ARTEMISIA
"Where is Emma?" I asked Julie who was still by the window side.
She glanced at me and let out a sigh.
"She is asleep. Again, she sleeps like a log."
"I agree," I mumbled.
If possible, Emma could be stolen while asleep. I wonder how possible it was for a person to sleep without coming awake till the next morning.
I had told her several times and she had told me she needed enough sleep for her body to develop well.
Moreover, she had said that I looked underdeveloped because I barely get a lot of sleep and I was a picky eater.
I didn't feel bad about her statement because I knew that was how she was. She liked making derogatory comments about me.
Thinking about it now, I doubt if it was because of sleep she was curvier than me.
Julie was a picky eater and she could stay awake the whole night. Sometimes, I wonder how she did because she was always cheerful the next morning. Whereas, only a few hours of missed sleep would turn me into a grumpy being.
Yet, Julie was curvy and she had smooth skin too. My skin wasn't rough, but I was more concerned about my inability to grow a curve.
It wasn't like I wanted to be curvaceous desperately, it was just annoying to see people my age fill out their clothes nicely.
Still, I liked how petite I was. I believe I didn't need a curve to turn out well.
"Did you try to wake her?" I asked.
Since we were under attack, it wouldn't make sense if my oblivious sister was left alone in the room. She was human, just like Julie and me. What if one of the invaders was like Jamie and entered into the room to harass her?
What if what I often dreamt of about her dying in the hands of some monsters came to reality?
"N," I mumbled to myself whilst shaking my head. I would not allow that.
Julie said something which I didn't hear and I didn't ask her to repeat it.
Walking to the wardrobe, I flung it open and pulled out a pair of jeans and a tank top.
It was packed amongst the clothes I brought to Merene and I hadn't worn it because Sin had made the maid go dress shopping for me.
I hadn't objected as I was to be his queen and I don't think wearing Jeans and tank tops around the palace would depict me as being a good woman.
Even though dressing wasn't all about what makes a great ruler, I was sure it was part.
Presently, wearing a dress would hinder my movement as I needed something in which I could run in if someone began to chase after me.
"Where are you off to?"
My hand gripped the cold metal doorknob and I turned to Julie who raised her brows.
"To meet Emma. She doesn't know what is going on as she is asleep. Also, I don't want one of them to slip into her room to take advantage of her."
"It's impossible for them to do that," Julie said. "Everyone is on guard. Besides, I promised Sinclair not to let you out of my sight."
"Damned the promise." I snapped. "He can punish me if he wants. I'm leaving this room to go to my sister."
I twisted the doorknob and realized it was locked.
"Julie!" I glared at her.
She raised her hand, shrugging. "I didn't do anything."
"You were the one who entered the room. So, it means the key is with you."
"It's not." She argued. "Your husband must have taken it as soon as I entered."
"Ugh, Sin!" I groaned, twisting the doorknob violently.
I walked to the nightstand as my phone went off. Sin's number appeared on the screen and I cussed before swiping to answer.
"Your sister is fine, don't worry about her." He said.
"Why did you f**king lock the doo…"
He hung up before I could complete my sentence. I glared at the phone and tossed it on the bed in annoyance.
"Always taking orders into his f**king hand!"
"See? I didn't lock the door." Julie said.
"Of course, you didn't," I grunted, sitting on the chair in front of the vanity.
"You shouldn't be mad at him." Julie walked to my side. "He's only trying to protect you."
"Trying to protect by controlling me right?"
"I wouldn't call that controlling." Julie asserted. "I believe he loves you."
Love?
I almost burst into laughter at her assertion but I held it in by biting my lip. Sin would never love me. It was certain and he had said it severally too.
"I'm serious. If he didn't, he wouldn't care about what you do or worse, your welfare."
"That is wrong," I mumbled, shaking my head.
"But come to think of it, you should be on my side and not support him." I scowled.
"What has he done to you? I mean, I know how hard it is for someone to get your trust. Is there something you are hiding from me?"
"Of course, not," Julie said, biting her lips.
She was lying. She bites her lips whenever she tries to restrain herself from telling me the truth.
It was always hard to get her to say something that she was keeping a secret. It was even harder whenever she bites her lips to refrain from doing so.
"I respect Sinclair. He's different from the others I've seen."
He was different from the others she had seen? I wondered in what aspect. The image of her butt naked with Sin on the bed made me grimace. I narrowed my eyes as I saw a smile playing on her lips.
"I'm not talking about whatever dirty thing is in your mind. No, I would not sleep with your husband even though he is my type of man and a very hot one at that." She winked then sighed.
I believe she wouldn't. She was one of the few women I trusted around married men. She never got together with a married man, no matter how attractive he was.
She had self-control when it came to that.
"Then, what are you talking about?" I asked.
"Well," She began, then paused as the key sounded in the lock.
We glanced at each other and she put her hand on her lips. She clutched my hand, tugging me out of the chair and shoved me towards the corner of the room by the window side.
I groaned at the force at which she used to shove me. Was she ever that strong?
I hadn't noticed because I often believed she was a weakling as she behaved like one.
"Grab that club in case there's an intruder and if there are more than one."
"What do you mean by intruders?" I asked whilst clutching the club by the window side with trembling hands. She had said Sin took the keys with him. Now she was talking about intruders?!
"Just do as I say." She said.
The door opened and Julie swiftly rushed forward. Before I could blink, her hands were around the person's neck that stepped into the room.
"It's me." Sin rasped, shoving her away from him.
Julie staggered backwards but she caught herself before she could fall. Also, Sin hadn't used force in shoving her.
"Thank goodness it is you." I breathed out and darted to him. "Is it over?"
"It is." Sin clutched me tightly and patted my back. "We succeed in driving them away." He said, kissing the top of my head.
"Well, I underestimated your skill in combat." Sin smiled. "Perhaps, you could join one of the teams to train more."
One of the team?
Did she know about the werewolf world too?
"Of course." Julie happily agreed. "Have a great night." She said, stepping out of the room after blowing me a kiss.
"She can fight?" I asked whilst walking out of Sin's grasp. "Besides, when did she know about the training team?"
"She is your friend and you should know what she can do." He said coldly.
I tilted my head, watching him as he walked towards the wardrobe.
What was wrong with him?
He was fine with me hugging him a few seconds ago and it seemed like he was happy to see me.
But now, he didn't look like he was excited to be in the room.
Was he furious with me about what happened earlier?
"I'm not." He grunted. He grabbed a duvet and walked to the couch.
"So we are back to sleeping on the couch?"
He glanced at me briefly before continuing with what he was doing.
I rolled my eyes, walking to the bed. I believe when he was ready to talk, he would.
I don't think I could deal with his mood swing right now as I was a bit stressed from all the things that had been happening. Maybe after sleeping, he would be back to his normal self.
I glanced at him one last time before hopping on the bed.