Upppdaaatttee (: hahah Ok. So a few things.

First, Your reviews? Ha, freaking awesome. Thank you! (: And I've just started my Sophomore year of High School so I'm booked, but I will update regularly! Even if that means staying up till midnight. Promise. (:

Second, This chapter will probably either be completely Clare, or half Clare, half Eli. If it is completely Clare ( not exactly sure yet) the next chapter will definitely be Eli's POV. I saw a review who wanted one so I'll give you guys one (: Okay. Um... Yeah. Well...Enjoy! (: haha

Chapter 5

I place the final item in my suitcase when my door slammed open. I jumped and looked over, finding a steaming Eli. He stepped in, and closed the door, much quieter this time. I rolled my eyes and closed the suitcase, placing it next to the door. I grabbed my second suitcase, and repeated the process. Eli, on the other hand, took my first suitcase and brought it to my bed. He opened it and began unpacking it. I glared at him.

"What are you doing?" I growled at him. He continued to unpack.

"Nothing" he replied. "What are you doing?" I rolled my eyes and scoffed.

"Stop unpacking my things" I told him. He stopped and looked at me, his eyes cold. I pushed him aside and began repacking them.

"I'm not letting you leave" he growled. I scoffed again.

"You really don't have a choice" I told him.

"You can't go with him!" he shouted.

"I have to!" I shouted back. I slammed the suitcase shut and closed it roughly. I walked back tot he front door and slammed it on the ground, angry. I walked back to my closet, packing again. "If I don't, people will die" I whispered.

Eli scoffed. "He probably won't do anything!" I stopped packing and turned to stare at him.

"You don't know him like I do. Trust me. He will"

"I don't believe it" he growled.

"Well you don't have to believe it! I know it! I know what he's capable of!" I screamed at him. He didn't say anything for a while.

"You don't know that" he whispered. I closed my eyes, and clenched my jaw together.

"He killed my brother like someone kills an ant. He's ruthless" I whispered. I closed the second suitcase. Eli came to me, placing his hand on mine. He stepped closer, and I tried to step away but he kept he snaked his hands around my waist, pulling me to his chest. I looked up at his burning green eyes and he smirked at me. He pulled me closer and brought his lips to mine. His tongue traced my bottom lip and I slowly let him in.

I pushed him away, angrily and stared at him.

"What the hell is wrong with you?" I screamed at him.

"Are you still mad at me?" he asked. I stared at him.

"Of course I'm still mad at you!" I whispered fiercely at him.

"I explained to you what happened" he growled quietly.

"That doesn't change anything! You didn't have to kiss her, yet you still did!"

"I love you!"

"Ha, you keep saying that" I retorted. He glared at me an I glared back. I turned away from him, wiping sweat from my forehead. I sighed shakily and a tear silently rolled down my cheek. I quickly wiped it away and turned back to face him. He was gone.

I sighed and grabbed my bags. I walked down the stairs slowly. I placed my bag down by the door and walked to the kitchen.

"Morning, Princess" the Chef greeted me. I smiled.

"Morning" I said, sitting down on the island.

"Tea?" he asked me. I nodded my head, to tired to speak. Father came in and nodded at me.

"Also, make her a breakfast sandwhich. She hasn't eaten since yesterday" Father said. I stared at him.

"I'm not hungry" I told him. He ignored me, gather everyone. Ali, Fiona, Eli, Drew, Imogen, Holly J and everyone else and we all took place in the kitchen. 5 minutes later the Chef placed a plate next to me with a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich. It looked amazing, honest. But I just couldn't get myself to eat it. Not right now.

"Okay, well, we all know the...situation we have" Father spoke. I placed the plate in my lap and started picking at the sandwich. "Clare. Eat" Father ordered. I looked up at him and he continued talking. "Clare and I have talked, and it's in best interest for everyone if she went. With Reese" Gasps filled the room.

"But Father-" Ali interrupted.

"I know Ali" Father growled. "But-"

"The kingdom is more important" I spoke up. All eyes were on me. I kept my eyes on my sandwich, still picking at it.

"What if Reese-?" Ali started.

"He won't hurt me" I interrupted her. "Yes, he is a heartless monster, but I know somewhere deep down that little boy is still there"

"And if he's not still there?" Eli questioned. I looked up and glared at him.

"He is" I said. Then it was quiet. The silence was odd, slightly painful.

"Clare. Eat" Father ordered again. I stared at him.

"I'm not hungry" I told him, setting the plate down on the table.

"You haven't eaten in a day" Father announced.

"I haven't eaten, because I'm not hungry" I told him. He stared at me, his eyes soften. After a while of silence, Ali spoke up.

"How much time do we have until you leave?" She asked me. Then, a horn sounded outside the our house and our heads turned to the front door. I hopped off the counter and went out to look through the window. I came back and sat on the counter.

"No time" I whispered.

"What?" Father said.

"He's outside. With his horses and servants and god knows who!" I yelled, my voice raising as I kept talking. Footsteps were heard and and soon he appeared in the kitchen, with two others by his side. Father stood, outraged.

"You said two days!" he growled. Reese simply shrugged, a devious smirk forming on his full lips.

"I couldn't wait" he announced, his eyes drifting towards me. By now, my face was drowned with silent tears. He walked to me, his face softening. He placed his hand on my cheek, rubbing away the tears with his thumb.

"Aw, sweetheart. Don't cry. We'll have a good time" he told me, his eyes darkening. "Trust me" I pushed him away from me, and glared at him. I hoped down and pushed him against the wall.

"This is for my kingdom. And I swear to God if you touch me—even the slightest bit—I'll fucking chop your dick off, got it?" I growled at him. He laughed and leaned his lips to my ear.

"Fiesty...I like that in a girl" his voice, becoming huskier at the end. I stared at him, then left, walking out the door. My bags were already near the horses and one of his servants helped me into the carriage. Soon Reese walked out, that same smirk set in stone on his face. He sat next to me in the carriage.

"We'll have a great time" her repeated. I stared at him, then look out the window as our carriage began to move. The further we went the more tears fell down my face. And as we reached the outskirts of town—as we left, out into the country road—my mind couldn't stop racing. I couldn't stop thinking about Father, and Mother. Ali, and Fiona. Drew and...and...Eli. I couldn't stop thinking about Eli.

Suddenly, I realized, he's never gonna let me go. He's never gonna let go back. So I swallowed my tears, and wiped the remaining away. I looked out the window and said goodbye to everyone I've ever loved. I said goodbye to the open meadows and the singing birds. I said goodbye to my palace, and my Kingdom. I said goodbye to my great memories and terrible thoughts. I said goodbye to everything that joined together to make me who I am. I said goodbye to the bright sunshine and my gorgeous horse.

I said goodbye to the only world I have ever know, and will never know again.

Ugh! I'm sorry! I know it's been a while but writer's block sucks ass. And again, sorry..I know this is short, but the next one—In Eli's POV—I plan to be pretty long. So...I hope this will tide you over for now. And I'm thinking of ways to end this story and trying to figure out how to have a happy ending. Or should I just leave Clare with Reese and have Eli wallow in his mistake? Hmm? So...suggestions...and reviews? (:

Thanks Guys!