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Chapter 14

Chloe's P. O.V.

Without warning my lips crashed into his, both to my surprise and Derek's. I felt strong arms constrict around my waist as my hands flew around his neck, entangling in his dark, messy hair. Although hesitant at first his soft lips began working against my own, with just as much need.

Our hearts were racing, not being able to tell whose is whose. He bit at my bottom lip with such urgency that made my lips part in a gasp. My hands were tangled in his long, dark hair, and his were around my waist, pulling me even closer.

Unfortunately, out of breath, we broke for air. Foreheads leaning against each other, panting and gasping for breath as he managed the most beautiful smile I had ever seen. At that sight I felt my knees go weak and tightened my grip on him.

Taking that as a sign of encouragement he gently pressed his lips to mine. I responded immediately, however this kiss was different. The previous one was of built up frustration and passion, whereas this one proved how much he cared for me and I for him.

Lips molding together as his arms tugged firmly on my waist. My hands put more pressure on his neck, pulling him closer to me. Kissing him was everything I wanted to feel. The electricity that jolted through my body, making me even more awake, yet dazed at the same time. Reluctantly, we both pulled away.

"D-Derek," I breathed.

"I'm sorry," he said shortly, looking at me.

"W-what," I asked and pushed myself away. "You can kiss me like that and say you're sorry!"

"No," he said, obviously resisting the chuckle building up in his throat. "I'm not sorry about that, I was sorry about before, I should have thought it through, but I will do anything to keep you safe." He took a step towards me and brushed a stray lock from my face. "I'm not sorry about kissing you at all," he whispered in my ear, making me shiver slightly.

I looked up into his jade orbs and spotted uncertainty. He had never done this before, and was scared of my reaction of him being so forward. That caused my knees to grow weak and lifted myself on my tiptoes, "Good." I muttered and placed my lips on his.

"How much longer?" I asked Derek, snuggling into his side. We were currently on a carriage filled with empty crates heading near the heart of Kingdom Lyle.

I felt him exhale before he answered me, "About two more hours. Then we walk to Lyle and meet up with Simon and Tori."

I nodded and his arm hugged me tighter around the waist. "And Liz."

He shifted uncomfortably next to me, "Yeah, and Liz. Do- do you want to talk about it?"

"No, I don't even know what's going on, but maybe it's better this way. We're not in Saunders or in Bae or even in Edison, we can be the people we want to be here." I whispered to him, "And I don't have to marry Simon."

"You would have to live in hiding."

"Maybe I can be an anonymous playwright," I nudged him as I said that, he only scowled.

A moment of silence passed before Derek spoke, "You should probably get some rest. It's going to be a long and boring ride."

I glanced at him, "It doesn't have to be boring. We can make the most of our time."

He looked at me, "How so?"

I blushed furiously, but didn't lose my confidence, "I don't know, maybe something like this." I said as I pressed my lips against his for a second, and then quickly pulled away.

He tried suppressing his smile, but his lips upturning in a crooked grin, "I suppose this'll work."

I laughed and inched closer before he kissed my lightly, making my whole body feel like putty.

The carriage ride felt much shorter than it actually was and I was reluctant to get off, I enjoyed having this private time with Derek. Who knew how much time I could have with him. I never expected this to happen, falling for a servant, and him falling for me as well. Although I had only known him for a few months, it felt longer and I felt happier.

Before I knew it, Derek and I were walking down a dirt path, trying to be as inconspicuous as possible, our hands entangled together. We could see the castle, it was rather close, but we didn't hear any chatter from the villagers. Everything was deathly silent, expect for the occasional chirp from a bird.

As we approached the castle I looked around for the market, or anything, but found nothing. Everything was empty. There was no source of life in the whole kingdom.

"We should get out of here." Derek murmured to me, still staring at the scarce landscape.

I shook my head, "We have to find Tori, Liz, and Simon."

He frowned, "I have their scent, but its' masked pretty heavily."

"Maybe your werewolf senses are lacking," I teased.

"Could you summon Liz or something."

"How exactly am I supposed to do that?"

"How should I know? You're the necromancer."

I let out a sigh before I closed my eyes. I pictured Liz, and trying pulling her closer to me, but she wasn't moving any closer. I tried giving a yank, but she only stumbled. I was starting to get frustrated, and decided to give up.

"Chloe!" Screamed a female voice in the distance. I jumped in the air and let out a rather large yelp.

"Is it Liz?" Derek grumbled next to me. I could only nod as I tried to calm my racing heart.

Derek was the first to spot them. He saw Tori and Simon bickering quietly as they approached us. Their clothing was mangled, dirt and rips everywhere from sleeping on the ground. Suddenly they disappeared.

"Hey!" I said to Derek, scanning around frantically. His eyes widened in surprise as well.

The next thing I knew Tori, Liz, and Simon were all standing before us. I grinned at them and hurtled myself at Tori in a hug.

I scrambled off her quickly enough, "Where is everyone? How did you suddenly just appear right in front of us?"

Liz and Simon smiled kindly at us as Tori spoke. "No one's here because it's a loony bin! The castle's an asylum, seriously. I overheard two guards talking about a new group of people being sent here because they're absolutely insane. And for the disappearing act, I learned a little trick." She said, wiggling her fingers and eyebrows.

Simon cut in, "Oh please, stop giving yourself all the credit, I was the one who got us at to Lyle. But we have even more important news! We overheard some guard talking about your dad tracking down Davidoff and your aunt and threw them all in a dungeon! We can go home!"

Derek spoke, "Everyone?"

Simon grinned at him, "Yeah! We can go back to our own kingdoms, they even found the spies! Brilliant, your dad is, Chloe. We were waiting for you guys to return after your very abrupt leave."

I just grinned at my friends as Derek wrapped his arms around my waist, making Tori raise her eyebrows and Liz just gave me a large, goofy grin.

"I had to get off." Derek stated.

"Werewolf stuff, yeah, yeah. I just want to get home and out of this," Tori said, pointing to her clothes in disgust.

We stood their talking for several minutes, with an invisibility spell that Tori had cast over us. We decided to get a head start and head for Kingdom Saunders before dusk.

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