Provoking a Graceful Bloom Novel

Chapter 51 Selena wasn't quite sure what she was feeling as she left Obsidian Estate . In stark contrast , Sebastian was actually reluctant to leave when it was time to go . In the carriage , he was still studying the moves he'd sparred with Liam earlier , completely absorbed . It had been a long time since Selena had seen him smile so freely and with such joy . They had just returned to Blackmoor Estate when Yuvan hurried over in a rush . From a distance , Selena shook her head at him . Then , she glanced back at her brother , who was still deep in thought over the techniques .

" Seb , I'm going to see Grandpa . You should head back and review the techniques you learned today . " " Alright ! " Sebastian didn't waste a moment and headed straight toward his quarters . Watching him walk while still lost in his thoughts , Selena worried he might not watch his step and would fall flat on his face . Since his injury , he hadn't truly been happy . He never said it out loud , but Selena knew he'd given up on life . Seeing him so lively today was a rare and precious thing . Once her brother was out of sight , she turned to Yuvan . " What is it ?

" " Your great uncle brought his family here , " Yuvan said , speaking cautiously in a low voice . " They want to see the duke . They brought an entire crowd , making a fuss and demanding ... " Selena's eyes darkened . " Demanding what ? " She headed straight for her grandfather's residence, Elysian Pavilion . Yuvan followed behind her hesitantly and said , " Basically , they said that Lord Campbell's health is bad , and the future of the Duke of Blackmoor's family line is uncertain . In short , they're here because they want the Campbell family's inheritance .

" Selena had known this day would come eventually ; she just hadn't expected it so soon . As she neared Elysian Pavilion , she saw a crowd gathered at the garden gate and blocking the entrance . Seeing that they hadn't gotten inside yet , she let out a slow , sharp breath , relief flooding through her . Still , watching her family's guards struggling to hold the line , she could see how hard they were working . Some had even been struck . That was when she noticed a fresh handprint on Yuvan's cheek . She hadn't seen it before , too distracted by the tension .

Her chest tightened with a sharp pang of sympathy . " I'm sorry . Thank you for standing your ground . " Those men were from the household of her great uncle , Stanley Campbell , the Earl of Greymoor , and were impossible to drive off with words or force . The only option was to form a human barrier . But the other side had foul tempers and struck without hesitation , while Yuvan and the others weren't allowed to fight back . It was an unfair battle . Although Yuvan was just a guard , he had stayed by Selena and Sebastian's side for many years and often fought alongside them in battle .

He was a trusted and valuable warrior . She never expected he'd get slapped like that . How could she not feel upset ? Yuvan smiled . " I'm fine , my lady . You should go . " 11 1/2 Chapter 51 +25 BONUS For a servant like him , being truly trusted and cared for by Sebastian and Selena was a rare blessing . What were a few slaps compared to that ? Selena nodded and pushed those worries aside for the moment , then hurried toward the crowd . Before she could reach them , she heard a sharp , angry voice . It was Emily Lloyd , Stanley's eldest daughter - in - law , shouting at the guards .

" You won't let us see the duke ? Have you already harmed him ? Step aside at once ! If you don't , don't blame us for what happens next ! " In her hand was a gleaming knife , though no one knew when she had grabbed it . Just as she flashed the blade , a soft voice suddenly came from behind . " An assassin ! Guards , capture the assassin ! Beat them to death ! " The voice was soft , even pleasant , like a young woman quietly singing a song . But " beat them to death " ? Those words were anything but a melody ! Yuvan's eyes sharpened , and he immediately nodded . " At once !

He charged forward without hesitation , paying no mind to who the attacker was : Anyone wielding a knife was a threat . Bam ! Yuvan threw Emily over his shoulder , and she landed heavily on the ground . Without missing a beat , he pulled out a wooden staff from somewhere and struck hard against her back .