Jochelo dragged Eleanor all around the kingdom. By this time, Eleanor had learnt to ignore people stares, no matter how uncomfortable it made her feel. Focusing on what Anna pointed out and where Jochelo took her, it became increasingly obvious that this realm was enormous. It was just like Earth. So huge! She'd had to go through some portals to get to other parts of the realm and it was so exciting. At last, they ended up at Jochelo's house, where Eleanor got to meet Nick's mother, Leo's sister and Anna's husband.Nick's mother, Antana, was a total sweetheart.Leo's sister, Wovira, was bubbly. A lot like Litea. Anna's husband, that man was very brilliant, even in old age! His looks were a huge plus. Seeing them kiss had been the sweetest thing ever. They spent a while together, till Jochelo fell asleep.It had felt like hours, but she'd deflated when Anna told her that it was barely past 1:00 p. m. Deciding to return back to the palace, she allowed Anna and her hu

The first thing she felt was surprise, before registering that it was an arm around her neck. An arm that was choking her and pulling her away. Panic and fight flared up at the same time as she began to hit at the arm, while at the same time, trying to breathe. Stumbling backwards, she stepped on a foot and instantly sent her heel into something. It made enough contact to hurt because a hiss was heard but the choke hold didn't loosen up. Where was she being pulled to? She suddenly reached back, blindly grabbed a head and shoved her thumbs in the closet things they could reach.His eyes.The male behind her yelled and let her go. She began to run but her hair was suddenly yanked back harshly. Did he have four eyes!? As he pulled her along the floor, she yelled and thrashed, hoping someone would hear her but it was all to no avail. Against her fight, she was pulled into a room and the door was shut. As soon as he let her go, she turned and swung a hard punch, conn

The moment she stirred, Andreas jolted awake."Bella-""Sorry, I was just trying move my hand."He adjusted them and felt at a loss when she instantly sat up."Bella-""I have been awake for about two hours.""What?"She looked back and laughed at the look on his face."I slept for only a little while," she stood and almost fell, but caught herself in time. Andreas was bounding off the bed when Eleanor rose a hand to stop him."No, no, I'm fine. Just trying to get used to my legs again.""Let me help you.""No, i-" He was already beside her, holding her hand. She sighed, looked up at him and said,"Fine, but only three to and fro's before letting me go on my own, okay?"He could put his foot down..... But he didn't.He nodded. She counted every to and fro, then smiled at him when the third one passed. He sat and watched her walk slowly."It's almost like I forgot how to walk." She chuckled.

Later that night, they were sat on the front porch, entwined in each other and both deep in thought when Eleanor asked,"Andreas?"He hummed."How are you half french and Irish and Italian, when you are from another realm?""In my realm, there are different languages that differentiate species. It wasn't till my line came here that we realized that for every language we speak, your realm has it too. Only difference is the name of the languages. We found out that our particular language, is Irish.""Wolves speak Irish in your realm?""Yes. My grandfather came, visited Ireland, then went to Italy. He fell in love with the language and decided to claim the country. That was what I meant by migrated. His dragon was only too happy."She turned to face him."So, all dragons in your realm speak Italian?""Yes.""Since you have all the species.... It means you speak all languages?"He nodded.She tilted her head to the side. "All o

As she trudged through the wet forest to his place, her mind ran amok with thoughts. She'd tried calling him but his line was switched off. Had he maybe gone to the shop to see Anna, then met Daphne and decided to stay and talk? Was that what the text meant? Though she felt cold and wet from the drizzles of the rain, she pushed through and kept trudging. Upon getting to his place, she went up the porch stairs, shook off whatever water droplets she could from her skin, and knocked. No response.She shuddered as the cold breeze kissed her wet body and knocked again.Still no response. Maybe he really wasn't home. Deciding to ensure, she placed her thumb on the scanner and the door flipped open. She walked into the dark living room and looked around.No sign of him.Next stop, Anna's shop. She was making her way to the door when she heard a noise.She stopped and quietened, listening intently. When she heard nothing, she concluded that it