Jason walked back to me and saw me slouched on the wall.
I looked at him and he saw it on my face, "I know love, I know." He said as he embraced me. I felt like no matter how many steps forward I take 3 steps back.
We walked out of the dungeon, and back into the main hall. I could not get out of my thoughts. How am I suppose to get her back? Mark is not going to give up where she is. Richard took care of him, so how in the world am I suppose to find my mother? When he isn't in one place for longer than a second?
"We will get her, I promised you." He said to me as If he could read my thoughts.
"How? He will not give her whereabouts up. There has to be a way to talk to him. Right?"
"That would be nice Princess, but I have a feeling he won't talk to us unless there is something in it for him. We can talk to Richard and see what he says?" He is trying so hard to be optimistic, I appreciate him doing so.
"Jason I have to tell you something... Richard did something to Mark... and he is gone. He is still alive, but not in one place for longer than a second. So even if we got him to tell us where my mom is, we have no idea where he is or where he's going."
"Oh well.. then we definitely need to talk to Richard then. He will hopefully know more about that spell he did."
I nodded in agreement. "Jason can I ask you something?"
"Of course, my love."
"Where... Is Kyle?" I asked quietly, knowing it was a sensitive topic.
He sighed and ran his hand down his perfect face, "I still haven't done anything. I honestly, have no idea what to do. I'm so hurt and disappointed... I know he is good with words. If I talk to him, I know he will somehow convince me to let him out."
"I see. Maybe I can try talking to him?" I looked at him, anxious to how he'd respond...
"You think he wouldn't convince you to let him out?" He said raising his eyebrows.
"I don't know honestly... but I can always try talking to him. You can be there around the corner to make sure he doesn't escape or somehow convince me?"
"Yeah, I guess we could try that." He said nodding his head and looking at me.
"Why don't we head to Richard's now? So we are back by sun down." He suggested, trying to change the subject. I wasn't going to push my luck. I want to hear what Kyle has to say anyway.
"Good idea."
We walked to the courtyard out front and there were two horses waiting by Knights.
They both bowed to us, "Sir. Jason, both horses ready as you asked."
"Thank you." He said back nodding at them to be dismissed.
He helped me get on the beautiful white horse, "Her name is Angel. She is a very sweet and shy horse. Be gentle on her. I will be right next to you the whole time okay? Do you remember what I said about riding?" He asked as I got on the horse and settled on Angel.
"Yes, I do. I will be gentle. She is very soft and beautiful." I pet her neck and leaned on her to hug her. She neighed in response. "Haha I hope she approves of me riding her today."
"You are beautiful." He was gazing at me and I leaned down to kiss him.
"Let's get going." I said and he got settled on his horse and came next to me.
"Ready Princess?"
I nodded to him and off we went.
The feeling of riding her was unexplainable. I loved feeling the wind on my body and I could feel my hair flowing in the wind. For some reason, it felt like I rode Angel before, It was so natural for me. I loved every second of it.
Jason slowed down and I did as well.
"Everything okay?" I could my face crinkling looking at him.
He chuckled, "Yes Isabelle. Just taking in the view and enjoying riding with you."
I smiled and looked at the view, he was right, It was a sight to see for sure.
"How much longer until we are there?"
"About 20 more minutes of riding."
I nodded and I wanted to see what it felt like to ride her fast.
I took off before Jason could say anything and I could hear him laughing and saying. "Oh yeah? You wanna ride fast? Heard that Princess!"
I could feel him catching up and my heart started to beat faster. I could feel my adrenaline pumping, knowing I would lose this race, but at least I was trying!
Suddenly, A black blur flew past me! I heard Jason laughing and before I knew it he was way ahead of me! As we went on the top of the hill, I could see Richards castle. Jason was waiting for me at the top watching me approach.
"Haha you should know Princess, Athena is a fast horse. The fastest one I've ever ridden in my life." He smiled while patting her.
"She is pretty fast." I said smiling at him.
"We're almost there. Let's go." I followed him towards the castle and for some reason, I started to get nervous the closer we got to his castle.
I guess I get nervous about being anywhere but Jason's castle right now.
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As we got to his courtyard, there was two of his Knights and a maiden at the entrance waiting for us.
They took our horses to the barn and the maiden brought us inside.
"Sir. Jason will be right down. He said to have you in the meeting room. Are you hungry or thirsty? I can bring you something if you'd like?" She said while walking in front of us and glancing back, only looking at Jason as she spoke.
I rolled my eyes at this, and chuckled a little. I know he is a sight to see, but could she make it any less obvious? I am walking right next to him.
"Thank you, food and drinks would be nice." He said as we entered the meeting room. She bowed and left.
"Is it like this wherever you go?" I asked while looking at him with a playful expression.
He laughed and kissed my forehead. This made me happy.
"So sorry about that, I had to handle something. It is nice to see you both again."
Richard said as he walked in swiftly and headed to us. He greeted me first and hugged me, then hugged Jason. He motioned for us to take a seat at the table.
"Where is Julie?" I asked seeing how she was not in the room with us. "Isn't she going to take my blood?"
"Ah. Yes. She is tending to another matter right now, but will be here shortly." He said smiling and looking at me and Jason.
"Richard, is my blood helping your nephew at all?"
"Yes. It is. We gave him what we had of it and he got up yesterday on his own to walk to the bathroom." I could tell how hopeful he is about this, I just hope it stays this way.
"That makes me really happy to hear."
"There she is! " I look over and see Julie walking in the room and towards me. I stood up and squeezed her tightly. Behind her, a maiden had a bag and a towel. Assuming, that was for me for the blood she was about to take.
I sat back down in my chair, but turned so Julie could reach my arm easily. Richard helped her get comfortable and helped her set everything up.
"I need to distract myself while this is going on." I turned my head to Richard, and felt Jason right next to me holding my hand.
"Richard, me and Jason want to ask you something. It is about Mark." Richard's face went to stone when I mentioned his name. I could tell this may tough to talk about.
"Uh. I already told you about him... Princess. What more do you want to know?"
"Well... We have kind of a problem..." I said looking at him slowly and then looking at Jason.
"Princess. What KIND of problem are we talking?" He said very uneasy.
I could tell, this was not going to be a good conversation...