Chapter 8

Nikolai

I looked around at the men all kneeled, "forgive us"Scar says not looking up at me, "why are you all kneeling?" Sebastian laughed,then he looked at me and they all kneeled, "okay......can someone please explain to me what the hell is going on!"I say "don't you know what you're wearing?" Jason coughs "no"I answer "well, my clothes, but what?" I ask,he touched his chest and I looked down,seeing my necklace hanging out of my shirt, "it's just a golden horn"I say chuckling, "she doesn't know"Norian says, "first,can someone please help my boyfriend-..... friend, I mean friend",Butch laughed as they took a now unconscious Jason off the ground.

Jason

I looked over at Nikka,she was upset and confused,I didn't ask her what was bothering her,I asked them not to tell her who the golden horn belonged to, and she didn't ask,guess she wasn't interested and I'm glad. Norian went to talk to her,then ended up hugging her, "she knew we were gonna attack you know"Scar says and I nod, "a beautiful thing she is"he says "I agree,the most fragile yet intimidating person I've ever seen, she'd risk her life for another but never wishes anything in return"I say softly, I watched her wipe her tears laughing then looked back at me,a warm feeling buzzed through my body, "do you think the prophecy is still true?" Scar asks me, "I'm not sure, knowing there is an heir to be born of the rightful ruler of Aquarius,yet nothing has happened,I am unsure of my beliefs"I answer,he chuckled looking between me and Nikka, "if you let her go,neither of you will be happy again" "but I can't be with her" "does she know that?,all I'm saying is that you shouldn't tamper with a fair lady's heart your Highness,it brings great danger on both ends".

"Walk with me"I tell Nikka,she takes my hand standing,Norian pulled me back, "don't tell her yet"she says softly, I nod walking away with Nikka. "So were you ever forced to marry someone you never loved?" Nikka asks as we stopped at a tree, "dozens of times, but I refuse"I answer "why?" "I'm waiting for my true love,hope she's as beautiful as you are my pretty girl" "hmm?" "what about you?"I ask circling the tree, "before I came here,I was to be wedded to a man by my eighteenth birthday" "and when was that?" "I don't remember,I just know it was the reason my parents and I stopped talking normally" "surely they must've heard of your departure" "surely,they wouldn't care anyway,I was adopted",my heart sunk as I looked at her broken figure. "Adopted,your real parents left you?" I ask unhappily, "no,they died right after I was born"she answers "some mystery"I say earning a smile, "I cannot thank you enough Jason"Nikka says hugging me tightly, I closed my eyes,the contact making my body tremble in the most pleasant way possible, we looked at each other, leaning in, once our lips touched,I felt everything leave me,it's just us.

Nikolai

The kiss was electrifying,I couldn't pull away and neither could he, "I've never needed anyone this desperately before"Jason says breathing heavily,our lips locking together once more, he picked me up,my back pressed against the tree,I've kissed other men and boys but nothing compared to this, my mind was lost, drinking him in, it's as if he's all I need to survive.

"I promise to come see you as soon as I speak to my Father"Jason whispers, "okay,be safe"I answer,he kissed my cheek before they left for the palace. "Are you hungry?" Sebastian asks "yes!,feels like years"I say and he chuckled "I will be out,be back as soon as possible"he says leaving. "Didn't think you'd be hungry"Norian smirked "and why not?"I ask "well you and pretty boy almost went too far,what if I hadn't whistled for that kissing to stop"Norian says "how'd you know we were even kissing?" I ask, "because what else would two lovers do in the dark?" Butch says kissing her cheek, "you two have dirty minds"I say, "very much alike too" "ugh, I'm going out" "don't kiss anyone's boyfriend!".

I strolled through the market,bored out of my mind,if I was back in Brittain,I'd be playing with my friends, going out to party after party, meeting new boys, messing around for a night then back at it again, but this place,it's just plain. I laughed as Jason's lips met mine,he kidnapped me from the streets, literally. "What're you doing here?" I ask him "I came to see you,not happy to see me?" "no.....I mean.....of course I am,but I haven't seen you in a few days" "I was busy,I'm honestly sorry",I know he had duties,but don't make promises you can't keep.

"I cannot get your soft.....sweet...... savouring lips out of my head"Jason says between kisses, "same here,how'd you find this place anyway?" I ask looking at the beautiful scenery, "this was my mother's garden"he answers, "oh, you kept it alive?" "I try my best,she had the gift of a caregiver, so this place was fun" "I wish I could've met her" "she would've loved you,I'm sure". "So,you refuse to tell me about your life?" Jason asks unbelievably, I shrugged in response, "I'm sorry, but I have this thing for trusting the wrong persons, so no"I say honestly, "I don't kiss and tell Nikka" "I can see that, but who's to say you and I will stay friends, even after you've found your future Queen, and you told her everything" "now why would I do that?" "I don't know" "you're definitely something else", "I know" "let's get you home before Norian decides to go hunting for me".

The walk back was a little silent, there weren't much persons in the streets tonight, normally the streets would've been filled with drunkies but nope,it's normal. "Have a good night"Jason says as I opened the door, "you too". The other three were already up and waiting for me, "are you alright?" Butch asks "yeah,I think so"I answer sitting "good, now I can sleep"Sebastian says leaving, "are you sure you're alright Nikka?" Norian asks worried, "yeah,I'm fine,I'm just tired that's all,I'm gonna get some sleep" "okay", everything just felt off all of a sudden.