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Eric's Pov

A dizzy feeling assaulted my mind. Opening my eyes, I tried to avoid falling over. After pausing to take a few breaths I felt steady enough to speak to the Pixie. I was alone however – not just alone, but I detected no life as far as my senses could reach. Not even an insect to be heard.

I was sitting at a plain wooden table in a small cave. To call it a cave is not really the best description because for a cave it looked impossibly clean. I walked around to inspect the area.

The walls were obsidian black. I touched the surface hoping it would provide some information.

I ran my fingers slowly over the rocks but they only gave more questions. I was surprised at the wall's condition. Its smooth surface lacked the usual grime expected in a human cave.

The floor was also unnatural; it was dirt but looked like someone had scraped it with a garden rake, not the slightest sign of twigs, pebbles or organic matter was around me. It was lifeless.

My acute hearing could detect the sound of water.

Yet another puzzle; anywhere there's water life exists, but I heard nothing in all directions.

I didn't know why the Pixie left me here or what would happen next. I knew however that I might find answers near the water's location. I discovered that the cave's only exit was north. Thankfully it seemed devoid of hiding places for attackers.

Wishing I was wearing something more practical than an Italian suit I walked cautiously toward the bubbling water.

I moved as silently as possible, stopping every few feet to detect any ambush, or at least find someone to ask where the hell I was.

After about half an hour I paused in fear. The end of the tunnel was filled with sunlight. The cave opened up into a lush meadow with a large river on the other side.

I shook my head. I could hear Pam now; I allowed a Pixie to leave me in a cave to die from starvation or roasting in the sunlight.

If anyone heard about my stupidity, they'd assume a genetic flaw existed in Godric's bloodline. How the hell did I get into this?

"Don't worry Eric, why would I murder you if you were thinking about meeting the sun anyway? Come out of the cave; I have something to show you. The sun won't harm you here."

I looked around but saw and smelled no one.

The stranger stayed hidden inside the tunnel near the entrance. I might have stupidly agreed to come here, but if they wanted me outside they'd have to drag me.

A pop sound fluttered in the air before a blinding light appeared in front of me.

Once I saw the figure I quickly dropped to one knee and lowered my head.

"Your majesty, Sorry for my rudeness, but under the circumstances I hope you can excuse my actions. How may I be of service?"

I kept my voice polite and deferential. I also intended to keep my fangs hidden no matter what he said; it was my only chance to remain in one piece.

I was kneeling in front of Niall Brigant; Prince of the Sky Fae. Niall could roast me on the ground and there's nothing to stop the prince from doing just that.