The Immortal's Gift

Chapter 10: Happy birthday to me

I awoke bare and naked looking over to wear Nathaniel slept. He must have disappeared to his mate, which I did not mind but after last night we fully marked one another so I can feel everything he feels. He genuinely cared for me and I hurt him on some level. Suddenly the door opened, and my sister pranced in like she owned the place. " Hello big sister " she grinned. " Eliza what brings you back to France, I thought you were traveling " " I got bored, and besides who would want to miss all the craziness going on in your life " a mischievous smiled formed across her face. " Well at least you'll never be bored " Haven giggled. " Oh, and before I forget happy birthday " she smiled. Haven's eyes widened; Today was the day. " You ok? " Eliza wondered. " Today's the ball, please get me Emily " " Emily the servant? What the bloody hell do you need her for? " she asked in a sarcastic tone. " Her mate is my mates’ friend I need to know if he is coming if she took him shopping as I asked her too " " You found your mate " Eliza smiled excitedly. " Yes, but we haven't officially met, and tonight is the night I will meet him " she half smiled nervously. " We’ll have you picked out your dress for tonight. " her eyes grew wide. " Yes, it's the long black silky one with a lacey gold trim " Haven pointed out to the closet. Eliza's eyes grew even wider. " OH MY GOD! " She shrieked as she got up using her vampire speed touching the dress. " It's so beautiful and so soft " she continued. " Your highness “Patricia walked in with Emily. " Emily is he coming tonight? " " Yes, your grace I even got him a tux and you will be happy to know he has taste quite like yours" Emily's grin widened. " Good, make sure their carriage arrives here by seven pm and no later " she ordered. " Ah my dear child I believe it is time for your bath " Patricia interrupted " We shouldn't waste any time getting you cleaned and beautiful for your mate " she smiled. " Thank you " Haven nodded gracefully getting out of the bed. " I will see you later Eliza " she bowed to her sister out of respect. " As I will you " Eliza bowed back walking out of her room.

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" Well mate tonight is the night, you ready for some fun? " Nik teased Samuel. " As ready as I will ever be " he chuckled. " I am going to go draw myself a bath " he shook his head walking away. As Samuel headed up the stairs, he felt a sudden nervousness. Was tonight really a good Idea he wondered to himself. He looked at his tux that laid folded on the edge of his bed with a note from Emily stating everything would be perfect and that her Queen could not wait to meet me. I still cannot understand how she is Queen there has not been a Queen of France since Mary. I shook my head and let it go " I don't have time to think about things that have nothing to do to me " I spoke to myself as I stripped. " Nice and Hot " I grinned as I dipped into the bath letting all and any worries disappear. " Sam, there is a man here, he said something about a sword you crafted for him " Nik interrupting my peaceful thoughts, Will I ever be able to enjoy a hot bath in peace, I wondered. " What is his name " I answered back. " Henry Jonson " he replied. " His sword is on the upper shelf back in the shop, it has a silver crest marbled with diamonds and gold " " Anything else I should know " " Yes, be careful the blades quite sharp and unwrap it slow I don't need you damaging my handy work " Samuel chuckled. " Now if you don't mind, I'm bathing " he sighed. Nicklaus left the room chuckling and continue down the stairs to Mr. Jonson. " Right this way sir " he smiled at the man who looked no older than forty. 

They went to the shop out back and exchanged the sword for gold coins. " Its magnificent " Jonson spoke with amazement. " That's Samuel's work for you, He never leaves his shop unless it’s to get more supplies or bed, sometimes I have to force him to even come out and eat anything " Nik chuckled. " Does my friend hear talking your ear off, Jesus Nik don't scare my customers away. " Sam teased. " You want to take time to practice with it I have sword of my own outside " he smiled. " No, Mr. Carter I ought to be going my wife doesn't like it when I'm late " he chuckled " You are a fine blacksmith " he continued. " Thank you for your time Mr. Jonson. " he waved as he rode off. " So, mate is you actually going to get dressed or you going to wear those rags and let your suit go to waste " Nik spoke grabbing his attention. " Well, I will soon " It's nearly dark, the carriage will be here within the hour " Samuel looked up at the skies " I didn't realize it was so late, Have I really slept all day? " " Well mate I would have to say you did; you were in here all-night working " he laughed. " Upstairs I go to get dressed " he spoke with little enthusiasm. " Everything will be fine I promise " he spoke trying to reassure his friend. " You swear on your life " Sam chuckled. " Cross my heart " he chuckled back.