King Jasper

Chapter 3 - Adeena

When the King had left me standing alone at that pond I was upset. I was not necessarily sad, I was angry. I was angry that he grabbed my throat right away. I was angry he made me call him my King. And I was angry when he looked at me with desire.

Not only was I angry at him but I was angry at myself. The dominance he exerted over me sent a lightening strike to my core. Never has anyone had that effect on me. That was until now though.

That pond had given me a sense a peace. I did not think my life would change there. I was ignoring the King all night, choosing to be hidden from his sights. When I went outside I had happened to have wondered to the pond. A headache pounding in my head had me glad that I was using the fresh air to clear it up. It was probably all that perfume those ladies were wearing.

I thought that the fresh night air would help soothe the pounding of my brain. The headache went away a little before the King came. I was getting ready to head back before I heard him snarl. When I slightly turned my head towards the sound, all I could see was his large frame and the one eye that was not hidden by the shadows. His built frame was intimidating in that moment, now that he was closer to me. I seen him socialize with the ladies in the room but like I said, I did not want anything to do with that man. 

Ever since I told mother the news, she has been jumping around everywhere. We made a new plan for chores around the house and outside. The thought of not living with my family hurt more then I ever thought it would. Especially since I am moving to the palace so I am closer with the King.

I leave tomorrow and so tonight is family night. Father is stuck in bed with an illness and so he is no able to join us which makes my heart ache. We decided to go for a walk down the river that passed our home, it had just become unfrozen from the winter and the sound of the water rushing down stream was music to my ears.

My youngest siblings who are twins kept pushing each other towards the river and mother kept reminding them to be careful. Addison was walking next to me. My brothers kept picking up the dead fish that lay along the river.

I was going to miss this. The chaos is something that has been a comfort to me and being in a large quiet space is going to take its toll on me. I will not be the only one that is effected though. My family will be affected. My siblings and I are close and my mother relies on me to help get chores done.  I know it will take a toll on them and it makes my heart ache more.

"I am going to miss you, Adeena." Addison said, she was going to take it the hardest I believe. When I told her what had happened the night that we were invited to the palace, her jaw dropped. It was a silent ride as we rode home, no care what so ever that we were riding the horses in a non lady-like manner.

We had went to bed that night crying. Addison stayed in my room and we just held on to each other. She was heartbroken but I knew that Lincoln would be there for her. "I am going to miss you so much, Addison." I grabbed her hand as we walked down the river. The rest of the night included sharing memories as we sat around the living room. There were happy tears and sad tears. I was going to miss this so much.

The next day the carriage that the King had sent for me arrived around noon and his men were currently loading it up with the small amount of stuff I owned. Everyone was outside but I had to say goodbye to father before I left. I was not sure when the next time I would see them would be.

I knocked on the door before entering fathers room. He was propped up and reading the paper. He reads the paper often. "Father I am leaving now, I came to say goodbye." I said as tears started to form, threatening to fall. "Angel, give me a hug." He said, his voice was low and I could tell he was in pain. I walked over to him and wrapped myself in his arms, the tears finally spilling over.