Why is he around here now, I am sure his pack used to be miles and miles away from us, unless I ran faster and made it further than I thought?
“Really Random Jackson but, have you always been living here?” I make it sound like an innocent question, but it baffles me slightly.
“No, we are just here to collect the new Pack members. We are actually heading off back Home soon. Well, I am not sure what’s going on at the moment but that was the plan. Rowan, Loren, and Jon had been out looking around the area for anyone who might had been hiding when they came across you climbing down the hill. When I found you up on top of the Mountain, I thought maybe you been part of the pack and I left you food in the hope you would stay away from here till we move on. So, when I walked into the Room when we first met, I was a bit surprised to say the least.” Jackson leans his head against mine on his shoulder.
“Promise me something
Maybe this was always what it was supposed to be. When I tried with Zain’s help to look in the future of our own, we could never really see anything. I knew better than to let it drive me crazy as it can always change, we just thought it’s because it was us and we can only see other people’s future. What if we couldn’t see it because we weren’t together anymore.“Hey… have you fallen asleep? Let’s go.” Jackson beckons with his hand as he jumped up from the bed. Slightly overwhelmed by the sudden change it takes me a moment to realise what is happening.He notices how undecided I am, so he stops and listens. “Are you okay?” He holds his hand out for me. “Trust me, you will be fine. I will look after you, no one will ever hurt you again.” He adds.I jump up from the bed and take his hand. Swiftly we are walking out through the big backyard with the beautiful garden , up to
Was it all just a game for him? You think you got this whole friendship thing figured out then it all comes crashing down. Looking out of the window of the car watching trees go by. I notice the Guard; Liam is watching me closely. Nothing matters to me. If he is not my friend, who have I got left? What to fight for? No strength left in me as I sink into the seat. I feel broken.The car slows down and comes to a halt. I don’t even know how long we have been driving for, but the smell here is completely different.“Lady Eliza, this way please. I will show you your new Room.” The old man is back, and he gestures towards the Alpha house. I catch my breath at the sight as he starts to trot on. This is more like a castle, no wonder he calls himself a King with an Alpha house like this. It is magnificent. Vine growing up on the sides of it, climbing up the vast white iridescent stone walls. As Romantic and rustic as it looks outside, it i
I walk back to Noel who helps me walking back to my Room. He tries to speak to me but I don’t feel like talking. All the excitement I felt on the way to the beach is gone. Feeling even more hurt then when he dropped this bombshell on me about Jackson getting married.“When is the Prince getting married? Do you know?” I ask him just as we arrive at the door.“Saturday.” He answers and I shut the door without even thanking him. The pain I feel is almost unbearable. How can I hurt this much just because he decided to take this step? Just six days till the wedding. What did he mean when he said, “It’s not like you see me for who I am”?I find myself repeating these words over and over in my head. Who is he? Who am I? Am I asking the right questions? How am I supposed to know who he is? It’s not like I knew him for long.Days are passing by and frequently I found myself just standing on
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