Bishop went to attack her and Anise clenched her eyes shut, she couldn't watch them hurt her, "Please don't hurt my sister!" it was the closest thing Anise got to a shout, but knowing he raised his hand at her sister, she'd plead with anything to keep her alive. Her tone was pleading and desperate. When she didn't hear Alice scream, Anise opened a single violet eye, sighing in relief when he settled with just grasping her. Thank god..
“It goes without saying that Alice is strictly your responsibility, Demetri. Despite your ownership of her, brother, I will see to it that she does not disrespect my family and my authority. One more outburst and I will not hesitate to put her down. You have been warned.”
Anise was terrified when Castiel voiced his threat allowed. She gritted her teeth this time, biting down on her tongue. Alice isn't a dog! She isn't something you put down when it's disobeying you. She is a person! How she wanted to say it to his face, but she was far too intimidated by him. She did however accidentally slip out, "Alice isn't a dog.."
Though what Castiel said next, made her regret saying anything at all. “I do hope you are gentle with sweet Anise, Bishop. She’s a terribly shy one. I should know; it is what made me almost want her to be mine, after all.” He almost picked her!? She felt a cold chill run through her, the thought of being alone with him was enough to give her nightmares for a week.
Then Bishop exited the room. She was still trembling, but she'd woken from her shocked daze, it was at least progress. She walked over towards her sister, but Angelo made it to her first, whispering something before wrapping his hand around her throat. It was terrifying just how big his hand was to her sister's frail throat.. She bit her bottom lip, frantic, but then Demetri came to Alice's rescue, just like he promised. He's not such a bad guy after all.. She closed her eyes, placing both hands on her heart. If Alice is safe.. I'll be okay.. She could feel herself calming down.
Alice smiled to Livy, it was weak, but the fact she was responding showed that she was going to be much better, "Thanks Olivia.." She replied gratefully, "It's nice knowing I have a friend.." she whispered to the other girl. She waved Olivia off, seeing as Angelo willed her to follow him.
Her sister escaping the room was proof that she'd be in good hands, well the best in the castle at least.. Anise could live with that.. So I'm with Bishop... She swallowed hard at the realization, knowing he wouldn't be very happy with her. Alice already gave her a rough start. I'll just have to work with the hand I've been dealt. She left the room by herself, seeing as everyone left her in the drawing room alone, scared and confused. She wandered around for a few minutes, until her stomach growled in protest. I guess fear worked up my appetite.. Anise hesitantly went into the dining hall and picked up her plate. She wasn't all that eager to eat with the Masters of the Castle anymore. She leaned on one of the counters eating her breakfast slowly. It was simple eggs and bacon and bread, but it was enough to fill her stomach and silence it's whining. She assumed she'd need the energy what with Bishop being allowed to drink her blood whenever he wanted and the fact she still had to perform her maid duties. What am I supposed to do with myself? Wait all day for Bishop to give me something to do?