Chosen

Chapter 10

Chapter 10

I couldn’t believe my eyes, but I know who I saw. It seems no one heard me, not even Sean, or I thought that was him at least. Everit stepped toward me with his sword drawn and placed it firmly on my cheek. He cocked his head to the side and I tried to keep focus with a straight face. He pressed harder, but Heinrik stepped by my side and took my hand allowing no pain in my cheek what so ever. I could tell blood was drawn, I felt the blood run down my face and onto my bare arm. Everit put away his sword and moved his hand along the cut he has given me. His breath was earthy and only inches away. I stood still as he placed his fingers to his own tongue, tasting my blood. He smirked down at me.

“Well we better get going before twilight” I took in a breath as a sign of relief. All five guardians turned besides the one who claims his name is Viktor. I gave him a small smile, seeing if I would get some response. He offered his arm and tried letting go of Heinrik’s arm, but he wouldn’t give.

“I got it from here!” I jumped at the anger in his voice, but Viktor gave a sharp nod and turned and walked the other direction towards his mates. He tightened his grip around my hand, but I felt no pain. This was good because I felt all of the pressure. We started walking toward the direction the guardians went off to, but it didn’t take long for Heinrik to push back a branch of leaves leading us to a busy village of some kind. I took in a breath to the new smell and I turned my head to the right seeing a bakery. My stomach growled on command.

“You must be starving! Come on” I smiled at his generosity. There were no paved roads, it was if I stepped in a time warp and went to the medieval time period. The village was surrounded my plowed fields and the road was muddy due to possible rain. The buildings weren’t made of cement, but were made of what seemed like a type of wood, not really stable looking though. As we finally came to the entrance Heinrik opened the door allowing a bell chime as I walked over the thresh hold. I immediately received a whiff of fresh baked goods that made my stomach hurt more than it already was.

“What will it be” I looked around at all the possibilities. Heinrik released my hand and went to the counter on the far wall to talk to an elderly man whose hair was almost gone but had the most beautiful green eyes I’ve ever seen.

I walked over to the displays to see if one catches my eye. I felt a hand on my arm and I turned around to see the old man staring at me.

“You” Before I could say anything Heinrik came to me with a brown box in hand and ordered me outside.

“We’ll eat on the way” He handed me the box and I immediately opened it finding a single cannoli covered in powdered sugar and chocolaty goodness. I took it in my hands and took a big bite. The taste was incredible! I always watched Cake Boss and wanted to try one so bad. The wait was totally worth it. I finished the last bite and licked the remaining cream off my lips.

“You will eat more once we get there” I smirked up at him as he rushed us through a crowd. Heinrik tightened his grip with his hand. We began to pass homes that boarded at least dozens or even many more in each building. It made me sick to my stomach to see all the hungry kids begging for money or whatever would be given to them. I felt guilty that I just ate something they probably couldn’t even afford.

He began to slow his pace as we became close to a brick wall that was tended to keep people out of something. I noticed a large gate to my left that Heinrik started towards. I looked behind me noticing the village was a little ways behind. The place looked hopeless but the food was excellent, or what I got to try anyways. We suddenly stopped as Heinrik talked to one of the guards. He seemed familiar, but the moment he looked towards me he kneeled.

“Hunter your highness” I smiled remembering he’s the one with the delicate features; he seemed nice in a manly way of course.

“I’ll take you from here” He said, but I felt Heinrik release my hand and placed his on the back of my neck.