Chapter 5
(Gracen's POV)
As I walked down the hallway to Eden's room I was confronted by and angered Elisha. He walked right up to me and with out warning through a punch. I didn't react quick enough, and his fist made direct contact with the side of my jaw. I moaned in pain as I stumbled backwards. I caught my balance on the wall and hoisted myself back to standing position.
"I know what you did Gracen!" He used his kingly voice. It was powerful and I was taken back.
"What did I do sir?" I asked sounding calmly and like a smart ass.
"Don't play dumb. You killed your own mother! What kind of monster does that?!"
"The kind of monster that was doing what his prince wanted. I was just making it so that Ms. Eden would have to come work for you. I was only thinking of your happiness."
He sighed and the stepped backwards leaning against the wall. He looked so sullen and empty.
"Gracen, I wasn't going to force her to work for me. And now she is a depressed mess. I have never seen so much pain in single person's eyes. And you know how long I've been alive..." He trailed off for a moment. But did not continue his thought.
"Gracen I am truly sorry. But you broke the rules. You know that it is against the laws to kill humans without mine or parents consent, and for that you must be executed." I stood the same and let him have his moment of proudness. I turned my back to him.
"As my maker I will accept, but as your friend I ask you to reconsider. I only did this for you." I didn't look at him. I just stared at the hallway in front of me. Let the silence fill the room.
"Gracen is this true?" her voice was so hollow and sad. She spoke in such a quiet whisper, you could barely hear her if you weren't a vampire.
Me and Elisha both turned around at the same time. We looked at her with completely different looks. His spoke of sadness and pity for the girl standing in front of us. Still in her uniform and her face hidden behind her thick blonde hair. While mine was a simple smirk. I never liked the girl and this was how I showed it.
Drip... Drip ...Drip
I saw the tiny pool of tears gather on the ground. She lifted her head from the floor where it hung. Her face flushed with a deep red and her eyes burning with crimson and hate. She looked over to me and I curled the tips of my lips. She wiped her face with the back of her hand, and took a step towards me. I stood taller and didn't move.
Smack
The sound fazed me before the sting came. I stumbled backwards and fell onto my butt. She was strong, but how did she take me down.
"You... how did... how did you do that?" i was at a loss of words.
"I hope you die in the most awful way you can." She turned her back to me and walked back into her room.
(Eden's POV)
I couldn't breath. The energy was completely wiped from me, I couldn't support myself anymore. I felt the floor grow closer and closer. I didn't feel the impact though, instead I was met by strong arms wrapped around my shoulders and waist. They lifted me up so they were carrying me bridal style. I rested my head on his chest. With out looking up I could already tell that it was Elisha carrying me.
"Eden I know this isn't really the best time, but my offer still stands. It's alright if you don't want to work for me. I will understand." I was unsure of what to say. I don't think I would mind living and working for Elisha. He was really nice and cared about me.
"Yes," I said into his chest.
"You will work for me?" I nodded and felt the warm embrace of my bed comforter. I felt the warm blankets engulf my body. He tucked me in just like a child and sat on the edge of the bed.
"Before you except the position, I just want to tell you what will be expected. Just so you are sure of your decision." I nodded, signaling him to go on.
"Well first, you will working for not only me, but my very good friend, who is also a resident at my manor. Second you will do your normal thing, cook, clean, do all the normal things a maid would do plus some others."
I interrupted him,"What other things?" he made a face like he was amused at my question.
"Nothing like that, no one can make you do anything you are not comfortable with. I will ask you to attend places and events with me, but you will not be forced to do anything of any inappropriate manor. Now let me continue. Third, you will do as I say and go where I ask. There will never be any consequences for you refusing to do a task, but you will be expected to to do them. I hope that I will not have to enforce consequences." He stopped talking and waited for me to answer.
"My answer is still yes. I will still work for you and your friend." He nodded and kissed my cheek.
"I will back later today to pick you up. Please have your stuff packed. You will continue to where your same uniform, if that's alright of course." His voice trembled with nervousness.
"Of course thats alright. It would actually make it a lot easier."
"Get some rest Eden, I will be at 5 pm. That gives you a couple hours to get your stuff ready." I glanced over at the clock and saw that it was 9 am.
Elisha stood up from the bed and walked towards the door. He opened it hesitantly and then walked out. I sat in bed trying to close my eyes. I couldn't get to sleep, so I stood up and started my packing.
I walked over to the closet and grabbed some bags to put my clothes and stuff in. I packed my uniforms and casual clothes, along with my delicates, shoes, and all other things that were in the closet. I then walked over to the bathroom and decided to take a shower.
I stripped off all my clothes and walked over to the shower, I turned on the water to the hottest setting. When I stepped in I cringed at the heat and turned the heat down, finding a warm medium heat. I sat there for a moment and then washed my hair. I also shaved my legs and everywhere else that needed to be shaved. I felt tears welling up in my eyes and I slid down the wall of the shower to the sitting position. I couldn't move, I was paralyzed for the moment. I didn't let the tears fall though.
When I got out of the shower, I through on a clean pair of matching white under garments. Then I slipped on a uniform I had not packed and grabbed some black flats. When I was fully dressed I looked at the small clock on my night stand. It read 10:10. WOW, I took a long shower.
I sat on the bed now feeling over whelmed and tired. I pulled my feet up onto the mattress and rested my head on my pillow. With drowsiness falling over me I fought to keep my eyes open, but my struggle did not prevail, instead I felt my eyes close and I was met with sleep.
A dreamless sleep.
A/N
What did you guys think? Any preferences on how Gracen should die?
ok that question was a little dark.
SPOILER ALERT
I am adding a new creatures or mythical being to my book in the next chapter. Any Guesses on what? Fairly obvious, but I want to see your guy's guesses.
