Chapter 4

CARA’S P.O.V.

I woke up to the passing sight of trees and the sound of tire rotating on hard tar road. I really wondered who that man from was. At least, thanks to him, I was no longer thirsty and the car moved. I checked my compass and I saw that I was already in the direction of the East but how far will I keep going before I will see this Tau.

I could see the sun from a bridge we were on. Beautiful. We kept moving. What a journey.

We suddenly slowed down while on a road that had large trees side to side. There was a black car right in front of us. All the windows had thick black tint. Someone came out of the car. It was a young lady. She walked with grace. She had beautiful orange locks and clear pale skin. She walked to our car; to my window.

“Cara Throne?” She asked. 

“That’s me.” 

“We have been expecting you. The rumors were true. You are as beautiful as they say.”

“Thank you. I am flattered.” The rumors? What rumors? Who’s she?

“I am Selena, master Tau’s personal aide.” She’s Tau’s personal aide?! TAU?! “Please, join me in my vehicle. Master Tau was the one who sent the vehicle. He said it’s for you.” 

FOR ME?! Then I have to leave this car and have the driver return to the West from here? 

“What about this one?” I asked Selena

“It comes with us. The driver can return to the West whenever he pleases, Master Tau doesn’t mind.” 

I haven’t been in the East for ten minutes and I’m already being spoiled? 

I step out of the car and followed Selena to the vehicle Tau had sent. It was cold inside and smelled really nice. It had leather seats that made squeaky noises. Selena went in after me and the driver began to move. 

“It is important that you know some things about the East, so you won’t confused or lost about some things.”

Selena offered a lot of advices and warnings. There seem to be a lot of laws in the East, unlike the West. 

“What’s Tau like?” I asked Selena out of curiosity.

“You’ll find out.”

We drove past a town that seemed rather fancy and expensive. West town was very regular, compared to this one. Comparisons will do me no good.

“We are here.” Selena said as we stopped in front of a huge mansion. There was another besides it. I stepped out of the car and I could not contain the image in a simple summary

“Where are we?” I couldn’t take my eyes off the building in front of me.

“This is Master Tau's chamber.”

Chamber?! This is more than just a chamber. I’ve only ever lived in a simple room but a massive giant house?! And for one person? Comparisons had me feeling very inferior in the end.

I suddenly perceived sweat and blood. The smell became intense by the minute. 

“Where’s that smell coming from?”

I heard something coming but I couldn’t tell where it was coming from. 

“Cara of the West…”

I heard a deep, husky, intense voice say my name.

“Master Tau.” Selena bowed at a figure coming nearer. It was a man. About 6ft tall with beautiful locks on his head that had its ends all over his shoulders. He had an intense stare that made me want to bow. His physique could cover all of mine—it was powerful and ever so contoured. From Selena’s greeting, that was him. That was Tau of the East. 

Tau of the East. Such a strong man. He studied my eyes so carefully it was as though I was in a trance with his eyes. They had a deep brown color I couldn’t understand. 

"Tau." Mentioning was difficult now that he was right in front of me. What is this feeling? Intimidation? 

“Selene, go prepare a bath for miss Cara. She has come a long way.” Tau’s voice had so much power in it, I wouldn’t dare disobey. His speech was so clear and tone was unwavering.

Selene obeyed, leaving just Tau and I, and by coincidence, my driver who was getting my things out of the trunk. 

“You’ll have a nice soak and afterwards, you’ll join me for a feast in my chambers.”

I had no reply. I was dumbfounded by such a man. 

Tau’s right hand reached for my jaw. I hesitated for a moment, then, I granted him permission. He gently placed his fingers in my cheek. His palms are quite calloused and rough but had this warmth in it.

“You’re as beautiful as the rarest flower.” His voice moved through my body. It resonated with my soul. I felt a rush,I felt tired. I felt my head throbbing, I almost lost my balance but Tau held me tight. 

“Are you alright?” Tau sounded worried.

“I’m fine. You don’t have to worry.” I assured him. Tau, being close to him made me feel very safe and free. There was so much kindness in this man. I felt his concern for me from his voice. Did he really love me? I did not love him. I barely even knew him. But why did he want me? How did he know of me? How did my name stretch from the West to the East and even to the North and the South? This man, Tau, there’s something about him I could feel, something hidden. I’ll find out what it is. Asides that, I had a bad feeling about this and a bad feel about the West. From the day I was born, I have never left the West. First time for everything. I hope everything is okay in the West. My vision started to blur out, I felt even more exhausted.

“Cara?” Tau’s voice sounded lower than it was. I could not hear a word he was saying. I completely lost my balance, and before I knew it everywhere was dark, quiet and empty. 

Freya, Khan, I will return to you two. Rapha, Aaliyah, I will return with a mate. Please, be safe.