Mysterious

Chapter 4: SoulMates

I follow Collin through the castle, looking at all the portraits as we go down many twisting and turning halls. Suddenly my mind goes blank and I stop, leaning against the wall for support. "Miss? Do you need me to get something for you? Are you alright?" I wave off Collin's worried voice. "I just need a minute, forgive me." I say weakly.

"She's a Seer?! Son, how do you know?" The King's voice booms in my mind, and suddenly i become defensive. "She's my SoulMate! You think I wouldnt know something like that? She had a vision of our future." King shrugs, and my temper calms. "She's here." the other me says. Am I Breandon right now? "How is that possible?" I laugh. "She's very special. Not only is she my Mate, my SoulMate, and a Seer. No, she is much much more than that, now we just have to figure out how many powers this beauty posses." 'As long as you're OK with that Lelia.' 'Thats fine Breandon.' "She can speak through thoughts. "

"Miss? Please open your eyes. You're scaring me." I startle awake. "I'm sorry Collin. Again, forgive me." He helps me to my feet nodding, his eyes guarded. "You're eyes changed colors." He states simply, before walking away in the direction I can only assume is to Breandon's room.

Before Collin knocks Breandon's door opens to reveal an excited Breadon, and confused King. I curtsey to both before Breandon pulls me into a strong hug. "I knew you were special!" He exclaims quietly to me. I smile slightly at my SoulMate before curtsying to his father, the king. "Breandon? Would you show your Mate to the dining hall when the time comes for the feast?" He bows his head to his father in obedience, "Of course Father."

After his father exits he smiles brightly at me, "My dear, you look stunning." I glance down unsure of myself. I hear him tsk and he gently pulls my chin up, forcing me to meet his eyes. "You don't believe me do you?" I shake my head. A look of sadness passes through his face. "Don't be sad, my love." I say quietly. He looks at me with a boyish grin on his face and I can't help but feel pride in making that smile appear. "You don't know how much you mean to me Lelia." I shake my head again to confirm the statement. Just as my eyes meet his, he leans down and kisses me. So softly that its like he doesn't want to scare me away. I put my arms around his neck and pull him closer. "I may not know how much I mean to you, but I know dang well how much you mean to me." I say softly.

Later we walk through the castle, hand in hand, to the dining room. "Are you OK? I know it's soon to meet my whole family, love, so if you don't want to I understand." He says stopping outside the closed doors. "I may not be confident, or ready, but as long as you are with me, I will be fine." 'I will always be with you Mate." He says in my mind, while squeezing my hand. "Breandon?" "Yes, dearest?" " I love you." He smiles sweetly and gives me a quick kiss. "And I you, my beautiful girl." I smile at him and we enter the dining hall, which every seat but two has been filled 'Are you OK?' I nod and smile reassuringly at my mate.

There were so many people at the table and looking at them,they all stood and turned to my Mate and I. he senses my discomfort and squeezes my hand. "Good evening." I say curtseying in the general direction of the tables occupants. Collin arrives and leads Breandon and I to our seats. once there everybody sits down ans my chair gets pushed in. all at once conversations explode and I smile. "Daughter?" the Queen beckons my attention, " yes my Queen?" I respond with my head bowed. She smiles pleased with my response. "You have adjusted your customs very well for such a short time." "Thank you, Majesty." I say smiling back sincerely. Breandon smiles at me from across the table, where his surrounding family seem to be bombarding him with questions such as "when will you wed" and others among the same lines. I feel my face fall when he refuses to give an answer. "My King, my Queen? I am suddenly feeling ill. Will you pardon me?" "Yes of course Dearest Daughter." the King says looking anxious. I smile gratefully and retreat from the dining room.