DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THIS BOOK OR ANY OF THE CHARACTERS (except Jessie, for now)
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Lucas POV
I had been walking through the forest for two hours when I noticed someone following me. I was on my way back to camp after visiting my father, for what I hoped was the last time. He was happy with my appearances and gave his approval.
I continued moving forward, as if I hadn't heard anything. I wanted to catch whoever it was by surprise. I wouldn't be shocked if it was someone my father had sent to keep tabs on me just in case. I slowed my pace and waited until they were close. Suddenly I whirled around and advanced quickly on them, so they wouldn't have enough time to escape. The shadow crouched behind a tree.
"I can see you!" I growled, but the figure stayed hiding. I walked closer until I was on the other side of the tree. "Come out now, or I'll make you." I threatened. Slowly the figure stood and stepped out of the shadows.
She was small and child-like. Her long, black hair fell down to her ribs. Her eyes were bright and strange, half green and half blue in each eye. She had angelic crimson wings coming out from behind her. Her clothes were ripped and tattered, and she was filthy. Underneath the dirt I could just make out bruises and scars. She looked terrified.
Instantly I felt the need to protect and care for her. "I'm sorry, I thought you were someone else." I said softly, "It's ok, I'm not going to hurt you."
Slowly she stepped closer to me, searching my eyes. Carefully she raised her hand and placed it on my cheek. An image formed in my mind. Jessamine, but call me Jessie. She moved her hand away, but all I could do was stare. I tried to look at her pattern, but it was unidentifiable. I had never seen anything like it, not even Kylie's.
Jessie kept looking at me waiting for me to respond. "Lucas." I managed to get out, "My name is Lucas."