Eyes On Fire

Chapter 12

The sun was breaking the light was dancing along Dimitri's skin. Our warm bodies tangled in the white crisp linen sheets. I stared at the muscles slowly rising and falling with every breath he took. Who would have guessed that I would be here let alone with Dimitri by my side? I smiled at myself. How can someone feel so soft yet rugged? I thought as I ran my fingertips up Dimitri's back. The intoxicating scent  of vanilla and cedarwood played like a symphony as I nuzzled his hair. The scent was all Dimitri. I just wanted to lie there to soak him in but I knew we were going to have to leave paradise to handle Tasha. Why does that bitch have to ruin everything? I asked already knowing the answer. If Tash couldn't have Dimitri nobody could and if she wanted a fight, I was prepared for battle. Well almost.

Dimitri stirred only a little as I stealthy slid out from under him. Careful not to make noise I headed for the shower. I knew the plan was clear in my head but how do you sneak out from the best of the best and hope they don't wake to protest your plan? Be a freakin ninja I smirked. I  hastily packed my bag. I wrote a letter  for when he woke up and placed it on the dresser with my necklace. I took a last look at the man I was going to battle for the made for the door. Tears ran down my face as the boat left the pier.  I am going to find you wherever you are Tasha I screamed angrily in my head and all I got was a soft laughter in response. Soon my sweet Rose an old woman's voice inside my head. I was on high alert now. Who are you? I figured I would ask that is all you can do right and hope whoever would reply. Marzanna with one name I finally had a start to my journey. First, I had to make it to the royal court library to figure out my plan from there.  I haven't received anything so nobody suspects that I am gone yet I turned my phone off as I boarded the plane. I settled in for my thirteen hour flight back to Pennsylvania.

The flight attendant passed out headphones for the movie that was playing but I chose to listen to the satellite radio that was available. I closed my eyes and let the music take over. The last few days flashed in front of me, sending my body through aftershocks. Every touch, lip caress, hair pulling and leg wrapping moment made my skin heat up like it was on fire. I didn't just want Dimitri, I needed him. "Ma'am are you ok?" My eyes snapped opened. I was gripping the armrests and short of breath. I glanced up at the concerned flight attendant "I am fine, thank you." Is all I could mutter out. The captain turned off the seatbelt sign and that was my cue to head to the bathroom.  I hoped that I could  splash some water on my face to cool me off. You have got to focus Rose if you want to be with Dimitri again I looked at myself in the mirror.  I couldn't help but get this feeling of regret when he woke up and I wasn't there. That regret turned into anger because once again it was all centered around Tasha. My nails were drawing blood I was clenching my fists so tight and I welcomed the pain to keep me focused on the task at hand. I made my way back to my seat and like any good warrior, I planned.

After much needed sleep I arrived in Pennsylvania recharged to follow my plan. I took an uber from the airport to the outskirts of the royal court boundaries. The uber driver looked at me weird since I wanted to be dropped off near the woods, but he took the tip and sped off no questions asked. I felt that this was the least weird request he's ever gotten. I shrugged it off and began my trek to the gates. I prayed to be stealthy and hidden because I knew Dimitri was up by now and that word must be here by now. My heart pinged at just thought of him reading my letter. My fists were clenched again causing pain and bring me back. There were at least ten guards around the main gates I bypassed them through the guardian entrance where there were only four guards talking amongst themselves. I held my breath and quickened my step through the shadows. Either they were playing stupid or they absolutely ignored my presence. I made my way across the courtyard to the coffee shop, loaded up on food and caffeine. Next stop the royal court library, where I would hopefully find all the information I needed to continue on my plan. I had no trouble walking by the guard who was snoozing at the desk near the entrance. The library was massive with the entire history of the Morori, Dhampirs, Strigoi and our world.

I was starting to get discouraged with each passing of the sixteen foot bookcase. We must have a section somewhere I thought as I looked at my phone. Staring  at the black screen just not ready to turn it back on just yet, I sighed getting tense again. My search came to an end I found the section I needed. A light from the ceiling beam highlighted the words perfectly.The big plaque above the bookcase read History of Witchcraft and Sorcery. It didn't take any time to find the big emerald green book of covens. I decided to settle down in the corner out of sight but where I could keep a look out for the guard. I started eating my snacks and popped open the book. Too my surprise there is a bunch of covens I had to read through before reaching the name I was looking for. Witches only go by one name only no last name. So that's where Cher got the idea. Interesting. Marzanna is head of  The Nightsky Coven located just outside Inverness, Scotland. Relieved I put the book back and grabbed my things careful not to make a peep passing the sleeping guard. I will be reporting him to the queen if I return. Phase two was in effect as I made for the same entrance I came in along the shadows.

I reached the road out of breath and adrenaline pumping. I turned on my phone nervous with what was waiting for me. While the phone was loading I couldn't help but to read the letter I left for Dimitri in my head:

Dimitri,

Please don't be mad or worried. Know that these last few days will be burned into my mind til I take my last breath. I didn't  want to wake you because I know you would stop me and say something like "Roza don't be an idiot." The only way for this to end is if I handle Tasha by myself. I will find her wherever she is hiding and I will kill her. Do not follow me. Please. I don't want you hurt after I just got you back. Please understand that I am doing this so we will always have our paradise.  If by chance I don't make it out of  this alive I want you to know that I am in love with you and that I have felt what love is with you.

Til we meet again

Rose