The Dragon Prince

Learning to Accept

Alyssa

I woke with a cramp in my stomach. This is what I get for not eating. I got out of bed and dusted myself off. Vincent turned in his sleep and opened his eyes. "Baby, come back to bed,"

"I'm hungry, I'll be back in bit," I said as I walked out of his room.

"I'm coming with you. Astarot and I could use some nourishment," Vincent laughed.

Vincent and I walked to the empty kitchens; I made myself a large plate of food. I made Three sandwiches, a large portion of cut vegetables, and a glass of water.

"You're going to eat all that?" Vincent looked at me, shook his head, and smiled.

"Shut up. I haven't eaten anything since lunch yesterday," I stuck my tongue out.

"Well leave some bread out for me, please," Vincent scoffed.

"I don't think so," I laughed.

I took the food I made for myself, while Vincent took a few leftovers. It kept giving me a look of worry as I was eating a bit fast.

"You know I can see you staring at me right?"

"I wasn't staring at you," Vincent coughed.

"Sure," I rolled my eyes. "I have to get ready for school,"

"I can't believe I'm saying this, but I miss school. I hate staying in bed," Vincent grunted.

"Last time I checked, you doing anything but that," I rolled my eyes again.

"Aww, don't like that, darling; I'll see you tonight. I have a training session with Elizabeth after school," I said.

Vincent nodded. I bent over and kissed his cheek. Then, I went to my bedroom and put on an everyday black dress.

School passed quickly; to say that tensions were high in the school would be an understatement. People were wondering why there was an emergency council meeting tonight. What had happened? I could feel some people staring at me during the day. The students somehow discovered that I was fated to Vincent. They knew none of the siblings had been at school since last week. I couldn't wait for the final bell to ring so I could escape all the staring. I ran to the school field and shifted in front of all the students chasing me for answers about the whereabouts of Alexandria and Vincent and flew away.

I shifted back to where Elizabeth was waiting for me. "Sorry I'm late," I said.

"No worries, I can tell that you were running from somthing, students perhaps?" Lizzy said.

"Yeah, are we shifting today?" I asked.

"No, not today. I want to see if you can conjure that light in your hand again," Lizzy crossed her hands.

"I'm not sure that a good idea," I shook my head at her with worry.

"Listen, Alyssa. I was in your mind yesterday, and although you tried to hide your feelings, I could tell you were shaken about killing those dragons. That energy you can conjure, it may be one of a kind. You are also scared about hurting someone again," Elizabeth smiled.

"What if next time, I hurt someone I care about, what if I hurt Vincent?" I sobbed.

"Impossible; he is immune to your power, and vice versa. Mates can't harm one another, but you have to have some control over your abilities so you don't cause any accidents.

"Lizzy is right you know," Dahlia said.

"Why do you only talk to me when I don't want to talk to you?" I growled at her.