" I thought her Majesty could have a better outlook on issues since you had been with me..." Kilian explained as he led me to the briefing chambers.
" Happy to lend a hand..." I said as he opened the doors to a room full of males dressed in amour with swords strapped to their sides.
There was a map laid out on the table ahead that covered the lands of Ironhold. I looked at it as Kilian explained how he wanted to intersept some suspected enemies coming into the kingdom through the routes we had visited.
" I need some fresh pair of eyes to see if I had missed something..." Kilian said as I looked over the map.
" Here! " I said and could see all the men lean in. " This route is well hidden and rarely visited. I don't think we have any stations there . If an enemy is trying to unfultrate they would use it..."
I could tell that the men were unsure apart from Kilian. I sighed. This guy's are self uplifting dumb heads.
"I know you might not believe me but at least have a look..."I said
"We will without a doubt" Killian said looking at me with eyes full of hope. This was a really nice guy.
****
I sat in the garden as my mind drifted off to Xavier wondering where he was. I couldn't help it but worry about the guy. I was startled by someone's hot breath on my neck.
"What are you thinking about?"
I turned around to see Xavier looking as perfect as alway. Oh those lips!
"Nothing just taking a break..." I said looking away.
He took a sit next to me and i could feel his eyes on me. I took a deep breath then turned to face him.
"I'm sorry..." I said remembering Chloe broke off the engagement.
"For what"
"The engagement!"
He burst out laughing leaving me confused. Was this his way of coping?
He looked at me and stopped laughing. "You think I care about the engagement!"
"Didn't you love Chloe?"
He leaned in our faces inches apart. "You really think I love Chloe or is that what you want to believe..."
I stayed silent. I had seen how he looked at Chloe. He must love her . Doesn't he?
I felt power surge in me and he pulled back and smirked and stood up.
"I like the way I have an effect on you "He said and turned to leave my hands glowing.
"In more ways than one".
He left and I could tell he was taunting me. Gosh this man was a pain to my existence.
****
That night I can't sleep and go out to the training grounds to find Killian leaving.
"You're still here!"
He turned eyeing me in my night gown before replying.
"Yes. His Majesty and I had issues to tend to" He said sheathing his sword.
I nodded.
"Can't sleep?" He asked walking to stand beside me.
"Yes ". He hummed softly and turned to look at me.
"When I can't sleep I usually count the stars" he said looking at the sky. "It eventually tires me out and I feel sleepy"
I laugh. " So how far do I get".
"Maybe twenty before I get confused "
I laugh imagining the effort he puts into counting stars. We laughed for sometime as he explains his strategy.
"Jessica!" My name rumbles through the hallway. I feel a cold spike in me and turn to meet Xavier's piercing gaze. He seems furious. Kilian and I exchange confused looks as we watch him approach us.
"Is everything alright?" I ask him. He looks at me before throwing Kilian a killer look. His eyes seemed to be pure silver at that moment.
"I think General here is ready to take his leave". He says his gaze fixated on Kilian.
"I am. Goodnight my lady". Kilian said rushing away before I had the chance to reply.
I watch him scramble away. Before turning my gaze back to Xavier.
"You scared the poor guy away..."
"You care about him?" He says walking towards me.
Wait was he jealous. No. No. No . I must be overthinking.
"What are you doing out at this hour!"
I arch a brow. "Can't I take a walk around the palace?"
Xavier leans in. "Not without informing me"
I step back his menacing gaze boering through me.
"What are you going to do lock me up? " I asked my arms crossed on my chest.
He chuckled a dangerous glint crossing his eyes which were still pure silver."Oh you have no idea what I would do to protect what is mine..."
His voice was dangerously low and I could tell he was serious. I swallowed hard my eyes flickering between his.
"Now run along to your room before I can show you just what I am capable of".
I feel a cold chill rush in my spine and quickly get away from there. When I'm finally locked up I let out a sigh of relief. I thought back to his words his eyes. Wait did he just say 'MINE!'