Chapter 14

I'm so bored.

Ever since my little discussion with Lia and she ran off like a mad woman I've been stuck in this room in bed all day.

Ever since she left after telling me about the types of bites I haven't been able to get it off my mind and it revolves all around Ronan.

He's the last thing I want to think about yet I can't seem to stop. My head is jumbled up with all these thoughts about Ronan and it's like a never ending rollercoaster. His eyes are permanently imprinted in my skull. Both his human eyes and the eyes of the monster he is. Both equally beautiful in their own ways. No you hate them and you hate him. But some how there's a part of me telling me I don't hate him and that I can't. My body aches to be with him and it's starting to scare me.

What's wrong with me?

It was bad before when I first got here but now it's even worse after he bit me and did God knows what. I need to get some answers and I need to get them fast. I have a bad feeling in the pit of my stomach that something's going to happen and it's not going to be good.

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A nurse finally comes and runs some tests on me and says that everything's okay and I'm perfectly fine to go and hands me a new pair of clothing to change into. I took the pile of clothes from her hands and go to the bathroom that was in the corner of the room. I turn on the light and flinch a little from the extreme brightness of the lights. I look at myself in the mirror and am stunned at what I see. My eyes are even brighter than usual and sparkling with a new found emotion hidden behind them. My hair is fuller and shinier than it's ever been making it full of life. My skin is paler than usual but is crystal clear and smooth except for one spot. My neck. I move my hair away from my neck to get a better look at the skin. There I notice two small puncture like wholes occupying my skin. They have a purple-bluely type of color to them and the skin surrounding it is tinted red. I reach my hand up to the spot to touch it. My fingers come in contact and I gasp from the burning and pleasant tingles it sent all over my body from the small gesture. I quickly turn away from the mirror and strip out of the hospital gown to put on the new clothes.

After I came out from the bathroom from changing into the clothing the nurse was already gone and the room was wiped clean of any existence that laid there before. Was I in the bathroom that long?

I walk towards the open door. I recognize the hallway from Ronan's parent's house or should I say castle. So we're still at his parents. I walk around the main floor just taking in and being dazzled at the beauty of the scenery all around me. The centuries of old paintings, the perfectly carved marble and oak wood of the furniture and walls and floors. I hear silent chatter further down towards the end of the hallway with lights emitting into the hallway from the source of the room.

I peel my head around the corner of the opening to see a grand dining hall. The table covered in food I couldn't even grasp to describe. Surrounding the table was Ronan, Lia, Bryce, and young a woman and a man that I didn't recognize. Just as I'm about to turn around and leave before they notice me someone rather loudly clears their throat and I'm frozen in my spot my back towards them. My breath hitches in my throat as the room is now dead silent.

"Now don't be so shy. Come in and join us why don't you" a soft and elegant voice full of authority speaks. I turn around and peek my head out to see them already looking at me intently.

"Well come on darling I'm not getting any younger" I turn to the spot where the same voice was coming from to see a young lady waving her hand towards me gesturing for me to come and sit next to her on the end. She gives me a soft smile after a few moments that I've remained still.

I slyly move towards the women weary of her since she's a stranger and yet she has an alluring aurora that makes you feel automatically welcomed. I keep my eyes on the floor as I make my way to the spot next to the woman. Heavy footsteps of a maid rushing to the open seat next to the lady that called me in are heard as they gently glide the chair across the floor to make an opening for me to sit. I cautiously take a seat and move it forward never taking my eyes off the ground. Once I'm situated in my seat I look up to be met with pairs of eyes all around me all giving me different looks. the woman next to me that basically demanded me to come in was looking at me curiously and amazed her gold eyes sparking with amusement. There was a man next to her who kept giving me distant glares for some unknown reason. He looked a lot like Ronan, like an older version of him. Next to the man was Bryce. And across from the man was Lia. Which meant the Bryce and Lia were next to each other and were trying hard to contain their laughter. Both of their faces beat red and hands covering their mouths. What's so funny? And why am I here?

Then there was Ronan.

He sat directly across from me his cold hard stare leaving a fire sensation on every inch of skin that his sight laid upon. I look in his eyes and a spark of electricity sparks through me like an ignition finally starting and being brought back to life after years of rotting. My breath catches in my throat as I notice he's having a similar reaction I am just from looking at him. His eyes glow brighter with mixed emotions that I've never encountered in his eyes before. The world stopped and it was like it was just us two and nothing bad ever happened between us but reality soon comes crashing down as I remember everything he's put me through and that it's because of his kind that me and many more are suffering. He's a monster. They all are. My jaw clenches at the way my body reacts and becomes weak because of him. I'm not weak. Yet every time I'm near Ronan my body shuts down and everything that's impossible becomes possible as all the knowledgeable things become insane. Everything flips upside down and turns the complete opposite it's confusing and irritating. It's like there's two different minds in my head and their both fighting for dominance. I'm broken away from my thoughts as a voice breaks the awkward silence.

"So you must be Miabella. It's a pleasure to meet you darling" the woman next to me kindly tells me while softly caressing my hand with hers. "I'm Queen Rosalyn Lilith Pierre and this is my husband King Charles Finn Pierre." I almost choke on my saliva after she speaks. Queen? King? Wait. She said Pierre. Oh no. That means that they are Ronan's parents and not only that but Ronan is a Prince?

I sit there flabbergasted at the new found information. The Queen continues to talk, "Ronan dear has told us how he's finally found the-"

"Mother that's enough!" Ronan stands up cutting her off. The Queen looks at her son disapprovingly. Her eyes changing to a deep crimson which causes me to involuntarily shift back in my seat.

"Ha bisogno di sapere" she speaks in which sounds as a warning to Ronan. Damn I really wish I knew Italian so I knew what the hell they were saying!

"E lo farà , ma non in questo momento" he speaks back frustrated running a hand down his face as he rubs his eyes. I look between the two of them confused. The Queen's eyes turn back to the original golden specks that they once were as she sighs in defeat and starts to eat her food once again. Ronan tightens the jacket he's wearing as he smoothes out his suit before siting back down and start to eat his food again as well. I look around the table to see everyone engaged in their food. This is the perfect moment to leave.

I slowly move the chair back careful to not make the slightest bit of sound but failed when the Queen turned around and gave me a sideways glance. "Where are you going Miabella?" she questions. Uh shit. Come on Mia come up with some excuse and quick.

"I-Uh I'm actually really tired a-and need a shower" I stutter. Really you should have just told her you were planning to run away it would have been much simpler. She nods my head at me before turning he gaze to Ronan.

"Ronan" she announced. His head snaps up to look at her and then at me giving me a discomfort look before turning back to his mother. "Show Miabella the room she shall be staying in until you must leave" she demands. He surprisingly nods his head and takes a napkin wiping off any access food on his face before getting up and coming towards me. He places his hand on my lower back. Coldness seeps through my clothing making my skin sting from the contact. He gives me a gentle push before leading me to my destined room. We walk up a set of stairs and down a long corridor before he finally stops and opens the door. The room is a complete replica of a princess' room. Rose gold and sheer interlace the entire bed and white marble is carved all around the room. I'm taken back from the beauty of the room. I hear the silent running of water from behind me as I turn around and see Ronan walking out from what's most likely the bathroom.

"I've run a bath for you. It should be filled in a couple moments. If you are to need anything my room is across the hall" he instructs me. I nod in response just as he walks out of the room closing the door behind him.

I strut towards the bathroom and turn off the water since it's now full. Steam rises from the warm water that fills the tub. I strip out of my clothes and climb into the tub, my body immediately relaxes from the warmness of the water. I close my eyes and let fatigue wash over me.

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Trees are all around surrounding the whole area creating a masterpiece of a forest. The trickling of a waterfall is heard not to far away. I move my feet quicker anxious to see the beauty. I hear hard stomps falling behind me only encouraging me to move faster. A smile etches it's way onto my face as the wind blows my hair all over the place making me feel free. The sound of rushing water becomes closer as I reach the edge of the waterfall. My grin growing wider in excitement. The footsteps stop behind me as a pair of arms wrap around me securely.

"Gotcha" the voice whispers in my ear amusingly. I grin as I rip my way out of the person's arms and shove them towards the edge of the waterfall. They grab onto my arm before the fall bringing me down with them. Screams erupt from me as adrenaline pumps through my veins. The impact of the cold water hitting my body at the bottom stings my skin but soon disappears as the arms wrap around from behind me again. I giggle escapes my lips as lingering kisses are placed up and down my face to my neck. I turn around to face my holder and my eyes sparkle with infatuation. His deep blue orbs look adoringly into my emerald eyes as he brings his face closer to mine our noses brushing against each other. Our breaths mixing with each others like one unity. He leans closer placing a chaste kiss on my lips before he opens his eyes again the purple electricity glowing in his eyes and spreads into my body from the contact of our skin.

"I love you piccolo uccello"

"I love you Ronan"