Stolen

Chapter 7

 ......Just as I take a deep breath in the door opens.

The same woman from before walks in with a gentle smile on her face. Her strides towards me are long and graceful as if she is floating. She is completely flawless. She stops only two steps from my bed.

"My sweet Adyliana," her voice rings softly as a tear leaves her eye.

"Mom?" I question. I hope it's okay I called her that. Maybe I should call her Queen, Your Majesty, or something along those lines. 

She nods before she rushes forward giving me a tight hug. I left out a small whimper of pain and she lets go jumping pack a little.

"I'm sorry darling. I forgot." Tears started to pool in my eyes and she looked worried. "Did I hurt you that bad? I'm sorry. I'll leave and get Marcus." She started to walk towards to door slowly.

"No! It's wasn't you. These aren't painful tears. Please come back. Come sit with me.... Please." She turned around with a small smile on her lips and sat at the end of my bed facing me. "When Damien told me I was some missing kid I almost didn't even want know my name. After 17 years I don't expect my real parents to come running with open arms. But here you are, giving me a hug. Two weeks ago I didn't even know any of this was real. Vampires were a story. My mom died. Tate was just my best friend. Not my protector."

"Oh Ady, we have been looking for you since the day you went missing. No one would kill a royal. Not an impressionable child anyways. They would use you. We knew you were alive, we just had to find you. When we found you we watched you and kept you out of danger. Nothing was going to happen to you. I have been looking forward to the day when I could finally meet my beautiful daughter. Your father wanted to be here but he has some King stuff to attend to. We understand this is a huge life change and we are here every step of the way to help you. Tate is here too. And so is Tess. Tate told her everything. He had to for her protection. People would use her to get to you. She will be here to visit shortly. School should be over soon. Until then ask me anything you want to know."

"What is my full name?"

"Adyliana Lisanda Michelle Endore, Princess of Mastigerda." A huge smile is on her face.

"Do I have any brothers or sisters?" I've always been and only child. 

"Yes, you have and older brother named Theo Nicholas Sycroft Endore who is 21. He was four when you went missing. He knows you are here but he is with your Father. You also have a little sister. Her name is going to be Sophia Andrella Michelle Endore."

"Your pregnant? I have siblings! I'm going to be a big sister! I have a brother!" My smile could not be any bigger then it is now. I have a real family!

"Calm down," she laughed," you’re going to hurt yourself."

"I have a real family. Both my parents are alive. AND I HAVE SIBLINGS!"

"Yes, Darling. You will always have a family. I promise."

"Thank you."

The door opened and Tess stormed in. As soon as she saw my mom she stopped and bowed her head.

"It's alright, Tess. I will leave you two alone. I'll talk to Marcus about getting you out of here and taking you home." With that she was gone and Tess took her spot at the end of the bed.

"You're awake! Tate picked me up at school for the first time since you've been in the hospital. I knew right then that you were awake. He didn't have to say anything. And YOU! You're a PRINCESS. The Princess of some crazy vampire world but still a Princess. I get to come live with you and your extremely hot brother!"

"Woah, woah, woah! I haven't even met my brother yet and you already have a thing for him?"

"You have no idea how se-"

"TESS! I don't want to know. I may not know him yet but he is still my brother and it's weird. Keep it to yourself." I laughed.

"Fine. Oh, your room is beside mine. Wait till you come home! The castle is HUGE. Your room alone is the size of two of our math rooms. Tate and his mom live in the castle too. They have their own floor. Theo is across the hall from us and your parents are in the south wing on the opposite side of the castle. At least when the baby is born we won’t hear is cry." We both laughed. It is so nice to talk to Tess again.

"I missed you," I choked out.

"I missed you, too. When Tate told me everything I was so scared. Then when they found you I thought you were going to die. I didn't know if I would get to talk to you again."

My mom and Marcus walked in and Tess bowed to them. Am I supposed to bow? 

"Marcus says you are free to go as long as you take it easy. You're to rest most of the next few days. Short walks are okay," she exclaims excitedly. 

"Well, I don't see too much problem as I live on the estate anyways. So if you need anything I can come see you."

"Thank you, Marcus," I turn to my mom with red cheeks, “Can I have some real clothes?" I pull at the scratchy hospital gown.

"In the closet," she say pointing at a small door to the right. "Let's go, Tess. We will be right outside when you are done Ady."

Marcus swiftly unhooked all the tubes and cords hooked to me, turning off the machines, then leaving. I slowly got up testing my balance on the cold floor. Slowly I make my way to the closet pulling out a dry cleaners bag with some clothes in it. I walk to the small attached bathroom.

I take off the hospital gown off and stand in front of the mirror to asses my marks. The bite marks are all gone except for two on the inside of my left thigh. Tears leave my eyes as I run my fingers over the sore teeth marks. Green and yellow bruises have filled the place of all the other bite marks. There is still some dried blood in my hair. I get in the shower with the hot water on full. The water pressure hurt against the marks and a little blood leaves one of the bite marks on my thigh stinging as water gets in the opening. The water turns slightly red as I wash my hair I quickly wash my body carful of the bite marks. turning of the water I get out, dry off and pull on the clean clothes. I am wearing a pair of black fancy dance pants and a red silk long sleeve blouse. The shoes are a pair of black ballet flats with shiny silver bows on them. I towel dry my hair and brush it out, parting it to the side. I look in the mirror satisfied with most of the bruises covered. I position my hair to cover the ones one my neck. 

I walk into the hallway and see Tess chatting away with Tate and Marcus talking to my mom. I clear my throat and they all look at me. Tate and Tess look at me shocked, my mom smiles kindly and Marcus has a huge grin on his face. 

"You look just like your mother," Marcus beams.

"Thank you," I say looking down at my feet not liking everyone staring at me. 

"Okay, shall we head home then?" My mom breaks the awkwardness.

We walk through the hospital following Tate. People bow as we walk past but all their eyes linger on me. Finally, we reach the front doors where three black cars wait for us. The one in the middle is somewhere between limo and regular car. The ones in front and back are security. My mom gets in the half limo first, then me, then Tate and Tess. The inside is styled like a stretched limo just smaller.

The ride is silent for my sake. After nearly half an  hour we slow down as we approach a large medal gate with a tall brick wall on either side. There are men in black uniforms everywhere. Most have the same type of weapon belt as a cop but some have very large black guns. We must be at the royal estate. My moms eyes watch my face as we pull through the gate and a large castle comes into view. It looks like a picture right out of a story book. Towers and all.

"Welcome home my Darling Adyliana," she says.