It felt like we had been running for hours. I finally told Jason I needed to stop and catch my breath. He nodded and we stopped.
"Listen, I'm going to do something but I don't want you to feel scared Okay? Just stand behind me." He said holding my face close to his. I could feel his worry again, it flooded my entire body.
I was way too out of breath to object and just did as he said.
Next thing I know, he was mumbling something and then his hand lifted and he held it out and something appeared.
Oh I am for SURE dreaming because I'm pretty sure this man just made and opened... a portal?
He grabbed my hand and headed to the portal. I stopped dead in my tracks.
"What is that? And where does it go?!" I said scared out of mind.
"Trust me, Princess. Please. " he said as he held his hand out to me and I slowly took it.
"Hold on tight, since this is your first time portal traveling you may feel weak. But I'll be with you the whole time."
I could feel butterflies in my stomach... the way he looked at me took my breath away.
I took his hand and we walked through the portal. It was glowing and had this beautiful... aura about it. Once we got through the portal I could hear the men screaming behind us, but the portal closed just in time. We landed on a soft carpet, and I landed on Jason. I looked down at Jason and felt my face flush. I start standing up and fix my clothes and myself.
I stood with my arms crossed. Ignoring the pain in my head.
"What the HELL IS GOING ON?!" I say, clearly confused and angry.
He laughed and shook his head.
I looked around to see where I was. We were in a room, a BIG room. It had a king size bed in the middle. The walls were a dark red, a maroonish color. There was a part of the room that had a sitting area, it reminded me of a movie. There was 2 sets of double doors. I watched him go to one set of doors and open them, he motioned for me to follow him and as I slowly walked over to him my jaw dropped.
This was a closet.
This closet which I am now seeing is his, was the size of my entire house! It was huge. What caught my eye the most, was the fact half the closet was... woman clothing.
Jason walked over to the woman side and grabbed a night gown and a robe, and walked to me.
He handed it to me and said I needed to bathe and get some sleep. The nightgown and robe were a light blue and silky. He grabbed some clothes as well and walked out of the closet. The doors closed by themselves and I stopped to stare at them.
I could hear Jason laughing as he walked to another door.
"Yes they close on their own. Are you coming?"
I turned and looked at him and followed. He opened the single-door and we were in the bathroom.
This bathroom looked like someone took it out of a magazine. It was breath-taking.
The marble floor matched the counters, there was 2 sinks set apart. It had this set of lights under the mirrors that lit up the sinks perfectly.
There was a shower on one side and then near it was a tub. There was a wall between the tub and shower. The tub was a modern one, it was big and had jets all around it.
He walked over and said,
"I'm sure you want to get cleaned up alone, Do you want a bath? I can draw you one and I'll shower."
I nodded in agreement.
I walked over to the tub as he turned it on. Then he walked to the shower and turned it on.
"You're gonna shower while I take a bath?" I said curiously.
He raised his eyebrows, "yes is that okay?"
I was not sure what to say. I mean, I would have my privacy, sort of. He watched as I looked around the bathroom and cocked his head to the side a little. Why was this so cute? Ugh, I need to get OUT of my head.
I nodded and began to take my sweatshirt off.
I caught a glimpse of Jason without a shirt and pants. He had his boxers on, and lord have mercy what a sight. He had a 6 pack and his muscles were basically bulging out of his body.
You could see his V perfectly. Oh my. I could feel myself start to feel that tingly, fire feeling.
He looked over and saw me staring, I turned my head quickly so he wouldn't see my reaction.
He laughed and I continued to get undressed. Before I took the rest of my undergarments off I glanced to see if he was in the shower and he was. He wasn't facing me; and I was very grateful for that. I quickly finished undressing and got in the tub.
I laid in the tub not moving and enjoyed the jets on my body and the warm water loosen my muscles. There was bubbles everywhere, I did not remember seeing him put something in the bath... yet again, I was partially distracted.
I heard him turn his shower off but I didn't open my eyes. I stayed there. Knowing if I opened my eyes, I would be staring at him and wanting to just... feel him. Touch him. Feel his hands explore my body and...No no no earth to Isabelle!
"There is a towel on the chair next to you. I will be waiting for you in the room." He said as he walked out of the bathroom.
I let out a huge sigh.
I drained the tub and got up slowly. I found the towel and wrapped myself.
I could hear Jason on the phone, so I leaned in closer to the door while I got dressed.
"She is with me; she is safe. Did you escape the guards?" I assume he is talking about Kyle.
I get dressed and brush my hair.
I look at myself in the mirror.
My brown hair down my back, and my eyes very, very green. My freckles standing out more than usual. I looked.. different. I couldn't place my finger on what it was, but something had changed.
The nightgown came to my middle thigh and the robe was the same length. It felt like I didn't even have anything on. I opened the door and saw him on the balcony. I went to him and looked out. He had such a view. It was night time where we were and you could see the lights in the town below glowing. I realized how high we were and stepped back.
"What's wrong? Are you okay?" Jason said with a distraught look on his face as he grabbed my hand.
"We... I... we are so high. Where are we, Jason?"
He sighed and took me into the room. He closed the balcony doors and shut the curtains.
He waved his hand and a dim light came on across from the couch.
He walked over to the couch and told me to sit. I sat on the opposite side of the couch facing him. Waiting.
Why did he have to be the most gorgeous man I've ever seen? It made it difficult to sit still with him looking at me the way he was. The way the fire reflected on him... just enough to see each perfect feature of his face. The way his eyes glistened... and the look he was giving me was not helping me focus.
"I know you have many questions, my Princess. I will answer them, just have patience."
I sighed and rolled my eyes. I was prepared for a big speech when a knock came to the door.
He got up and opened the door, said a few things and he came back to sit down. He had a tray in his hands and set it on the table in front of us. It had some water, and some snacks on it. He handed me a cup and poured something in it. The water changed immediately. I could feel myself freeze.
"We are not in your world anymore. We are in a realm, called 'Crescentonian'. This is my room, my home, and my country. That is my town you saw below and I am the King."
I couldn't help but stare at him. My mouth wide open and not being able to move.
"Also, your drink is now tea. I used magic to change the water into what you drink most." He said before he sipped his tea as well.
Wait... a minute.
A king?
Oh I really am dreaming.
"My Uncle is someone I grew up with, he taught me everything I know. Unfortunately, he was killed last year in his own home. We have yet to find the person responsible. But when we do... let's just say he will pay for what he did. Anyways, when I was with him before he passed, he said something to me. He said 'you won't understand this now, but soon you will. Pay close attention to your heart, it will guide you. Once you find her and keep her safe, she is the answer.' I was so confused. I asked my uncle who, and that's when he mumbled 'Isabelle'. I tried to get him to tell me more, but he quickly forgot and started speaking of something different. It was the typical things said in those particular moments, about the future in our family and how to be a suitable king. I remember getting some air for just a short moment, and returning to his closed his eyes, and that was the last time I spoke to him. After some time, I decided to search for you. I could not just sit here and wait. So, I went and searched for you. Spent my time in many places trying to find you. It was very exhausting and exhilarating...and yet I still remember the day I finally found you. But to continue, My Uncle and I were very close. I miss him every day that passes. " His eyes looked down at his drink as he took the last gulp.
I could see pain in his eyes and I wanted to hold him and make the pain go away. But seeing as he didn't have a shirt on, I knew I better stay put.
"I'm so sorry Jason." I said softly.
He shrugged and sat himself more upright. "It is what it is. But he was talking about, you. My cousin is the King of the next country over, and he wants my country and people. He wants to rule all of it and be the only ruler. I, actually enjoy being king and enjoy my duties. I told him no, and ever since he has been sending me threats here and there to remind me who is more powerful." He poured himself another drink as he continued to explain everything.
"Would you like one?" He said, while locking eyes with me. For that second I forgot where I was. He was so mesmerizing.
"I... Uh... no thank you. Maybe another time." I do not know why he was making me so nervous. My hands started to sweat, so I sat up straighter and fixed myself. Once I finally get the nerve to look at him he is sitting next to me and watching me. Which, only made things worse. I did not even see him get up and move. I must be really tired.
He scoots closer to me and puts his drink down. He touches my lower face and turns me lightly to face him. I could feel my body start to heat up and my hands sweaty... again.
"Why... me? I am no one special... Just a normal girl." I'm so confused on why he thinks it's me.
Before I could say anything else, he moved closer to me so our hands were touching and his face inches from mine.
"Isabelle, you are of Royal Blood."