The Immortal's Gift

Chapter 6: Invitations

I awoke, feeling eager and uneasy from the lack of sleep. I had no idea meeting a mate would have this much effect on my entire being. Thankfully, Patricia and Emily allowed me to at least sleep in this morning. " Your Majesty " Emily spoke entering my room. " I brought you your favorite tea, Midnight brew to be exact " she smiled. " Thank you " I answered voice hoarse. " My, my you sound awful. " her eyes widened. " I never knew how much my mate would affect me, I always thought I would be able to get over it and focus on my duties as heir to the throne " I sighed taking small sips of tea. I furrowed my brow realizing what day it was. " Emily have the invitations been sent out. " " Yes, they have " she answered quickly. " Your, majesty? I have been meaning to tell you something but I wanted to wait until I was sure. " Emily spoke nervously. " Go on " " My mate's name is Nicklaus Anderson and I recently went to pay him a visit " she started. " And " Haven rose a brow. " I believe his friend may be your mate from the market, his sent and the way he spoke felt all too familiar. " Emily finished. " What was his name? " Haven asked sipping more of her tea. " I believe Nik called him Samuel " she answered. Suddenly that day's event is played through Haven's mind as if they were happening in front of her " I- I'm so sorry " his voice low and husky. " Samuel come on we need to go " A strange man spoke as he hoisted her mate off her. " You found him " Haven rose out of her bed not eager to find her mate. " I believe so, I already planned on giving them invitations to your ball, that is with your permission " she answered softly. " Here two invitations personally from me, and Emily I need you to keep an eye on him. " She paused looking down and then back at her lady. " I need you to let me know if Nathaniel and his men find him immediately, is that understood? " she asked in a serious tone. " Yes, your highness " Emily bowed. " Now quick, take these to them now " Haven smiled. " As you wish, your grace " she spoke rushing out of the room. 

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Samuel took the day off work to help fix of the new house Nik and he had invested in. He also figured he would take this time to clean out the guest house in the back but instead of using it for guest he will design it to be his own forge. He would open his shop right out of his home and make millions, instead of getting paid the bare minimum at the shop in the market. He knew the only reason Mr. Florence even made any business was because of his many talent's. 

He cleared his head and proceeded downstairs grabbing the supplies he would need to start cleaning up. *KNOCK KNOCK * Samuel rose his head and started towards the door. As he opened it, he was greeted with Emily's bright smile. " Hello, Samuel, I figured I would stop by and see Nik, Is he in? " she asked. " Uh yes, he is asleep upstairs. " Sam greeted. " Oh, how rude of me, here are you and Nik's invitation's and a basket of fruits and bread from my lady " She smiled. " Thank you " he answered her looking at the fruit and breads. His mouth was watering he had not even thought to eat anything in days, he had been so busy trying to get the house together. " His room is upstairs to left hall " he smiled. " Thank you " she grinned back. 

He walked to the dining area with basket in hand and began to sort the breads and fruits out. " This is enough to feed an army " he thought to himself. He was used to having so little, that seeing this amount of food seemed like way too much. He continued to dig through until he found some awfully expensive cheeses and a note. 

          * Dear Samuel, 

                        I know you may not know me, but we met the other day in the market

                         You practically ran over me; I hope you enjoy this basket I had put together for you

                                                                 Anonymous *

Samuel smiled at the note trying to remember that day. But could not remember detail to detail, he only remembered the guards chasing him and some poor women he ran into, but it all happened so fast he could not even remember her face. " I shall find this woman and thank you for is hospitality " he whispered to himself as he chewed a piece of cheese. " Oh, my it’s a whole platter " Nik spoke jumping up and sitting on the counter as if he were a child. " Nik, we have to eat food off of this get your ass off " Samuel scolded. " You’re so serious all the time, learn to live a little " Nicklaus smiled picking a cherry out of the basket. " Are you enjoying everything " Emily appeared in the doorway smiling. " It is splendid my love " Nik grinned. " Thank you, Emily, " Samuel nodded. " I would thank to thank your Lady myself if possible " Sam spoke soft. " You will, at the ball. She expects to see the both of you " Emily grinned mischievously.  " Well then I guess I better head to the market and buy a tux " Nik smiled. " You and me both " Samuel chimed in. " I can show you the best parlor in town " Emily smiled at the both of them " Shall we " she gestured to them both to follow her.