Captive

Chapter Twenty Two

Author's Note: Hey it's coming close to an end. I wanted to do a deciation to two people but it won't let me so I'm taking it off and putting it here. I just want to say a big huge giant thank you thank you thank you to hyp3rCra5h and Teen_Life101. I think you are the first people to stick through this story and ask for more. So this is for you guys. I really don't have time to update but I did it anyway. I love all my fans and the support you give me. Thanks loves. I hope you enjoy this as much as I do.

 Chapter 22

“Sage?” The voice was quiet and if I had been asleep there would be no way that I would have heard it. I rolled over in the bed, my eyes searching the dark room. I tugged the blankets tightly over me, my eyes shifting when the door clicked shut. I didn’t know whether he had left or stayed. I heard nothing, it was silent again.

I breathed out, disappointed. I rolled over again, curling back up in the bed. At some point I’d fall asleep, though hours had passed and the house had been silent. Suddenly weight was put on the bed and I let out a gasp before hearing the deep chuckle.

Cool air sifted under the blanket as it was forced up. His hands instantly found my back, sliding over it, crossing over my waist and pulling me against him. The next thing I knew, he nuzzled into my neck, his breath warm on my skin. I shivered and his grip tightened, warming my body.

“Zaleck,” I whispered, afraid someone would hear us. “You shouldn’t be-”

“Oh Sage,” He growled playfully, cutting me off, “I don’t care. If I get in trouble then fine, I don’t know what is going to happen and I want to be here. So don’t, not now.”  His voice softened and I let out a heavy sigh.

His fingers traced gently across my side, the two of us staying quiet. No words were traded between us. He tugged at me though, and I agreed easily, rolling over, his arms wrapping around me as I snuggled into his chest. I closed my eyes as he kissed the top of my head before resting his on mine. I breathed in, remembering the familiar scent that was always on him. And so easily I fell asleep.

But I woke to loud voices. The bed was empty, Zaleck no longer there. I shivered, the voices growing louder. I lifted myself up in the bed, glancing to the window. It was just barely starting to grow lighter outside. My door crashed opened and several men entered.

“Get her, hurry up!” One bellowed and I got out of bed quickly, two of the men grabbing my arms, “Let’s go!” The one shouted again, pulling me along.

My legs moved, not wanting to be dragged. I hurried with the steps of the men. I tumbled down the stairs with them all. Eb was waiting for me with wild eyes. I saw Zaleck, standing nervously behind him. There were a lot more men now and my eyes darted around.

“Okay, let’s get moving.” Eb growled out, pointing to the door. “He’s here, we need to hurry. I’ve been told he won’t enter the premises though, not without seeing her.” Eb added and I glanced over at Zaleck, whose eyes locked onto mine.

Soon, we all got into a car and it took only a few minutes to the ground where the large walls surrounded the kingdom. I shifted, my breath catching. I knew there were no roads to Trittan, just as there weren’t any to Dane either. Cars were used to get around the large kingdoms, but so heavily wooded no one dared break down the trees. I knew if they were talking about my father then he’d be on a horse with no chance.

I was pushed out of the car, not knowing what was happening. I was handled by two large men, holding me steady. Eb moved to talk to a few men who were waiting for him. I saw Zaleck over there, listening intently with Eb. I winced when they turned to come back. I glanced behind me, several men were starting to appear, a lot more than I had ever imagined.