Bind Me

i'll be the one in white

Lila's POV

"Come with me," Alarix instructed, standing up.

I stood up and followed him to the balcony door. He opened it, motioning for me to accompany him out onto the balcony. I moved forward, breathing in as soon I was outside. I sighed in content as all the different scents of nature overflowed my senses.

I'm so glad the king didn't live in the middle of a city. I don't know how I would have coped without living in the countryside, nor would Lola.

He was gazing out into the forest. He was nervous; his whole body was stiff. I could see his back muscles tensing as he drew in deep breaths, then let them out shakily.

"When I spoke to the king yesterday, he told me something that vampires do... especially royal vampires." He babbled. "I don't know if it's something wolves do or you would like to do."

He turned around with his hands in his pockets and took a deep breath before taking one hand out of his pocket and shoving it through his hair.

"When we first met, I was starstruck by you... by your wolf and I-"

I scoffed, rolling my eyes playfully at him. "Um, no. I believe you ran away." I smirked.

He smiled, shaking his head. "Yes, I did." He sighed. "I shouldn't have done that, but I was feeling all kinds of feelings."

I stepped forward only to be stopped when he raised his hand in front of him. "Let me get this out first." He groaned.

"Before you continue, I understand why you ran away. That doesn't matter; the past doesn't matter." I reassured him.

He smiled shyly at me and nodded. "I love you, Lila, more than anything, and I want you to be mine in every way possible. My traditions, your traditions and... well, human traditions." He whispered.

My breath hitched as my eyes went wide. Human traditions? Humans get married... Wolves don't, not usually, anyway. I didn't know vampires do, but then again, I don't know an awful lot about them. The thought of being Alarix's wife excites me; it's giving me all sorts of feelings in my stomach.

"I asked your dad for his permission, but now I need yours." He remarked.

He pulled his other hand out of his pocket and opened his fist. He was holding a little red velvet ring box. I gasped, slapping my hand over my mouth as he puffed in a few steadying quick breaths before dropping down on one knee.

"Lila Morris, will you do me the... honour of... becoming my queen and... my wife today?" He stammered.

I was speechless. My eyes were blurred with tears. I couldn't form any words; my thoughts were all jumbled. He stood up slowly, dragging in a shaky breath as his hands shook.

"Yes." I blurted; once, I had gotten over the initial shock. "Of course I'll marry you." I held my hand out and beamed at him.

He took the ring out of the box and grasped my hand. "A princess diamond for my princess." He smirked, sliding the ring on my finger.

I gazed at my hand in awe. The ring wasn't too big or too small; it was perfect... just like him. I jumped on him, wrapping my arms and legs around him as he caught me. Our mouths collided in a desperate and frenzied kiss as we stumbled about the balcony.

"I love you." He mumbled as I clawed at him, trying to get closer.

"Ok... that's enough of that. Your parents don't need to see anything else." Someone called out.

I snapped my head towards the voice. I leaned back, holding onto Alarix so I didn't fall. I gasped, shrugging out of his hold as I moved to the balcony rail, looking over.