Not Without Sin

Chapter Ten

'Sabine's Pov'
Monte tenses up behind me and I feel Azel move closer, Silver croaches down into a fighting stance. "She is unknown and therefore can not meet the council until she has been tested," Silas said, Monte moves in front of me and stands on defense as if Silas Is going to attack at any minute. I suddenly feel like my heart is beating out of my chest, and a sweat starts to break out on my skin. I hear shouting but it's muffled as if I was in water. 'Deep breaths' I hear Monte's voice in my head, I blink realising my eyes were closed and I see a blurry Monte standing over me, "It's okay love, I got you, we can leave right now." He whispers into my ear, I sight and close my eyes again feeling as If I'd just run a marathon.

'Monte's Pov'
I didn't notice the grass growing around us until it was up to my knees, I also didn't notice Sabine move until she was in front of Silas. Her power could be felt without it completely being out, being connected to the elements was always a wild card. Elementals train from young to be able to control their powers and with how strong she is I could tell she wasn't in control. I dash infront of her just as she wraps a vine around Silas's neck. "Come my love, It is alright, I will take you to some place else. Do you still want to visit the night market?" I said, I hesitantly wrap my arms around her waist and as I do the vines on her body connect to mine. I gasp at the feeling, sparks dance across my skin, connecting me to her. Her power beautiful and wild, suddenly I know exactly who, she is. Her body starts to convulse, shaking all over she passes out.
I look up and see that the field around us had grown tall hiding the cottage and some of our shorter men. I lift her in my arms as Silas collects himself and Saint moves as if to come near us. "I will be taking her with me and I hope you don't try to stop me, you can tell Queen Asha and the council that she will come when she is ready." I said turning to Azel and Silver, who whimpered at the sight of Sabine's state. 'Azel I know you don't know me well but I hope you'll do me the honor of trusting me with her safety.' I said, he gives me a nod of acknowledgement. "Monte! You know this is treason," I look Saint in the eyes hoping to convey my thoughts, he meets my gaze with a confused look. "She's worth any punishment given to me." I said before turning and leaving.

'Sabine's Pov'
I wake up to the sound of laughter, I feel fear choking me, It had all been a dream, I was back at Ghost. I squeeze my eyes closed hoping to fall back asleep. "Love it's alright I am here." My eyes snap open and meet Monte's bright ones. His eye color was still so stunning,breath taking and more importantly real. "Ahh there you are sweet girl. How are you feeling?" He said sweetly, I let out a sigh of relief and sit up, "I feel like I just took the best nap of my life." I said, he chuckles and brings a bowl to my lips. I look down and see it was full of water. After I've drank my fill he puts it on a table next to us. I look around to see that we were in a room with lots of open windows, the windows had no glass and the walls were made of brick. The room had an acient look to it, like something out of a mideval movie, with more bright colors. There were fabrics lining the celiengs high above us, the light in the room was coming from floating lights that moved around in circles.
"Where are we?" I ask, he looks at me with a soft smile. "We are in Sulden, I asked a friend to put us up for a while until we figured out what to do." I frown, "How did we get here, and what happened?" I said, "Well your powers revealed themselves and I thought it was best to make sure you were able to make your own decision." He said, I felt in our connection that he was holding something back but I wanted to save that conversation until after I ate. Before I could ask about food, two large doors opened and a three women dressed in what looked to be silk dresses that showed off their bodies, One woman was a plae white, the other was a caramel color as if she had been tanning, and the other had blue skin with gills high on her neck. A man walked in right after them, he was beautiful with bright blue eyes, the color of the sea, his skin was a smooth chocolate, he was as tall as Monte, his hair was coily curly and sat just bellow his ears, and he was built like a muscular swimmer. He looked to where we sat and smiled showing a pearly white set of teeth.
"Welcome, I am glad that you are awake and well." He said, his voice was musical and smooth. "I brought food and wine, I hope I can make your stay here as comfortable as possible. I also brought the lady a maid, if she'd like one of course." He said pointing to the three women. I look at Monte feeling slightly overwhelmed, "I also took the liberty of getting your friends set up downstairs." I perk up at the sound of that and feel through my connections for Azel and Silver. 'We are fine child, you need to rest. We will speak once you are okay.' Azel said, I let out a sigh of relief. "I am Oliver Seda and you beautiful, must be Sabine Sinclair." I blush a little at the sly complement. "You are even more lovely awake." He said, he seemed to have endless energy.
"Why don't we get her some food before we have full introductions." Monte said, the girls from before bring in a large tray of foods, I wondered what the food here would look like. I mean technically it's alien, and it matches my description perfectly. There was a lot of brightly colored food, the only differences were the soup and the meat. The meat looked like steak perfectly cooked and the soup was a brown liquid. Next to the steak there was a purple mush that looked like potatoes, there was a bright blue vegetable steaming, and there were brightly colored fruits almost neon. "Here let me choose and you can decide if you want this or human food." Monte said sliding up closer to me. He cuts the steak and dips it in a pitch black sauce. When he brings it to my lips I hesitate a bit before biting into it. It was so juicy and tender, the seasonings in it, the sauce was to die for. I moan at the taste, and take the fork from Monte.
I dug in and was in alien food heaven, it was amazing down to the fruit. " I am Sabine Sinclair, sorry if I was rude before." I said after eating some of the delicious green berries. He sits in a chair that is across from the bed, he moved so easily and with such grace. "It is lovely to meet you," He said. He is staring at me, studying me, I try not to let it interrupt my meal. "Stop," Monte said after a few moments. "You're making her uncomfortable, if you have a question just ask." He said, Oliver clears his throat before responding. "Well you've only told me that you needed to get her away from the council, where did she come from? Who is she that the council is even looking for her?  How is she radiating such power? And how did such a beautiful woman like yourself bond with a dragon and a fenrir?" He questions, "I don't fully trust you. Tell me now if you can offer your help without the answers to you questions." Monte says curtly, I continue to enjoy my food. Whatever happened that I missed made me feel like I was starving.
"If the lady answers one simple question." He said, I look at him with my eyebrows raised and a stuffed mouth. I chew and nod slowly. "May I court you?"