I Choose You

Chapter 1

Aurélie
Signing my name on the paper, I take my tag and join the other line. Most of the girls are here against their will. I'm here because I want to be. Its a chance for me to get away from my family and their constant abuse. They didn't even know I'm here and I want it to stay that way.

I move up in he line and I was given a tablet. We were to choose a male. I scroll through it and pick one. His long hair is in braids and he has some scars over his face. He look like he's seen some things. Passing the tablet back I was given a wrist bracelet and led away by a woman.

We entered a white room and I was told to strip. I did as I was told and was given a dress. It looks normal until I put it on and it mold to my skin. The woman remove my hair from the messy bun and my waves tumble down my back. She give me a pair of heels and I put them on.

"You're one of the better ones I've seen so far,"she said out of the blue. "Such great skin you don't need makeup."

"Thank you." I've never worn make up. I have naturally long lashes and I don't want to spoil my skin with makeup so I just use lip gloss.

"Good luck."

A man came in and lead me out. I was put with some other girls in a large room. I sit and wait for whatever else is to come.

The double doors at the far corner of the room open and a group of men came in. They are call Aethorians from Aethoria. They are water creatures. Well half. They look more human with little patch of scales here and there and then the pointy ears. They are unnatural in the beauty department. You either like them or fear them.

They capture the attention in the room. They are wearing some kind of armor with a long cape on one shoulder and a long blade on their hip.

They are soldiers.

Getting to my feet I join the group of girls. I play with the bracelet on my wrist. It's really uncomfortable but hopefully I can take it off after this is over.

"OK ladies. Choose your men and then you may leave with them."

Even in heels I'm still short. I tip up to try and see only to loose my balance and fell back.

A large hand catch me before I could hit the floor. White hair fall in my line of sight and I look pass it to silver eyes. They stood out against his dark skin.

The picture didn't do him justice.

He set me back on my feet and I thank him.

"I'm Aurélie."

"Kraelion."

I make a good choice.

"So what next?"

I let out a surprise yelp when he lift me off my feet.

"We go home."