"Alexander, what just happened?" I whispered fearfully.
My warrior raised his head slowly and looked up at me. Many emotions were evident in his beautiful emerald eyes. "Say it again, Elizabeth, let me hear you say it one more time." his voice was low and husky.
"I love you." I said with emotion.
Alexander half closed his eyes as if drugged, absorbing my words.
Then he raised himself up and walked over to where my gown was and picked it up and brought it to me. "Please put this on Elizabeth, I can not explain anything to you if you are not dressed" he said smiling, showing off pearly white, even teeth.
He watched while I dressed, and then he took my hand and pulled me gently to the wooden chair that was next to the window and motioned for me to sit down. Then Alexander grabbed the other chair and pulled it next to me and he sat down facing me. I could tell he was about to tell me something very important by the way he looked at me.
"Elizabeth," he whispered, and took a deep breath. "I need to tell you many things and I do not know where to start. You will not understand what I am saying, but I will explain it as I go along." he took my hands in his, and raised them to his warms lips and kissed them both. Then he looked deep into my eyes and asked,"Do you trust me?"
I tore my gaze away from his, how could I trust him? He tortured me and used and abused me.
"Look at me Elizabeth." he said hoarsely, "I know I did not behave appropiately where you were concerned, but if you will allow me, I can explain."
So I sat quietly and waited for his explaination.
"Over five thousand years ago, the ancient books were written. These books are named, "Secrets of The Universe" they are a total of twelve editions. My family had the books from the beginning and has passed them down from generation to generation. My brothers and I, are their keepers now." he took a deep breath and continued. "We have had them safely hidden in a secret room for the past five hundred years. Over four hundred years ago two of the editions dissapeared. We have no idea how that has happened, and my brothers and I have been searching for them ever since." He paused for a few minutes, giving me some time to take in all this information.
According to what he just told me that makes him five hundred years old, but thats impossible! "How old are you?" I asked, and leaned closer to hear his answer.
Alexander swallowed before he answered, "I am five hundred years of age." he stated simply, as if that information alone wasnt mind blowing.
"But that isn't possible!" I said, not believing a single word of it.
"I am a Druid Elizabeth, I am five hundred years old and I can not die, we Druids are protectors of the universe and we live for ever."
"Then why didn't you tell me all this before you made me fall in love with you Alexander!" I asked, not really believing everything he was telling me.
Alexander drew in a sharp inhalation of breath, "I was not sure of your identity, but now I have no doubt of who you are."
I raised my eyebrows in polite inquiry and said, "I cant wait to find out who you think I am." I said playfully.
But Alexanders features grew serious and he squared his shoulders and sighed. "You are a Druid also, with powers beyond your imagination. You are my soulmate." he uttered the word soulmate in a low masculine tone, and studied my face for signs of acceptance.
A shiver kissed my spine, and I scrunched the fabric of my gown between my fingers. "How could this be?" I asked, and my voice soared with disbelief.
Alexander made an agonizing sound and lunged to his feet, clearly not liking my response. "You do not believe me!" he said bitterly.
I could tell that he was suffering, and my heart went out to him. "Alexander, please continue, I want to hear the rest of what you need to tell me."
Alexander sank to his knees in front of me and said, "I can not move foward without you, It is our fate to be together, the bond can never be broken. It is written that we are soulmates to eternity. I love you Elizabeth." his voice was hoarse with yearning.
I glanced up at him and saw the torment in his eyes, emotions swirled up from his soul and burned his eyes like a flame.
AUTHORS NOTE: hope you liked this part, tomorrow I will try to write a longer part. thank you for reading my story, please dont forget to vote and comment. I treasure all your comments, I love critism!! makes be be a better writer!! goodnight and as always, I love each and everyone of you!!! xoxoxoxoxoxo
