Chapter 11- Elnora POV “So not only do we have the fullest level of protection available, no one, including the vampire in question, will be permitted to harm us. If a breach ever were to occur, we would receive guards. The reason we must go to their Kingdom is for two reasons, they want you to gain your strength and courage to move on from Dad, and because they are going to help you support us for the next ten years.” “Why would they help us?” I ask in wonder. “He has labeled the three of us Human Prince’s, and you are the Human Princess. I don’t know what all that will mean for all of us, but it is better than him just taking us as your husband had arranged.” “That is a big honor.” “There is something else you should know.” “What is that?” “The vampire in question” “Yes?” “He is the King of Northern Vampires; his word is the law.” “You

Chapter 13- Talvin Talvin’s POV          “RUN,” the voice bellowed in my mind snapping me from the frozen position I was residing. “This way,” I screamed to my family, leading them around the backside of our house. “We need to get in the car and get out of here!” My mom’s voice calling over my shoulder warned. “We can’t drive where we are going,” Fulton calls out to her. The noise of the crushing fence behind us pushes us to run faster than before. “I need a knife!” I call in the direction of Merrick.My knives were all taken from me a few years ago. When I was entering the Kingdom almost daily, my parents thought that I was self-harming by cutting. In their defense, my hands and arms were starting to look mangled. The therapist thought it was best for all sharp objects to be removed from my life. My parents even placed the ki

15- Elnora POV          “Look out there. What do you see?” He asks, pointing over a small section of town. “A town and people walking around.” “Those people over there are some of the scariest beings I have ever encountered. I had to work with them.” “Did they hurt you?” “Oh no. Let me be clear. Besides my father beating the crap out of me, the only thing that hurt me here was myself getting in. My blood isn’t needed to go home, just to come in. You see, the King offered me a position in helping other children like me, who were beaten and couldn’t speak; I would allow them to have a voice. I would draw the attention of the child during the day. I would look for any questionable marks on them, and I would give them a small red flag. I would tell them that if they ever needed help and wanted their abuser to be stopped without any harm coming to them, or them announcin

17- Elnora POV  A gentle knock at the door sounds. “It's open!” We all call in unison. Hands going wild trying to catch the fast little critter. “I am here to announce,” Sabastian trails off as he witnesses the four of us on the ground laughing together, going after something he cannot see. “Could I be an assistance?” His words filled with confusion. Laughing, I pull myself from the ground and make my way to his side. “Good evening Sabastian.” “Good evening Princess. May I ask what kind of game you are all playing?” Intrigue laced upon his face. “It is not a game. The boys caught a lizard and were planning on playing a joke on me. I startled them, and the lizard escaped. We were trying to pick it up.” I laugh, watching the boys dive for it again just before it slipped under the couch. “I see. If you would like, I can catch it for them?” “Got it!” Merrick

            “Yes, I will take you as mine,” I agreed as I swooped her up into my arms and ran to the back part of the property, holding her tightly to my body. “Why did you take me away from the house?” Curiosity seeping through her words. Walking slightly away from her, I run my hand through my hair. Never did I think I would feel this strongly about another person in my life. Never did I think I would be willing to mark a woman who is currently married. I can feel the tug of fate pulling against my morals, and it is winning. “How do I know you aren’t going to want to stay with him?” The words leaving my lips faster than I have time to process them. “What can I do to prove to you that I am not going to stay with him, and I am yours?” “Mark me.” “What?” “Mark me,” I repeat, stepping closer to her now. “If you mark me, you will be bound to me and only me. You will not be able to change your mind and go back to him. You