After breakfast I went to school, since I was due to graduate next month all I did was check in and then I went to work. I was running on auto pilot after everything that happened this morning so when Elyon walked in the door I didn't even notice. He watched me for about ten minutes before he went and asked Cammie if he could take me outside to find out what was wrong. After she watched me for a minute she agreed as long as he told her what was wrong. He agreed that he walked over to me.
He put his hand on my shoulder to get my attention and that's when I felt the tingling. My mind went back to my mother's letter. Was he my mate? How do I ask him without sounding crazy? Is he a wolf? How do I ask him?
We walk out the front door and I go strait to the swing across the park. He stood there and watched me while I sat there looking at nothing and all of these questions ran through my head. After a minute he bends down in front of me and takes both of my hands in his and asks," Won't you tell me what is wrong please? I hate to see you like this. And you are worrying your boss."
I look into his eyes for a moment and say," I did not sleep well last night. I had horrible nightmares. Over and over I heard screaming. Then I see a woman putting a child in a closet. Then it goes dark. I couldn't take it anymore and got up at four a.m. My parents heard me and got up as well. I told them about the dream and mom goes to her room and brings back an envelope with my name on it. Inside was a picture of my parents and me as well as a letter from my mother. I learned a lot of things this morning that not only scares me but confused me as well. I can't go into detail because I don't know if you will believe me. Hell I don't even believe it myself."
"I promise I won't make fun of you or think your crazy, you can tell me anything."
Before I am able to say another word Cammie comes out to check on me. She tells me she called mom to find out if she knew what was wrong. I guess mom gave her some information because she sends me home. So Elyon goes inside to grab my things and helps me into the car. He then takes me to my house after I give him directions. Once there we sit down on the couch and and he waits for me to start talking.
"Okay so like I said I was having nightmares last night, after telling mom and dad about it mom went and got the letter addressed to me from my birth mother. In the letter She does two things, first She tells me about a war that was going on at the time. Then she tells me about myself. She told me basically that I am not normal."
Before I am able to go any further Elyon shoots to his feet and starts pacing. I am afraid to say anything for a few minutes, then he sits down next to me.
"Okay please bare with me. I have some questions for you. I promise I'm not crazy. Please be honest because I think I can help. And if I'm right your going to need it soon. Didn't you tell me your eighteenth birthday is soon?"
"Yes, I turn eighteen in three weeks. What is it? What can you tell me? And I won't think it's any crazier than what I learned this morning."
"Okay you mentioned a war, did your mother's letter have a name for it? Or maybe when it started or even why?"
I looked at him in shock for a minute, could help really be this close? Will I be safe? Well as mom always says "In for a penny in for a pound." Then I get up and go to my room. In a moment I bring back the letter. I hand it to him and say," I am trusting you with my life here. This is all I know."
He takes the letter out and reads it a few times. When he is done he puts it back in the envelope and hands it back to me then says," Go put it away. I will be here when your done don't worry."
So I take the letter back to my room and I am actually surprised to see Elyon still on the couch when I come back downstairs. Then I look at him for a minute and say one word,"Well."
Before he says anything he leans forward and kisses me then he starts talking. And I find out more about myself than I ever knew possible.
"Okay at the time you lost your family the war was actually coming to an end. There were three other packs that were wiped out. I'm sorry to say that some vampires thought everyone was below them. They thought of humans only as food. The werewolves actually tried to help the humans. But I need you to understand that not all vampires believed or behaved like that. There are five Royal family's, three of them rule over all supernatural races now. There is one royal family here in the United States, One royal family in Europe, and one in Egypt. These three family's had to band together to stop the war. Sadly it took longer than it should have. Many people died, not only humans, but elves, the fare folk, and the wolves. We did everything we could to stop the wars. The rogues were destroyed. Any survivors were helped anyway we could. We relocated wolves to new packs. We helped the elves rebuild their homes. We did everything we could to stop the attackers. In Paris things got bad so as the eldest royal son I was sent to stop the uprising. Two days after the attackers were stopped I felt your pain. I knew you were out there somewhere. I called out to you hoping I would get a response, but I was there and you were here. I have been looking for you all this time. I wanted you to be safe but I didn't know if you were even alive after the three days of pain stopped. I was so afraid I had lost you. When I say you in the diner I was so happy. I thought you were human and right now technically you are. But I am here to help you now and keep you safe. Ask me anything, I will answer any questions."
With that he stopped talking and just stared into my eyes. It was my turn to get up and pace. I went over everything he told me several times in my head. I really didn't want to think about this war, I would deal with that later. Right now I need to think about me and the changes that will happen in a few weeks. I go back and sit down. I take his hand in mine and start with the easiest question I can.
" Um just wondering how only are you? Okay so I take it your my soulmate then? That's why I feel the tugging in my chest every time your around. So then your a prince of vampires right, how does that work I thought vampires were turned. How can you be outside during the day? According to my mother's letter I am a Luna by birth, what does that mean? Can you help when I change next month? What do I need to know about that? How can two different species be soulmates? Is us being soulmates the reason why I feel so comfortable and safe with you as well as wanting sex all the sudden? I swear I have never been interested in anyone before, I thought I was gay but the minute I saw you in the diner all I could think about was getting you naked."
"Well I'm glad you have not been with anyone before me. But let's start at the beginning of your list, and please don't think of my age as anything major. I have walked the earth for five thousand three hundred and twenty-five years. Please don't dwell on the number. Once you change you will age much slower, and yes I can help you with your first change. Vampires are born just like wolves and humans, some are turned but only those who have the Vampire gene in their family line. The older you are the more sunlight you can handle. But as a member of the Royal family I am immune to many things. You are considered royalty in your species. It doesn't matter what species you are, you have the other half of my soul. We will always find each other because our souls will always reach out to each other. The gods chose to do things this way. But I warn you I don't dwell on the gods are the why of it so I can't say more about it than that."
"Well that's a lot to take in. Let me process that. Um would you like something to eat or drink? Can you eat and drink regular food?"
"Yes as a royal I don't need much blood, just a few sips once a year and I am good. I love to eat, and before you ask no I don't like garlic but it is a personal choice not a required one."
With that we both start laughing. Then I get up and get us both a bottle of water. Not even two minutes later my mom comes home to check on me. We have her sit down and Elyon tells mom everything he just told me. He answered all of her questions and then dad came home. He did it all over again for him. As I watched and listened I was amazed that he didn't get upset because he had to repeat himself so much and he was honest about everything. He didn't hold anything back. Dad did get a bit flustered by his age but then let it go after he thought about it, because with his age he would be able to help me better when the time came for the change. After that dad invited him to dinner.