Odette

Nineteen

Eric

SLAP!

Odette's grandmother placed a hard smack across her face and looked at me with anger. I was mortified by her actions and quickly lifted Odette's face to check her cheek 

"You have 5 seconds to explain yourself" she glared at us with confession and hate 

"Granny" Odette started to tear up and I couldn't help but feel guilty 

I was causing her to lose too many friends and now the only person left in her life I couldn't let allow it

"Mrs. Dove I apologize-"

"Don't speak human! You are the reason we are in this mess" she yelled pointing her finger 

"Granny he has nothing to do with it! He's a good solider and can help" Odette protested but her grandmother ignored everything

I was completely lost on what they were talking about. When she went to open the door I assumed it was Alice and decided to give them time alone but meeting the women she looked up to was not on mu agenda 

"How do you know Odette! You are a foolish girl! Young and easy to manipulate"

"I would never manipulate her!" I interjected 

I was sick of everyone assuming my intentions were ill towards her! 

"Then explain why the kings guards are storming our forest! Burning our villages! Killing our people!" she shouted

What did she mean? How were they able to get in the forest? My body became numb thinking this was all my fault. They must be looking for me. I started to panic seeing as my perfect bubble might pop

"Granny please! It's not his fault! He hates the king just as much as we do and with him on our side we can get answers" Odette pleaded

"Odette, you are too young to understand! No human is your friend and the fact you mated with one is a horrid act" her grandmother expressed

My mind was racing thinking about my father but hearing her grandmother call our union a mistake felt like a punch to the gut. Nobody would accept us it seems...

"We bonded through love! I would never hurt Odette and you cannot generalize me to my kind. Yes, we've done horrible things but not all of us are bad. Please, believe me when I say this"

Her grandmother looked at us skeptical. It didn't seem like she was warming up to the idea and that was ok. If my father was looking for me then I'll have to tell Odette and surrender myself. Once he saw I was in love he'll understand and stop this 

"Our forest is under attack by your kind. Cordelia cannot protect us any longer" were her last words before she stepped back grabbing her things 

Odette tried to plead for her grandmother to stay but she already left the house heading back to their village. I watched as she broke down in tears and I didn't know what to do. If I tell her the truth now it'll only make matters worse 

"Love" I wrapped my arms around her as she cried in my chest

"This is so hard Eric. Nobody supports us and I don't know what to do anymore" 

"I know, its my fault" I said thinking about the pain I've cause 

"Its not! You are not at fault for falling in love! They're just scared about the king after what happened to my parents we knew the humans wanted our magic. It took us years to hide this deep in the forest but like you said everyone is not the same and I love you no matter what"

She looked at me with so much adoration and hope. I rubbed her back and pressed my lips against hers,"I love you too"

Deciding not to bring up my life just yet. I wanted to hold on to this moment a little longer

...

Unknown

"Burn everything!" 

Blue flames bursted through the trees as animals and creatures ran for their life. The humans had gained entry into the forest and were not resting until the prince was found

"Please spare us!" the small elves cried in the cages 

"Sir, the fairy we captured created the tracker to find the prince" one of the guards informed 

"Good, lead the way" 

The plan was finally coming together once they retrieved the prince every mythical creature found would be turned into slaves. It has been years of planning how they would take over the forest that sat in their faces everyday 

The magic around it was strong and exactly what the kingdom needed to stay in power. Marching through the woods they headed east following the compose filled with blood of the prince

"We'll find you soon Eric"