My mind is blank from last night, the feeling of Alastors unwanted hands on my skin making me sick.
We are riding on our horses, that we gave fruit in which to make them fly.
Sela soars through the sky, her mane blowing in the wind as we pass through clouds and fly beside birds.
The image of Delhari finally comes into view in the distance, and we start to decend downwards.
Once close enough, the horses hop onto the land.
Sela shakes out her mane, shifting from foot to foot to loose the feeling of flying.
We walk through the forests of Delhari, the tall pines a large difference than the birch and oak in Lleina.
Creatures lurk in the shadows, hissing, roaring and barking any chance they get.
The only reason they don't attack us for trespassing their land is because we come with their prince.
Alastor.
Once at the Palace, we tie the horses up and make out way into the large building.
The rest of us settle into Alastors office while he makes the preparations for the ball to be held where we will inform them of the war.
I stare at the table, not able to feel any emotion other than disgust as last night replays through my head.
It's happened twice before.
Each time I take a few days to heal, then it's back to normal for us.
" Are you okay? " Osiris whispers in my ear.
I simply nods glancing up at him.
He stares at me weirdly before nodding.
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The next day, we are standing on the stage in front of Delhari, their vicious snarls and growls all we have heard since arriving.
Alastor walks up to the microphone, clearing his throat before speaking.
" The mainland has initiated a fight between the sister islands, " He explains, the creatures look at each other in shock, denial. " The sister islands will come together to defeat them, and we will not back down without a fight. We will continue to battle until justice is served. "
" Princess Zharian will lead the army for Lleina, and our Commander Aerin will lead for Delhari. " Cheers erupt as commander Aerin is recognized, he is a Harpy and human mix, a human body with Harpy scales and bumps.
Cat like eyes, and large wings on his back. When he smiles he reveals sharp yellow teeth. He only has three fingers a hand, large claws on each one.
" We hope you have faith in us to end this war and keep our Islands, Like the Sisters would want us to. "
The crowd cheers again as Alastor backs away from the mic.
We make our way off the stage and I pass the food bar this time, not having the appetite to eat.
I slump down between my dad and Osiris this time, Alastor across from me.
He narrows his eyes at me and I focus my eyes on my hands in my lap.
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" Why are you ignoring me? " Alastor asks when we enter his room.
" I'm not, " I assure, grabbing a change of clothes from my suitcase.
" You are. " He stalks over to me, gripping my chin. " You aren't mad about the other night, are you? "
Yes.
" Of course not. Why would I be. "
He smirks, " Good girl. " He presses his lips to mine in a hungry kiss, groaning into my mouth.
I softly kiss him back, not having the energy to do any more than that.
He reaches for my waist and I pull back, "Not tonight, I'm tired. " I mumble.
" Seriously? " He rolls his eyes and scoffs, walking away.
I swallow, a frown forming on my face.
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Authors note:
Next chapter... 😻
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