Blood Reign

Chapter Eleven

I was beginning to question my feelings I was starting to have for Gideon. Why did my heart want to know more of him?
I had wondered if the feelings were becoming mutual between us by the way he started spending more time near me and with me. As if he were guarding me from anything that could harm me.

'Hello Lady Shelley. May I have a word?' I heard Gideon ask.
'Sure.' I told him while trying to hide a smile.
'Would you be interested in coming to my kingdom to meet my people after the war?' he asked.
'Are you sure your people would be okay with you bringing a stranger into their kingdom?' I asked in return.
'Of course! The people of my kingdom trust our judgement and we have never done them wrong.' he told me.

'What is it like over there?' I asked. I was curious what his land was like after all.
'Well most of our people work during the day and it's a very sunny place. But don't worry I wouldn't risk your life with the sun. we also live in a much smaller would. You see I am a fairie after all and my people actually shrink to the size of your hand.' he told me.
'Is everyone able to adjust the size of their bodies?' I asked.
'Some can do it, some cannot. We all try to learn what we can depending on when we have the time. We live a simple life and most like it that way.' he replied.

'I think a visit would be nice.' I told him.
'Oh, Shelley I think you'd love it.' he told me, and I could sense his hand near mine.
'Gideon?'
'Yes?' he replied.
'How do you feel about me?' I asked. He knew what I meant as he blushed at my question.
'I think you're a very enchanting woman that I would like to get to know more of and spend time with. That is if you wouldn't mind it?' he asked.
'I wouldn't mind it.' I told him.

We kept on with conversation of what we would change in life and what we liked to do in the free time we had if we had it.
I felt safe and secure with him. I felt like I could talk to him about anything. I felt like I had known him all my life. I wanted to know if we had the possibility of a future. I felt bad for I had just become a widow who was still fighting for the kingdom that my late husband had died for.

I went to visit Dravens gravesite in hopes that I could find closure in this madness. I was alone here in his mausoleum and no one dared to disturb me.

'Oh, Draven what am I to do?' I asked out loud.
I knew not to expect an answer because I would need to seek it for myself. I sat there for quite some time because I needed to heal mentally from all that was going on. I wasn't capable of crying or I would have right then. This world had a cruel way of working. I needed answers and I knew I was alone.

A blue like glow started to appear from the top of Dravens grave. I sat there in shock because I wasn't sure what was about to happen. The glow stood in front of the grave now and started to take shape.
'Shelley. I have the answers that you seek.' a voice that was faint but low enough to where I could still hear it.
'Draven?' I asked even though I knew it was a silly question.
'Of course, it's me.' Draven replied.
'I'm so sorry for what happened to you.' I replied, and I cried as I did so. I didn't want him to think so wrong of me in his death.

'Please don't cry. I know why you're here and I wanted to tell you that your feelings for Gideon are in the right place. I can feel that you have a love for him just as you did for me. I know we were only together for a short time, but you show devotion to this castle even after my death.' he told me.
'Draven, I wish you hadn't gone to war.' I replied as tears fell down my cheeks.
'If I could wipe your tears I would but I can only do one thing to settle the sadness in your heart. Please go to Gideon as I can feel his heart already belongs to you. Fight and win this war and flee from here. Please do this for me.' he begged.

'Shelley it's time for me to go. I have done my job on this Earth and my heart is happy.' he told me as I could see a light portal opening up.
We shared one final kiss and he walked into that light and never looked back. The light was gone, and I sat there alone and felt a freedom in my soul. I was free, and I didn't know how if I could move on even though I was granted this closure.

I made my way out of the gravesite and decided I would find Fira and tell her what had happened. As I was making my way to the courtyard I found Gideon on the other side laying out just taking in the moonlight. I loved looking at the moon as it seemed to be so soft spoken and could heal many wounds that you can't see.

I wasn't paying attention to where I was walking, and I tripped over a bag that was laying claiming blended in with the night. I started to fall and before I could even blink an eye Gideon had his arms wrapped around me to keep me from falling. We stared at each other while we were there, and time seemed to stop for us. I forgot where I was. I forgot about the war. I forgot about Draven. I felt at peace right where I was.

He wasted no time and kissed me. A kiss so powerful that it brought tears to my eyes. I was in love with him. My soul found his. My soul needed this moment.

'I'm sorry. I shouldn't have done that, but I couldn't help it.' he told me as he released me from his hold.
'No, it's okay. I'm free. My soul is free to choose who it wants to be with.' I told him
'I just don't want to betray Master Draven.' he replied.
'Gideon, he gave me his blessing to be free. I was in his tomb and he appeared and released me to you. He said he felt your heart belong to me.' I told him. I couldn't lie about what had happened.
'Will you have me even though we are of two different creatures?' he asked.
'I will and I'm sure we will find a way to make this work.' I told him.

We embraced and stayed that way. I felt at home with him. I felt like this was going to be okay. There had to be a way to win the war and do the things we dreamt of doing. For once there was hope in this madness.

'Get your filthy hands off her, you creep!' the angry voice of Adrian coming from behind us.
We turned around and he was standing there as if he were ready to fight.
'What is your problem Adrian?' I asked. I knew what the problem was, but I wanted him to say it out loud.
'So, you're going to leave your dead vampire husband for this fairie prince guy?' he asked
'This is none of your business Adrian. I think it's time that you leave. I can't have you here constantly wanting to pick fights with me. I told him.
'Oh, I'll leave alright but after this guy is dead. I replied and withdrew a gun.

We were now in a standoff. This was the last thing I wanted but it Adrian wanted a fight, then he will get one. I withdrew my sword and was prepared to fight.
'You want to fight? Let's go!' I yelled.
'I'm not fighting you Shell. I want him.' he replied and point his gun at Gideon.
'Well if you want him, you'll have to go through me first.' I told him.

I took a step forward to be in between him and Gideon. I was going to end this right now and he was going to lose. He will regret ever coming here.