Dragon King's Fairy

journey to a new world.

Elora's POV___

I am snuggled up into Caspian's arms on our way back to Fae Castle. I tried to get up when I saw we are entering the Castle's gate but Caspian didn't let me. instead, he pulled me on his lap and tighten his grip around me. I looked at him confused.

I raised my brows to ask what is he doing but he's held me close to him and winked at me.

my cheeks flushed at our closeness. I put my head in the crook of his neck to hide my face.

he chuckles at my behavior. I am not used to being this close to him.

I was too distracted by our closeness that I didn't notice when our car stopped and one guard opened the door to let us out.

Caspian took this chance to scoop me up in his arms while exciting the car. I squeal when he continued to carry me into the castle.

"he is completely wiped."

James comments and laughs with Reagan.

my cheeks are burning red.

"Caspian put me down. what are you doing?"

I whisper yell at him.

but he didn't budge and carry me to our room without answering me.

I can see all the eyes are on us. Maids are whispering into themselves giggling.

I was too embarrassed to say anything when I saw her. Ingrid, she was standing at the entrance of the dining area. when we were passing by her I saw her envious and hatred-filled gaze on us. I tighten my grip around Caspian's neck and put my head in the crook of his neck.

Once we reach our room he gently laid me on the bed.

and without any word, he started to walk out of the room. I frown at that.

"where are you going?"

I asked him.

"I have something to discuss with your brother. I'll come on time for lunch. don't go out of the room."

with that saying, he left me all e in the room.

what is his problem, one moment he was too sweet and the next moment he's distant?

is he still mad at me because of Liam's punishment?

I groan in frustration, why he is so complicated.

the sudden knock on the door startled me.

"Princess, King Xander requested a visit with you. should I let him in?"

the guard asks me after the knock.

I frowned at the name of my father. why does he want to see me? what he wants now?

"let him in."

I told the guard.

the only way to find out what he wants is to talk to him.

King Xander walk-in in the next moment.

I gesture him to sit on the couch opposite where I was sitting on the love seat.

he sat down without any world.

we sat there in silence for a few minutes. now, this is uncomfortable. I just want him to say whatever he wants to say and leave already.

so I asked him "why are you here?"

I asked him directly not beating around the bush.

he sighs sagging his shoulder.

"I came to see you. I don't know when we will meet since you are going to Dragon kingdom today. so..."

I cut him off with a chuckle.

"you came here to say goodbye to, that's what you want to say?"

I asked him. he nodded with a sad look in his eye. how I wish this was real and my father was there to see me off but I know better than this. this man in front of me is not my father. we lived in the same town all my life and under the same roof for year's but he didn't bat me a second glance. never tried to know about me if I was still alive or dead. after all the things he has done to me, he came here now and exciting me to accept his words. never.

"do you think you can fool me with your words and that look King Xander?"

I asked him bitterly.

his eyes widen at my choice of words.

"I know Elora I have not been a good father to you and I can understand..."

I cut him off again.

"no, you can't and will never be able to understand how I feel and felt all these years. you won't understand how it feels when your father ignores you treats you like you don't even exist despite living under the same roof. you won't understand how I felt when your second wife and your favorite daughter humiliated me in front of everyone. you won't understand how I felt when your one daughter had everything ready for her and me on other hand had to struggle or sometimes beg for food and clothing."

I roared back at him.

he didn't say anything after that.

I smile at him bitterly. I know he won't say anything.

"if you don't have anything to say you can. leave."

I told him. I don't want to see his face.

he hesitates before but stands up from his seat nonetheless.

"I know I have wronged you and I can't change that but I just wanted to apologize. I want you to know I am sorry for everything I have done for you."

"don't bother with apologies. it doesn't matter anyway. I never expected anything from you. you can leave."

I didn't let him say anything further and told him to leave.

I heard the door opening and closing after him.

why? why he has to come and talk to me after all these years. I will never forgive him. not after what he has done to my mother and me. I will never forgive him.

I was too overwhelmed by all the feelings. I sobbed and slide down at the foot of the bed crying my heart out.

I groaned when my slumber was disturbed by the commission outside the room.

"Why did you let him in when I told you no one is allowed to see her without my permission?"

Caspian? why he is mad now?

I was about to stand up from my uncomfortable position on the ground when the door of the room slammed open.

"Why are you sitting on the ground?"

He demanded and strode towards me.

he helped me to sand up on my feet. my neck and back hurt due to the uncomfortable position I was in. I must have dozed off while crying.

I looked at furious Caspian but his eyes soften when he takes in my appearance.

"what happened princess? why are you crying?"

I shook my head.

" it's nothing"

I cracked out. I don't want to tell him about King Xander's visit. I don't want to stress him.

"what do you mean by nothing? you won't cry for no reason. is it related to your father's visit? did he said something to you?"

how did he know about that? Guard must have told him. of course.

"it's okay Caspian. I am fine. it's nothing. "

he pulled me into him and made me look into his eyes.

"don't you dare lie to me? you cried yourself to sleep on the ground just after your father's visit and you want me to believe it is nothing?"

my eyes water at his words.

"shh, princess. don't cry. tell me what happened. "

and with that, I told him everything. I told him how my father never there for me in my whole life. how he treated me and how he came expecting It was okay for him to acknowledge my present after all these years and say sorry like it will make any difference.

his grip on me tightens at my every word.

he wipes tears from my cheeks.

"stop crying over someone who doesn't deserve it, princess. you are too good for being his daughter. you deserve more than these people. and don't think you are alone. you have me and my family is yours. just wait till we reach our land. I will show you exactly how special you are. "

I smile at his sweet words. but then u remembered how he acted today when I didn't give a death sentence to Liam.

my smile turned into a frown at the memory of him ignoring me.

"what happened?"

he asked me.

"don't act like you are any good than them. you are worse. at least they don't have mood swings like you. one moment you are all sweet and caring and the next moment you ignore me like I don't even exist."

a growl erupts through his throat. I can feel the vibration of his chest. my eyes widen at the realization. I curse at myself. why I have to say everything that came to my mind. now I have to face the wrath of this dragon whose wise-like grip is not allowing me to go away from him.

"watch your words title one. and don't you dare compare me with those pathetic excuses of being king. you should thank me that I didn't kill that bastard. I would have killed him in front of everyone and no one would have dared asked me a question. but I didn't do that just because you didn't want him dead. "

a chill crept in my body at his words.

"don't test me, princess."

I didn't utter a single word. I am too frightened to say anything.

I was relieved when a knock was heard and came guard's voice.

"your highness, lunch will be served in 10 minutes."

came his voice. I heaved a sigh of relief.

"well be there in a few,"

replied Caspian.

I thought he will release me but pulled me even closer to him if that is possible.

"Caspian..."

I tried to say only to cut off by him.

"shh, baby. "

he snuggled up in the crook of my neck taking deep breaths in my hair. I can feel he is calmed down a bit.

"we will be late Caspian."

I tried again only for him to sigh in defeat.

I smile at his behavior.

"Just wait until we get out of here. I won't let you go for a second when we get back home."

he muttered to himself but I heard him just fine.

he let go of me and I dashed into the bathroom to wash my face removing all traces of tears.

when I was satisfied that I look fine I step out into the room.

"let's go."

Caspian stretches out his hand for me which I took gladly.

we both entered the dining hall where all Kings from various kingdoms were present with their queens. King Riordan was sitting at the head of the table Queen scarlet on his right. Caspian took the place on the left of King Riordan with me beside him.

I saw Angeline and Ingrid weren't there at the table. everyone was busy talking about work. maids came in few moments and serve starters. I was feeling out of place because I didn't know what exactly they are talking g about.

lunch was awkward because I felt out of place due to a lack of knowledge about what they are talking about and the continued stare of King Lucian on me.

I first ignored the feeling but as time passed the feeling bothered me and I search the room to check who it only to find King Lucian's gaze fixed on me. he didn't even try to hide it when I caught him staring at me.

I was relieved when lunch was over. I didn't even eat properly.

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.

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now when I am standing out of the Castle to leave for Dragon kingdom I realize how many guards and maids they have brought here with them. there are eight cars lined up in front of me which are from dragon kingdom only.

The first two and last three were occupied by royal warriors. the third car is for James, the fourth for King and queen and the fifth is for Caspian and me. our luggage is already seated in vars trunk. I didn't have so many things to pack. I didn't even pack my bag, Nina packed my bag for me.

King Xander was here to see off the Royal family. I turn to Reagan.

I am trying my best not to cry and failing miserably.

I can see his eyes are also moist. if this was any other day I would have teased him for crying but today I don't have it in me. I dreamed of this day all my life but not like this. I am so terrified of my new life. what will it be like in dragon kingdom which no one knows about? no one has ever heard about how or where it is. I am trusting Reagan and my mate to move forward.

Reagan Hughes me so tight.

"I am gonna miss you El but I am happy for you. finally, you will live the life you deserve. I am happy for you. "

I sobbed in his arms.

"come with me Reg, I don't know anyone there."

I cried in his arms. I know I am being foolish now but can you blame me? he is the only living being on the planet who ever loved me after my grandma of course but she is not here.

Reg didn't reply he just stroke my gear in a soothing manner.

two strong arms separate me from reg. I wanted to protest but stopped when sparks flew at the contact.

Caspian Hughes me from the back.

"Stop crying El, you know I can't go with you and you are going with your mate and your mother's best friend. you are not alone."

reg assured me.

I nodded at him. he is right I am not alone.

"and don't worry we will be contacting each other from time to time. "

my eyes lit up at his words.

"yes, we can call each other."

he nodded at me.

"I'll miss you Reg. don't forget to visit grandma," I told him

he just smiled at me.

"it's time princess."

Caspian whispered in my ear. I nodded at him. he leads me to the car. I slide in after Caspian. once inside I slide down the window.

reg was standing there.

"I love you Reg"

"I love you too El,"

he said with a smile on his face then kissed me on my forehead and then step back.

the car started to move. I watch until Reagan's reflection faded away in the rear mirror.

tears slide down my cheeks.

strong arms pulled me in the embrace.

"it's okay, princess. you are with me. everything will be fine."

Caspian whispered to me while stroking my arm to soothe me.

it did work. his closeness helped me to relax.

I put my head on his chest and drift into slumber after few minutes.