I woke up when the plane landed. Niq shook my shoulder and I glared at him but he just smirked. Mumbling some nasty words I got out of the plan and immediately froze. We landed in Russia. It is freezing. There are pine trees all around and snow on the ground. If I wasn't so cold I would admire its beauty. Shivering like the dork I am Niq came over and helped me into my jacket.
"Thanks," I mumbled "oh and sorry about the name calling."
"What name calling," he asked as he got out my hat, gloves, and boots.
I blushed and shook my head. Niq only grinned wider. Then he snapped his head in the direction of the forest.
"We have escorts," he stated and vamps, werewolves, and Shapeshifters came out of the trees.
"Good, maybe someone can show me where to unpack," I snorted and started to walk off while Niq trailed behind and laughed.
"Queen Malay, Miss Everstone, welcome," one of the vamps said.
"My Queen, your husband is waiting for your return, and there has been a little trouble," he said and Malay turned her attention to him. While they were talking I looked around. I noticed a large bird on a pine tree.
"What type of bird is that?" I asked and everyone snapped their head in the direction I pointed to.
"A Steppe Eagle," a Shapeshifter told me. I nodded my thanks. We started to walk. Further down the snow deepened and I got stuck like a helpless girl.
Niq chuckled and picked me up and made me ride piggy back. I grumbled but that just made him laugh. Finally w came to the castle. I gapped in awe at the beauty of it.
"Wow," I whispered.
"Yeah I know," Niq said and started to run. Some of the Shapeshifters shifted and are now running in their other form. Niq looked edgy to join them.
"Niq stop," I said and he slowed down.
"What is wrong," he asked.
"Shift," I said and Niq looked at me weird.
"Go all wolfy," I said and Niq must of had brain fart because he now knew what I ment.
Niq started to shake and in front of me stood a horse sized wolf looking down at me. He has a dark brown coat with a silver underbelly just like my dream.
"Cool," I said and Niq leaned down so I could ride on his back.
Niq rumbled some words. I have no idea what he said but he must have wanted me to get on his back because he bent down even lower. I quickly climbed on and once I got comfortable Niq shot off. I shivered as the wind whipped past my face. I leaned into Niq's fur and held on for dear life. I noticed that his fur is really really warm. I rubbed my face against his soft under fur and he shivered. I mumbled an apology but he didn't hear it. I started to wrap my arms around his neck so I had a better grip. Niq growled. I rolled my eyes. I closed my eyes and started to breathe deeply. I could feel Niq shudder as I let out my breath. I giggled and Niq growled and I giggled again. Then Niq stopped suddenly and I lifted my head. I felt the cold air hit my face and buried my face back in Niq's fur. Niq barked a laugh. Then he started to shake and his fur started to disappear so I wrapped my legs around his waist and my arms around his neck. I buried my face in Niq's neck.
"Hey, we are here. You can let go now," he said and reached up to untangle himself from me but I just held on tighter.
"It is too cold to let go, so just carry me in," I said but my voice is muffled so it came out like this.
"If iz twe colt twe let gwo, sow ust cari mwe in."
Niq laughed and just started to walk in. Once we were in warmness I lightened my hold. Niq chuckled and helped me down.
"That was warm," I said and Niq looked embarrassed.
"Yeah…well…we need to get you to your room," Niq said suddenly all business. I gave him a weird look but he just walked off down one of the many hallways. The whole theme is Victorian and Medieval. I looked around and noticed that I lost Niq. I went down a nice looking hallway only to hear shrieks.
"What?" I asked myself. I looked for the place of the screams. I found the door and listened in.
"-ou failed me for the last time. I will remember this. Get me what I want or you will be dead," a chilly female voice said. I heard a whimper and then a snapping sound and a sharp cry. I cringed and then ran down the hall trying to find the entrance. I didn't look up and I ran into a solid body.
"Well hello there," a deep strong voice said. I looked up and saw a man with black curly hair, light blue eyes, a square face, and full lips.
"Oh umm sorry…I was just looking for my room…" I said looking down. The man chuckled.
"Well, we need to find it don't we," he said and I looked up.
"Wait we?" I asked.
"Yes, now follow me," he said and walked off. I followed him not wanting to be left behind.
We walked down a lot of halls and I tried to keep up with his long strides. I noticed that he has on a white button up shirt with the sleeves pulled up to his elbows. He is wearing black work pants and I noticed that he must have just got out of the shower because he has wet hair and I could smell his after shave. I was too busy looking at his clothes I did not noticed that he stopped so I ran into him for a second time.
"UFF" I said as I fell to the ground. The man chuckled and helped me up. He completely ignored my glare.
"Well here we are. I am sure your bodyguard is waiting for you," the man said and nodded to me and left. Completely confused I walked in the door he left me at.
I opened the door and gasped in amazement. The whole room is dark blue and gold. The bed framing is gold and the comforter and pillows are a dark blue. The whole framing of all the furniture is gold and the cushions and paint are dark blue. The room is gold with dark blue trimming making the furniture stand out.
"WOW!" I exclaimed and Niq came rushing in.
"WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? I have been looking all over for you!" he shouted and grabbed my arms and shook me as I glared at him.
"It's your fault that you left me in the middle of a hallway. I ran into a nice ma- I mean nice demon that showed me the way," I stated and pulled out of his grasp. He looked shocked and let go of me. He sighed and rubbed his forehead.
"Ok, fine but I need to tell you something," he said and sat me down on the couch.
"Ok," I said.
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