The guys were still staring at me, waiting to hear the rest of my thought. It made me chuckle, and they still just... stared at me.
"Okay so, I asked Julie why there wasn't a single mirror in the rooms where we stayed for two days, in hiding. She said It was because anyone could find you by using a mirror. It's just a very strong spell and very hard to do. I gathered that only a very strong witch could do the spell. She said the price would be high because you have to use Deep Magic for the spell."
I took a deep breath, and continued.
"With that being said, We could find a witch to do that spell to find Mark to find my mother! Or even just my mother! Something of that sort."
"You... are a genius." Jason said kissing my forehead and grabbing my shoulders.
"Is the witch you used for that spell before strong enough?" Jason asked Richard.
"Maybe? You don't really ask witches if they do Deep Magic. They tend to get... spooked when you do. People who use Deep Magic usually use it for really horrible things. That is why it is forbidden in our realm."
"Well, you both are Kings, aren't you? Can't you let it happen?" I asked crossing my arms starting to feel myself get upset. I could feel my hands start to tingle, and Jason quickly hugged me to break the feeling, and he did.
"Uh... okay..." Richard said awkwardly standing there.
"Her hands. She was about to light you up like a firework." Jason said laughing.
"It is not funny! I cannot control it yet." I said breaking Jason's grasp.
"Wait... You..." Richard said cocking his head to the side. "You have magic activated like, actual physical magic? That you can use? Not just in your blood? Impressive Princess. Usually when Royal's activate their magic at birth, it takes about a year or two to actually be physical and not just bottled inside."
I shrugged my shoulders, "I guess I'm different."
"Hm. That you are Princess." Richard said smiling at me.
"We need to get going. I don't want to travel when it is dark." Jason said as he went to my horse. He looked at me and I went to my horse and leaned into her. She neighed again in response to me, it made me smile.
Jason got on his horse and we both nodded to Richard and said our goodbyes.
We went the whole way home without speaking. I could see Jason was deep in thought, as was I. I couldn't stop thinking about my mother. I hope wherever she is, she is safe and unharmed. I wonder If we could pry more information out of Caroline. Well, I say 'we' knowing it would be Jason not me. That girl drools over him and does whatever he asks. It is quite disturbing.
I see our home up ahead and see a Knight and maiden waiting in the courtyard. How did they know when we would back? He has some very loyal people here.
Jason got down first then helped me down. The Knight and maiden bowed to Jason and the Knight said, "Caroline's father is inside waiting to speak with you. Dinner will be ready shortly. I know you'll both want to change." The maiden said the last sentence, looking at me. I know I looked crazy, my hair was all over from the riding and I had a bandage on my arm from Julie taking blood.
"Thank you, and yes we do. We will be in the dining area shortly." Jason said as the maiden walked us inside. She bowed to Jason and disappeared.
Jason smiled to me as he led us back to our room.
"What is it?" I laughed at him hitting his arm lightly.
He opened the door for me and closed it, and then he was in front of me kissing me. I was up against the door and he had his hands on my face, not letting go. I could taste the lust he felt.
Our bond has gotten much stronger and I can feel more and more of his emotions, and I can almost tell what he is thinking.
I broke the kiss, out of breath, "We have a guest downstairs waiting for us."
"This will be continued after, Ms. Isabelle." He said while staring into my soul and making me melt.
I felt my face turn red as he kissed both of my cheeks, so softly it made me shiver.
"You have such a strong effect on me.." I whispered still looking into his eyes.
"The feeling is mutual." He kissed me softly one more time before breaking it.
"Let's get changed." He said, and we both went into the closet, grabbed clothes and I went to the bathroom.
My oh my, I did look crazy. I needed to fix myself before greeting anyone.
I took a quick shower and slipped on the dress I chose. I brushed my hair and kept it down. I did a small braid on the side, so you can still see my face clearly.
I took one more look before leaving the bathroom, and really noticing the changes all over my body.
My face was settled. The roundness in my face, with rosy marshmallow looking cheeks, big green eyes, It looked as if someone spread out my freckles and toned them.. a shade or two lighter. My skin was soft looking and still young. My chest was bigger too, not that I am complaining, just not use to the new... movement with it. You could see my curves were more defined than before. My legs still looked long, and smooth. The red dress I chose made me feel like a princess about to attend a ball. It had 2 slits on the side that went to my middle thigh. You could see my legs as I walked. Maybe I am overdressed? Sigh, I should see what Jason's opinion is first.
I walked out of the bathroom and Jason wasn't in the room. Maybe he is still in the closet getting ready? I head over to the closet and sure enough, there he is, putting his shoes on and looking in the mirror. He turned around and slowly looked me up and down. His jaw dropped and he walked over to me not taking his eyes off of my body.
"You are really trying to test me, aren't you? We may not make it for dinner." He said as he embraced me and kissed me.
"Haha, you are so sweet. You don't look so bad yourself." I said gazing at this beautiful man standing in front me.
There was a knock at the door and our trance of love was broken. Jason and I headed to the door and it was a maiden telling us dinner was ready and the guest is downstairs in the main hall." She said softly and bowed.
"Thank you, we were just..." He looked at me... made my face flush again and I squeezed his arm. "Never mind." I could see the maiden was annoyed, she looked at me like 'really?'. Jason saw it too and looked at her,
"You are dismissed." He said to her then she bowed and stormed off.
"Girls here are territorial I see." I said with a dramatic eye roll.
He laughed and shook his head. "Never really noticed honestly. "
When we went downstairs we saw Caroline's father standing with three Knights. He was speaking to them and stopped when he saw us approaching. The knights also stopped and bowed to Jason.
"Sir. Jason." They all said in unison.
"Evening to you all." Jason said as he nodded and I nodded as well. Jason motioned towards the dining hall, "After you."
We went into the dining hall and sat down. It was just us three at the table and I could tell Caroline's father was, uncomfortable. I wonder if he knows what she did, or If he even cares.
"So Sir. Jason, You said my daughter has gotten herself caught up in some nasty dilemma. Please, elaborate on that. " Caroline's father finally said after breaking the silence.
"Yes, Sir. She has. She shape shifted into Isabelle's mother to pretend to be her and try to break us up. Now, it may sound silly to you. But her mother is missing and someone has kidnapped her. Caroline saw her but will not tell us where in the Unmarked territory." Jason said while not shifting his eyes on anyone but Caroline's father.
Her father shook his head and looked down. A few moments passed and he looked at me, "Dear Isabelle, I am truly sorry for what my daughter has done to you. It is not acceptable and she will be punished as you wish to see fit. I cannot help her in this situation." He said quietly and then looked at Jason.
"Thank you Sir. I will have a Knight return her when I see her punishment is through."
He started to sniffle, "She use to be such a sweet girl.. I don't know what happened." He was starting to cry. I had no words. Clearly this man loves his daughter and she is out here ruining his name with silliness because of jealousy. Maybe being in the dungeon and not having 'royal' treatment will teach her a 'royal' lesson.
"Would you like to see her before you go?" Jason asked.
He nodded and stood up. "I would like that."
Maybe Caroline seeing her father for a brief moment will... motivate her to want to be home. Maybe she will be so upset and miss him she will start talking so she can be free.
I stood up and followed them to the dungeon. The Knight brought her dad over to see her. He gasped when he saw her, "My sweet, sweet baby! What have you done! Look at you! Only a fool would do such a thing you have done!"
I could hear Caroline crying, and I could see her hands gripping the bars, "Daddy! Please get me out. Please! I promise to never do it again!" She cried out loud, as it echoed around us.
He shook his head and backed away from her slowly. I could see the tears rolling down his cheeks. "You will serve your punishment here. You will return home to me when Sir. Jason's says. My dear child... you have hurt and disappointed me and a disgrace to our name." With that, he walked away and walked right by us. We followed him out and could hear Caroline screaming for him to come back and save her. He didn't look back but kept going. The Knight opened the door and we went into the main hall.
Jason bowed to him and said, "It won't be long Sir, I feel and hope she has learned her lesson."
"Me too Sir. Jason. Thank you for the hospitality. Until next time." Just like that, he was gone and it was quiet.