Worlds Collide

Chapter 14: The Great Escape

Genesis POV

Living in fear like this is not living at all and I have to figure out how to escape this hell hole. I had sat in a dark room in a boat for what seemed like possibly a day. If these things think that they can keep me under lock and key they are sadly mistaken. I won’t touch the water, but I can’t stay here anymore in the dark being locked away like some forbidden treasure. I wish Clouse would hurry. Just then I heard the door unlock and in came a man in tactical gear and a gun of some sort. He was a tall 6’3” and lanky-looking man. He was muscly and defined but looked puny. He had shoulder-length blond hair, dull blue and grey eyes, and a corporate beard. Once he saw me he smiled. Great.

“Sorry to keep you tucked away. You have some very strong and important people looking for you. Not to mention you have a rather large price tag on your head. Alive of course.” He turned on a light switch next to the door. I sat there observing everything and where it was. I looked back at him and also observed him. He smiled. “If you haven’t figured it out yet, you are on a boat, your highness." I scrunched up my face at him. He looked at me curiously. “You don’t know what is going on?” I shook my head and shrugged my shoulders. “Let me enlighten you. May I sit?” I nodded in agreement, and so he sat down at a small table and chair across from me. “You don’t have to sit in the dark. This is a single cabin with all the necessary accommodations for you. There are some spare clothes in the dresser. The shower and bathroom are off to your right. The knapsack at the foot of the bed has MREs, water, and snacks. This is going to be a pretty long journey and there will be stops along the way. I highly recommend you do not try to escape. If we are in danger for any reason you will be rescued and taken up to the deck, put in an emergency escape boat and we will depart and leave anyone else behind. Your baby is our top priority. Obviously, since you are the mother and the babe grows within you we will nurture and take care of you.” He leaned forward. “Persephone or Genesis, whatever you go by nowadays, you and your baby are a very hot commodity in the world right now. We know your mate is the Blood King and even now he searches for you, but he won’t find you. He has others searching for you too including your parents, but again it’s hopeless. The rest of the world wants you and your baby dead. It’s because of a prophecy that your baby will be limitless and possess magic of old.” I tried to be expressionless during his talk with me but the last sentence has me shocked. “Don’t worry your majesty. Soon you will be in a magically cloaked compound and will be hidden away from the world. No one will be able to find you and you won’t be able to escape. When you have your baby we will decide how important it really is to keep you.” The man sighed as if he just finished winning a chess game. “You don’t know how long I have been waiting for a moment like this. To be free and powerful. It’s really ….. liberating. Anyways, please eat and make yourself comfortable. You will be here for a long time until we’ve reached our first destination. I am Johnny by the way. I was the Beta of the pack you came to, but I couldn’t pass the opportunity when you came to us freely.” He got up, nodded, and left. He locked the door behind him.

I got up and investigated my surroundings. He didn’t lie about what he said. I grabbed the sweats, shirt, and underwear in the small dresser and took a shower. I caught a glimpse of myself in a metal reflection that was supposed to be a mirror. I’m supposing they did this so I wouldn’t break it to try to hurt myself or the baby. Not that I would. I looked rough. I was covered in dark and dried-up blood. My thoughts immediately went to Esteban. I quietly sobbed for the loss of my friend and bodyguard. He protected us with his life. I stood there as evidence of it. I turned on the shower and washed away the sorrows and fear. I stood there under the water and was getting mad. I calmed myself down because I needed to find a way to escape. ‘Johnny’ was off his rocker if he thought I was just going to stay here and lay down to what he said. My parents can’t control me and neither can he or the rest of these paranormal beings up on this boat. Something had to give. I got out and toweled myself down. I got dressed and laid down on the bed to mind link with my King.

Clouse? My King?

Yes! My Queen! What is going on? What has happened?

Is it possible for you to see a memory of mine?

Well, yes, but I haven’t had to do that for centuries. Why?

I just had someone by the name of Johnny come into my room and speak to me. I want you to be able to see the replay of what happened so you can understand everything and can help you find us. I know if I just tell you it won’t be the same.

Okay. Relax for me. It will only take me a minute or so to see the memory you wish to share with me. Focus on it and I will see.

Two minutes pass…

I saw it, my love. Thank you. The fog has rolled in and you will be docking soon. Once docked if you can make an escape I recommend you try. It will create a diversion so we can get onto the boat and rescue you and possibly others that are there.

Others? Oh, my Goddess! Who else is here?

Possibly another family. Please just do as I ask.

Uh, okay, my love. I hope to see you soon.

Other people? Damn! I can’t very well just leave them here. Is that what he meant by leaving anyone else behind and just me getting rescued. I shook my head. I put my ear to the wall to try to listen for anything. Nothing. I opened up the knapsack left for me and decided to eat and drink. I wasn’t fond of these MREs, but I did feel energized. I decided to get up and listen again, but the boat had stopped so abruptly that I flew back into the bed. Clouse was right!