"Um….I…..You found the letter." My father said clearly uncomfortable.

"Yah….I did. So….. is it true," I said it slowly like I myself was not believing it.

My father took in a deep breath, "Yes."

We stared at each other for a long time.

Days could have gone by and I don't think we would have noticed.

My father sighed and motioned for me to take seat.

"Ok. I'm not supposed to tell you this until your birthday but since it is ten days away it should be alright. Everything you just read in that letter is true" he said looking straight at me with honest eyes. I believed him, "Fourteen years ago when I was still the prince, I was out hunting by myself, when I heard the cry of a baby. I rode over to the noise and found you there along with the letter and the rest of the objects. I did what the letter asked and kept you safe. For the next fourteen years I spent time reaching the protector for anything that might be more useful for once you change. I had found this place before I found you so I put everything down here hoping no one would find it. Guess that didn't work out."

"Yah you should really keep the doors locked," I said.

My father chuckled. "Well you could say since I never really allow others in my study I really didn't think I had anything to worry about. By the way why were you in my study?"

I looked down a little embarrassed for being caught. "I came to look for you because Mark finished my sword, and I wished to show it to you," I said pulling out my sword.

My father took it and stared at it in awe. He observed it farther looking at every inch to make sure it was perfect. "Mark is truly getting as good if not better than his uncle, don't you agree Jordan," he said handing the sword back to me.

I smiled.

"Yes it's the reason I only ever use Mark," I said proudly.

My father murmured something like "I'm sure it's not the only reason," but I couldn't hear it very well.

"Would you like to practice with it," My father said with a smile.

He was the only man who ever came close to beating me. But I realized what he was trying to do and said, "Farther do not change the subject,"

He sighed in disappointment and said "I was so close."

"Not even. Continue please," I said very curious to find out what would happen in ten days.

"Ok you read the letter correct." I nodded "How many papers have you read." I pointed to the one with all the traits I would acquire. "Ok. There is more traits that will show you are the protector. One is your eyes. You are the only creature that can have those eyes. It symbols you are the protector. You will also inherit marks from different species."

I gave a confused look and told him to continue.

"From a mermaid your finger nails and toe nail will be the same color as your tail. From a witch you have purple streaks in your hair in the sun. From a fairy you will have vine looking marks on the sides of your lower legs and feet. From an elf you will have little swirls by your eyes on your temples. From a dragon rider you will receive a swirl on the palm of your right hand also know as a dragon bite. From a vampire you will glow or sparkle slightly when you are happy. From a werewolf you will receive a crescent moon on the back of your left hand symbolizing you are strongest during the night, and from a shifter you will get a sun on the back of right hand symbolizing you are strongest during the day. From a goddesses you will move with such grace it will seem as if you are floating."

When he finished I was smiling.

I asked "May I take the stuff you found me with. It did say I will need them,"

"Of course," my father said picking up the little box handing it to me.

I put on the ring and necklace and looked through the book. It had a spell for almost everything. Invisibility. Teleportation. You name it, it was in there.

I then remembered and asked my father "What time is it."

My father thought for a second before saying "A little past lunch. Why?"

Crap!!!

"Shoot. Sorry. We'll talk about this later," I said running up the stairs.

I quickly made my way out to the stables and grabbed my favorite horse Ben, and rode out towards the tree as fast as I could which turns out quite fast.

When I got there Mark was already there staring at the sky. When he saw me coming he smiled and got up making his way towards me.

I dismounted and turned to Mark and said "Mark I'm so sorry I'm late. I was with my dad and….." I was cut off by Mark kissing me.

I smiled against Mark's lips.

When we pulled away he said "I missed you."

We took our place under the tree me in Mark's arms and Mark stroking my hair.

I was just enjoying being with Mark when he said "So what were saying before."

"I was with my dad in his study and we were talking and I kind of lost track of time," I answered.

`Well technically we were under my dad's study talking about me not being human.'

I hated lying to him.

But I had a feeling this wouldn't be the last time.