Adam is standing looking down like he wants to say something.
"If there something you want to ask Adam, go ahead." I say.
"Before I leave, when is my birthday and how old am I?" He asked.
"You were born 31st of January and you will be 23 so right now 22 years old."
"And you?"
"My birthday is the 5th of December and I just turned 24." I smile at him
"We met on your birthday?" He asked.
"Yes we did. I never would of thought I would of found my brother as a birthday present." He grabs me and hugs me one more time before leaving me alone in my room.
I strip out of my cloths and run some warm water in the tub. There is a bottle of lavender oil there so I add it the water. After bathing I find a night gown and slip it on. It feels nice to be a girl again.
As I crawl into bed there is a knock on the door.
"Yes?" I say.
The door opens and Max comes in, "Can I talk to you a moment?" he asked.
"Sure." I say; sitting up against the head board of the bed.
He walks in and takes a seat next to me.
"Elizabeth, I..." He pauses and looks up at me.
"Yes?"
He looks at me. I see in the deep blue eyes the need he has but I know I can't give him what he wants.
"I want you to stay with me." He says.
"I already said I would stay here. I won't leave right away. And now that I found my brother I want to be around." I know that is not what he meant but I can only push him away.
"No that's not what I mean." He shakes his head. "I want to share a bed with you."
"Oh... I'm not sure I am ready for that. I have never been with a man." I blush.
"We don't have to do anything, I promise to take it as slow as you want. But I don't think I can sleep without knowing you are safe from your nightmares." He smiles at me.
"It's not your responsibility to keep my nightmares at bay. Please give me space. I have been alone for sometime now and it will take time to allow people in it." My heart was pounding and if he stays with me I know I will die.
"Ok, but please call someone if you need anything." With that Max headed out.
◇◇◇♡♡♡◇◇◇ [Max]
After Leaving Elizabeth I head to my study. I want her trust me and be closer to be but how?.
As I sit there for sometime I start looking over some documents. Saundra then knocks on the door.
"Darling your back." She walks over to me and flops into my lap.
"I'm not in the mood. Get off." I say, pushing her off me.
"It's been so long. I have needs you know." She leans in.
"I said I'm not in the mood. Go away." I stand up and walk to the window.
She comes behind me and wraps her arms around my waist and snuggled her head in my back. I brake lose and hold her at arms length.
"What do you want?" I ask I feel the anger rising.
"We will be married in a few weeks. I just want some time with you in our bed. I've missed you." She blinks her eyes at me.
She is a very beautiful woman and any man would take his pleasure with her. He had always enjoyed their time together. But now all he wanted now was Elizabeth.
"I know we have to marry soon but there will be no you and me now. It will be in name only. Find someone else to warm your bed." I let go and walk out of the room.
Saundra laughs, "You think you can get away with out touching me."
◇◇◇♡♡♡◇◇◇[Beth]
Lighting flashes through the sky. I can hear the storm as I run through the woods. I hear a child crying and stop to figure out were is from.
Another flash then laughter. I run but don't seem to be getting no were. 'Little girl... come out, come out it's time to play' The voice sends a wave of fear.
1 2 3 4 you have opened every door
5 6 7 8 hell is real and at the gate
9 10 11 12 you will die at the sound of the bell
I try to cry out but my voice won't work. I run and see a child with an evil grin. She points a finger and me...'You will never be free. Everyone you love will die.'
Then someone grabs me and I scream. I try and try but can't get out of his grip. I look up and see my uncle laughing.
'Did you think I would let you go. You are mine to use. I am the only one that has that right. You have no where to hide little one. No where to hide.
Then my uncle snaps his fingers and in front of me is Adam and Max tied up and a man with a hood over his head comes forward with a long sword and I scream as the blade slices their heads off and they roll to me feet.
◇◇◇♡♡♡◇◇◇[Max]
After my encounter with Saundra I head back up stairs. I stop at Elizabeth door.
'No..... Get away..... Leave them alone...'
He tries to open the door but the dam woman locked it. With all his might he slams his sholder into the door. On the third try it flew open and she was tied up in her covers fighting what ever was in her dream. She was drenched in sweat and he rush over and scoop her up.
"Shhh... its all right I'm here. I'm here don't be scared."
I rocked her in my embrace but she was still fighting something in her dream. Then all the color drained from her face and she went ice cold.
One of the maids heard the noise and ran to get Adam to help. Adam had sent this maid to get a healer right away and ran towards his sisters room.
Max was shaking Beth. Wake up don't leave me, wake up.
Adam pulled her out of his arms and onto the floor. She was no longer breathing. He gave her two big breaths. Still nothing. He checked her heart and started pressing on her chest. As Robert arrived he help Adam. Soon she took a deep breath and started whimpering.
All I could do dropped to my knees as for the first time in my life I cried. She was alive. I almost lost her. Adam picked her up and placed her back into bed just as the healer came running in.
"What happend here?" Robert asked Max.
"I'm not sure. I was passing by when she screamed. The door was locked and I had to break in. While I was tring to wake her up she went pale and Adam arrived." I was shaking now. I have been through battles and nothing has ever gotten to me like this has.