Royals

Chapter Twenty

Alyssa awoke feeling refreshed. Living in a tree didn't always bode well for a good night's sleep.

She rolled over and glanced at Jordan who was staring down at her lovingly.

"Morning." Alyssa said.

"Good morning love." Jordan said. Alyssa blushed at the nickname and looked away.

Jordan put his fingers underneath her chin and brought her gaze back to his and said,

"Don't hide your adorable blush." Which only made Alyssa blush more.

Realizing the effect he had on her he smirk and let out a soft laugh. Alyssa punched his chest lightly and said,

"Shut up."

"You wound me Alyssa Wilder." Jordan said with a smile, rubbing the spot she punched.

Alyssa placed her face into Jordan's chest and after a moment she whined like a five year old and mumbled into his chest,

"I'm hungry."

Jordan let out a small chuckle and said,

"Let's go then."

"But I don't wanna walk." Alyssa whined again.

"Ok." Jordan said, picking her off the bed bridal style.

"Jordan!" Alyssa squealed in surprise.

"Yes?" He asked feigning innocence.

"You're annoying." Alyssa muttered as Jordan carried her down the stairs.

Jordan finally set Alyssa down on the counter and began to make breakfast.

"I can help." Alyssa offered, about to jump off the counter.

Jordan stopped her sliding over to where she was and said,

"Let me do this Lyssa."

Alyssa shrugged her shoulders and Jordan went back to work. She watched him work until a splitting pain shot through her head.

Alyssa fell off the counter and onto the floor, screaming in pain.

Alyssa felt her blood begin to boil. Her head feeling like it just got split in half.

Blood trailed out of her nose and Jordan instantly stopped what he was doing and went to her side.

His touched eased her pain by a minuscule amount and she cried aloud,

"Make it stop. Please make it stop."

Jordan didn't know what to do so he linked the pack doctor. He pulled Alyssa into his chest, hoping to ease her pain.

It didn't stop though.

The searing pain that shot through her body.

The blood began to run from her eyes now and Alyssa couldn't stop it. She had a high pain tolerance but this was different.

Alyssa clawed at her head as her father's voice spoke in her head,

"Did you really think you could run from me, Alyssa. Pathetic! Your mate can't help you and neither can your brothers. I know everything."

The pain stopped and Alyssa let out a long breath before she passed out

***

Alyssa woke up smelling antiseptic.

"Not a hospital." Alyssa muttered and Jordan stood up from his seat next to her.

"Hey baby, you're awake. You scared me Lyssa."

"Sorry." Alyssa said quietly, but Jordan heard.

"Don't apologize, I'm just happy you're ok."

"How long was I out?"

"Just a few minutes. How do you feel?"

"That's the weird thing. Nothing hurts anymore." Alyssa said.

She sat up quickly and she didn't even get a dizzy spell.

Something was off.

Jordan faded from her view and the room changed.

Alyssa stood in front of her dad who almost instantly backhanded her.

"How dare you defy me Alyssa?!" He roared. "I made you who you are and you can never escape me...Your mate will be dead in 4 months time and I will restore Paxton Knight's honor."

Alyssa was so confused and her dad let out a small laugh.

"My witch Alyssa. This is her spell and yes, it is really me."

Alyssa's heart fell in dread and her dad said,

"I'll see you soon Alyssa."

***

Alyssa sat straight up and fought whoever's grasp she was in.

"Alyssa, calm down." Jordan said in a confident tone.

"Jordan." Alyssa said relaxing. But that didn't last wrong when she remembered her dad's words.

She shot up again and said to Jordan,

"He knows Jordan. He's coming." Alyssa said breathless with fear.

"Who?" Jordan asked, confused.

"My dad...he's gonna kill you." Alyssa said quietly.

Alyssa began to hyperventilate and Jordan held her close,

"Breathe Lyssa." He instructed. "There you go, in and out. It's ok." Jordan cooed.

Alyssa buried her face in his chest as Paxton's words rang in her head.

"You are a monster"

"No one could love you."

"You. Are. Nothing"

"J-Jordan?" Alyssa stuttered.

"I'm here baby."

"Please, don't die." Is all Alyssa said before passing out again.

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Sorry it's a short chapter but on a good note, Merry Christmas!

It's been a long day but I decided to write despite my pounding headache.

Thoughts on the chapter?

Votes and comments appreciated!