Chapter 34: THE MORNING OF A DEMON QUEEN (3)
"Breathtaking." She murmured, more to herself than Velmoria.
"Bet an angel such as yourself did not expect to find beauty in the demon realm, your highness. We have the demon king to thank for everything."
"I cannot deny that truth. I know—I knew the demon realm as a land just full of fire and ash. I knew all demons to be creatures of destruction." Arella looked back at the window, this time looking down at the palace grounds. A beautiful garden of pure white flowers sat below her, with a gazebo smack in the middle of it all. Such a beautiful garden in the demon realm would have sounded incomprehensible to Arella just a few days ago.
"The bath is ready," Velmoria interrupted her train of thought.
She helped Arella out of her robe, placing it aside as Arella stepped down into the tub. "Can the rest please introduce themselves?" The heat of the water enveloped her, soothing her sore muscles. The oils infused in the water released a sweet, flowery aroma.
The demons rushed to help her wash her back and her hands. They did not even seem fazed at the marks that littered her body.
The second maid, the demon who had made her bed, was taller than the other two. She had deep red skin and short horns that curled back from her forehead and eyes that were a deep electric blue. "I am Xyra, your majesty." Her voice was steady, but Arella could feel her formality. "I am honored to serve you."
"Thank you, Xyra," Arella offered her a small smile before turning her attention to the third demon.
She was the shortest out of all the demons, with tanned skin and a furry tail swishing out of her black dress. Her hair was sandy brown, long, and tied in a ponytail at the top of her head. "I am Solenne, your majesty. It is my privilege to assist you in any way I can." As if she were showing it with her actions, she worked faster to scrub Arella’s back, being careful not to touch her wings.
"Thank you, Solenne."
She turned her gaze to Lysia, who seemed to shrink slightly under her gaze. The pale-skinned demon was using a small brush to brush Arella’s fingernails. "And Lysia, you have already introduced yourself. I hope I can count on the assistance of you all." She rested her chin on her free hand. "What are the other demons saying about this marriage?"