The song accompanying this chapter is "One" by Lewis Capaldi.
I know I've never done this before but the song moved the sentimental moments in this chapter. Enjoy.
Xander'spovThe ballroom was magnificently organised and well lighted by the huge candle chandeliers overhead.
Elle's povNobles were bloody snobs.There. I said it.
Xander'spovI took the seat Elle had just been sitting on and tried to reign in my temper or at least what was left of it. Everything in me told me to give Elle the benef
Xander'spovJust when every little ounce of patience I had left was about to be exhausted, the song the orchestra had been playing finally ended.
Xander'spov(yay he's not dead)Loud noises.
Xander'spovWhen I awoke, Elle was still beside me, snuggled up very close to me and holding my torso so tightly like she never ever wanted to let go. This feeling, waking up to her was pure and total bliss. I wondered how I had gone through my days before without her.
Xander'spov"You took your sweet time" was the gruff comment Grand Uncle Ruldus made as soon as I entered the room.
Xander's pov"All rise" the court herald boomed in a loud timbre and we all stood solemnly. Almost immediately, the members of the council strode in majestically with airs of confidence, pride and aged wisdom. The acted like they owned the place. Well, technically they did but still...
Xander's pov, year, 1753Hectic. Life was hectic. That was as best as I could describe the past weeks and my life in general.My Elle. I had al
Xander's povMy heart was racing, my pulse was throbbing, my hands were clammy, a few beads of sweat decorated my forehead and the mixture of fear and anger coursing through my veins made me nauseous.
Xander's povThe last month with Elle had been the best of my life. Being bonded; soul bonded with her was the most incredible feeling in the world. I could feel what she felt and she could feel mine. I could listen to her thoughts and she could listen to mine. We were one. Truly one.
Xander's pov"Oh Xander!!" Elle exclaimed and threw herself at me, encasing me in a very warm and very comfortable hug taking me by surprise.O
Xander's povThis morning had been intense. I was so not expecting Elle to react that way. The funny part is I don't even know what I had done wrong. I did not think of her as weak. At all. She was actually much stronger than the rest of us. Or maybe, in a way, her strength was her weakness.
Elle's povI walked through one of the secret pathways in Xander's estate greatly missing him as he was away on council business. I prayed he was safe and his plans were successful.
Xander's povThe tension in the room completely shifted and focused on our one uninvited guest. The difference this time was he couldn't be killed and his body discarded like the silly human of earlier in the day.
Xander's povThe whole room erupted in rowdy disagreements and sides were taken as sides argued against other sides. Ben and I sat amidst the chaos and observed. Silence in such a situation was the best response.
Xander's pov"All rise" the court herald boomed in a loud timbre and we all stood solemnly. Almost immediately, the members of the council strode in majestically with airs of confidence, pride and aged wisdom. The acted like they owned the place. Well, technically they did but still...