Later I decided to approach Bryden alone in his office. “Mr. Weston, I was wondering about a plan to save my mother. You know the longer we wait the more in danger she is.”He stood and bowed addressing me as, “Your Highness?” I know he called me by my formal title to remind me of who I am. “I am completely aware of a timeline to rescue the Queen. But it is also my duty to protect you.” He placed the paper down that he was reading to focus on me. “And you are no way ready to be able to control your ability for a full rescue. After all, we have no idea if you can control it to travel with another person.”“There is only one way to find out. Teach me that technique now.” I was more than asking; I was just about demanding him, using my royal status. Two can play at the Royal game. I stood there straight and unmoving just looking at him.He nodded his head as he said, “You really are your father's daughter.” He sighed. “Alright let's get on with more training.”“I said no!” Galen said as
Back at the school I saw Galen roaming and looking for us. He looked fit to be tied as the saying goes. I took a deep breath as he noticed us walking across the field and began to walk our direction.“Well, I guess we will see you two tomorrow,” I said to Sara and Amanda.“Yeah, see you tomorrow.”Kieran and I walked to meet up with Galen. “Galen, I am sorry, I had Kieran with me for protection,” I said as we approached him.“Where did you all go?” He demanded.“I was concerned about Jason. He wasn't in school today and wanted to make sure nothing bad had happened to him, we just found out he is out of town. His mother in Washington is pretty sick according to his dad, so he is with his mom.” I saw Galen's expression soften.“I am sorry to hear. But you need to let me know anytime you decide to venture out like this. It is too dangerous.” He led us toward his car.“I will I promise.”As we pulled in and near the front door Galen spoke to Kieran, “Can you give us a bit of time alone Ki
Two weeks later, early November it snowed leaving a few inches on the ground. Since it was still coming down by morning school was canceled. Watching the snow landing on the skylight I began to wonder if Valaisha got snow. Sitting next to the fireplace in front of Galen on the big comfy chair with his arms around I had my head lying against him looking up at the skylight.The others were off doing their own thing with my mom and Luziann in the kitchen chatting, I wondered out loud, “Does it snow on Valaisha?”Galen resting his chin on my head kissed it before answering. “It rains and snows there. Only when it snows, it is a pale pink, and still pretty cold.”“Pink snow?” I said with a giggle, “Are you serious?”“Completely serious. You will see it for yourself one day.”“Wow,” I said with a sigh. “I look forward to it. So, there are seasons much like here then.” It felt good being held in his arms.“Yes, there are seasons. Any other questions?” He asked.“Yeah, with my mom and I being
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