Chapter (43): Glaze

Elizabeth put the green cloak around Luna's shoulder. Tied it, to be valid and it wouldn't let the cold bother her. She rubbed her hand on the thick fur and smiled.

"Ryan is startled." Declared Ell calmly, even a kid could notice it with a simple peek.

Luna blushed, she wished that they would come back safe even if they didn't find a cure that she didn't mind to earn if the road was tricky, the priority wasn't the cure for her but them.

"Girls, we are ready to move."

Luna sensed the shiver in Ryan's voice. He came forward and stood in front of her. Margaret and Barbara smirked and sneaked outside hastily but before it, Margaret had darted a glance at Elizabeth.

Elizabeth learned the meaning of that lead and stepped backward slowly, leaving her sister's side said, "I'll be waiting outside."

She headed out and let them have some time alone.

"Upon gazing at you attending the feast like this now I doubt if I can leave your side, dropping you among the wolves was something that wouldn't travel in my fantasy."

He said that, while wearing a smile, he was trying to get rid of the tears that gathered in his eyes.

"Don't worry about those wolves, I have a family that I always can count on. I trust all of you."

"Always."

Ryan's eyes landed on her pink lips that were glinting, he smiled and extended his hand for hers, he grabbed her right hand and left a gentle kiss on her knuckles.

"May I lead you to the cart?"

He wished and she couldn't deny that was so dreamy to follow his lead. She felt that flush was running all over her body, her heart was flaring. This was how she loved her cousin, her first love.

Her fingers traced his arm and tightened her arm over his. Ryan made certain that the cloak wouldn't bother her, looking back, he saw that Elizabeth was already taking care of it, she had chosen a shorter cloak not to revolve in her feet, so as not to make her fall.

Luna's face grew serious as they began to stride forward slowly, Ryan could not snatch his eyes off her.

"Don't worry, I will take care of her."

Ryan said, studying that sweet face.

"Thank you, Ryan, and I am sorry for everything that you went through because of me."

Ryan felt his blood boil as he remembered what his father said. If the Queen in one percent would see Luna, she wouldn't let her go. It ached his heart, how could they flee from all of these? Couldn't they just run away in a very far land?

"Forget me, just focus on getting back to life. I will stand by your side."

He halted, the hall ended faster than he dreamed of it stretching, letting her hands go and he went on taking the door for her, he handed her out of the mansion. Uncle Miguel who was down the stairs rushed up.

Ryan closed the door and stood beside them.

"Look at my gorgeous muse. Ah, you should not leave my side for a single second."

He noted, it seemed he had the same idea as Ryan that made Luna smile.

"He said so! Just enjoy the night uncle! I have Barbara and Margaret. I would like not to get involved with boring business conversations."

Uncle Miguel laughed.

"Fine, I will let you have fun. Now join me, my little beautiful princess."

His hand smoothly landed on Luna's shoulder and took her down the steps, snatching her from Ryan.

Luna felt how cold the weather was, the frost was scraping her cheeks but she shoved that brutal treat away, she wanted to come back to life and have a social life again, spoiling in her room only could help the witch that denounced her with this foolish dismal spell.

Ryan forced his legs to walk and bring his brain out of the daze and heat. He puffed in the air to release his heart from heaviness, but was it even possible? Could he retire this emotion? Each way that he examined just brought his twinge to the surface. After Jason and Barbara's marriage, he would certainly confess to his feelings.

He strode to Cyrus when he heard the rider was approaching. He looked above, the sky was getting dimmer and the light was heading down. He checked the lantern then turned his face to the cart where Elizabeth hugged Luna and she was tending to get inside the cart. He did not want to let this courtier deter his relish.

Elizabeth peeked at Lisa, she sounded fine and that was what she needed to persuade herself about a good thing that would have come on the way, soon.

"Take care of each other," She led her sister up after uncle Miguel. Not keeping Luna standing there more.

"Don't worry, just protect yourself and do use those blades if it was urgent."

Uncle Miguel noted. He didn't want to see any scratch on her body but didn't mind the scratches she might cause. He made Luna take her seat and placed the blanket on their legs so he came out of the cart, closing the door, he looked at Ell and said, "let's go, I won't leave before conveying my little brave cat."

Elizabeth laughed and wrapped her arm over his.

"You look handsome." She sneered, her eyes on him, chuckling.

"I am always good-looking, be careful how you speak Griffin tamer!"

Elizabeth sighed and steam clouded out of her mouth, it was her first journey and he was amused, their head averted to the rider that just halted, taming her horse, her blades were glazed, ready for going to the borders.

"The Faerie is in Phola village tonight and would abandon there if we don't reach her tonight you must wait for the next year." She didn't dismount as it was necessary to move rapidly with no pause on the way.

Uncle Miguel turned Elizabeth to himself, grabbing either side of her shoulders, he bent and peered into her eyes.

"Phola has four hours of riding, stay in the road and follow Ryan. Don't let any hazard even touch."

Elizabeth nodded and huddled her courage.

Miguel left a kiss on her forehead and directed her to the white horse that he gifted her at age of fifteen. Her red cloak spread back and sat on Thunder's body.

He caressed the horse and whispered, "Thunder, maintain her safety."

Elizabeth yanked the lariat and moved after Ryan while the knight girl sketched the way.