The Villianess story: A 100 ways to kill your husband
Chapter 34: By the Riverside

Chapter 34: By the Riverside

She refused to look back at him; maybe it was because she felt if she did, he would be able to see through her. Those gold eyes of his were the hardest things in the world for her to decipher.

"You don’t want me to escape you, but you didn’t stop me from running away and then wanted to strangle me to death for running away when you helped me. You are the hardest person to understand." Abrielle voiced out her thoughts, which made Cedric laugh, puzzling her about what was so funny about what she said.

She pouted her lips, and his laugh got louder; she had to turn around to see what was so funny but was stunned to see his eyes sparkle as he laughed cheerfully.

"You look cute when your face is all serious. I prefer it to the fake smile you use as a mask." Cedric said, leaving her stunned; he knew her smile was forced.

"There is no need to be stunned; I grew up in the palace where we were taught how to put on a fake smile. Everyone had to hide their true intentions." Cedric said half heartedly, but she could sense a weird, sad tone in his voice.

What was wrong with her? Was she feeling pity for this monster? She had to get facts and priorities straight; that was to escape my fate. I was the Villainess meant to die in his hands.

"You said you have a question for me." She changed the topic as it was getting too personal.

"Yes, I do. Ever since the wedding I could not help but wonder what made you decide to run away. Like it was the first thing that popped up in your mind after waking up." Cedric explained he wanted to ask why he wanted to kill me so badly, but that was something he would rather not mention.

Abrielle was not expecting the question and was deliberating on how to answer it. She pursed her lips into a straight and her eyes went cold. "I guess lying to you is hopeless; I wanted to run because I realized I was wrong all along and getting married to the famous blood lusted demon who has more enemies than the king himself was not a great idea." She replied giving a logical explanation.

"More enemies than the king. As sad as it sounds, that’s true." Cedric chuckled at her answer. He knew she was lying. He read it from how composed she was, but he guessed she would rather not share her reasons with him.

"You can try running, but it’s futile because, unfortunately, I need the support of the Vesper duchy and Nightshade family for obvious reasons. I have a lot of enemies. Don’t think of joining them, dear wife, because it would cause you more harm than good." Cedric said, pulling his horse from the rivers. His back was against her; he was not scared his crazy wife might decide to pull out a knife to stab him because he knew she was too weak to harm him.

Abrielle’s eyes went wide like saucers, but she quickly organized herself and then followed behind him.."what made you think I want to be the enemy of one of the most dangerous men in the kingdom? Plus, my escape was a failed plan, and getting a divorce was as impossible as killing the king, so we are stuck together."

Belinda neighed, having had enough water, then made her way from the river. "It was just a friendly suggestion, dear wife. To be honest, I wouldn’t lie and tell you that what is heard from the rumours are lies. The truth is far worse: at the age of 15, I was already made a general after winning several battles."

"You are strong, but there is always someone stronger, for example, the crown prince, who got the position despite you being older." Abrielle taunted Cedric, this was the first time they were having a regular conversation.

"What makes you think he is stronger? That’s not something a wife should say to her husband." Cedric said amused by her words. If the crown prince was stronger he would have been long dead by now.

"The rumours, after all, the strongest heir is always appointed the successor." She answered instead because I wrote him that way, the crown prince is the male lead of this story.

"Being the crown prince takes more than strength, dear wife; it requires support, which, unfortunately, I don’t have, which is the reason we are married."

That was true; this book’s plot was also focused on the brutal fight for the throne and the female lead; it was a book with a lot of schemes. How she wished she had made the story less complicated.

"You haven’t answered my question yet about the mask. I heard some rumours about it." Abrielle mentioned, which made Cedric smirk as he helped her get back on Belinda.

It was about time they got back to the castle. After Abrielle had settled on the horse Cedric got on his mount. "Let me guess the maids gossiped with you about Princess Astrid." Cedric casually mentioned, and Abrielle’s eyes went wide, wondering if it was true.

"The truth is that this face is best being covered because it has caused me a lot of trouble. I hope that answer satisfies you." Cedric answered, and of course, Abrielle wasn’t satisfied by the answer. Their quiet moment together was interrupted by a loud growl that didn’t seem to have come from far away.

Abrielle shook to her core at the terrifying sound. It was followed by the Loud screeching and cawing sound of birds flying away.

"What is that?" Abrielle asked, sounding very terrified. Cedric’s eyes dulled after hearing the sound. "That’s a clue to leave here. Something that isn’t meant to be here just appeared." His tone was heavy and she knew this was something terrifying.

They started sprinting away from the river towards the direction of the castle, but the growls got louder, and it seemed whatever abomination it was. The thing was following them.

"Cedric, please, what is going on?" Abrielle asked, trying her best to catch up with Cedric’s horse, which was way faster than hers. He has to reduce his speed so as not to be too far off despite the danger.

"It’s a Khoas monster that lives deep in the whispering woods of woe, which is Miles away from here," Cedric explained and fear plagued Abrielle as she tried her best not to tremble. Khoas were monsters she once mentioned in the book whose origins were hell. They were beyond terrifying.

Another loud growl sounded followed by an earthquake. Those bloodthirsty monsters were capable of magic. Abrielle’s horse lost control immediately after the earthquake started. She was struggling to get her horse under control when she heard Cedric scream. "Watch out!!!"

Her eyes quickly darted around and realized her horse was running away from Cedric and heading towards a tree that was about to collapse due to the earthquake.

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