The Beginning

Chapter 2

"Oh, this is really pretty." I said as I examine a deep purple shirt strapless dress hanging on the mannequin.

"I think it would look better on you."

I jump into the mannequin knocking it over as I turn to look at the source of the voice. Not that I get a good look before I'm falling backwards. I close my eyes waiting for impact but it never comes.

I slowly open my eyes.

Blue meets green.

"Are you okay?" He asks with a smirk.

I'm speechless. The man who saved me is beautiful. His blonde hair is sticking up in different directions, his emeralds eyes are shining with mischief and humor. His lips are are plump and pulled into a smirk.

That's when I realized I am staring at him. I blush deeply and pull myself to a standing position.

"I'm sorry. Thank you for catching me," I apologise still blushing.

"It was my fault. Why are you apologizing?" He laughs and runs a hand through his hair making it even more messy.

That's when I notice his hand is still on my back, "I don't know. Thank you again but I must be going."

I move away and continue walking through the market. I stop at a stand with petite handmade necklaces. Each one with crests for the different races.

Mother would love one. "I'd like two goddess necklaces."

"I'll take a demon one."

I look to my left and my savior is standing there.

The lady at the stand looks at him like he has two heads. He doesn't notice though because he's already staring at me.

"Are you sure?" She asks.

He turns to her with a blank look. "Yes I'm sure."

She becomes pale. "Right away sire. That'll be two silver coins."

"I'm getting hers too."

"No I can't acce-"

"I'm not taking no." He cuts me off not even looking at me. He lays the money down and takes the bag from her.

He has two bags?

He grabs my arm and drags me out of town. We got further and further way from the people's eyes.

"Where are we going?" I ask. I'm surprised that I'm not scared but curious as to where we are going.

"A place I like to go to when I visit. It's not much further."

"Visit? Do you not live around here?" I have no idea what's come over me but I feel like I have to know him.

"No I don't," he chuckles darkly.

He hasn't looked at me this entire time. I've been so wrapped up in him I didn't notice that we had finally stopped moving. When I look around my mouth drops slightly open in surprise.

It's the place from my dream.

I walk to the edge of the cliff and stare at the scenery.

"Is this place popular?" I ask hoping the answer is yes.

"No. The humans don't dare to venture off the beaten path."

"Humans? Are you not a human?" I'm getting more nervous by the second.

"Far from it."

His voice is right behind me. Fear creeps in.

No this isn't fear this is.. something else... Excitement?