Emerald Avalon Rain

Chapter 9

I had yet to say anything to him, and he had only given me his name.

Leonardo.

His eyes were intensely gazing on me, there were so many thoughts going through my head at this point in time. Was he attracted to me? Why is he in my room? How am I supposed to react to him? He was so dominant and although he was right in front of me, I sensed him deep inside...in my being. This was so intense; I took a step away from him. Turning so my back was facing him, I took the clothes that Chloe had placed on my bed and walked back into the steamy bathroom. I felt my body reacting knowing that he was so close to me and I was completely naked.

Even his name was attractive to me.

I have never felt this hopeless to my emotions before. I have always had a certain amount of strength, and he has become a threat to it. I suddenly feel weakened with emotions when I think about him. After I finished dressing, I stood still and took a few breaths, closing my eyes and emptying my mind. After doing this ritual, I felt calmer. I looked at myself once again in the mirror before entering the room.

"Leonardo, why are you here?" I asked. Something shifted in his eyes; he looked out of the glass behind me.

"Food is ready, would you prefer to eat with us, or eat in your room?" He asked.

I was very hungry, but I was also extremely tired, emotionally and physically drained. In all honesty, I would have preferred to eat here and then pass out in bed; however I felt that that would be disrespectful. Although they had chained me and kept me in a dark room, I knew that it was for their own safety and I admired Leonardo for keeping his vampires safe.

The best thing for me and my family would be if I ate with them. Eating with them not only showed a sign of respect but it showed that I trusted them.

"I will eat with you and your friends." I said firmly. I could see a quick glimpse of surprise in his eyes, before he covered it up with his hard exterior; he probably thought I would have eaten anywhere he was not.

"It will not be for another 10 minutes. I can have Chloe get you if you want, she seems to like you." He said, turning and walking to the door.

"Wait." I said suddenly, I don't know why I did; I had shocked myself as well.

"Are we going to ignore that you are my mate? How is this even possible?" I continued after a few heart beats.

He slowly turned back around; I could tell he was taking steady breaths.

"I'm not sure how to deal with this." He said, his eyes were back on the view behind me, like he didn't want to look at me.

I felt a sudden cry coming from my wolf; it was like her spirit was breaking. She needed to feel him, feel a closeness that she longed for, for so many years. I tried to reassure her that everything was going to fine, but she knew me better than I know myself. I was trying to remain positive whilst my wolf was not the only one who felt broken.

"I don't know how this is possible, I have never had a mate, and suddenly I feel emotions towards you, I've never felt for anyone. I want to know you, but at the same time I am just confused. I feel like I can tell you anything, but I don't know you." He said.

"I understand." I reassured him. "I have been brought up knowing that a mate is someone who will love you no matter what. You haven't. Meeting one's mate is supposed to be the most amazing and exhilarating feeling. But this feels different." Something changed in his demeanour when I said this felt different.

"What do you mean different?" He said, looking confused and hurt.

"I don't know, I feel things I haven't felt before... for anyone. It's so sudden."