The Kings Chosen

Chapter 4

    I went to sleep that night with green eyes and a bright smile in my dreams. Is laugh echoed in my ears and I just couldnt stop seeing him. He is a KING. A KING! I shouldnt feel this way. He is a arrogant king also the small voice in my head adds. Before the sun even rises im up getting ready for the day. I didnt sleep well anyway with images of the king in my dreams. I find a nice green dress and fix my hair and im slipping on my shoes when I hear a knock on my door. I yell for them to come in. I look up to see Darren striding through my door. "Seannah thank god youre okay!" I look at him like he is crazy. "Of course im okay why wouldnt I be?" "I heard you had a run in with King Balders army! I didnt know thats who it was when I told you about them or I would have suggested you come stay with me until they leave." He says running a hand through his dark hair. Darrin is a handsome man but I dont feel that way about him. I have to laugh at what he says. "I can handle myself Darren you of all people know this. And I did have a tiny run in with the King but the issue was resolved and im sure his army will be gone soon." He shakes his head. "King Balder is a ruthless King and very dangerous, please dont go anywhere near him unless you have someone with you, please." I wave him off. "Darren you know I can handle anyone here im not worried about the King, I could freeze his whole army before he even knew what was going on. Now watch out I have to go and open the bar, maybe we will make some good money today if the army hasnt left yet." I brush past him and whistle for Herk as I head to the pasture to get him. i can feel Darren following me and it grates on my nerves. I know he hopes ill one day return his feelings but it wont happen. I cant afford a relationship. I dont have time for it with the bar anyway. 

    Once I have Herk saddled I go to get in the saddle and Darren is there to help me. "Let me assist." I roll my eyes but let him help because it can be a pain getting on this huge horse. "Thank you." I say abd then get situated in the saddle fixing my dress so nothing is showing that isnt suppose to. Darren nods then heads to his white speckled Gelding. I wait for him to get on his horse then start heading to work. It int long before we can see my little building but there is a ton of people around it. Weird, Its never thi busy this early aside from our regulars but the sun isnt even up so not even they should be here. I start to scan the crown and see a face I recognize. I see Billy and realize this is part of the army here and I cant help the excitement I feel at maybe seeing the King. I push down that thought he is a king and im no one. Im just excited for the money. Yes thats it. I steer Herk toward his barn stall and start to get off of him. "Wait wait ill help you." I hear Darren saying but hands around my waist startle me and I jump. Once on the ground I turn around to find those striking green eyes from my dreams staring at me. "H-h-hello Kin- I mean Lincoln." I stutter and try and regain my composure. "Damn it Seannah I told you i would help you, you stubborn woman."  hear Darren mumbling then he rounds the corner and sees Lincoln with his hands still on my hips. I see anger flash in his eyes and it confuses me as to why he is angry, we aent anything and never have been. I follow Darrens eyes to Lincolns hands on my hips and take a hasty step back. "Excuse me, where are my manners? Darren this is King Balder, King Balder this is my friend Darren." I can see A faint smile on Lincolns lips while Darren is just scowling. I see Lincoln dip his head in a greeting but Darren does nothing and the tension is so thick I could cut it with a knife. I clear my throat to ease some of the tension. "Well im going to go ahead and open. I will see you guys later." I wipe my hands on my skirts and start to walk off toawrds the building. 

    While walking the large group of men move out of my way so I can reach the doors. The closer I get I can see my regulars up front looking very nervous and I dont know why until I look behind me and see a smug Lincoln and a pissed off Darren. I get the doors open and they all pour inside. My bar almost isnt big enough for everyone but thet make it work and I set to getting everyone drinks before I go to make food. The sun is just getting into the sky and I figure its around 7 in the morning. Once everyone has drinks things start to settle and I go to the back to make some breakfast for everyone. Its going to take almost all of my inventory but its going to be worth it. I peek out from the kitchen and see Lincoln sitting at a table with two guys and they are just laughing and looks like they are having a regular conversation. I smile creeps up on my lips and thats when his eyes find mine and I quickly look away blushing. I look around and see Darren scrowling into his drink and I cant figure out why he would be so angry. I have never once led him on and it isnt like I asked Lincoln to help me off Herk. I shake my head telling myself the inner working on a mans mind isnt for me to figure out. I go back to cooking and it isnt long before help shows up. She jumps right into refilling drinks and carrying food out and im glad. I see her take a plate and he smiles at her and a ping of jealously shoots through me. Why am I jealous? I ask myself and I have no clue I dont even know Lincoln like that. I grab the last of the plates and carry one to Darren who looks up from his drink and tries to push his anger away. "I told you it would be good for business eh?" He says and i cant help but smile and lean against the bar. "yes, yes you did. Thank you for riding with me to work this morning by the way. Hadnt got to thank you, its been so hectic." I pat his arm and instantly I feel the room get hotter and I freeze. The heat is rising and I look around the room to see Lincoln staring at Darren and I and his eyes are glowing. "It getting hot in here?" Darren asks me and I look away from Lincoln and back at Darren. "Yeah it is, I better get back to the kitchen and refilling drinks ill talk to you later!" I wave as I walk away and push my magic out to cool it off before anyone else notices. Lincolns eyes return to normal and I feel the temperature even out. We are staring at each other when a fight breaks out and im off to break it up but I cant help but feel King Balder is more than I thought he was.