All I could manage to do in this moment, was stare.
I felt his eyes searching mine for something, anything but I just couldn't move.
"I'm d-dreaming." Is all I could stutter out.
Jason sighed, "No my dear Princess, you are not dreaming." He moved closer to me and I could feel that fire starting to rise again.
"You are of Royal Blood. There are not many individuals left with this blood. That is why those men were after you. They want to use you and your blood. But I can assure you, I will NEVER let that happen. They will not get ahold of you and will not do anything to you. I will protect you with everything I have and know." He said with this soft, warm look in his eyes. This made my heart flutter.
"Jason..." I whispered, barely able to catch my breath.
He cupped my face in his hands, "Yes?" He whispered back.
"W-why do I feel this... feeling every time you are close to me? Or touch me? Why can I feel you before I see you? I don't get it." I said shyly with my head down. Knowing, my face was red while spitting that out.
He was smiling and oh my I could feel myself start to melt... he has to stop looking at me like that.
"We're soul mates Isabelle. That's why you feel that ." He said with this soft smile and then before I could respond, his lips touched mine.
It was as if someone lit a sparkler off inside my body. I wanted more and more.
He pulled me into his lap and I put my hands on his face and we locked eyes for a moment... I could feel my heart beating in my chest. He wrapped his arms around my waist and then suddenly I pulled myself from his embrace and looked at him. We were both breathing heavy and just... quiet.
What was I doing? I don't even know this guy and I'm about to be all over him! I need to stop.
He broke our gaze and stood up.
"You should get some rest. You have had a long day."
He came over to me and held out his hand. He was right, it has been a long day. I took his hand as he guided me over to the bed. He opened the covers and slipped my robe off for me. He put my robe on the chair near the bed and walked back over to the couch.
"Are you not going to sleep?" I asked quietly, trying not to sound bothered.
What is going on with me? Why do I feel so upset that he is not laying next me? I really need to get some sleep.
"I won't be able to control myself if I am laying that... close to you. It is part of the soul mate bond. The amount of passion for the other... is typically torture when one cannot act on the desire. It is that way so you won't want anyone else... because that sole feeling alone? Is so powerful when the two come together as one. Therefore, everyone else will not catch your eye in any way and won't be distracted. With all that being said, I want you. I want you so bad it hurts. It is very difficult to keep my composure that close to you. But I want you to be sure when you are ready for me. When you are ready , just know I will be here." He looked over at me and gave me a sweet smile. I returned it, knowing my face was definitely as red as a lobster. I was speechless.
I guess that explains the feeling I get when he is around or near. I just... it feels like I have known him my whole life. But in reality it has been 24 hours.
"I also want you to know- if you need anything, just ask. I have maidens on each floor. I need to check on some things before I come to bed. Now that I know you are safe and sound, I want to make sure nothing was left undone." He said as he grabbed his shirt and robe and walked to the door.
"Please.. stay. Don't leave yet..." I said as I could feel the sleepiness start to take over, but I could feel myself yearn for him.
"Please..." I said softly and locked eyes with him.
He climbed in the bed beside me and played with my hair. Oddly enough to admit, I felt comfortable... safe... happy... worry... want... wanting to stay like this and never move. My body felt so... calm in response to his closeness.
I closed my eyes and drifted to sleep.
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"Good morning Princess." He said softly against my forehead. It made my body shiver in response.
I yawned, and said "G-good morning."
He chuckled, "you even look adorable when you yawn."
I could feel my face turn hot and looked down.
He got up from the bed and Suddenly-
I felt the emotion. The fire. The tingling.
I'm awake.
I'm awake.
I'm... AWAKE!
I sat straight up, in the middle of this giant bed and stared at Jason.
He froze half standing with a tray of food in his hand.
"... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?!" I said angrily, not breaking eye contact.
He slowly sat on the bed and slowly put the food in front of me.
"I will answer any questions you have. I promise, but first you should eat Princess." He said with a nervous look.
"It will help you think of all the questions you have been so eagerly waiting to ask." He smirked and moved the tray closer to me.
"I am going to change and grab you some clothes. Eat please." He turned and walked to the closet.
I looked around while I ate some bacon and toast. This was really happening... I was really going through this...
Jason came back dressed in casual clothes and set my clothes on the bed.
"I have to set the day up for us to leave. One of my Knights will escort you to the garden when you're ready. I will meet you there."
I just stared at him. "Are you not going to eat as well?"
"I have already eaten Princess, My apologies. I assumed you would like to eat undisturbed." He looked so adorable when he was being apologetic.
"I will leave you be while you eat. Just go down the stairs and I will be waiting for you."
Did... did he really just leave knowing how angry I am? I deserve answers. How many times do I have to ask the same question? And how in the world did he just change my mood like that? I felt so confused. I should eat and see what he has planned.
I finished my food and got ready. At least the food here is good, that's always a plus.
He chose a rather... interesting outfit.
Don't get me wrong, the outfit is cute, but it was just very...surprising.
I went to the full length mirror and looked myself over before leaving. It was a 2 piece jumper. It was light pink and laced on the arms up to the shoulder. The bottoms went from my mid-belly to my toes. The material was as light and soft as a feather, I had looked down a few times to make sure I was still wearing clothes. I giggled, I felt silly. It felt like it was all a dream. Everything around me seemed so... perfect.
I put my hair in a ponytail and out of my face. My face looked different still. I couldn't figure it out, maybe I was just seeing things still.
I walked out the door and the Knight was there and ready to escort me to the garden.
As soon as he turned around.
Of course.
Who else would he send to watch me? Who else would be sent to escort me? Without him being present?
None other than....
Kyle. Friggen Kyle.