Neither of us willing to move an inch. I can feel his heartbeat as I place my hand on his chest. A feeling of calmness with the constant soothing sound of waves crashing into the beach. A sense of belonging to him. Never have I felt this comfortable around another person than I do around him. The first one I build a bond with outside of my own family.
“I have to go.” I whisper as I feel so overwhelmed by all the feelings and my insecurity.
“What happens next?” he asks as he unwillingly drops his arms. “I don’t know. I hope you will find your happiness with Gemma; I really do Jackson. You deserve someone who is able to sit next to your Father and support you every step of the way becoming a King yourself.” I turn around getting ready to leave. “What about you?” He tries to stall me and keeps asking questions so I won’t leave.
“I might join the Guards or get myself killed trying to get away. Either
Noel brings me to the other side of the Castle. There is about ten of us, and we line up on the wall for a briefing with Liam. He is the head of the Guard and personal Guard for the King. Everyone gets given their positions and where they have to be, not one person says a word or steps out of the line until Liam says they are okay to leave. Noel looks over to me and gives me a smile with a thumbs up as he walks away. Liam now turns his attention to me. “Shame we never got to our little fight the other week, would have been interesting to see how you would have avoided my attacks, but I guess we got training for this now, just that I won’t be allowed to hit you too hard.” He snips with his fingers pointing at me. It’s my pet hate when someone does this just to try make a point. I don’t even want to answer this and just nod. “Anyway, the King wants you by his side, which suits me as I can relax a little running the show and make sure it all goes smoothly. So, your job is just
I don’t think many have been able to hear the words but the few that are around me are now focusing on me not the ceremony. The King is leaning forwards in his chair as I lower my head. Why have I been so selfish, I don’t deserve him. I couldn’t see who he was before, why would he even still want me now. Now that he has found someone to replace me.“Carry on Priest.” The Alpha demands, completely dismissing what I have just said. I take a deep breath in, closing my eyes. The room is now spinning around me and the rage is building up inside of me. My hands are rolled into fists and I am ready to punch the Kings lights out. As I am about to move, a pair of hands grab me from behind just holding on to my arms , which makes me think again.“Calm now Eliza, I am here, I know how you feel but just don’t.” Noel whispers in a calm voice into my ear. Liam is walking over from half across the Room, alerted by the Alpha, I am sure.
Time is stood still as he runs his hands through my hair and I can hear him inhaling deeply. Nothing matters around us right now, it’s just him and me. Well, that until a cough from Gemma pulls both of us back to reality. I take a step back and look at her. If looks could kill I would have died an instant death right there.“Congratulations again Gemma and Jackson, I wish you both the best.” bowing lightly then I take my leave. No need to stay there any longer. Walking through the people, which seems to be taking forever just to be able to get out of sight. Down to the Beach I go, my happy place.Just in time to see the sun go down. I love how everything changes the moment the sun touches the water, it goes from a golden yellow colour into orange even pinks and purple before turning towards a light blue and then ending up in a dark blue, almost black. The Sky tonight is lit up by the Moon and stars, sitting in the sand I just quietly gru
After the first 10minutes I am already hanging but I preserve knowing if I carry on my body will jump into survival mode and it gets easier. We are actually all running at a good pace and everyone is keeping up well, no one left behind. I enjoy this! I am used to just one trainings partner, this is a whole new world for me, being part of a group. Glad I got my water bottle though as we arrive back all I want to do is run into the water to cool down. I am not alone as everyone is looking rather sweaty and hot.“Right, get your food and we meet again at 8 on the dot, no later.” Liam just walks off as if he didn’t just run with all of us, cool as a cucumber.The lack of sleep is not helping now as it suppresses my hunger. I don’t even bother following everyone else to get some food. Taking my trainers and socks off to walk into the ice-cold water. It doesn’t last long till it sends a chill up my spine so I just sit and relax in
I manage to push him off, pushing him away with my back legs as he presses me down to the ground with his weight. Blood dripping out his mouth as he backs up and only then I feel how hard he has actually bitten me. Limping towards my left side I need to shift my weight to the other leg, give my Shoulder time to heal and regain strength. Throbbing pain as I move to the side but I can’t show him how much it’s hurting me as he will now always go for the injured shoulder. A quick shake to make him believe I am alright, lowering my body slightly. I can feel his emotions going from dominant to insecure which could leave him now vulnerable towards my attacks. A quick pace attack and I manage to push him sideways with all the force my body has to offer. He didn’t get the chance to brace himself for the impact it had on him. Taking his eyes of me for a second which I use to my advantage, I manage to dig my teeth into his throat. I am against the Captain of the g
Just as if I knew He was coming around the corner Liam is stood with the mysterious Lady, they are just casually walking past and I stand still. Luckily, I had just in time wiped my Tears away. They turn left at the end towards the next set of stairs. I probably still looked dreadful.“Are you still awake?” Noel mind links me.“Still awake, yes... Is this what you mean with getting hurt?” I ask him straight.…“Yes.” It took him a short while to answer. “The Guy who was at Level 3 before, Ken. He told me earlier that she kept creeping in and out the Room all day long and that she tried to send him away. I was convinced it was only a matter of time.” You can hear how hard it is for him to tell me all this.Just then the door opens next to me and I try not to let it bother me. Jackson walks out slowly backwards. Just seeing him pushes all the tears back into my eyes and without even
More running on the Beach, just what I needed… right?“I better get on with it, that’s just what you get for overwhelming the King’s personal guard.” I say to myself as I walk slowly. I manage to get the reins around my head, but it doesn’t quite sit right over my shoulders, as the straps aren’t put on properly. It’s supposed to sit on me like a harness to minimise the rubbing on my shoulders but now that there is no one here to help me I have no choice but just leave it as it is. I keep saying Cart, but it kind of is like a Sledge, but with a cart top where all the logs are placed into. Maybe if I run closer to the water, it will make it a bit easier and not such a terrible load to pull the rest of the day.Having to pull it again makes me shudder. The pain I was in from pulling it for so long is only just starting to subside. Punishment when I should be celebrated. Urghhh… I let out a huff and puff as I tr
Taking it easy. Not done this in a long time usually I am one who is always busy. Yes, I was made to train by Zain but even when I didn’t have to, I was still with him, watching him or Aaron. I loved just spending time with them, watching Aaron do his drawings for example always fascinated me.Giving myself a bit more time to rest I try to lay back down in bed. I can now feel how deep the cuts must have been on my chest. Even now they feel on fire , a burning sensation under all the bandages. With it hurting so much I try to get myself to sleep clearing my mind, because if I think too much I won’t ever go to sleep and right now I need the rest.Once I drifted off, I felt at ease but it didn’t last for long.Sweating as these pictures keep popping into my head, hearing voices I have never heard before. Whispers. I can’t quite understand some of them but I try to concentrate, filtering out one that is the loudest,