The Immortal's Gift

Chapter 4: Mystery Man

That night I combed my hair watching my reflection. Apples, Cinnamon, and spice clouded my head and my nose. I could still smell him all over me, I could still see his hazel eyes, I did not catch what his friend or whoever he was who pulled him off me even looked like. Everything was a blur until I heard what the other man called him " hmmm, Samuel " I whispered then sighed. I cannot understand why he smelled that way. Could he be? Was it possible he is my mate? I sighed again, if he is my mate not only could I not be with him because I am betrothed, but he is in fact human. " Your majesty ", Olivia spoke entering the room. " Yes Olivia " My eyes flickering over to her. " Your bath is ready, Nice and Hot the way you like it " She smiled. " Thank you " Haven answered. 

She turned back to the mirror and put the comb down as she was turning around Nathaniel was now in the doorway. " And to what do I owe this pleasure " She spoke. " You seem very un-interested in me " He spoke in a low tone. " Well, that is simply because I have no choice in who I marry, it is simply for my parent's wishes. " " You are only marrying me because your parents arranged it for an ally? " he questioned dissatisfied with the answer he had just received. " Not happy with my answer I see " Haven spoke looking him up and down. " Will you even give me a chance at loving you " he spoke darkly. " I cannot answer that, what if we both find our mates? Will this marriage be only for political views? Will we both be forced to hide our mates shaming them? " " You and I both know we don't get the luxury of having mates " his voice harsh. " So, your telling me even if you found yours, you'd do what not acknowledge them " she spoke concerned. " I have already found her and I got rid of her as if she was nothing because I have responsibilities to you and my people " Nathaniel's eyes now were shining gold, they were no longer his usual green. " You killed her " Haven gasped. " No, but I did throw her into a cellar to rot " Haven breath was uneven she was no longer sitting instead standing in her gown in a defensive stance. " I can smell your aura; you've found your mate? " he chuckled. " You will not touch him " She snarled now baring her fangs. " interesting " he smiled. " I guess I will take that as a challenge, We shall go through with this marriage... but if I see him or find out he is around in any way shape or form I simply dispose of him myself " Haven sprang slamming Nathaniel to the wall hard " I can rule without you , don't you ever for a second think I can't or won’t I don't need the Bothell's name tarnishing my blood " She snarled " Think about that before you make empty threats " she spoke hostile slowing digging her nails from his neck.

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Samuel and Nicklaus were now at their small cottage on the outskirts of town. " I knew this was a dumb idea " Samuel scolded. " Look we will be fine; Andrews is on his way to collect the painting's and we he does we get paid and they won’t think to search if we are having nothing. " Nik spoke voice rushed. They both looked up as they heard horses heading towards their cottage. Nik peaked out " It's Andrews " As planned they brought the paintings out to Andrews and his men. " You actually managed to get the whole set " He grinned eyes wide. Andrews hopped down off his horse and observed the art works. " My men have your payment " he nodded towards the men.  " Since you have managed to get the whole set, I'm giving you more then what was in our original agreement. " Andrews spoke tossing the boys each a pouch of gold. " Instead of a hundred gold pieces each I'm giving you a thousand gold pieces each " he nodded towards them with a smile as he mounted his horse. Samuel and Nik looked at each other in shock. " Thank you, sir you have no idea how much, this means to us ". Nik spoke ecstatic. " Pleasure doing business, LETS GO! he shouted to his men. " “a thousand gold coins " Samuel gasped. " This is enough to get me the hell out of here " he whispered pulling the gold out of the bag. " I told you it would all go well, now how about we pack this place on up and get out of here? " Nicklaus smiled. Sam and Nik ran into the cottage and started to pack important belongings. " I'll go get the horses ready " Nik shouted running out of the cottage. Samuel continued to pack until he stumbled upon an old picture of his mother and father holding him as a baby. I finally am doing it he thought to himself I am finally doing it. 

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As I laid in the bath, I closed my eyes enjoying the steam around me. I floated in the water surrounded by rose petals, I let their scent fill my nostrils trying to forget the smell of Apples, Cinnamon, and Spice. Unfortunately, that did not satisfy me. " Olivia " I called. " OLIVIA! " " Yes, your highness " she came quickly. " I am hungry, fetch me one of the men downstairs, would you? " " Yes, your grace " Haven watched as Olivia quickly fled the room to find her one of the men that were visiting. Her thought's still on those Hazel eyes. The more she would think about him the more details played out his eyes, his hair, and his olive skin. She wanted more than anything to taste him. God is what I am feeling normal, she thought to herself. " Your highness as you requested " Olivia bowed with a young man standing next to her. " It's rude not to bow you know " Haven smiled at the boy. " You may leave us Olivia " " Yes your grace " The man stood there unsure of how to feel or what to do. Haven emerged from the water observing her prey as he desperately tried to look anywhere but her. " Your highness your naked “, he spoke hesitantly. " Shh " she whispered now standing by his ear. " H-H- How " He muttered. " You were just over there, what kind of sorcery? " he said backing away. " Oh, love I'm no sorcerer " she grinned baring her fangs " I'm just really hungry " His eyes widened as he tried to turn away and run. She smashed him to the wall dipping her head down to his neck, letting his blood fill her emptiness. " Thank you " she whispered letting go of his lifeless body as it hit the floor. Olivia appeared in bowing " Clean this up will you " Haven spoke walking away to her chambers.