Teague and Jared had become quite close since the separation. Jared had come to visit Teague and ran into him pacing in his study, running his hands through his shaggy black hair in frustration.
"Hey, Teague. What's up?" Jared asked, genuine concern obvious on his face.
"Huh?" It took Teague longer than it normally would to observe his surroundings enough to notice Jared standing there. Had he been that absorbed in thought?
"Well clearly something's bothering you."
"It's just...ugh." Teague continued pacing. "Mina's in a tale, but this one's different."
Jared sat down on the desk. "How so?"
"I don't feel as in control as I usually do."
"That's odd." Jared pondered his next move, not wanting to upset his brother. "What tale is it?"
"That's the thing!" Teague stopped pacing and shouted. "I can't figure it out!" He walked over to the pedestal where the book of tales sat.
"Not Hansel and Gretel...not snow white..." Teague went through a mental checklist, nearly forgetting Jared was there.
"Well, Mina's calling. I should probably get going." Jared patted his brother on the back and vanished to the human plane.
"Where have you been?" Mina asked, worry apparent in her tone.
Jared had purposely neglected to tell Mina about how close Teague and he had become. "I was with Ever."
Mina crossed her arms and pouted. "You're always with Ever." She walked over and rested her head on his chest. "I never see you anymore."
Jared wrapped his arms around her in a warm and loving embrace. "I'm sorry."
Mina sighed and pulled away with a smile. "Did I tell you a rose grew in my yard today? I've no idea how it got there." Mina giggled.
"Weird." Jared replied with a bored expression, clearly unimpressed with Mina flora phenomenon.
"Hey, my mom wants me home by 5. I should probably go." Mina pouted.
Jared offered her his arm. "Care for an escort?"
Mina giggled. "Thank you your highness.
The two walked out of the woods to Mina's apartment above the Wong's Chinese restaurant.
"Bye, Jared."
"Bye, princess" He kissed her hand as she walked up the steps.
Mina smiled as she entered. Walking the status, she revisited the memories of her and Jared before the separation, he always spent with her, as if she was the only one who mattered. Now, she rarely saw him...
She entered her apartment to find Charlie, alone. Her mother would never do that. After getting over her initial panic, she dropped Charlie off at Nan's and pulled the Seam Ripper from her pocket.
"Story! Come out and face me!" Sarah screamed. Her voice echoed through the halls and Teague looked up from his desk, where'd he been intensely studying the tales.
"I don't have time for this..." Teague grumbled. However, he knew his duties as a prince could not be neglected. He groggily walked down an enormous flight of stairs, only to be greeted by a woman with short brown hair in a sweatshirt and Jeans.
"My apologies Ma'am, but I'm very busy, unless your question is a matter of life and death-" Sarah interrupted him by shoving her fist into his stomach.
Teague was taken aback and clutched his stomach. Girl can pack a punch...
"THAT'S for Mina. Now, story, I demand you release her from the curse!" Sarah demanded, her voice shaky and uneasy.
Teague was enraged at the fact she'd injured him, when he'd thought she was a Fae seeking help. Teague cruelly laughed. "Make me." He daringly stepped closer towards her and Sarah literally shook with fear.
"S-stay away!" Sarah stuttered.
Teague wrapped a hand around her neck. "Why should I?"
Sarah began to sweat and her hands became clammy as she searched for any way out. Teague squeezed harder until Sarah went white and dropped to the floor, unconscious.
Teague smiled with delight and dragged her to the dungeon.
I figured out how to post on mobile! Sooo sorry if the chapters are a bit messed up...buthopefully I'll post even more now!
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