38 For Damien. For Isla.(chapter 37)

Damien's mood calmed slightly as he toned down the speed of his horse. He had one hand on the reign and one of over my hand on his chest. He wasn't feeling too good. His heart was racing but he slowed his breathing. I think it was too overwhelming for him, the thought of his father abandonijg him, was too heavy on his mind. Drake was humming and overtook us. I turned around to see Ryan and lavria enjoying the scenery.

"Are you alright?" I whispered making sure no one could hear us. He turned his head slightly towards me, but his jaw quivered.

"I'm alright.." he rubbed my hand with his thumb. "Do you like the woods?" He asked grinning.

"It's cute." I say in a high pitch. He laughs loud and turns back and the horse does faster through the trees.

"It's nothing compared to Valtor." He said. "you guys may not have the best light, but your scenery sure is hard to compete with." He made the horse gallop through the trees, so fast my hair was being waved like a banner. But it was thrilling, I held onto Damien tighter and he entwines his fingers with mine. I heard Drake and Ryan Laughing and yelling in joy as we all flew through the trees, completely free. I dug my nose into Damien's shoulder and nuzzled my face. He was in control, he felt strong, and free. Soon everyone and everything faded. It was us, just us and nothing could break that.

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The golden gates to the palace leisurely opened to 80 guards with swords drawn and fear of the unknown plastered onto their faces. Damien's jaw tightened, and people from the kingdom came to see the commotion all Hiding behind each other but refusing too look away from us. We were looked at as if we were rare pieces of art. All the guards were on the palace walls with their arrows aiming down at us. I cling tighter to him, my heart rate intensified as I was now feeling very protective. I glared down everyone that so much as looked at me funny. Nearly 80 guards came down to the gate with their swords drawn. Our way was blocked. Damien huffed and stared down at them all. he was in no mood. But people just wanted to piss him off. Bad choice.

"Move out of the way!" He said calmly. There were a few seconds of silence before an arrow flew at Drake's head. With one swift motion he caught the arrow. He looked a it, and snapped it in two throwing it too the side. The shock from the guards was clear as day. Drakes was Sending daggers with his eyes to the man who shot it. He drew his sword, but Ryan told him too stand down. People looked in amazement and curiosity at us Nightslayers. Mothers picked up their kids and stepped away from us.

"If you all don't want to die I suggest you listen to your prince and move the fuck out of the way !" Drake shouts loudly seriously pissed off. The guard looked around to the onlookers. He didn't want to seem weak, but he knew this was a battle he wouldn't win. He looked at Damien again and his eyes suddenly widened as he realized who he was. "MY LORD!" He dropped to his knees and so did everyone else. He got up, and walked over to Damien. "I'm sorry my lord I didn't recognize you.." he looks back at me then too Damien. I felt my lips curl into a smile as Damien grabbed my hand so the guard would understand. He understood, but he was disgusted by it. Like we were unnatural. He looked back at me, revolted at my sight. He moved closer to Damien, " my lord I cannot let them in. No nightslayer has been inside for almost 200 years." He says frantically. Damien eyes bitter and he leans into the guard, his expression stony.

"Let them the fuck in.." the guard stood speechless. But Damien was so angry even I decided not to comment. You don't intervene when a lion is killing it's prey. The guard closed his mouth and shouted for the rest of the guards to give us way. Damien cut his eyes releasing my hand. I held onto him tight and he relaxed at my touch. I was worried, at the extent of his anger. Being here made it worse. Loyalty is important to him, and when the people he loved most, betrayed him. The demon was on full show, for everyone too see. The guards gave way. But all staring at us in disbelief. Damien held his head high and went straight through them on the horse. Drake and Ryan close behind. We reached the front doors, and Damien jumped off the horse. He took me by my waist and lifted me off and onto the ground. Drake, Ryan and Lavria all were alert. Enemies were everywhere. A young man dressed all in white ran up to us. He bowed to us. Damien took my hand and held it tight. I looked at him weirdly.

"I'm not letting anyone take you away. Stay close." He whispered. I clung to his hand.

"My lord, shall I take you to your room-"

"No it's ok I know my way around." Damien pushes past the young man pulling me with him. We walk into a grand hall with two identical staircases. The floor pearl white and a golden table in the middle with white roses decorated on top. There were many people here, most maids, looked to him fearfully. We were dressed in black so we couldn't exactly blend in. He takes no notice of them and pushes towards the stair cases. Damien pounces up two steps at a time, with me at his side. Ryan, Lavria and Drake closely following.

"Damien where we going?" Lavria says.

"Too see my Parents." My heart sinks but I'm ready. For Damien. For isla.