Moxie's P.O.V: As I left the room, I made sure it was closed all the way. Before collapsing to the floor. Oh, shit I fucked up... why did I say that... and she... calm down.... this isn't that I mean it could've been a friendly gesture, a kiss on the cheek. Until next time with hell berries "Oh shit I definitely fucked it up"

I mean I don't have to but... I do want to meet with her again... I gave her my number before leaving. As I looked at phone, a sudden wave of guilt hits me 'I could've kept quiet from the beginning. Yet, I didn't. What wrong with me.'

Only for a moment Octavia face pop into my face popped into my head. I feel guilty going with it but... I don't regret it. Hell, I found myself even happier, fuck this is a first. Feeling wanted and someone who's genuinely wanting to talk with you... and interested in the same stuff... but I can't be living in a lie... nor I can be with her... only if... I can't lose focus now; I have to get the mission done and get back home.

As I was walking to the master bedroom, I saw no one in the room. 'Good, time to get the book and get out'

Stella P.O.V: As the party went on was time for me to take my leave. I already did my 1hour speech. I have made sure Stolas wouldn't be able to do anything dirty or moronic. Like fucking some no one, he could've fuck anyone else like a big-time merchant, but he fucked some idiotic imp that can't manage his business properly.

It's already 12:30 and people are still her Stolas is still striking up conversation but no one's going to listen to him and his plans. I made sure of it; he won't be able to pull of anything. That imp got here around 05:00 I wonder where is and how far along he's with his plan. As I went to the stairs someone called me

"Miss Stella," I turned and saw Sebes our head butler. "Is something the matter Sebes?" he looked somewhat happy, well as happy as you can show with stoic personality. "I was told that Jackel is cleaning the second floor since he has shown improvement so as now, he's cleaning the second floor as of now."

"Tell me Sebes have you seen Jackle at all this night?" He looked at me confused. "No, I haven't but I trust the word of my men,"

Just as I expected, if Sebes saw the one who took his place he would've notice immediately. "Very well just make sure everyone gets to their beds and rest and reminder that everyone is to be at their position at 1300 while ever one else who didn't work the ceremony shall be expected to come in at normal time,"

"Yes Milady, pardon what about Jackle?"

"Ahh yes well when he's done make sure he gets his rest as well... I believe he's earned it since he improved and shown he can do the job very well."

"Yes, your highness, I'll make sure to tell Jackle" As I went upstairs, I felt a sudden sadness flowing over me...  I know I can't complain too much but, I can't help but to feel sad that my life has no true purpose anymore. I already gave birth to Octavia. As well as securing a place in the royal family, but all the thing I had to do to get to this position of my life feels... empty.  all the power and yet, I can't feel none of the benefits from it. 

I can't even remember why I did it or who I did it for... all I know is that I only have Octavia...  even then I fucked up.

"Miss Stella, you bottle of wine." I looked down to see John "Thank you John, go to sleep you must be tired" 

"Thank you miss, I'll be taking my leave" as enter the room I procced Start taking off my dress and opening my bottle. "I hate this... drowning myself with this bottle and no one to be by side. As I took another sip of my bottle, I wanted to read a book might as well put on my night gown... As I looked in the mirror in my black lingerie, I keep wearing these for myself to feel attractive.

My bedroom and the library are connected might as well enjoy my time in the library.

Moxie P.O.V: I was in the library, looking for that damn book I found an interesting looking one... all of them had some type of cover some with silver cover with other colors' cover containing stories or information about stories. As I was putting some books back a, shelve of books fell out of nowhere. I was picking up the books I finally found the grimoire. I saw another book... it was weird compared to the usual books. It was blood red... an eyelid closed with a black pentagram. With lips as well... I felt some type of attraction towards it.

I finally cleaned the mess and grab the grimoires, hiding them in the cart. It was only supposed to be one for work. I don't know as to why I stole the second one. I felt as if it was talking to me... it's really late and I haven't slept in 24 hrs., and I barely sleep 2 hour each night 4 if I'm lucky.

As I was about to leave, I heard the door being open and then slammed "That FUCKING ASSHOLE" 

I looked up and saw the one demon I shouldn't be come across. Shit Stella... I'm so fucked... wait she shouldn't be to alarm. "*hic* Jackle *hic*...  get me my*hic* oh wait you probably don't know *hic*"

Maybe her being drunk is the best right now. She'll probably "*hic* I know you're not Jjaaackkle." Oh, Crums I'm so screwed. I'll die here; I won't be able to go home... I won't be able to see... home? 

"*hic* I let you live if you grab my book and NO FUNNY business" What the hell. "Didn't you hear me *hic* I'll let you live" Okay just relax and keep calm... "Yes, your Highness " 

"HEY, don't call me that" I looked up "Excuse me what was that your highness-" 

"You heard me, call me Stella. All the servants call me Stella; call me by my name and *hic* wait what was your name?" should I lie... no I can't she already figured out who I am. I just can't mention who I work for. "My name's Moxie... Miss Stella"

"Just Stella" oh this is so weird and awkward "Yes... Stella," 

"Now with that *hic* settle. Go grab my book its' call *hic* Love within", I look over at the shelfs and went looking for it, "It's the not the fancy books... *hic* it's the self-help book on the shelfs" I look over at the shelf again I saw all of the self-help book... "Which one is it umm... Stella" 

"The one for self-love and helping with child bonds?" as I grab the two books, I looked at ... Stella and saw her tears in her eyes threatening to fall. "Here you go Stella,"

"*Sniff* Thank you, just keep cleaning and if I like what I see you'll see tomorrow" as she put the empty wine bottle down and reach another wine. I couldn't help but to feel my curiosity rising. No, I shouldn't even ask... as I looked over at her direction. She's reading the self-help I can't help to notice her still wanting to cry. 

"What do you want? You're at me like you have question so talk already" I can tell that the alcohol is doing most of her abrasive action like now. "Well, it looks like you were crying or trying not to cry."

"AND WHAT OF IT?!"

"Well... may I ask as to why?" I flinch for moment waiting for her to throw or harm me, but "Yooouu really want to know? My *hic* husband just somehow got the credit for the strengthening of our ring's protection, yet I had to do the whole work for it" as she said that she took another gulp of her drink. 

"The worst part is that Stolas *hic* taunt me in front of my brother and ... *sniff* he didn't even defend me." Once again, I saw tears falling down and she couldn't control it, "a-and it's not that I didn't get the credit for the army but*sniff* it's the fact that my own flesh and blood sided with him *sniff*." She took another sip of her bottle." A-and then my own brother... he didn't even defend me." As I heard her, I can tell she wasn't even done.

"I... what makes me more depress... isn't the fact that my family did that to me... it's the fact that he manipulated and made my own child believe that... I'm some sort of terrible parent... I know her birthday, her favorite food. The type of music she likes and her favorite band... what makes her happy... what makes her mad" I started to walk up to her.

"Damn... no matter what I do... I'm left all alone... not even my own daughter wants me"

"Stella, have you tried to talk to your daughter?" shit I just said something. "Yes, *sniff* but I feel as if she doesn't me to be with her." 

"Well, I understand as why. You don't really have an opportunity to connect with your daughter since Stolas might've manipulate Octavia to see you in a negative way. I believe that's what you needed to gain over Stolas right now."

 She stopped and looked at me, "You see, you can get Octavia on your side and still have Stolas believe that your kinship is over. When in reality you and Octavia relationship has finally healed... in all honesty though, don't use your daughter as a tool to gain power over Stolas."

"I would never do such a thing to my little girl," I don't know her... but I'll believe a mother's words more than a father's. "Your daughter does want you in her life but both of you have to make that effort for each other... no matter what it takes" I was right in front of her, she was still sitting down not making any eye contact with me. "*sniff* You know you could've gone away with everything, yet here you are trying to comfort me...*Sniff*why?"

When Stella finally looked at me directly into my eyes, I saw her beauty. Her red scarlet eyes with long eyelashes. "I heard from the other servants, how you're actually like, and I wanted to see. Now, it doesn't sit right with me... how someone who's kindness extends that from there tittle," I squeezed her hand gently. I looked back up into her eyes, "I couldn't just someone with a good heart to be treated like nothing." 

Stella P.O.V: I might be drunk, but I'll be damn if I let this small... cute... sexy little imp escape... but I can't just throw him into the dungeon... that'll just make him feel fear... I want to care for him. "Stella, are you okay?" Before he could let go of my hand pulled him closer to me wrapping my arms around him... feeling his small body around mine.

"I want to... I want you to call me your mommy"

"Umm... I uhm"

"Do it and I'll feed you sweets"

'Okay what's going on here?'

"Yes... mommy" when I heard him call me mommy, I got excited. "Good" 

I grab some sweets "Say ahh," He looked confused... but not weird out by me "Ahh" I feed him "Oh good, my good little imp. Mommy is going to feed you"

As I feed him, I keep making sure he ate his sweet little treats. "A well feed imp is a strong imp." I even gave him some steak his eyes shined from the tasted. "My my, you love it. My big strong man"

I kept feeding him eventually we ran out of food and snacks. "Oh my. My little imp has appetite. Too bad I don't have anything else to feed you." I felt sad as knowing that he now has to leave my arms and lap.  

"Moxie... try and come back... if you don't, I'll go looking for you" I felt him tensing up "Don't worry, I'll try not to disturb your current life. Only if you promise to come back with some treats."

I let him go, putting him back on the ground. He looked at me with his yellow and black eyes.  I couldn't help but to kiss his forehead. "I like rats filled with raspberry, now go before someone else finds out."