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Andromeda was shocked at the way he was behaving. He was treating her poorly and, she figured, that he had to be mad at her. Sheepishly she took the coat slung it on over her shoulders and slipped her arms into the sleeves. It was large for her but it was comfortable.

The servant girl followed him. Maybe Rena was right. Maybe all he wanted was to bed her and then toss her aside like everyone else. She bit down on her lip. No. That couldn't be. Surely he would have moved on to another girl if that were the case; one that would sate his desire.

He walked into the stable ready to get some fresh air, but his eyes fell on someone he didn't want to see. It felt like fire coursed through his veins when he spotted her. With a small pop, he disappeared from his spot and reappeared with his arm wrapped around her waist. "No one touches Princess." He practically hissed, his grip on her waist tightening. A small flame played on his palm, scorching her dress a bit. Letting go of her, the fire extinguished, but the small burn mark still remained on her waist.

He shot dagger at her as he took Princesses reins. The horse backed away from him, knowing something was wrong. "Stay still you stupid horse!" Saying the words, snapped him back. He had never called Princess such fowl names. He reached out to her, his hand more gentle and his eyes full of regret. "Princess.." He cooed, but the horse merely backed away in fear. His eyes clouded over again as he stared at his beloved stead. "Fine." He spat. "I'll take Midnight then." With a last glare at Rena, he walked off to another stall, not even waiting to invite Andromeda with him.

Rena's eyes widened as she heard the Princes' voice. Something about it was..off. "Y-your highness..." She gasped as she felt his grip around her waist tighten. She wanted to respond, but as she opened her mouth to speak again, she felt a hot pain in her side, which vanished as soon as it had appeared. She yelped in pain and stumbled back, falling onto her butt on the ground. She watched in horror as Nathaniel attempted to mount Princess, a few tears forcing themselves down her cheek.

Once he had left, Rena stood up, dusting herself off. She walked over to princess slowly, and patted her nose gently, cooing at her. "Its alright Princess. calm down...thats it girl.."

Andromeda sighed. Apparently the olive branch was going to be ignored by Rena. Fine then, it didn't bother her any and the woman had been mean to her anyway. So, as the maid tended to the horse, Andromeda followed Nathaniel. She was worried for him. What had caused that reaction in the first place? This was the first time she had ever seen him behave in such a manner.

"Nathaniel," she said softly as she approached. "Is everything going to be alright?"

He stayed silent for a bit then said softly, without looking at her, "I-I don't know." He clenched his fists till his nails dug into his fingers. He dug his nails into the dirt when his bloody palms couldn't take anymore skin tearing off. What was wrong with him? Nothing. That's what. Nothing was wrong with him. The voice inside his head was his own. Nothing was wrong. This must be who he is. That's it, nothing's wrong.

The look of the blood on his palms interested him and he watched it with eyes darker than they should be. The blood practically seemed .. tasty. But of course, he held himself back.