Winter's True Mate

Errands

Astrid

As we were going down the driveway, Aeric and I noticed a hidden driveway between two huge, covered pine trees. We looked at each other, nodded, and Aeric turned down the drive. We drove for what seemed like forever. Though, the scenery down through here is absolutely stunning. Almost makes me want to go for a run! All of a sudden, we came to what I thought was just a clearing, until we drove through the trees completely. There in front of us, it looked like a small community. Buildings of all sizes, scattered all over the place. As we are looking around, a young boy named Alaric comes up to the truck. Apparently, he lives here and goes to school, right here on the grounds. We told Alaric that we would come tomorrow for a tour. We get turned around and start heading back down the driveway.

"This is all kinda strange. Don't you think, Astrid?"

"Your right. Why doesn't he go to school in town? Why is that part of the property so hidden? Brother, I feel like something weird is going on." I said and shivered a bit.

"I agree, little sister. We may be here a bit longer than I thought. Have you thought of a cover we are going to tell people?"

"Not yet, Brother, but I will. Just follow my lead."

We continued on into town. The mountains sure are beautiful. We passed a sign that said Welcome to Swan Lake. The forest continues and it seems like its never going to end. But soon we started seeing more and more houses. We finally arrived in town. We found a place to park. Aeric and I know that our aura, since we are lycans, gives away who, or I should say, what we are. We are able to hide our auras from other beasts. We slowly exit the truck and look around. Such a small town. But it sure is cute and quiet as well. In the center of the town, there is a small park. Surrounding the park, there are small shops selling many different things. Aeric looks at me, seeing the look on my face.

"Come on sister. Let's take a look around."

With a big grin on my face, I followed him. We walked down the sidewalk looking into the various shops. Aeric is looking at and studying the people here. We can sense werewolves all around us, but they cannot sense who we are.

Herrick

His Highness, Prince Aeric, gave me the day off. What am I to do with myself? The property is several hundred acres. The castle is gigantic. The pool looks amazing. I may go for a swim and cool off a bit. I changed into my swim trunks and jumped into the pool. The water is cool, but not cold. It must be heated. The water feels so good, I can't help but let out a howl. After about an hour of swimming and enjoying the water, I got out and changed. By now, it's noon and I am famished. I headed into the kitchen to make myself something to eat. In the kitchen I find the cook, Kayleigh.

"My lord Herrick!" Kayleigh shrieks.

I must have startled her. I chuckled to myself.

"Oh I am sorry. Did I startle you?"

"You did! I was not expecting anyone to be home today. Is there something I can make you for lunch, my lord?"

Kayleigh has a very proper manor about her persona. She is kind and respectful. I like this about her. It means she knows her place.

"No. Don't worry about it. I was just gonna make myself a sandwich."

"Well, how hungry are you, sir?"

"Eh, fairly hungry." I shrugged.

"Sir, have a seat and I will get you fixed up." she smiled.

So I grabbed the newspaper and went and sat down in the kitchen lounge corner. About twenty minutes went by and Kayleigh was walking up with a monstrous sandwich, a bowl of chips and a cold beer.

"Well,well, well.... You have done an amazing job and that thing is massive." I say with an ear to ear grin on my face.

Kayeigh gives a slight bow as she sets the meal down on the table and she walks away. My mouth is watering already and I haven't even taken a bite yet. I take a bite and I am immediately in love with the sandwich. A little while later, I finish my food, take my dishes to the sink and rinse them off. I walked out of the kitchen as the door bell rang throughout the house. I go to the door to see who it is. I Looked through the peep-hole and see some tall hooded figure standing at the door. I crack the door open a bit.

"May I help you?" my voice cold and inquiring.

"I bring some information for the Prince about the strange happenings going on."

The stranger holds out a thick manila envelope. I grab it from him, look down at it and back up. He is gone!!