Hidden by Foam - Book 3 (Completed)

Chapter 11

Elaina's POV

A gasp escaped my lips as I saw not one or two, but three dolphins heading our way. Llyr noticed my line of vision and when he turned around to see what caused my reaction a boyish grin broke out on his face.

"Rory, Cody, Nyla! You found me," he said and the three dolphins nudged him like a dog would nudge his owner. They also sprayed water at him and I laughed when I felt the cool drops spray over me.

The dolphins attention was focused on me and they gave me curious glances. They made small noises and Llyr replied by making clicking noises.

"You understand them?" I asked shocked.

"I guess it's a merfolk thing," he said with a smile. They came close to the dock.

"They want you to pet them," Llyr said. I looked at him for reassurance and he gave me a small smile and I reached out to one of them and soon all three were vying for my attention, I must have leaned out to far because the next thing I knew I was falling and I screamed. Luckily Llyr reacted quickly and caught me in his arms.

"You have a habit of falling from things," he said as I clung to him for dear life. I looked into his eyes, a grey colour that invited me in.

"Unhand her!" A sudden scream filled the air. My head whipped to the side and I saw Rhixton with two other guards, Thomas and Terrence, their swords were drawn.

I heard a low growl and only realised after a second that the sound was coming from Llyr.

Rhixton had an angered look on his face and he looked ready to kill, the same look was plastered on Llyr's face.

"Rhixton, drop the sword," I said.

"What? Princess this man is trying to kill you!"

"He isn't Rhixton, he just caught me, I slipped from the deck and he caught me. Now would you lower your swords," I said.

I locked eyes with Rhixton and gave him a gentle nod. That was enough to reassure him.

"Put away the swords," he ordered the two men beside him and the gave him a perplexed look before seathing their swords away.

"Thank you," I said before I turned to Llyr.

"Will you place me back on the dock now?" I asked him. He pulled me closer to his chest before he gently lifted me back on the deck. He only retracted his arms once he was sure I was steady.

"You have some explaining to do, princess," Rhixton said.

"Rhixton, this is Llyr. Llyr, this is Rhixton my personal guard and two palace guards, Thomas and Terrence," I introduced.

"Who are you and what do you want with the princess?" Rhixton interrogated.

Before Llyr could even speak, I spoke for him.

"Rhixton! He is a friend," I said.

"I'm sorry for the mistrust, but she is under my protection and I won't allow anything to happen to her," Rhixton said.

"I understand, but know that princess Elaina is save with me and I mean her no harm," Llyr said very diplomatically and reminded me off Ethan.

"If Elaina trusts you, then I trust you to. Malady, it's getting late," and only then did I notice that the sun was low on the horizon.

"I didn't even notice the time," I said.

Rhixton came over and helped me up, he picked up my art supplies and handed it to Thomas.