Chapter 18
(Catarina)
I wake up on my cot in my room. The memories of what happened come flooding back to me. I am still in shock. I pull on leggings, boots, and a blood red long sleeved tunic. I let my hair flow around me in curls. Then I go find the others. In the hall everyone that sees me congratulates me. I smile.
Mika passes by me and he smiles too. "Hello Catarina, remember you still have to find your mentor by tomorrow. You are under age and not allowed to be alone. Since Gavner is no longer available to help you decide, you will have to confirm it with one of the princes."
"Okay," I nod then hurry down the halls. I find Shan in his room and I grin. "Hello sire," I bow to him.
He smiles too. "Hello General."
I giggle. He pulls me into the room and kisses me. I kiss him back and we tumble to the floor. We both laugh. "I can't believe this!"
"Me neither."
"We should celebrate."
"With what?"
"I don't know," I shrug. "How about a date?"
"A date? I never asked you to be my girlfriend yet."
"After all that we've been through I assumed we already were a couple."
He nods. "We are. I guess I'm going to have to tell Mr. Crepsley."
"Yes but I will go with you."
"Okay."
I stand up and help him to his feet. Then I take a deep breath and look at him seriously. "I thought I was losing you," I tell him. "When Paris said...I was so scared."
"You didn't look at all scared. You looked brave and strong and ready to fight to the death."
"I was ready. I'd fight to the death for any of my good friends."
"You're amazing Catarina."
"You're not so bad yourself Shan," I smile and then we kiss. We make out until Harkat interrupts.
"Oh..." he stares at us. "Pardon me...I did not...mean to...interrupt."
"It's okay Harkat," Shan tells him. "You were going to have to find out soon anyway."
"Are you and...Cat a couple?"
"Yes."
"You are...good together...I am happy...for you."
"Thanks."
We walk holding hands and everyone cheers when we enter the dining hall. It's crazy.