Shadows in The Dark

Chapter 27

 Last Chapter!! hoped you enjoyed reading XD And check out my other stories and expect alot of uploads in a week maybe.

To the right is Jaci ------>

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Standing under the shower head I think back to Alan's certain and reassuring voice.

"He'll be sent to a well guarded prison on the grounds of the Witch's court where he'll be waiting for his execution," Alan said on the ride home. I was sitting in the back next to Aaliyah and Stephanie.

Stephanie had me tucked neatly in the arch of her side stroking me lightly to ease my shaking. Aaliyah was even showing compassion just by sitting beside me, letting me know she cared.

"He'll pay for his sins Jaci," Stephanie said in a soft hiss.

"We aren't going to let him off scoot free either. He'll have a hell of a ride to the Witch's court," Caleb says from the driver's seat.

I could sense his need to be in Stephanie's spot, comforting me with his warmth. I thought I had chosen, but I had only chosen to deny my feeling for Gage. What I feel for the two would probably triple in size as the years pass. Gage is my guardian who would give his life for me without a second thought and Caleb is my mate who'd love me against all the odds. They both have a spot in my heart that no one else could fill. I'd know my mother's pain.

"Let's just get you home. Today is done and over with; tomorrow is a new," Aaliyah said wistfully.

 I only nodded, thankful for her optimism. 

Stepping out the shower I put on a tank top and pajama shorts. I stand in front of the foggy glass mirror looking into the reflection of my eyes. An explosion of green with the under tone of brown in my eyes reflected off the mirror. I have my mom's full curves that were more of a burden when it came to boys then a blessing and I have the same angelic smile as her too. My skin color favored more to my Caucasian dad then to my mother's. My hair color was similar to my dad's; I was more like him then her.

Just like my dad I escaped reality to dream of a better place; my head was always in the clouds. But that free spirited-no attachments me had vanished without my knowing. I have a family, friends, and a lover I wanted to protect more than anything.

Stepping out the bathroom I feel the nighttime breeze. Looking over to the open window I spot a black envelop lying on the white cushions. Suspiciously looking out the window into the pitch black night, I pick the envelop up.

After breaking the seal I read the small fancy writing:

We cordially invite you, Princess of the Moon, to live on the Witch's Court. We would like to train our future Queen in the proper royal mannerism, building on your witch heritage and skill. We deeply advise that you take our offer into consideration.

Your people.   

My people? For more then the second time today I hear about the Witch's Court. Where is this place and what do they mean to me? My thoughts are pushed to the back of my mind when I sense Caleb coming. I quickly place the letter in between two witch learning books on my shelf. Why was I hiding it from Caleb? I didn't know and I didn't want to dwell on it.

Caleb was standing in the center of my room in the blink of an eye. My heart picks up speed as his eyes slowly comes to rest on mines. He looks torn in the inside; his aura dark blue, meaning fear of the future, self- expression, and the truth is sparkling around him.

"Caleb," I say sadly. There were things that needed to be said, we both knew that, but i could bring myself to say them.

We stood in silence until Caleb growled, "I won't lose you."

"You won't," I reply, more to myself than him.

"Jaci I won't hand you over to Gage. You mean too much to me to just let you slip through my fingers. I don't want you to feel conflicted with emotions, but I've tried to let you go and it isn't possible." He reaches for me, pulling me close.

"I don't want to hurt you," I mumble against his shoulder.

"I know you don't and I know you feel something for him that can't be ignored anymore. I'm not going to force you to choose Jaci."

I'm speechless by his understanding of the position my heart is in. He's everything a girl could dream of and yet I still couldn't fully give him my heart. I stood on my tip toes and kissed him quickly.

"I love you a great deal Caleb and there's no confusion about it, believe me," I say softly. My words are true and I know he believes them by the love that echoes in his golden eyes.

Cupping my face between his hands he draws close until our noses touch. "I will love you until the day I die, and if there is a life after that, I will love you then too," he declares with passion.

He kisses me, making me accept his words. I close my eyes savoring the feel of his soft lips, the taste of them. It felt like heaven's light had bestowed itself on us. We were meant to be, faith, but would I break us apart in the end?

Is this the life my parents wanted for me? Will I ever be able to live up to my family's legacy? Am I even fit to be a witch?

Caleb broke away from the deep kiss and looked into my witchy eyes. "You are so much more than you think Jaci."

"Show me," I challenge just like the first time we meet.

"Slowly I will, love," he promises.