As I played with Hugo, Aidinth took out his phone and started taking video of the ball game that we were playing. We had stopped playing fetch, and started playing a game similar to volleyball, except we didn’t have a net. The only objective was to keep the ball from touching the ground. I was laughing hard as I watched Hugo’s mouth barely make contact with the ball, then he would snap his jaw shut to make the ball pop up. I would get under the ball and slap it back to him. We played for two hours before he finally got tired and went to rest.
I walked back to the chair next to Aidinth and chuckled as I sat down. Aidinth asked, “You looked like you were having so much fun. We need to get you a pet. I know you’ll be so much happier if you have one.” I laughed, “I don’t think I really want one. I really don’t want to have that commitment. If I want to play with an animal, I can play with the wolves at our house. I have a feeling that, after this event, we could end up being req
Sid got off my foot and slithered to the attached restroom to shift and put some clothes on. He came out of the restroom chuckling, “I’m used to Luna Abby and Ashina knowing who I am, I just can’t believe you know me so well, already, Princess Chloe.” I laughed, “I have heard the stories all my life, Sid. I still love you, though.” I stood and hugged him tightly. He smiled, “I love you too, sweetie. So, you are doing another event in our neck of the woods now?” I nodded, “Sure am. I’m looking forward to seeing if we can be of any help.” King Mateo heard this as he was walking by and leaned in to whisper, “Even a small improvement is an improvement, and we will appreciate it a lot.” Sid nodded, “Amen!” I smiled, “You guys are giving us too much credit, but I will take it.” After dinner, we all sat in the sitting room and talked until I started yawning. Aidinth chuckled as he stood, “Looks like my princess is ready to get some sleep.” King Mateo laughed, “It sure does lo
As I was floating away, I kept staring at everyone else as they walked to the limo. It was almost as if they were in some kind of trance. Kina told me, “Aidinth’s dragon is trying to tell him, but it’s like he can’t hear him. I had no idea where I was going, but I yelled, “Queen Winnie! I need you here!” There was no reply. Apparently, no one can hear me. Saige cried, “I am trying to reach Queen Winnie too. I’m getting nothing. All we can do is hope the spell on Aidinth stops when he gets out of range.” I finally decided to just stop struggling and figure out where I’m going. It wasn’t long before Saige got excited, “I was able to reach your brothers! They are getting in touch with Queen Winnie and will meet Aidinth and everyone else at King Mateo’s castle.” I smiled, “You’re amazing Saige.” She smiled, “I know.” Suddenly, I dropped to the floor in a totally dark room. I have no clue where I am. I started feeling like I was being pushed down, and I tried to step out
Aidinth POV This is so weird. I can feel myself walking toward the car after the meeting, but I feel like I'm forgetting something. I have no idea what it is, but it's not with me. I feel like I'm walking in a fog, and I can't speak a word, much less a full sentence. Apparently, King Mateo and Queen Judia are feeling the same way. As soon as we got back to the castle, Ryne and Rune Bergeron were waiting for us with Queen Winnie. As soon as I saw them, I felt like something was wrong. I saw Queen Winnie trying to cast a spell, but she was getting really aggravated. I approached her, and suddenly felt severe pain in my face. I was about to ask her why she was doing that to me, when suddenly the fog lifted, and I was instantly in full-blown panic. I asked Queen Winnie, "
Chloe POV As I’m laying in the dark, my head is pounding so hard, I can’t open my eyes. I just continue to lay here, pretending to be unconscious. Just to see if I can hear any other names besides my captor’s. When Rubeus walks back in the room, he is followed by another voice, “I told you to keep your grubby hands off her. She is mine. You have ruined her face!” Rubeus replies, “What did you want me to do, Richard? She wasn’t giving me what I wanted.” I hear the other guy ask, “And what were you wanting from her?” Suddenly I hear someone gasping for air, “I wanted to hear my future, but she wouldn’t tell me. She’s an oracle.” “This changes everything,” I hear Richard’s voice in deep thought, “Now I know she will not be going back to her friends. She will
The next three days went great. King Mateo’s castle was buzzing with excitement as we all pitched in to prepare for the event. King Mateo designed some flyers and sent some of the younger citizens of his kingdom to distribute them and tape them to storefront windows. Today is Thursday, and we have our meeting with the city council. Aidinth, King Mateo, Sergio, Ryne, and Rule are all on my ass, trying to get me to stay away from the meeting. I reply, “Queen Winnie already put a spell on me that protects me from whatever he may try to get at me with. Besides, I fully intend on bringing this matter up to the council.” Aidinth begs, “Please baby, don’t go with us. We already told the mayor about it.” I hug him tightly, “How am I supposed to get over this if I can’t confront it? I don’t want to be seen as a weak victim.” He smiled, “I know, but I need my warrior to be safe too. How can we come to some kind of compromise?” King Mateo steps up, “Chloe, why don’t you attend the meet
By Saturday morning, I’m ready for this event to be done and go back to our little cabin on the mountain. I want my kitchen, and my comfy couch where I fall asleep on Aidinth’s lap every time. I’m not really upset with anyone; I just miss my little piece of heaven on Earth. I get out of bed, take my shower, get dressed in a pair of black jeans and a white button up shirt, with the sleeves rolled up to my elbows. This is about as business casual as I can get, and I’m determined to be comfortable today. I walk down to the dining room, and immediately pour myself a cup of better attitude. I take a drink of it and the aroma alone is enough to improve my mood. I walk to King Mateo’s table and have a seat, just savoring my coffee. King Mateo is laughing at me, but I’m honestly not paying attention. I’m trying hard to be in a better mood. As we are sitting there, Aidinth walks into the dining room, grabs a couple donuts, and sits next to me, “You haven’t eaten anything? Let
Gryphon flies down in front of the crowd, and they all stare in fascination. I ask, “Gryphon, we have a girl who would like to know if unicorns exist.” Gryphon chuckles, “Yes, they are real, but they don’t live on your Earth. They would all be killed, so I protect them.” Then he whistles and four unicorns fly in with four pegasi. There was a huge round of applause, and the girls were asking to pet them. I addressed the crowd, “These animals will be around to pet, but please be kind to them. There are not many left in existence and Gryphon will send them home at the least sign of cruelty. Now, should we let these guys shift?” Everyone applauded loudly, and there was a loud noise of bones breaking as they all shifted together. When they were all in their animal forms, the wolves howled, the gators hissed, the bear roared and got up on his hind feet and the hawk flew above the crowd, then came back to the stage. As they all stood there, I got on the microphone, “There will be d
When we got back to King Mateo’s castle, we ate a late dinner, and sat outside in lounge chairs by the water and just enjoyed each other’s company. We had been talking and laughing until I heard a hiss, and a ball was thrown into my lap. I laughed as King Mateo shook his head, “Chloe, you have spoiled him beyond belief.” I laughed at Hugo, “Youaren’tspoiled, are you, Hugo? You just love me.” Hugo nodded his head and made a hissing sound that sounded like a laugh. Everyone laughed at what he did. Queen Judia laughed, “Chloe, you make him do things that I have never seen him do.” I laughed, “That’snothing. Watch this.” Then I looked at Hugo, “Can I hug you, Hugo?” He nodded his head and I levitated him to my eye level. I was petting his face, and said, “I need a hug. Is that okay?” He nodded and I wrapped my arms around him and hugged him. Aidinth chuckled, “I never thought I would be jealous of an alligator.” I put Hugo down and tossed the ball f