." Royce murmurs.

"Dad, chill the fuck out!" Skyla snaps.

Enrique picks up the phone, his expression hardening. "A little too f*****g late for that."

"Don't you dare ruin her-" Dad hisses.

Ruin?

I blink, confused.

"Who said I haven't already?" Enrique smirks coldly. "She's on my island now, to do with whatever the f**k I want to do."

Dad stands up, his eyes blazing red as Rayhan smirks.

"I'm getting major déjà vu. Where from again? Ah yes... Liam, want to tell Uncle El karma just got served or should I do the honours when I see him next."

"Really? You choose now to f*****g speak?" Leo says to Rayhan.

Uncle Liam sighs, massaging his temples, and Raihana just looks amused.

What is going on!

"Enrique, hello," Mama says, although her grip on Dad is tight.

"Queen Luna." He gives her a curt nod before his expression hardens when Dad snarls.

"You heard me if I learn that you-"

"I assure you, Daddy's little girl is not as innocent as you might think. I will see you all at the summit." With that, he switches the call off and pockets my phone as I stare at him, my eyes wide in horror at what he just said. Clicking a little too late!

"Wh-why did you say that!" I gasp, my cheeks burning. "I am a good girl!"

"I never said you are not. I said you are not innocent. I'm certain you can be a very good girl for papi..." My core clenches and my throat suddenly feels dry. He now c***s a brow. "Should I have lied?" he asks emotionlessly. "B-but- yes, you should have!"

"Good girls don't lie." He mocks, gripping my chin and tilting my head up.

His gaze dips to my lips before his expression hardens, and he lets go." Get changed before I undress you myself."

With those words, he turns and walks into the adjoining bathroom, slamming the door behind him, leaving me completely flustered and utterly speechless!

Placing a hand on my chest, I stare at the bathroom door.

You're hot and you're cold but I am going to be brave and bold and follow what my heart yearns for.