The Unknown Sign

Chapter 9

///Chapter 9\\\

Luna's POV

“I can’t.”

“Why not?” I demand.

“I’m not allowed.” He says, looking towards my ear, he does that when he lies I’ve noticed.

“You’re lying.” I call.

“Even if I was I wouldn’t let you go.”

“But why? Why can’t I just go home? I’m not going to lie I don’t like it here. There’s too much enclosure and I can’t handle that.”

“And there’s not more enclosure at your own home?” He challenges.

“What about school?”

“What about it?”

“I have to finish school.” I say.

“You’ll be finishing here. You can’t leave the grounds without permission Luna.”

“Then I’ll run away.” I threaten.

“And I’ll catch you.”

“Then I’ll cry and scream until you let me go.”

“I’ll just drag you back here and lock you in the room. There’s no way for you to win Luna. This is a part of your life now.”

“I don’t want to be a part of this life. This life drives me crazy. I never had nightmares like that until you forced me here. I don’t like being scared and being here is making me feel like that. I’m scared it’s going to turn me into another brainless queen like the ones before. I don’t know if your mom was, I’m sure she was strong minded but just look at the ones before that.” I tell him and he fell silent.

“I want you to be happy but I can’t let you go home.”

“You can’t or you won’t let me?” I ask.

“Both.” He says and I let out a long sigh.

“Ok why won’t you let me go home?”

“Because I don’t want you to leave. I want you here with me.” He says and I look at him surprised for being so forward.

“I…I” I stuttered, what was it with this guy and making me stutter.

“You know what forget I said anything. I can’t let you go home but if there’s something you need then I can have someone get it for you.”

“I don’t need anything I just want to be home. I’m not comfortable here.” I say and he looks at me funny before getting up briskly.

“Stay here please, for just a bit.” He says and I nod. “I’ll be right back.”

He left the room fast and I sighed. I wasn’t lying, I didn’t like being here. I just wanted to go home and be in normality again. I didn’t want this life because I wasn’t a hypocrite. I had told everyone I would never take the prince and I wouldn’t. No matter what he said to me what he did I wouldn’t. I didn’t go back on my word.

I got up from the bed and made my over to the balcony. It had become my favourite spot in the room. I opened the door and leaned against the railing. The day was warm and a cool breeze brushed against my skin and I closed my eyes, taking in the feeling of the day. Just being outside this little bit relaxed me, made me forget about my nightmares and my arguments.

I knew I was being unreasonable but I stood by my word. I suppose I could compromise, give in a little and make a deal with him. It would be annoying but I could live with it. I could tell just from his voice that he did actually care but I didn’t know what to do.