chapter 17
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After a few hours in the carriage the fox and I get a little restless. I cross the carriage pulling the curtain back.
" Can we stop for a few minutes."
" Yes sir. I'll signal the other carriages to stop as well."
" Okay," I sit back down while the carriage start to slow down then stop. The door opens and I grab the fox then step out of the carriage. I set him down while I stretch. The others get out and stretch their legs as well. Nayyirah and her men look around.
" We can only stay for a few minutes. We need to make it to Merabeth by tonight," Miracle sticks her head out the door.
" Okay," I look around before whistling. The fox runs back to me, standing in front of me. I pick him up and get back into the carriage. If we're going to Mereabeth. We should stop there for the night then drive through there to the next village.
A few minutes later, the carriage starts to move. After a couple hours, boredom starts to take over. I start to use my fairy magic to entertain myself. I occasionally check on Nayyirah's carriage through the back window. The sky starts to get darker the closer we get to Mereabeth. The cobble stone street rocks the carriage side to side. Few villagers walk the streets giving a very eerie feeling as we ride down the street. The carriage stops, what's going on? I move to the other side of the carriage pushing the curtains away. A closed gate stands in front of us. A guard walks over to the first carriage speaking to the driver. We should be staying at a tavern not here.
Who changed our course? A few seconds later, the guard moves and the gate opens. The horses slowly move forward. Where are we? I never saw this place. The horses loop around a fountain then stop in front of a mansion. I open the door and get out of the carriage," who made these arrangements," I turn to the guard. The fox jumps down standing next to me. The first carriage opens, Miracle out with the help of the guard ," calm down, nephew. I talked to an old friend and he's allowing us to stay the night." I clench my teeth," Miracle, we need to follow our set destinations. This isn't a tour to visit friends." She walks over to me placing her hand on my chest," just one detour won't cause us any trouble."
" It better not," I walk to the last carriage. Nayyirah and her men stand out next to their carriage looking around.
" We're having a little detour but in the morning will be back on track."
Nayyirah nods her head looking around.
" Miracle," a deep manly voice calls out. I turn around to see a pudgy fairy with forest green hair walk down the stairs.
" Nathaniel," Miracle holds her arms out hugging him.
" Good to see you darling," they kiss each other on the cheek.
" Nathaniel, this is my mate, Tristan," they shake hands.
"Over there is my nephew, Prince Sebastian and the immortal Princess Nayyirah."
" If you would have told me who the guests were I would have had better accommodations set up."
They walk over to us," it's my honor to meet the both of you," he shakes our hands.
" Let's get in the house. It's not too friendly out here after dark." We follow him up the stairs into the house. The foyer is open with a glass table in the middle with a chandelier hanging over it. On either side of the wall is a staircase that meets in the center.
"I'll have my maids take you to your rooms and let you get settled. Dinner will be served shortly."
" Thank you," I pick up the fox as a maid appeared in front of us. She has a tan with purple hair. A pink stone hangs from her neck.
" Follow me," she walks up the stairs. What's up with her? I let everyone go in front of me while I kept my eyes on the maid.
We walk down the hall as she pointed rooms to us. My room was the first one then a couple rooms down Miracle and Tristan. Another few rooms down was Nayyirah. The guards occupy the empty between us. I go into my room, placing the fox on the floor. I grab my bags from the guard and place them by the door. A king size bed sits in the middle of the room with dressers. A closet to the left and the bathroom on the right. At least it has a big enough bed. I go to the bathroom to wash up for dinner. I changed into a clean shirt. I walk out the bathroom when there's a knock on the door. I opened it, seeing the same maid from earlier. We stare at each other for a few minutes," dinner is ready sir."
" Okay," I walk out of the room with the fox following me.
We walk down the hall as she let the others know. What is it about her that I get a bad feeling? Nayyirah walks out of her room in a different change of clothes. A white blouse, black dress clothes and shoes. Her sits in a high bum on her head," follow me to the dining room." The maid walks past me down the hall. I let everyone walk past me until I get in step with Nayyirah.
" Does she give off weird vibes?" Nayyirah looks at her while we walk down stairs, " a little. Something seem a little off about this place." The maid leads past the foyer down a hall. Loud laughter is heard as we stop at the dining room. Miracle, Tristan and Nathaniel sit at the head of the table holding glasses.
" Miracle was a little minx when we were younger," Nathaniel says.
" Nathaniel don't say that," Miracle hits him.
" What? You were able to flirt your way out of a lot of trouble back in the day," he laughs. I roll my eyes, what is this a secret love affair or something. We walk in causing their conversation to die down.
" Please come and sit," Nathaniel stands up and wave us in. I sit next to Nayyirah while the guards sit around the table. Nathaniel claps his hands and the maids come in pushing carts.
" Would you all like some wine?" Nathaniel picks the bottle and walks around the table. When he gets to Nayyirah and me," how are your accommodates ?" He pours some wine in my cup," it's good.``
He moves to Nayyirah, filling her glass," Princess Nayyirah, it was a surprise to hear that you and your sister were still alive." She tight-lipped smile at him," with the protection of Taylor. She helped us a lot." He walks back to his seat as the staff uncover the food and place it in front us. Fish, rice and vegetables sit in front of us. I look around the table seeing that everyone got the same thing. The maids also place a couple different meats in the center of the table. My nose scrunch up, he's gotta be kidding me. This s**t is spoiled. I look at the head of the table as Miracle looks disgustly at her food. Survers her right bringing us to this place. I pick my fork up and stab around my plate.
" Is there something wrong with the food prince," Nathaniel picks up a piece of fish. A clear slime stretches until it breaks apart from the rest of the fish.
"No, Nathaniel. I was just wondering how you met my aunt?" He eats it, making my stomach turn. After taking a sip of his wine then wiping his mouth, he turns to me.
" Your aunt used to be my betrothed before she met her mate."
" Really, both of you are from here."
" Yes, back when we were young fea, full of adventure," Nathaniel glances at Miracle.
" The adventures that we had," Miracle stares back at Nathaniel. Tristan clears his throat causing the both of them to move their glances elsewhere.
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