Innocence

Chaper Seven

Ethan and I walked down the stairs holding hands. When we got to the bottom he released my hand and instead wrapped his arm around my waist. Damon stood at the bottom of the staircase with his hands in his pocket. He smiled charmingly and abruptly turned, walking down the hallway. Ethan and I followed silently.

"What is this about Damon?" Ethan asked.

"Oh haven't you heard? Our dear father has decided to pay us a visit." Damon said, flashing me a smile. Ethan tensed, pulling me to a stop.

"What are you talking about..."Ethan growled.

"Oh nothing, dad is just very excited to know that his son has befriended a slave." Damon answered, walking into the dining room. Ethan glanced at me amd led me into the dining room after his brother. My heart thudded wildly as I entered the room and saw a old man sitting at the table. He stood up and went to Ethan, grasping his hand.

"Hello son. And who might this be? Is this our dear Mikeala?" the man asked.

"Yes, Mikeala, this is my father, Richard. Sir, Richard." Ethan said, swiftly introducing us. Sir Richard reached his hand out and grasped my hand tightly. I tensed as I felt his ice cold hand around mine. I jerked my hand back and nodded silently at him.

"Ah, feisty are we? Damon I see why she has been such a problem to you."

"Mikeala has done nothing to him!" Ethan hissed, cutting off his father.

"Son, you have seemed to have forgotten that I rule this covenant you will abide by my rules. Mikeala was brought her for a purpose, and you will not get in the way of that. I would hate to have to harm miss Mikeala because of you." Richard said.

"I have not forgotten, father. But as long as I'm alive, I will not let that fool of a brother harm her!" Ethan yelled.

"Who said anything about harming her?" Damon smirked. Ethan clenched his jaw and spoke in a forced tone. "Father, I would never disobey you and I would never disrespect you, but please, let me take in Mikeala. I will find Damon another...slave..and never mess with him again. Just please, I'm begging you. Let me have Mikeala."

"Hmm, this girl seems to mean alot to you Ethan. And she's also caused alot of trouble. Why don't we ask her what she wants?" Richard said, nodding to me. Oh god, I thought. If I say I want Ethan, his father will probably make me go to Damon. But what if I say Damon and his father allows my wishes? My pulse raced as I came up with my answer.

"Sir Richard, with all do respect, I thank you for including me in this, sir, but I have no idea who I want to be with, who I want to be my master. But Sir, if you would allow me to go with Ethan, I will make your son very happy." I whispered. Was it enough? Sir Richard nodded his head, deep in thought.

"Thank you, dearest Mikeala. Your manners astonish me. Ethan, is this girl, the one you want to be with?"

"That's all I'm asking for." Ethan answered.

"Then that it shall be. Damon, call Annabelle to pack Mikeala's bags. She will leave tonight."