Flightless

Chapter 2 Struggle

"Then I don't think I can help you with that sweetheart"
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Merrick POV

As I look down into her emerald eyes I instantly feel a connection. My wings spread more protectively around the both of us, I instantly am hit with the warm smell of vanilla,cinnamon and apples. As I take a inhale of breath through my nose the to savor the amazing aroma, I notice her face shifts so slightly that if I wasn't staring down at her I would not have caught it. NOW. Huh?

Valda POV

I grip the dagger tighter in my hand as I jam it into the side of his thigh. He groans before releasing the hold on my throat to grab at the wound. I am quick to punch him in the side of the face, and shove him by his wide shoulders. Before his large frame can hit the ground he disappears.

I am took by surprise as a handful of my hair is gripped and I am slammed against the wall. I feel his warm breath on my neck as he leans in closer.

"Are you done?" He says almost sounding bored.

I struggle to release myself from his hold. 
"Stop."

My body automatically stops it's struggle, and I let out a breath.

"Now can you explain to me why you are breaking into my room at this hour?"
" I need information, on your brother Harrington Price." I bite out. He pauses before he slowly releases me as he walks over to the bar, on the far side of his room, and makes a drink. "Want one?"

My answer is quick "No." After the death of my parents I fell into a hole that Ada could barely dig me out of, and let's just say alcohol was at the bottom of it.

I watch as he pours himself a drink, his beautiful wings folded behind him I bite the inside of my cheek and turn my head. I need to think of a way to have him dead before I leave this room.

Merrick POV

I need to think of way to have him dead before I leave this room. I raise a eyebrow and I smirk behind my glass, before turning to her. As we make eye contact I set my glass down and slowly make my way towards her, she watches me approach her with those bright emerald eyes, a challenge swirling within their depths. Her fight is admirable.

Valda's POV

I stare directly into his eyes as he approaches me, preparing my self for a fight. Maybe Ada was right I probably should have stayed and done more research  and not have been so impatient.

"I need you to give me some answers." I order him with a stern face.
He looks down at me with smile. Man, that smile could knock you on your ass.

"And who are you to break into my home and demand answers from me."

I look at him wondering how he is so calm, why is he not trying to kill me and most of all why have I not collected my answers and murdered him. I could have been on my way home by now.

"Who I am is of no concern to you. All you need to know is that you have answers that I need."
I try to think of a way to get the upper hand in the situation I put myself in.

"Then I don't think I can help you with that sweetheart." Again that stupid grin.
"Don't call me that."I reply sharply. The closer he gets the more I start to feel a small amount of panic. He's stops as I close my eyes trying to find the light within myself.My last and only option.

"What are you doing?" I ignore him as I need focus. I feel blood start to drain from my ears and my hair break free from it's braid. I faintly hear the worried Prince start to take another step toward me, but he stops himself halfway . As I feel my powers surround me I open my eyes to Prince Merrick looking amazed.

Merrick POV

She is the most beautiful Woman I had ever seen in my life. Her wild hair surrounding her frail glowing frame. I can feel her power clouding the room. As we lock eyes i cant stop myself from dropping to my knees before her. I feel as though I am in a trance as she slowly approaches me . Her once Bright emerald eyes are now a milky white. I take in a large gasp as her pale freckled hands find their place on both of my checks. My wings instantly spread for her,in need to impress the powerful goddess in front of us and show her that we are enough. Why am i feeling like this? What has she done to me?

Her voice sounds like a million echoes in my mind as she ask, "It's time for you to cooperate with me, okay?" I find myself nodding without thought as we keep eye contact. "Your gonna tell me everything you know about Harrington Price." I feel four blades press against my back ,under my wings.

"I know he hides a lot, never stays in one place, one thing you need to know if your going after him is that he is evil." I say to her trying not to let whatever was happening to me let me leak anything too important. "What the hell are you doing to me," I grit out. She looks down at me with a chilling smile as she pats my cheek, and leans in closer to me. I feel her cool, minty breath hit my face , as she whispers, "Finally getting the revenge I have fought so hard for." The look on her face is heartbreaking.
"Will you give me your name?"
She thinks for a minute before answering, "Valda."

Valda. My Valda.

"Who hurt you, Valda?"
I hear the blades fall to the floor as she falters not expecting the question.
"Everyone."