Chapter 268: Offering Assistance
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Lucy was brought to the majestic piano room where Herbert had informed her of Duncan’s awaiting presence. Upon entering, the door closed shut behind her, startling her to her wits. She was half-tempted to rain insults on whoever had slammed the door so harshly behind her back.
"They think they own the Palace or something?" Her lips twitched as she mumbled those words irritably. Adjusting the hem of her dress, she turned her attention to Duncan who had asked for her– to her greatest shock. Was he going to ask her about the new friend? Did he call for her to know of her progress? She hoped not, but then, there was no other reason why he would summon her out of all people.
"Your Majes–" raising her head up, her voice hooked in her throat when the piano seat before her bore absence to Duncan’s presence. Puzzled, she moved forward to where the piano was situated, her gaze darting within the vicinity, but there was no sign of him in the chamber.
"Maybe he stepped out?" Thought Lucy, and that was the only explanation she could think of. Deciding to wait for him, her gaze returned to the piano in front of her, whilst a hearty smile touched her lips. She always heard how much Duncan enjoyed playing the piano, it was his number one hubby, but no one has ever heard him play before, to her knowledge. She found it strange, but Duncan was too much of an isolated vampire to be understood.
As if pushed by something, she eagerly pressed a key on the piano, and the sound that came from it resounded through the entire space, reverberating her heart. Piqued by the melodious notes, she pressed another key, and the deep sound made her smile even more.
She pressed another, and another, and another.
"This is fun."
"For someone who calls it fun, you play horribly." Came the voice behind her.