The Vampire Prince's Mate Book 1

Chapter 17

Isabel's POV

I patiently waited for Cole to come back and he didn't. I'd been waiting for five minutes. I expected something small and minor but it must be something serious if he's been gone this long. The door opened and Cole came in with his hair covering his face. He came and sat on the bed next to me.

"Everything okay?", I asked.

"Yeah why?", he asked.

"Your father was hurt. Is he okay?", I asked.

"He's okay. Just got stabbed in the chest with a stake", he replied.

"So he isn't dead?", I asked.

"No. It was next to his heart. It was directly in his heart. If it was, he would've been dead by now", he replied.

"Well I'm glad he's okay", I said.

"Me to. I have to go prepare for tomorrow's meeting", he said.

"Can I come with you?", I asked.

"I don't know. Do you want to sit in a room all day watching me making sure people put things in the right place?", he asked.

"If it means being with you", I replied.

"Okay. You can come with me", he said.

I did a happy dance in my mind and followed him out the door. We went downstairs to a big room and it was empty. There were three people in the room standing in the middle of it.

"Okay. I need you all to bring in the table, chairs and refreshments. I have an important meeting tomorrow that will be held here so get moving", Cole ordered.

The three men went to a door and pulled out a giant rectangle table that seated at least ten or twelve. Lots of chairs were also pulled out of the closet and the tree men left.

"Isabel. What did you mean when you said you wanted me to change you?", he asked.

"I don't know what I was thinking", I replied.

"You can tell me", he said.

"I just thought if you changed me then protecting me would be easier since I'll be able to take care of myself", I said.

"I won't do that unless it's something major", he said.

"I know but I can't be without you", I said.

"I can't be without you either but let's wait and see how this whole situation will work out", he said.

"What about the demon in my dreams?", I asked.

"I'll take him down myself", he replied.

Seconds later the two men came in with the table and chairs. They set the table and chairs in the center of the room.

"Cole but I need to be able to fight for myself. There will be times where I need to do things myself. If you turn me, I can do those things", I said.

"I'm not going to do it. Not now at least. I need you to at least think about it for a little while", he said.

"I know I want to do this", I said.

"We'll talk about this later. Right now I need to make sure that they put everything where it's supposed to go", he said.

The men finished arranging the table and chairs and looked at us.

"All right I just need you guys to go out the refreshments in the fridge and you'll be done for the evening", he said.

We walked out the room and back to our room. I sat on the bed and looked out the window. The stars were shining and the moon was full.

"Cole I think we should talk about this", I said.

"Isabel I'm not going to turn you", he said.

"You should at least consider it. Besides I would be just like you. Kind, sweet, caring and loved by everybody", I said.

He punched a hole in the wall like I had everything all wrong. He can't be mad at me for saying all these things about him even though they're true. He possibly can't be mad.

"You don't know the full story do you?", he asked.

"What are you talking about?", I asked.

"17 years ago when this kingdom was ruled by my grandparents, I had just found out that I was to be mated with someone. I ignored the fact for a year and then began searching a year later. I felt a heart beat come in the world and immediately knew my mate has been born. I snuck into her house every night to see her. I wished I could see her anytime I wanted but I knew that wasn't possible. I waited a long time for you", he said.

"How do you know it's me?", I asked.

"Ever wonder where you got that scar from?", he asked.

He pointed to my collar bone which had a faint scar on it. It's always been there since I can remember. I had no idea where I got it and neither did my parents.

"How did you know that was there?", I asked.

"I have the exact same one. It means we are connected. You are my mate. I remember holding you in my arms and you playing with my fingers when I held you", he said.

"So we are made for each other?", I asked.

"I didn't want to believe it at first but after a while, you had all the signs. You weren't scared of me when I showed you my bad side, you never want to leave my side and when I get mad, you actually try to help me calm down. Most people run away in fear. But you're different from most girls. It's like I can be myself when I'm around you", he said.

"Okay cut all the sappy talk", I said.

"What are you talking about?", he asked.

"I mean stop with all the emotional stuff cause that's not really my thing", I replied.

"You're cute when you get serious", he said.

"Well then I must be hot cause I'm real serious. I'm going to sleep", I said.

I laid in the bed and got under the covers and closed my eyes.

"Goodnight Isabel. I love you", he said.