The Immortal's Gift

Chapter 9: Coronation

" Sir, Lord Nathaniel " a guard called from the door. " SIR! " " WHAT!" Nathaniel roared back. The guard stepped inside his room observing a half-asleep Nathaniel and two servant girls who had been drained dry. " Lord " the guard spoke again causing Nathaniel to open one of his eyes. " It's your wedding and coronation, you need to wake up " he insisted. Nathaniel chuckled not taking him seriously. " Sir, please, for Christ sake how much did you drink last night. " Nathaniel was intoxicated with not only blood from his two victims but several bottles of whisky laid empty on the floor. " The king and queen are not going to be happy about this " another guard bellowed from behind. Suddenly both guards jumped at the sound of Princess Eliza clearing her throat Haven's younger sister, her hair an auburn brown with tight curls and she had the same fair skin as her sister and brother only difference her eyes shined a beautiful golden brown. " May I ask what is happening here " she smiled playfully. " Princess Eliza we were not aware you were here " the guard nervously spoke. " Well of course, what kind of sister would I be if I missed her wedding and coronation of course " She smiled still toying with the guards. " Ahh someone's intoxicated " she grinned. " Yes, Ms. how do we fix it " the one guard croaked. " Fetch me one of the maid's will you " she ordered. " As you wish " they spoke in unison. She circled the lord wondering to herself " Is marrying my sister really that bad " she whispered still staring at the unconscious man. " Ms., you asked for me " One of Eliza's ladies appeared in the doorway. " Yes, it would appear the lord has gone and gotten himself a tad bit inebriated." The maid began to enter the room when a sudden aroma entered her nostrils. " What is that delicious smell " she spoke looking around the room. " What smell are you referring to? " Eliza asked confused. The maid gasped looking at lord Nathaniel, she became teary eyed. " Oh, I'm so sorry " the maid spoke apologizing to Eliza as she wiped her tears. " He smells like forest rain and mint " " I see, he is your mate " Eliza answered her lowering her head. " How do you suppose we help him " the maid asked. " Do you know any special tea’s that your mother taught you? " " Yes of course. " she answered and bowed " I will be right back " she continued " Oh, and Mary? " Eliza said grabbing her attention. " I'm sure things will work themselves out " she smiled. " Thank you, Ms., " 

I awoke to a girl staring at me giving me tea. The aroma coming off her was amazing, she smelled like rose petals and cherries. " He is waking " I heard her speak to someone else in the room. " Good " another feminine voice sounded. My eyes flashed open immediately, I observed the maiden lady who smelled beyond delicious. " I see someone is up finally " I look over to Haven who was sitting with someone who looked like her, a sister maybe. " I - I don't " I stuttered over my words lost. " You drank several bottles of whisky and two servant girls, really Nathaniel. " she scolded. My head hummed, I needed to feed again and soon. I could not tell what was happening to me but my first bet it had to do with the lady giving me tea. " You’re not a vampire what are you? " I whispered to her as she gave me another cup of tea. " I am a witch " she smiled. " Do I smell different to you " I spoke lost in her hazel eyes. " I believe that is something we should discuss another time my lord " she bowed at me. " May I be excuse Ms. " " Yes, you are excused " Haven furrowed her brow. " So, you lied to me " she spoke voice low. " You never even met your mate until today and you dare threaten mine " s**t I thought to myself. " Listen I " " No , you listen to me and very carefully, we will get married only for the sake of our countries and then I will give us a heir for both thrones and we shall both only be together for political reasons and those reasons only " she paused looking straight at me " Is that understood " she bellowed. I nodded my head in response as she stepped towards me. " Now get the other hand maids in here and clean him up, our wedding starts at dusk " she spoke turning out of the room with the younger girl following her. " s**t " I breathed before leaning back and several maids came in to get me prepared. 

I eyed myself in the mirror I still looked like absolute hell, then she appeared. My eyes flickered from the mirror to her hazel ones. " Yes " I spoke gently, Dear lord she has already had such an effect on me, I wonder is this how Haven felt about Samuel even though they had not officially met he had affected her so much to the point she was willing to rip my heart out. " I brought you something that should help you for tonight " " What's happening tonight? " I furrowed my brow. " You’re getting married and of course becoming king it is only natural you will perform with the future queen " she spoke soft. " You say so casually as if that it does not bother you that I will be with another women weather she is queen or not. " " I have my place and you yours, I respect that and understand. " she whispered. Before she could even register what was happening, I was by her breathing in her scent at the crook of her neck. I wanted to mark my claim on her now so no one dare touched her, I could hear her frail human heartbeat nearly beating out of her chest. " My lord " she whispered. " It's Nathaniel to you my love " I whispered back touching her face. " I must go now I will see you later tonight here in my chambers " and no sooner than that he was gone from the doorway. 

Haven looked at herself one last time in the dress room she was wearing a red long dress that suited her curves, a matching necklace hung low around her neck and light eye makeup and ruby lipstick. She barley recognized herself. " You ready " Olivia appeared smiling " You look beautiful " she continued. " I just hope I'm doing the right thing by my people " Haven spoke lowly. " I'm sure everything will be fine " Olivia reassured her. Haven smiled and took her ladies hand and headed to the ceremony. As she approached, she saw Nathaniel wearing a black tux with a red silky tie and red lace design down the arms. She could not help but form a smile. As she approached the end of the isle, she felt her heart quicken nervously. She tried to focus on anything but her heart, she smelled the entire room. She could smell witches, warlocks, hybrids and anything in between. She listened carefully to everything the minister had to say. " I do " Nathaniel whispered looking into her eyes. It was not her turn to speak as the minister went over her portion " Do you Haven take Nathaniel " he continued and finished. " I do " she looked at him with a nervous look. " you may kiss " Nathaniel slowly pushed a strand of Haven's hair back and kissed her slowly but passionately. He was not as bad as she thought he was, maybe just misunderstood. The people cheered throwing red rose petals in the air. I looked to Nathaniel who was now officially King as they crowned him. " LONG LIVE KING NATHANIEL " the crowd spoke. Soon the minister came behind me and crowned me and said the same thing " LONG LIVE QUEEN HAVEN " they spoke again before bowing. Nathaniel held his hand out and looked at me with such caring eyes as he led me out of the ceremony room to the king and queens’ chambers that we would share tonight. I was nervous, not because this was my first time which it was not but for what the future would hold. " Haven " his voice low as my eyes flickered to his " I'm sorry, I truly am " he spoke sincerely. I smiled and nodded my head " Apology accepted " and they continued to their new room.