The Half Heir

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   Fuck. Wow. Ok. Not expecting that. But at least nobody is going to die or get killed for to it. I just nod and stare at Anna. She stares back at me. Even though she looks about my age, there is something about her which sets her apart. She seems older, more mature. Her eyes are so deadly calm yet intelligent. I am pretty sure that she is one of the best witches and that is why she is sent to train me.

   I wonder why she came though? Is it because of King Lucas? Do the witches owe him some debt? Or do they genuinely like him? Is he actually a good king? I wonder. Now that is another mystery i would definitely like to unveil. After that, i leave the throne room, following Anna. Even though she isnt a vampire, she walks like one. She doesnt make a sound, her robes silently swishing with the movements.

   I watch the ginger cat accompanying her. It is larger than a normal cat. Infact he is the size of a dog. Now that is unusual. But well that is witch's cat and familiar. The cat turns to look at me, his green eyes predatory and intelligent. His eyes look so much like Anna's. Let me tell you, this is a little unusual. I mean i am following a witch around. I definitely did not see myself doing that.

   Andrian squeezes my hand, we are holding hands you see. I look at him and instantly feel breathless. I smile at him. Happy. I feel happy when he is around. No matter how bad and glum things are, he somehow makes me happy. He doesnt even do or say anything, he just has to be here with me and i feel happy. He gives me a small smile before leaning towards me.

  We both stop walking and i turn towards him. He places both his hands on my waist. I place mine on his chest. I look at him and i feel in awe. No matter how many times i have looked at him and memorized each and every detail of his face, everytime i looked at him, it felt like the first time. His beauty hasnt dimmed in the slightest. Nor have i gotten used to it. It takes my breathe away everytime.

"You must learn from the witch and you must do it alone. Stay brave and true to yourself. I will be waiting for you." He whispers to me.

   Wow. So he is talking to me now. The sound of his voice hits me out of no where. God i hadnt realized how much i had missed his voice. A weight is lifted off my chest. I feel like i can breathe again. I am speechless. All i do is stare at him, grinning like a maniac. Andrian smiles at me and then sweetly kisses my forehead. It feels like he has kissed my soul. I feel a breeze and when i open my eyes, he is gone.

  I pout. Well i wasnt ready to be without him yet. I do not like it when he disappears. But well he did say he would be waiting for me. Well now that is something amazing. And also he didnt ask me to be brave, he told me to stay brave. Like he knew it was difficult for me to keep accepting everything that has been happening and well he understands. God this man has found a way into my heart.

  "Are you coming or not?" A rough, husky voice asks, jarring me from my thoughts.

   I turn to see Anna. She looks a little sour. Well her voice definitely matches her personality. I snap back into reality and nod quickly. She turns on her heel and starts walking. I quickly follow her. I wonder where we are going. I havent traveled through the palace much so at this point, i am completely lost. So i just follow Anna. Well whatever happens, i will just have to deal with it.

   I watch her as she swiftly moves through corridors. She doesnt hesitate for even a moment. Its like she knows the palace like the back of her hand. She must have spent a lot of time here. I also see how she doesnt need assistance or falters when she walks through dark corridors that sometimes even i falter in. She must be really in touch with her supernatural senses. I wonder how much she would have trained to become who she is now.

   "You seem to know the palace really well." I say, unable to stop from voicing my curiosity.

   "I have lived her most of my life." She replies without turning back but she picks up speed and i do the same.