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15 hours..

The guard helped me stand up.

Thank God I hadn't suffered any injury as such except a little scratch on my hand.

Panicked I thought I would tell David when I saw him at the stable. Was he able to hear the voice in my head? Since he is able to read my thoughts/mind.

I got to my room and decided to put on a polo shirt with white jeans and put on riding boots and a hat for some shade. I didn't carry the riding stick with me because I was completely against using it on the poor horse. My compassion just wouldn't allow me to hit an animal with it.

I walked towards the stable.

When I was near Sly's stable I could see David's silhouette standing there waiting for me.

When he saw me he grabbed my hand and asked concerned "What happened to your hand?"

The concern in his voice took me by surprise.

It took me two seconds to decide not to tell him mainly because of two reasons.

One; that he already had doubled security on me. No one could physically get to me.

Secondly I didn't want him concerned or worried. Otherwise he'll grow old and wrinkly fast. I smiled to myself. Plus it seems as if he didn't hear the voice in my head. I really hope I'm not crazy. "Nothing, I just tripped and fell. You know me, clumsy girl." I gave him a kiss and dragged him with me.

"Are you sure you're okay?"

"Positive. Now tell me; will we ride together?"

"If you want too. I'll take sly. Pick whichever horse you want but I would prefer that one." He pointed at a white majestic horse.

"No way!" I said surprised. Unable to believe my eyes. "Is that..?" I said with tears in my eyes.

"Yes. It's angel." He smiled.

I yelped and hugged him as tight as I could "thank you thank you thank you!" I was already half way near angel by the end of it.

I didn't bother asking him why or how since I already knew the answer to that. I loved him so much it was impossible to believe.

I heard a chuckle 'I love you too baby.'

'Hey! No going through my head'

I hopped on top of angel "did you miss me angel? I sure did! You look so perfect."

Engrossed in angel I forgot I told David we will ride together till he was right next to me on his horse.

He looked like a man right out of a fairytale. Prince Charming in all his glory except riding a black horse as dark as the night. It was perfect for his personality.

"Saddle up baby. Let's go."

Along us came the guards on their horses too.

One of them reached forward to put me on my horse but David beat him too it.

He scowled at the guard and he shrank back among the rest of them.

"Thanks" I said to my possessive fiancé. "Is it really necessary to take everyone along? You're with me."

"Let's just keep them, you never know if you need them."

We had barely gone 10 miles when David's phone rang.

Usually when it rings and he's with me he ignores his phone but he picked it up before the first bell finished.

He didn't speak throughout the call. He was just silent and listening and he shut the phone.

I was really curious to know who it was and wanted to use our mind link but respecting privacy I didn't.

David looked up and straight in my eyes. The look he had in his eyes was so intense.

Through our mind link he said 'we tracked down the pack of werewolves that attacked us yesterday. I

have to go, interrogate them and all that. It's urgent otherwise I would've stayed with you. Is that okay?'

'Yeah of course David. This Is more important.'

'Nothing is more important than you; which is why I have to go.'

He turned his horse but before he left he gave me a passionate kiss making me forget all my worries for a second.

Thank God I had held the reins of my horse or else I would've definitely fallen down.

5 minutes later I was bored riding alone with my guards so I sped up to catch the rest.

Soon in my track I could see Christian de Thomas. David's grandfather.

"Good afternoon Christian" I said cheerfully. I hadn't seen him much nor had I interacted with him. Time to get to know him so that I don't feel as awkward as I do now with my future family.

"Call me grandpa or grandfather or grand pop whatever suits you. After all, we're family." He said with a kind smile.

Awe that was sweet of him.

Before I could say anything he added "I'm glad you caught up to me, we haven't gotten a chance to get to know each other that well. I would love to find out more about Benjamin's grandchild."

"Benjamin?" I asked.

"My child do you not know about your grandfather? Or your family history?"

"No, I guess my parents forgot to mention it."

He smiled and said "I would not say that I'm not disappointed in your parents. They should not be so engrossed in the wedding preps and their return that they neglect the most important thing. Especially since you are new to all this, they shouldn't expect you to know everything regardless of it being in your blood. In our world, one must know their family background and their worth. They live and marry accordingly. After all it is determined according to heritage."

Hmm I wonder what is my family background because I don't have colored eyes like the royals do. Maybe I'm not worth David in terms of heritage... No one seems to be very welcoming either. Maybe it's because of that.

"Not that I am saying you are not up to our standard. You are David's choice and the love of his life, that alone is enough for me, but never forget dear one, you are also Benjamin's grandchild. Always stand proud."

Before I could reply or ask more questions we were interrupted by one of the guests.

"Let's continue this later dear one."

"Alright. I'm looking forward to it; it was wonderful talking to you."

"The pleasure is all mine child."

With a smile we parted.

He had a very nice nature. He didn't have half the arrogance and ego his son -the king has. That's a big thing for an original vampire.

I joined Lindsay who was riding alone.

"Hey Lindsay. I assume your husband is with my finance."

She smiled and said "you assume right Liz."

"Long time no talk! I've been so busy lately. How have you been?"

"I'm good. And I know right? It feels like we haven't talked in forever. I see you now carry your very own entourage." She winked.

"What can I say? Fiancé dearest just doesn't want me feeling lonely."

We both laughed at our conversation.

It felt good finally talking to someone who is part of my family. It seemed like everyone gets so busy in these events in hosting and socializing that we don't even get a chance to meet up even though we live only rooms apart.

Out of nowhere angel suddenly neighed and jumped!

Shocked by the sudden movement I tried to grab the reins but just like before it felt as if I had lost all control of my body restricting my movement.

As a result I slid off the horse and landed brutally on the ground and seconds later my arm came in contact with Angel's legs.

I heard a sickening crack and unable to control a vicious scream left my lips.

Tears fell from my eyes like waterfall and I experienced pain like I never had before.

'David!' I called, my voice cracking even in my head.

The respond I got back was an evil laugh singing 'Tick Tock goes the clock, Hanging on the wall, Tick Tock goes the clock, Telling the time to all. 15 hours left..'

Lindsay was hovering over me but I couldn't hear what she was saying.

A crowd had started to form around me.

I tried taking deep breaths to try to calm myself and try to reduce the pain radiating in my body. It was an epic fail since the pain just increase.

"Lindsay" I tried to speak which came out more of a whisper.

"I'm right here Liz!"

The pain was so unbearable. 'David' why couldn't he hear me?

Someone in the crowd suggested they pick me up and take me back to the castle where someone could fix my broken arm or look after it. However when they tried to move me it felt as if my arm was breaking all over again. The excruciating pain increased. It felt as if someone was jabbing knives in me.

"Stop!" I said with tears flowing freely. It was too painful to move. I was better off lying on the floor not moving thank you very much. Whose stupid idea was it anyway?

"Lindsay.. Give me your blood.. It'll heal."

"Liz I can't" she whispered "you're bonded with David, only he can heal you with his blood, mine is probably not even strong enough. Let me try to get him for you."

She picked up her phone and I assume called him.

Several bells later there seemed to be no answer.

Even in my weakened form I couldn't help but worry. Did something happen there due to which he didn't pick up?

A million questions went through my head as the crowd around me grew. It made me feel very claustrophobic being viewed by everyone in my weak state.

Soon my guards created a circle around me and pushed everyone back so I had enough breathing space.

"James! David wasn't picking up, is he with you?" After a moment of silence she said "inform him to get her immediately. There had been an incident and Elizabeth is injured severely."

"She fell off her horse and it crushed her arm and god knows how many injuries she has suffered internally from the fall itself."

"Yes hurry."

I lay on the floor for five more minutes and then came a gush of strong wind along with my beautiful fiancé.

"David.." I said weakly, feeling as if I would pass out from the pain.

"I'm right here baby." He gently touched my face and lowered his lips to my throat.

He bit into my skin and I assumed from the wonderful feeling I was getting he was injecting his venom into me to start the healing process.

'Why couldn't you hear me?' I questioned in my head.

'I am not quite sure about the answer myself but where are your guards?'

You know what to do now :P

I know it feels like the ending to this chapter is abrupt but if I wouldn't post it now I would just keep procrastinating. :P

Love Zoe.