To Hide a Princess

Chapter Four

Chapter 4

We arrive at the village inn after a short ride, my heart still heavy. While riding I took note of how the city I set up, creating my own small map in my head of the village. Just in case in had to make a hasty retreat and escape at any point.

I have a bad feeling that Legolas wasn't going to let his one true mate escape from him so easily.

Legolas POV

Did she reject me? Was that a rejection? She has to say it for it to be official but was that unofficial. I've dreamt of this moment for all of my life it involved music, moonlight, candles and roses and I don't even know! Why did she run away? That's one thing my dreams never involved.

All while she was there and having our meeting I was drawn to her. It's why I wanted her to open up and talk without formalities - I really wanted to get to know her as herself, not a formal speech. Of course I didn't know she was my mate at the time or I would never have let her get away but all the same, there was a certain electricity and energy between us. It was a beautiful moment.

When we touched I lost my mind. I knew she was my one and only, the other side of my soul. One thing for sure was that she was mine and only mine. So many thoughts were running through my head as I kissed her hand but I knew that from that moment, I loved her. An overwhelming need hit me to finally see her face.

I had wanted to see her face all the way through our meeting but had restrained myself from removing her hood. I could only assume that it was a custom in her old kingdom. All the same though I wanted to see her face.

Finally I reached up and gently brushed her face, undoing the laces tying her hood up. I began to move in from her face, still feeling our fireworks and strong connection, when she was suddenly ripped from my arms. I looked round to see who could have stolen my mate from me when I saw her fleeing.

I was so in shock that I couldn't move. Why is she running from me? My mind had not yet caught up with all the events as I was so in shock. How could she? I loved her!

With that though I was spurned into action, the girl I loved would not escape me! She was mine and with me she would stay! I ran following the sound of her footsteps. I had hoped she wouldn't know her way but she was lucky and found her horse fast. By the time I reached the bridge she was galloping away to the village.

There was no way I could reach her now; I had no horse near or anything. I felt my heart breaking into a million pieces as she rode further and further away. The last thing I saw was her tossing a final glance over her shoulder at me. And I finally saw her face.

She was the most beautiful thing I had ever beheld. She must be a goddess. My goddess. Her huge sharp eyes were the perfect silvery blue. Like a mirror or the top of a lake with so much depth. She was beautiful. Her skin was so pale like marble, almost white. Her long hair was a satin black that hung strait and low. It looked so soft and smooth, the moonlight reflecting in it. Her pale pink plump lips were the perfect contrast to her porcelain skin. She was so delicate like my own fae and I just wanted to protect her.

Eventually I turned back to run and get my horse so that I could find my girl. Just as I turned through the arch, Elrond appeared in front of me and spoke. Perhaps to try to help mend my broken heart but I know that only my goddess can do that.

"My son, don't worry, you will get her back and you will have all of my help at your disposal."

Elrond has always been like a father to me, treating me like his own.

"Thank you Elrond but I just don't understand. Why would she run from me? Surely she knows it's only a half-life without each other? I have to go find her now!"

"Legolas...?" Elrond spoke hesitantly. He very rarely speaks in this way. I turned back to him and he continued,

"It's too soon to go after her. Clearly there is something wrong and..."

"then let me fix whatever is wrong!" I interrupted

"It's too soon Legolas. Give her time, just give her time! Even if it's only until tomorrow. You know which inn she is staying at so you can go early and find her there. Don't worry son, you'll get your mate back. I sense that she hasn't rejected you but is scared of something. What she fears I can't tell you but I sense that not everything is as it seems. For lack of a better word, I think she is...broken"

"I just want to go to her and hold her. Tell her everything's alright. I have to fix her, I need her. She needs me." I said defeated. She can have tonight but I'll get her back to me but tomorrow and god forbid anyone who gets in my way.

As I made my way back to my private chambers, I tried to solve everything but it's too much. I love her and won't let her go.

Now I prepare for a fitful sleep, wishing she is here to hold.

I will fight until I have her back in my arms to hold.