"My heart bleeds with longing, yet yours bleeds with hatred."

Odettes POV-

The hold on my waist seemed to soften slowly, though the anger that filled these two men did not budge, I feel every inch of the displeasure they feel for each other, it's almost suffocating.

"I didn't ask you, servant, I asked Odette, but that is only if she wishes to come," Sebastian stepped away but not before turning his head sharply to the side, letting some strands of hair fall against his face. The seriousness that filled his eyes and his features made my palms sweat.

"Your highness please forgive me but Mr. Campbell is right in a sense it is my brake but if it is something truly urgent than by all means I am yours," I yanked my wrist and waist from there hold and standing honorably with my back straight. Luke placed his arms on my side linking us together as Sabastains gaze roamed my own. I instantly felt my heart squeeze with all the attention I am receiving yet I managed to swiftly look away.

"Fine, I guess I will only come to you when it's- It's urgent, enjoy your night Ms. Laval," at the tip of a hat he was gone and I am all Lukes now. Though something didn't feel right how he spoke seemed wounded and pleading as if he truly wanted me. Even if it is all speculation there is still a chance. Luke swooped me in his arms and quickly spun me as if we had just won a war.

"Ahh, the power of our love prevails my lady," he cheers as he quickly brings me closer to him all in one breath. I giggled, feeling dark eyes on my lower neck.

"Set me down Luke you're causing a scene!" I yelped as he slowed the pace of the aggravating spinning that left me dizzier than an alcoholic. Haha, Luke, I will never get enough of your childish antics.

"Ok, my lady do you wish to join me for a drink or dance or maybe we just go to your room now and test my sex appeal," he smirked.

"Lucas! Don't make this the last date we ever go on," I huffed.

"What a killjoy, fine I guess we are going with the first option then," he held out his hand gallantly, Knowing I would refuse all else.

"You bet now let's hurry before Eli eats all the lobster," I winked at him, yanking him forward towards the large feasting table of seafood, meats, and all the fancy spreads you could ever imagine all lined up decoratively on a mahogany table.

"Finally took you guys long enough, I already finished most of the crab cakes so you guys can have the three I saved," Eli perked up once she noticed us as she pulled three fishy cakes from her handkerchief offering it to us. I munched on all three as Luke swigged a glass of wine. This is going to be quite the delight.

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I swayed my way back to the dining table as I began to recall all of what just happened, Luke and I enjoyed multiple palatable foods and even danced a couple of times before the other girls had enough of me 'hogging' him and insisted I leave him. It was truly a night to remember though it was not over yet. I managed my way back to the table ready to take my chances with hard liquor or scotch though I doubt these rich people drink anything other than wine. Grabbing the nearest whiskey I noticed a pair of fancy dress shoes in front of me. Sebastian.

"Your highness it's lovely to see you again," I held the heavy drink near my nose taking in a deep breath of its bitter scent.

"Yes it is lovely to see you as well Odette, you seem to be enjoying yourself," he swirled the cup of wine in front of him refusing to meet my eye level.

"It is truly a wonderful evening, your highness. I hope you find it as grand as I do," I quirked as I felt the stinging sensation of the whiskey make its way down my throat. Sebastian finally met my eyes and gradually took me in. His eyes wandering up and down as he roamed every nook and cranny the gown had to offer. He finally looked me in the eyes and I couldn't grasp what those mysterious orbs of his said. He seems strained, what a pity.

"You look beautiful Odette," he sighed as he set his finished drink back on the mesh of the table, his eyes once again moving up and down at the revealed skin that seemed to seep through at the slits of the dress. Biting my lip I flushed as he made his way towards me. I walked slowly back towards one of the walls that are shaded by a heavy shadow.

"You look very handsome as well..." I spoke breathlessly as his hands met the sides of my dress, my back to the wall and yet he still seemed to step closer towards me. His breath is tainted with alcohol causing my nose to scrunch at its sour stench.

"Sebastian?" I hastily spoke as his forehead brushed against mine from the closeness of our bodies, his eyes held strain and desire yet he still managed to control himself.

"I'm sorry," he sighed as his hands slowly left the hold of my waist, his body slowly made a small gap between us, the warmth instantly left me and my eyes had to gaze at him as his head sank to the floor.

"Sebastian?"

"I apologize for what I said yesterday, your right I shouldn't have a say in who... you lay with as a gentleman and boss I shouldn't let my Issues taint my judgment," ruffling his hands through his gelled hair he gazed at me once more any signs of intimacy now gone.

"It is ok-"

"I just couldn't get myself to see you with, with a damn Gardner," he gritted as he refiled his empty glass of wine. What is he trying to say?

"Excuse me, can you please elaborate."

"I just think that he is a complete halfwit and that you shouldn't date someone you work so closely with, it's inappropriate," he gulped the wine down instantly and got ready to have some more.

"Your grace you seem to forget that you are apologizing," I yanked the glassful of wine from his grasp and pressed it to my lips finishing the reddish beverage before he got the chance to. The stinging sensation that resided in my throat left me drowsy and dizzy. I'm drunk, damn it!

"You don't take a man's drink, Odette," he bit, as a small drop of wine trickled from my lips, his eyes slowly dragged from my top lip then back to my bottom as he rubbed the droplet of wine from them. Caressing my lips with his thumb, he slowly made his way back to me cornering me once more, the warmth of his body returning to comfort me.

"Well, then this man shouldn't drink himself silly," I choked back the desire that rifled through me, yanking his thumb from my lips I pinned his arms against his side. I am not taking advantage of this very drunk man no matter how much it kills me.

"Odette," he breathed as he dragged his rough hands against the bareness of my revealed leg leading his way higher up the slit till he reached my hip. I'm breathless as he pressed his body so tightly against me, all control I once had evaporating with each inch that he brings himself closer to me.

"Your highness-"

"Mmm, the wine tastes even better like this," he purred, as he licked the wine residue that was left from my lips keeping his eyes glued to mine. I need to get him to his room immediately, he is so drunk that at this point he won't even remember this little encounter of ours. Though I still trembled beneath him and used all my willpower to not slam my lips against his.

"Uhhh! Your highness, you seem to be very tired. How about I bring you to your room," biting my lip I shoved my hand directly against his chest, jerking some space between us. I took a once over of the crowd searching for Ms. WIllaims hoping she could bring her drunk fiance back to their room but she seemed to have vanished. She's missing out on her party? Strange. I let my eyes travel through the people once more, huh! Luke is gone as well. Deciding not to dwell on the matter I brought my intentions back to the drunkard in front of me. Sebastian.

"Come with me your highness we must go to your chambers you are needed there."

"Going to my chambers already," he hiccupped as I dragged him through the castle halls, hastily trying to gain control over the drunk that rested above my shoulder.

"Ok my grace please rest upon your bed and drink all the water in that glass. It should help ease the headache and also don't lay on your back," I tucked the white fleece blanket and refilled the water glass to the brim. I loosened his tie and replaced his shoes with slippers, I took his belt and placed it delicately back into his closet. By the time I finished these duties he was already slumbering in his bed. Stepping towards his bed I placed my dainty hand on his cheek and gazed at his rested self.

"If only you knew how much trouble you cause me," I pressed my lips against his forehead and made my way out the room locking the door behind me. Walking through the dimly lit hallway hearing muffled giggles and quiet moans.

"Hehe, that tickles," a familiar feminine voice moaned from the room only three feet away from me I flushed instantly and ran the opposite way. Scurrying towards my room ready to end this tiresome night. Yet I still have work tomorrow and with a hangover boss nonetheless.

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