Episode 2 Pursuit.
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"Run, Calla" David's voice growls, his eyes fixed on the figure emerging from the shadow. My brother Ryker stepped into the light, his eyes blazing with a fierce inner fire.
With my senses on high alert, I can feel Ryker's eyes gaze into me " well, well well. look what we have here. The little sister, all grown up and ready to play"
Davis's hands on my shoulders tighten , holding me in place" Don't move, Calla I've got this"
Ryker's eyes flick to David, his smile widens.
With a sudden burst of speed, Ryker charges towards us, his sword flashing in the sunlight. David pushed me behind him, his own sword rising to meet Ryker's attack.
I try to get around David, but he's too quick, he blocks my way, his eyes fixed on Ryker.
"no Calla , stay back" David said.
I feel a surge of anger. This is my fight, not his. I push against him but he's too strong.
Ryker laughs , his swords clashing with David " you think you can protect her?"
I see my chance and make a run for it, dashing around David and straight at Ryker.
I dart to the side, trying to get behind Ryker. He's too fast, but David keeps him busy, their swords clashing in a furry of steel and Sparks.
I slipped behind Ryker wrapping my hands around his waist, I tried to pull him off balance, but he is too strong.
Ryker spins around, his elbow flying back to hit me. I dodge just in time, but he's too quick. He grabs my arm and twists it behind my back. " let her go Ryker" David screams at him.
I tried to break free but Ryker's grip is too tight . I twist and pull, but he is too strong. I feel a surge of fear- what if I can't escape?
I take a deep breath and focus , I use all my skills and strength and tries to break free.
Slowly, I start to twist my arm, Using Ryker's power against him.
He's caught off guard and for a moment, his grip loosens .
I see my chance and take it, pulling my arms free and spinning around to face him.
I raise my hands and a burst of energy shot out, hitting Ryker and sending him flying across the clearing.
David takes advantage of the distraction, striking Ryker's sword from his hands and pinning him to the ground.
" it's over '' David said,sweats tickling down his face.
I can feel Ryker staring at me with anger in his eyes" I will always come back" he said.
I feel a surge of fear at his words, but David's grip on Ryker's tighten" not if you're imprisoned where you can't escape"
I nod at David, and he hauls Ryker to his feet " let's get him out of here" David says, his grip Ryker's arm tight .
As they walk away, Ryker looks back at me, his eyes burning with hatred.
David returns a few minutes later, his face grim " it's done" he says" Ryker is imprisoned. " He won't bother you again. I nodded, feeling a weight lift off my shoulders.
But then I see the look in David's eyes. A look of concern.
" what is it, I ask"
David hesistates, looking nervous.
" let's go somewhere private, this place is too open" he says.
We walked to a nearby cottage David's pace slow and deliberate.
inside, he sits down and takes a deep breath. " Calla, you're not whom you think you are" he said, his words dropping like a bombshell.
I feel like I have been punched in the stomach. " what do you mean" I asked, my voice shaking.
David's eyes lock into mine " you're the daughter of the king and queen who lost their lives few years ago"
"you're the rightful heir to the throne" he said staring at me.
" How is this possible?" I asked, my mind racing with questions. " why didn't anyone tell me"
David signs, his expression sympathetic " Because,those you called your biological parents that sent you away aren't your real parents, they are reserving the throne for Ryker"
I feel like my whole world has been turned upside down. I think back to my childhood, trying to remember any clues that might have hinted at my identity, but there was none.
" why tell me now" I ask.
David's expression turns serious.
" Because Ryker's defeat means the throne is vulnerable. you need to know the truth to claim your rightful place.
I look at David, Determination rising within me" Teach me" I say " Teach me everything I need to claim the throne "
I throw myself into training, learning everything I can about the kingdom, it's politics and it's people.
David teaches me combat skills, I study day and night.determined to be ready for whatever lies ahead.
As I practiced, David's hands guided me, correcting my movement, he was spotting me as I move through the air, the next,his arms wrapped around me, holding me close.
" feel the movement" he whispered in my ear" let your body respond"
His breath tickled my skin, and I felt my heart race. I landed awkwardly and David caught me. His hands roaming at my waist . for a moment, we swayed together. our bodies pressed close.
" Calla" he whispers, his voice husky.
"you're doing great"
I smiled, my face inches from his.
"Thanks to you " Our lips almost touched, but David pulled back, clearing his throat.
" let's try again"
I nodded, trying to hide my disappointment. But as we practiced, our movements became more fluid, our body moving in sync.
As the sun dipped below the horizon. David caught me in the mid -air , his arms wrapping around me like a vice.
This time, his lips brushed against mine, sending shivers down my spine.
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