That night, I had a dream. It was dark and eerie. Sounds of swords and the metalic scent of blood. Lifeless bodies on the floor.
I did not dare come outside, I was so young. I could not fight back. So Sawyer instructed me to stay inside. "No matter what happens, you have to stay inside. No one must know you are here. No one. You must survive. Remember what I told you about mother when she died because of the sorcery that was performed centuries ago, to safe the prince?".
She asks her hands massaging my temples with her hands shakily.
"Yes, I do mother died of the curse. We are alone now. Just the two of us. Do not leave me alone please."
I begged. My eyes full of desperation.
She must not leave me. She is all I have, my father is a ruthless man. He had turned greed thirsty since he married Sawyer off to that vampire, to increase his wealth.
"I am coming back. I promise, have you forgotten that your sister is a powerful witch?. All you have to do is stay here and if anything happens, did not utilize your powers." She assured me. I can't utilize my powers, the prophecy had been foretold, since I was born.
Untill a dark tall figure appeared slowly from behind, he had dark long fingers and his black ebony hair cascaded down his shoulders.
I caught his eyes. He had deep green eyes. Like that of the forest. And he looked intimidating.
I stood there, terrified!.
As I stare.
I could perceive that strange energy from him.
Everything about him screams danger.
I did not know when he swiped Sawyer away from my grip and swung her on the wall. And with full speed, he threw her her on the wall once again.
No! Something was off. Even Sawyer could not use her powers. Was it because he was half wizard_half Lycan?.
But I finally found my voice,
"Leave her alone! Leave my sister alone, stay the fuck away from her!. You monster, why are you so hell bent on having her blood. Hun?" I screamed.
Suddenly, his head snapped in my direction and our eyes locked. Those murderous peircing red eyes bore into my ocean blue eyes. And I let out soft whimpers.
"Growls". He licks his fang before he stands all tall, towering over me.
He lower himself, so he could meet with my heights. Then sniffs my neck.
He is so close now.
His features are so scary,I lost my balance and fell to the floor. This is all too much for me I can't take it in alone.
Terrified.!
I am suddenly terrified.!
Is he going to ravish me too?.
But that look_,the look in his eyes_is that fear?.
No, he can't be scared of me.
I thought, as he took Sawyer again, and killed her in just a snap.
Before my eyes. "No! No you can't kill her You can't leave me alone. Sawyer. Sawyer. No!...." I shrieked a high pitched sound. He had killed her no he was coming for me.
"My lady!, Avalon". A soft voice urged, and I shot my eyes opened. To meet Ares'green eyes. The same as the one from my dream. He was the one. The monster, he had killed her.
And spared my life. He should have just killed me then.
But watch out, the girl you had spared her life is here for your own life.
Ares was looming over me. "You are okay" he says, brushing something away from my face. This was not right.
I was pantinf and sweat dripped down my face. He brushes my hair gently and whispers. "You are okay. You should go back to rest, a little. I will have your maid inform Yilvia that you are not set for the bride practices."
He informs, drawing my head to rest on his chest.
Practices?. I ask. For what I thought.
"Ofcourse. The little things you have to do, on your wedding day as a woman. But I am your husband nontheless. It does not matter, you do not have to practice them."
That sent relief throughout my body.
Waking up in the same bed with him. With his scent all over. It felt so good.
Today was my wedding day. I must get ready. Even if he insists that I do not go through the practicing. I still have to know somethings if I am going to be the queen.
"I think I should still be aware of the things I have to do. If I am going to be your queen. Your highness"
"Well, no more worries, rest your head and go to sleep. Everything would be set. Penelope would get you ready when it is time."
He says and I eventually return to sleep, in his arms. Listening to his steady heart beat.
When I woke up, the room was brighy lit, and there were few maids in the room. But there was no sign of Ares here.
The maids are busy chatting. They didn't know I had woken. "I would never believe his highness would ever allow us in his room. He must have been smittened by my lady" one of the maids said, Penelope was among them. She must have told them some news about me.
"She is a beautiful woman. I hope she likes me too, the way she likes you. I wish I was the one serving her. I would be able to see his highness's face. Oh you are so lucky Penelope".
Another maid said.
"Huumn" I clear my throat signaling that I am awake. And they all turned their head towards me. "Oh your highness you are up".
"Yes, where is Ares?." I asked. "His highness said not to wake you. We are here to get you prepared for today's occasion." Yilvia said, I had not noticed her standing at the back. She was arranging a black and gold gown. It must be my wedding cloth. I am suddenly thrilled.
The gown looks so regal.
I have not thought of what cloth I will be wearing for my wedding. I could feel the butterflies in my tummy.
"Do you like it your highness?" Yilvia asks.
"Yes. I love it thank you so much" I replied cheekily.
"You should say that to his highness. He had spent too much on it."I want to please her". He had said" Penelope explains.
"Oh!" Was all I could say.
He really wanted to please me?. Another thrilling feeling form insode of me.
"We have to bathe you and then you try on the gown. Your highness" Penelope urge, because I was busy staring up the at my image in the large mirror before me.
"Okay lead the way" I answered, running to the bathroom.
It has being more than centuries now, and here I am still standing, facing the mirror. I look majestic no denial. Yilvia's make ups is so heavenly. I almost didn't recognize myself.
The last thing remaining now is my hair.
One of the maids passes Penelope a gold hair pin. And she balances it in my hair.
"We are done. You look majestic your highness." Penelope complements triumphantly.
"Well, we hope his highness stops being cold to us. Now that you are in his life" Yilvia said, and all the maids nodded in agreement.
"I am not sure but I can make him. I hope so".
"It is time your highness".