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ast.” I admitted.
“Yeah. That’s what people are saying. But they don’t matter. I’ve only really started getting to know you the last couple of days and I can understand why he has fallen for you.” Levi said,
looking up at me.
“You do?” I asked.
“Yeah. You’re pretty incredible. I don’t know why I stayed away for so long. And that’s
something that I’m gonna have to live with. But I want you to know that I will be talking to
Lucas tomorrow.” Levi said.
“About me?”
“Yeah. I’m gonna let him know that I’m interested. And that he’s gonna have to fight if he
wants to keep you.” Levi said.
I was completely speechless by Levi’s confession. I never thought he would actually talk to
Lucas about me and basically start fighting over me.
I’m not gonna lie though, it felt kind of good.
Levi slowly leaned over and kissed me, but it was soft and slow. And quick.
I knew that he didn’t want to put me in a really bad position because it was almost like I was
already dating Lucas. But Levi was showing his interest now.
He explained why he never approached me before and I completely understood that. But it
was still a little surreal for me.
I’ve never experienced anything like this before.
I’ve always had my small group of friends and none of them were ever boys. I didn’t think they liked me. But I guess I was wrong.
Levi walked me back down the mountain and he walked me all the way to the stairs that led
to the castle.
We said goodnight and I went inside and straight to my room where I had a shower and got ready for bed.
Rory brought some food into my room and there was a note on the tray.
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Levi took me to the other side of town, away from my home, and we stopped in the middle of
the woods.
“What are we doing here?” I asked.
“We’re going for a hike. Do you think you can keep up? There’s a place that I want to show you.
“Levi said.
“I can keep up.” I said. So he smirked at me and we kept off the trail because we didn’t need it.
We knew where we were going and we started hiking up through the woods on the side of a
mountain and by the time we got to the top, I saw the view that he wanted me to see.
We could see the ocean down below with the sun setting behind it, but other mountains in the
distance on the other sides of the canal that the ocean flowed into were just as beautiful.
We could see lights start coming on in houses in different villages around the canal and I
stood there staring out at the view in amazement while Levi stood right behind me.
I had lived here my whole life and I had never seen anything like this. I’d never been up here
before.
I thought I knew all the area around here in my mom’s Kingdom, but obviously I was wrong.
“I think your guards are getting a little nervous. They keep edging forward.” Levi said, standing
right next to them.
“Let them.” I said, not taking my eyes off of the view.
I sat on a boulder that was on top of the mountain that I was standing on and Levi sat next to
- me.
“I’ll bring you back up here when we can see the northern lights. It’s more beautiful then.” He
said.
“I can imagine.” I said.
“Can I ask you something?” Levi asked, looking down at his lap. He looked nervous but it was
obvious that it was important.
“Sure.” I said.
“Are you and Lucas really serious? I mean, he holds your hand everywhere and he kisses you
all the time.”
“I know. I don’t really know. He likes me. I like him. And I’m not gonna lie and tell you that I
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don’t like him doing that. But we’ve only really known each other for about a week. Even I think
it moved a little fnge for them to mind link with me and my phone kept going to voicemail. It was probably when I was on top of the mountain.
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I wouldn’t have gotten any service up there.
But they had to leave and it didn’t say how long they would be gone, but she was hoping it wouldn’t take too long. Just royal duties.
I was fine with that. There were plenty of people around here to keep an eye on me and I saw
an increase in guards around the castle as well. Now I know why.
“Is there anything else you need?” Rory asked.
“No. Get out.” I said.
So she turned to leave the room but one of my guards was standing at the doorway.
“I want you to put a guard on her and her mother. They aren’t allowed near each other.” I
ordered.
“Yes ma’am. I’ll make sure of it.” He said and he walked out and closed my door.
I did my homework for the day and then I laid down in bed but I was staring out the large windows at the sky.
There was thunder and lightning and then it started raining.
All I could think was how happy I was that it waited until after the sunset before it started
raining.
I loved the sound of rain, so I managed to go to sleep listening to it.
As I predicted when I woke up the next morning it was freezing cold. The rain the night before
brought in a cold front and it wasn’t going to go away.
The staff around the castle was already getting the fires started in the section of the castle
that we mainly lived in.
There was half of the castle that didn’t get used much, or at all. So it was usually closed off unless we needed those rooms. But otherwise it was just the west wing that we used.
I got ready for school that morning and I went to the dining room and straight through to the
kitchen.
The cook was in there making breakfast, but apart from feeding the staff it was only me. So I
just grabbed something quick out of the kitchen before I headed for the front door.
I walked down the massive staircase that came out off to the side of the village that was built at the bottom of the castle and I started walking towards the field when I saw someone leaning against the stone wall on the outside of the village.
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“Lucas.” I said.
“Hi.” He said, walking over to me and he kissed me.
“What are you doing here? You usually meet me in town.” I said.
“I know. But I thought it was about time I started getting the courage to come closer and
closer to the castle.”
“Why are you so scared of my house?” I asked. And he raised his eyebrows.
“It’s not a house. It’s a castle. And your mother is there.”
“So?”
“I’ve heard all about her abilities and I’m afraid to say that they’re a little scary.”
“Oh. Now I get it. You’re afraid that she’s going to read your mind.” I smirked.
“Is that so wrong? Maybe I don’t want someone creeping around inside my head.”
“Well, just so you know. She doesn’t do it all the time. She can turn it off whenever she wants. She won’t do it unless absolutely necessary. And a guy dating her daughter isn’t necessary.” I
explained.
“Are you sure? Your dads are pretty scary.”
“They’re overprotective. They would read your mind if they could. Luckily they can’t.” I said.
“Come on. We better get started.” Lucas said.
“Hey, before we go. There’s something that I need to tell you.” I said, stopping as he tried to
start walking.
But he let out a deep sigh and turned around to look at me.
“Is this about Levi?” He asked. And I tried not to look him in the eye. Not after yesterday. “It’s alright. I know. He came to see me last night. He told me what happened when he took you to see the sunset and he told me that the games are on.” Lucas said.
“What is that meant to mean?” I asked.
“Well, I think we need to talk with Levi before anything is decided.”
“Alright. I’m now a little worried.” I said.
“Don’t be. We’re just gonna have a chat and see where everyone stands.” He said.
I looked at him a little weary but he assured me that everything was going to be alright. So we
started walking towards school.
