As the weeks went by, I kept myself busy to keep my mind from thinking about Galen, my painful heartache, and the marriage to a complete stranger. Kieran was learning how to handle a horse really fast and was enjoying herself. The school was nearing Thanksgiving break and we planned on doing a celebration of the holiday here on earth.No one heard anything from Galen nor did anyone talk about him...at least not in front of me. And I did everything to keep my thoughts away from him it was too painful. Nighttime was another thing altogether when I am alone with my thoughts and pain. And it wasn't getting better only worse with nightmare screams that would wake everyone in the house.Thoughts of Galen then the thoughts of a total stranger, I am to marry plague my mind. Everyone was getting concerned about me, but I just blew it off and told them I was fine. They never pressed further. But it was only getting worse and realized I need to talk to someone. So, I finally sat down privately o
Bryden and my mother headed off into town to check Kieran and me out of school. Thus, begins homeschooling for us. Luziann already has books and work prepared for us to do. She is going light on the work with us today as this Thursday is Thanksgiving, and she has some new recipes she wants to try, and it takes a couple of days of prepping to do. Since living here, I have tried many new dishes from my home world, and I think Thanksgiving will be no different.We are sitting at the dining table doing our work, and I realized there are things about the worlds while reading a book on our history; made me realize I know nothing about it.“This whole book is about Valaisha?” I asked, and Luziann answered from the kitchen.“I realized as our Princess you don't know of our history. This might help you to understand about your world as well as the other two worlds; and why we must save them. You will also read about the fall of Kaihu when the good ruler died. At one time, the three worlds were
Thanksgiving was one day away, and I couldn't help but wonder how long Porter intended to stay. In the meantime, my mother instructed me to spend more time with Porter, so I decided to take him out and show him around on horseback. As we rode through the tall pines and my pointing out to him the different wildlife he came right out and asked me, “You don't like me much do you, Rayna?” I had not realized I was that obvious.“It's not that I don't like you, Porter, I have just been thrown so much in my life that it is a lot to take in. I mean to be told I am to be getting married to unite two worlds together...I mean to a...” I paused and bit my bottom lip.“To a complete stranger.” He finished. “I do understand Rayna. To be honest for me I feel as if I already know you. Can you try and get to know the real me? The man I am and not the enemy?”“I hadn't realized I made you feel that way. I am sorry. I sincerely am.” I looked deeply for the first time since he arrived in his eyes and a t
A week later Porter had decided to stay longer. We seem to be bonding in a nice friendship, but my heart belongs to Galen. I can't get over him and wondered where he is and what he is up to right now; and if he even misses me. I know he loves me and I can't help but wonder if he felt he needed to back out because of Porter. Maybe that was the deep conversation he and Bryden had that day; because he was suddenly gone with no word soon after.It had taken a week for the palace guards to locate Jason's dad, who had gone into hiding, but I can't help but wonder who that man Jason was talking to that day in the woods. And why were they in that particular spot? Well, I am not going to worry about it because the immediate danger, for now, has been eliminated.I have been finding quiet moments for myself and been visiting the cave with the gateway. I have hiked with Porter to the cave a few times, but today I was alone. I have been lying back on the soft grass and doing some heavy thinking. V
A half-hour later I noticed a small cave among some big boulders. I pointed towards it, and Porter nodded. We got to the cave, and I suggested I should go in first to make sure it was not a den for hibernating bears.“Excuse me why should you be first to enter? What if there were bears in there?” Porter asked frowning.“Because that happens to be another gift of mine. I can just about tame a wild animal. Not once has one ever tried to attack me.” I smiled at him, “Trust me.” I said as I ventured inside and looked around. I poked my head out of the opening. “It’s all clear,” I said, and he began to unload the sleeping bag and quilts as the winds began to blow the snow harder. I began to set things up and spread out the sleeping bag, so we can sit.The cave was big enough for us two and space to build a fire. So, as I was setting up and bringing in the basket of food, Porter went in search of wood, so we could make a fire. I found some good size rocks to make a fire pit as he walked in
I walked out of my room, and mom and Luziann had a hot lunch ready for us. I smiled as I noticed a hot cup of coffee sitting there ready for me.“That all smells great,” I said sitting next to Porter and picked up my mug and took a sip of hot coffee. “Mmm, that is good.”“Thanks, I got it ready for you,” Porter said taking a bite of his lunch.“Thank you.” I smiled then took another sip. Lunch was hot and amazing. Afterward I got up from the table, and I picked up my empty plate and Porter's plate and took it to the kitchen and rinsed them off and placing them in the strainer.Porter came in carrying the mugs, and we rinsed them out together. Going into the main room it was then I noticed everyone was gone. I looked around puzzled when Porter behind me spoke. “It is just us this afternoon.” He looked down at me and smiled. “Your mom and Bryden have an important meeting with the council of both worlds. My father and mother included.” I nodded in understanding, and he continued. “And Lu
A week later, Porter and I had been careful with plenty of guards, visiting his and my world. I have had the opportunity to wear some of my outfits created for me finally. Meeting the people has been a great joy, they have welcomed me into their fold as if I were raised here and not on foreign soil. They kept handing me flowers or small gifts which I graciously accepted and thanked them for.The children were the most eager to please me as their Princess. I have fallen in love with the people and the worlds. I also learned the union ceremony was moved to a year instead of two. The council decided seventeen was too young and voted to wait until my eighteenth birthday for the ceremony.And it was also agreed with heavy guards for protection; I was to become familiar with both worlds and the people, and also for them to get to know their Princess. Seeing Porter and me together is to give them hope in the peace, the council said, and it seems to be working.Porter has also taken the oppor
A few days later after much-needed togetherness with Porter and myself. My mother and Bryden and Porter’s father Derrik called for another important meeting to discuss the current situation and about our safety. This time Luziann went with them.Kieran, Porter and I decided to have a fun day to take our minds off things. Surprisingly it was a sunny, warm day, and almost all the snow had melted off. We decided to start out riding, Porter rode Star and Kieran, and I rode double on Eazy. We went in the opposite direction from the lake this time and an hour later found a beautiful open field when; I couldn't help myself and told Kieran to hold on and kicked Eazy giving her head with the reins, and she took off on a dead run. Porter followed behind on Star.It felt so good and made me laugh when Kieran began laughing and Porter joining us in laughter. We needed this so much with what we been through, and it was such fun, and the meadow was so large. I braked the horse and jumped off as I w