Free Memoirs of an Immortal (The Immortal Series) by Evangelene Page B

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    “Thank you.” I breathed. “I’ll pretend I didn’t hear anything you said and I’ll forget that you even appeared tonight.”
    Leonidas had started to walk down the stairs towards me, when Dio added.
    “Now for the rest, I can’t make promises on what they are going to do.” Before I could answer, Leonidas began to speak.
    “May I have my wife back Athenian? You seemed to enjoying far too much of her company.”
    Sucking on his last piece of bone, Dio stood up.
    “She will make you a fine wife. I must say, I am a little jealous of you Spartan king. Well I thank you for your hospitality. I believe that my wine has been drunk and your men are greatly intoxicated, which means that my job here is done. I will be on my way that’s unless the queen would like me to stay?” He smirked.
    “I’d like to thank you for your wine and song and I do hope that your journey home will be safe.” I spoke through my teeth.
    There was no smile on my face. Dio’s laughter was loud, as he walked down the path, back to where he came from.
    I was tired from the festivities and I really wanted to just go to my room. Maybe I could get answers out of Pro, so I excused myself. Eupolia and Cynisca began to follow me, but I insisted that they stay and enjoy themselves.
    As I walked back to my room, Kleomenes approached me from behind. “We have not yet been properly introduced, I am…”
    “I know who you are. You are Kleomenes Leonidas’ half brother.” I finished his sentence. I stood far from him making sure I have enough room between us.
    “My daughter...”
    “Yes I know, your daughter Gorgo was to marry him, but I interfered.” I sated.
    He smiled wildly. “You are quite the smart one. Yes, you did interfere and I am not the least bit happy about it. Your interference means I have less power and I want all the power I can have.” He hissed. “I will make sure you’ll pay for your transgressions onto my family.” He stepped closer. He looked at me intently with hunger in his eyes. “But I do not blame him. You are very rare in deed.” He walked towards me.
    “You best stay away from her.” I looked behind me. Dio was leaning against a column, with his arms crossed. “She is not one you should bother with, especially now. This time is for her and her alone. Don’t interfere with her happiness or you will have to deal with me and to be honest, I’m not as nice as I seem to be.” He said calmly, winking at me.
    “You dare speak to me like that Athenian!” Kleomenes cried out. Dio looked deep in thought.
    “Yes, yes I do.” He mocked.
    Kleomenes lunged at him, but Dio quickly dodged his attack. Dio then reached over, grabbed him and slammed him against the wall.
    I watched as Kleomenes lied unconscious on the floor in front of me. Dio reached for his mouth and took out a small vile.
    “I want you to be happy. This time was given to you.” He said as he made Kleomenes drink the liquid. “He has a disease of the mind and its best it’s found out sooner than later or else the happiness that was given to you will only be fraught with miser and pain. You do not know it yet, but I’ve come to care for you. I want you to have this, so consider this my wedding gift.” He picked up Kleomenes and flung him over his shoulder as though he were nothing but a feather and began to walk away.
    Within the next few days Kleomenes disease became rampant. His mind began to deteriorate. That’s when he was then expelled out of Sparta, leaving his daughter on her own.
    I ran back to my room and called out to the fire. “Pro? Are you there?”
    The fire lit. “Congratulations, my queen! So how was the banquet?” he asked happily. I stood quietly in my room. “Come on now, I see your face. You’re smiling, but something is off. Don’t worry, I’m happy for you. So is this why you called for me?” Pro asked.
    “Who is Dio? And why did he want to meet me so badly? Why does he care for me and my happiness?” I