Chapter 16:
Samantha's POV
After the performance, I walked with Mark and said goodbye to Arianna and the rest, I smiled and walked with him to the garden for the picnic. He picked all the things out and I laughed when I picked up a grape and through it at him.
He chuckled and picked me up when I screamed, he twirled and put me down, I laughed and threw another grape at him. He grumbled, "I thought we were supposed to eat the grapes, not throw them."
I laughed and began eating a sandwich, "There, happy?" I asked.
He chuckled and leaned back, "Very,"
I rolled my eyes and kissed him when I was finished, he quickly spun me around so he was on top and I was under him, I smiled as he kissed me hungrily, I messed with his hair a bit as I groaned when he kept on kissing the side of my neck.
He smirked, "You like it?"
I blushed and looked away, "What do you think?"
He chuckled and stood up, "We better get going, your mom probably thought you would get kidnapped or something" he joked,
I rolled my eyes and stood up holding his hand, "She probably would." I chuckled as we walked towards the castle. When we reached the castle, I smiled and kissed him on the cheek, "Goodbye,"
"See ya later your highness,"
On the next day, I was walking with Mark towards the park; I smiled and saw little children there playing. I sighed happily,
"It's nice seeing children playing, it lifts your spirits up." I stated, he smiled and squeezed my hand.
"C'mon, why don't we say hello?" he asked,
I nudged him, "It's rude you know,"
He chuckled, "You're the queen of Cynthia, there's nothing rude about it," he tugged me forward, "Excuse me!" he exclaimed,
The lady turned around and saw us, she bowed, "It's an honour my queen,"
I smiled, "It's fine," I looked at her child, "Your son's really handsome,"
She laughed, "Yes it is, he's called Marcus."
I rubbed his cheek, "It's a fitting name, a warrior."
She nodded, "Yes, just like his brother," She sighed sadly,
I smiled, "And is his brother a warlock or knight?" I asked curiously,
She shook her head sadly, "Not really, he died…"
I frowned, "I'm so sorry…"
She shook her head and perked up, "It's fine, well anyway, I must be off, I have to buy some food for this one."
I smiled and gave her some calees, "Here, take it,"
She shook her head but I insisted, she sighed, "Thank you," She bowed, "I'm Julia,"
I smiled, "I would introduce myself but then you would already know me,"
She chuckled, "You're probably right, well see you later my queen." She bowed and took off with her son.
I turned around and saw Mark looking at her; I smiled sadly, "You miss her don't you?"
He nodded sadly, "I just wish I knew where her grave was to put some flowers on…"
I frowned, "Why don't we try and look for her?"
He shook her head, "She didn't have anyone except her dad,"
"Well what about your dad's friends? I mean surely they knew her!" I exclaimed.
He nodded and took a shaky breath, "Here, my mom gave this to me before she died; I was wrapped around with it." He gave me a chained necklace. "Maybe you can use your magic to find her?"
I nodded sadly and wrapped it around my hand, I kissed him for a while and stepped back, I entwined with his hand and we walked together.
After a couple of days, I was really busy with her duties and Mark got called upon for a mission, I spent more time with Sophie and the girls while taking care of Cynthia. We had sleepovers and the owner from the café before wanted us to play there every Friday for 200 Calees.
Right now, I was walking down the palace stairs when I heard a scream. I ran to the source and found it to be Sophie's room; I kicked the door open and quickly ran in.
"Soph!" I yelled as she had a gag in her mouth and was tied up.
She shook her head and I knew her body language meant for me to go but I looked around but saw no-one, when I was about to step forward, I heard a voice.
"I wouldn't go any closer than you are now Sammy,"
I widened my eyes; I knew that voice anywhere… "ALYSSA!" I yelled furiously.
Oh No!