What are you doing....
I spin around to find Alarik scowling down at me.
Alarik i was just going to come find you..i said.
uh...huh .I'm sure.
He pulls Beauty closer forcing her onto her feet. When i leave you alone i expect you to stay put. he said angrily.
Beauty thinks he'll squeeze her wrist untill ot breaks. But he gently turns it over and place two upon it.
wh-what are you doing? i asked feeling startled by his actions.
As i suspected your pulse is weak .he said.
He runs his thump over the fresh scrapes and cuts got during the hunt. A low growl rumbling in gis throat. You realise you haven't eaten anything since you got here? He said feeling some what pity.
The minute he says it my stomachs aches and my head throbs from lack of food.
Oh God...
Suddenly light headed she sway dangerously on her feet. Alarik catches her.
Whoa easy....he said.
He leads Beauty to the couch, lowering her to sit .
In front of her a platter of steaming savoury food She blinks in surprise.
You....brought....this for me.
Yes. i know it's not much but it's what i could smuggle from the kitchens he said.
While i was trying to run from him....i tought. But why? I'm just your slave.....i said.
Have you forgotten you're mate .....he said. i wont allow you to starve. Eat. he said firmly.
On the table is prepared fresh eggs. jer mouth waters at the sight of it.
I take a bite of the egg. They are creamy, light and warms Beauty mouth from inside out.
Oh my God....
Good? he asked.
It's not as good as my own cooking....i said.
Really I'll have to try yours some time. he smiled at me.
But i have to admit this is great. I haven't had eggs in a year . thank you. i said.
You are welcome are you feeling a bit stronger now? he asked.
I think so....i replied honestly.
If you're unsure eat more please.....
Beauty spoons more fluffy salty eggs into her mouth. The meal fills her up and her weakness fades. That's better. Now when you try to escape you can actually run.
I look up at Alarik unsure of what i should say. He gives me a wry and rare smile.
That was a joke ....he said.
Oh....
Alarik chuckles under his breath shaking his head. For once i see past the Dragon, past the king himself.
He looks so young but he shoulders so much..i tought.
There's a knock on the door.
It's almost time your highness..the tailor informed.
Alarik familiar stotic demeanour returns as he rises from the couch. Beauty follow.
When Beauty arrived at his chamber she met with an array of stunning fabric, cascading like an iridescent rainbow across the room.
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