In Between by Rizonne Alexander (the reading strategies book .TXT) 📕

out of asylum, who was it?” >> << “A pixie, we have a good lead but I’m going to be leaving until Dregicht gets hold of her. I am in danger father and I need your help to overlook the coven while I am gone.” >> << “Of cause son! Yes, me and your mother will do our best, it won’t be a problem as I have ruled the coven for many years.” >> << “Thank you father, I should be leaving around sunset tomorrow.” >> << “Alright, I will tell your mother too. This is one of the unfortunate cases of being the King, you know I went through the same thing seven times. It was bad, but we come out stronger. It’s that darn dark forest, I should throw a bomb in it!” >> << “Wouldn’t we all love that. Alright father, bye for now.” >> << “Bye son.” >> . I fell onto my bed, for a moment it feels like everything is slipping through my fingers but then I remember my father saying that he went through this for seven times. I know I will overcome this, I have too. I closed my eyes and I drifted off to sleep. When I awoke the next morning, I woke up with a sterling idea. I felt refreshed and positive. Nora walked into my bedroom the same time that I stood up. “My Lord, I’m sorry to bother you so early. I know we have a lot of things going on however, it has come to my attention that Amber has not slept in her bed last night and I cannot find her.” She explained. “Argh! Not again. What the hell is up with this girl.” I said sighing heavily rubbing my temples. “I shall find her. When I come back I do expect you and Sir Dregicht in my chambers please.” I requested. In no time I was in front of Ambers bedroom, I walked into it and no sign of her. Then I realised that I have no clothes on! “Dammit!” I huffed. I’m still in my boxer shorts. Dregicht is right, she will be the death of me. I didn’t even think twice of leaving to save Amber, well wherever she is. I picked up her t-shirt that was laying in the bathroom, I picked up her scent and followed it. I can’t believe I’m even acting like a dog now, smelling a t-shirt to track somebody. If my father ever found out he would probably rip my heart out. I followed her scent until I reached the library and yes, I was still in my boxers. I walked in and the library was filled with her aroma. I walked over to the sofa and there she was, reading a book. “You haven’t eaten yet.” I said upset. She looked up at me and then at my boxers. I could sense my body heating up from embarrassment. “You have been here whole night and morning, are you not hungry?” I snapped at her to distract her from the fact that I only have boxer shorts on. “Yes, I am hungry. I was waiting for somebody to come and fetch me but at the same time I got carried away with your family book.” She explained looking at the book but not at me. “My family book? Let me see please.” I reached my hand out. She gave me the book and I took a seat next to her. “Ah I see, where it all started.” I stated handing it back to her. “It’s interesting, sad how you lost all your brothers and sisters.” She said softly. “Yes, I know. We need to go now. Breakfast will be served.” I said getting up to change the subject on that sobby ending. “Before I even think about leaving this library with you, I have three questions.” She said placing the book onto the wooden table and sitting up. “Fine.” I replied. “Why are you in boxers only?” she asked smiling. I let out a shy laugh. And placed the palm of my hand onto my forehead. “I was hoping this would not be asked. Very well, I just woke up and then received the news that you have not been in your room all night. Thus, I dashed to see where you are.” I responded smiling back. This is the first time that I have seen her smile, now I do not regret coming in my boxers. “Second question; why you care so much to come and look for me. Possibly save me, should I have been in danger again.” She said looking down. I walked over to her and sat in front of her on the wooden table. “I am in debt to you, you saved my life. This is why I care.” I explained. “Third question, you can repay me by letting me go. So why don’t you?” She said looking up at me, pleading with me. I gave out a sigh and walked over towards the door, I turned around and could see the tears building up. “You are leaving after breakfast, but I am coming with you.” I said and left. Once I returned to my room, Nora and Sir Dregicht was awaiting me. “My Lord, you have called for us both?” he asked. “Yes, I am leaving with Amber to her home. I shall stay with her until the master mind of this whole kill the king plan is dead.” I said walking over to get a set of clean clothes. “My Lord, are you serious? You shall cohabit with a human? You parents will not be pleased.” Dregicht said in utter shock. “Yes, I know but they will not know of my location. Nobody will, except you both.” I said getting dressed. “Nora, please ask Athen to get the plane ready and also check on the kitchen with breakfast. I told Amber we will be leaving after breakfast.” I requested. She nodded and left. “Bastiaan.” Dregicht said in a more louder pitch. “Dregicht, there is no other way. Where do you want me to go to?” I asked him. He shook his head and walked out the bedroom. I quickly packed my bags, toiletries and important documents with a few books. I made sure to take my crown with me that was in the safe. Every valuable piece I took, this would also include my coronation clothes and the castles deed. I was not taking any chances while I was away. When I went to asylum the first time, I was unable to protect anything dear to me. Now I am prepared. Once I was done, I took all the bags to the plane that was on the other side of the castle. I made sure that nobody saw me leave, I did not want my vampiric community to know that I was in danger again. Everything that was happening, is happening in secret. Athen my pilot helped me with the other bags. Nora brought a few things of Amber that we had locked away. Once everything was set and ready to go, I made my way to the food court. When I arrived, Amber was already there. I was taken by surprise as she never really left that side of the castle, but I know it’s because I told her she is leaving today. I took a seat which was seated directly across her, she never once looked at me. Nora poured me a crystal full of blood to accompany my breakfast, I could hear Amber’s heart rate increase when she saw the blood. After Nora left, it was just me and her at the table. She was really going in for the food, she must be really hungry. “Are you okay?” I asked. “Why would I not be? I’m going to be staying with a vampire King. That is really amazing.” She said sarcastically. “You haven’t even asked me why.” I said. “What is the date today?” she asked me. “Uh the seventh?” I replied curiously. She immediately threw me with bread, she continued throwing until there was none left on the plate. “Are you done now?” I asked leaning back. “You really underestimate who I am, I have been kind to you. I have been caring to you but all you do is reject.” I said to her. “Oh, I reject you! I fucking reject you? Listen here Bastiaan, I don’t care why you are planning on coming with me, but my fashion show is tomorrow. My reputation is ruined because of you. You built this kingdom, you built your legacy. What about mine Bastiaan? What about what I built for me?” She said screaming and crying. She cried so loudly that Nora stepped in, I continued to sit down but I signalled for Nora to leave. Amber saw Nora leave but got up, left the table and ran after her. I didn’t expect this outburst, I didn’t expect this to happen this way. Once Amber calmed down, we made our way to the plane. We both got in and strapped ourselves into the seats. My heart feels heavy, I feel like I’m the cause of everything that is going wrong. I don’t even feel like a King anymore. I was never one to give up, I was always the best, I still am. However, I think being in asylum changed me. I feel weak. Asylum is a place of nothing, nobody and being alone. It indescribable. For twenty years I had nothing, nobody and was all alone. Athen stepped into the plane and made his way to his cabin. This is going to be a long journey and we should be in France in the next six hours which will probably be around 07:19 am. Amber had her back towards me and looked out the window most of the time, I just did some thinking of my own and let her be. Both me and Amber had a quick nap and when we awoke, the sun was peeking through the little window of the plane. “We are here.” I whispered to her. She just moaned and groaned back in response. Once the plane landed, I loosened the seat belts and got up. “Let’s go Amber. The car is waiting for us to take us to your home.” I said. I checked the time and it was about 07:30 am. A very good time to arrive and get everything in order. Amber has been quiet for a very long time, the last time she spoke was at breakfast. It was snowing in France as well, I could sense that Amber was really under the weather too. I thought she would be happy. We both hopped into car. “Does he know where I stay?” she asked me. “Yes, he does.” I replied, and she gave a sarcastic smile back at me. She really is a tough person. No wonder she is so pure, does not take any bullshit from anyone. She would make an amazing Queen. Yes, I know. I said it. I can’t help but feel enticed by her. We arrived at her house, she was in-between the mountains and forest. Massive house I must say. She got out and walked in first. I gathered the bags and the driver helped me. We loaded all the bags inside the house, I saw her lighting a fire. Probably to warm up the place. I greeted the driver and sent him off, I walked back into the house, but she was no longer in the front section. I closed the door behind me and locked it. As I paced forward, a knife flew right at me. I missed it by inches. “Really Amber? You want to fight a vampire?” I shouted at her. I knew she was behind the kitchen wall, I just wanted her to think that I didn’t know where she is. A couple more knives came my