I frowned, looking around the dark hallway of what looked like a stone castle.
“Who’s there?” I called out, my voice echoing.
“Your king.” My heart skipped a beat as I turned, trying to look into the darkness.
“King?”
Alejandro?
It didn’t sound like him…
“I’ll find you, I promise. Don’t trust them,” his whispered voice came before I was suddenly plunged into darkness. A shriek left my lips as I felt myself falling at a terrifyingly fast pace.
“Help!” I screamed.
“I’ll find you,” the voice promised again.
“Kiara!”
I felt a sharp slap on my face. My eyes flew open, and I found myself staring into two red glowing orbs.
Why was it dark? I couldn’t see anything! Why was it dark?
I pushed him away, my aura raging around me as I jumped from the bed.
Why couldn’t I see?
“Kiara, calm down. It’s me,” Alejandro’s deep voice came before the lights came on.
“Why couldn’t I see?” I whispered, fear and panic beginning to surge within me.
“You can’t see in the dark, Kiara. You were born like that. A price for your gift of healing,” he said, walking towards me.
The words from my dream returned to me.“Don’t trust them.”I stepped back, nodding.
“Isn’t that one of the first things you should have told me?” I asked quietly. He didn’t move towards me as if worried I would run away. I had half a mind to.
“I’m sorry; it’s something that we’re so used to, and the mansion is equipped to be bathed in light. I didn’t think to remind you. Come to bed.” I shook my head, running my fingers through my hair.
“I’m not really tired. I’ll just take a seat on the couch.”
He closed the gap between us, reaching for me. I tensed, but he only ran his fingers through my hair. The sparks of his touch along my head soothed my thumping heart. I just needed space; the room felt too tight.
“Are you okay? You screamed.”
“Yeah, perfectly, I just need air.”
“Want to go for a ride?” He asked softly, making me look up at him.
“Uhh…” I glanced around the large room; the car would be tight, too… “I just need some air…”
“I have a bike,” he said with a small sexy smirk. I nodded after a moment, knowing he wouldn’t give up. “Then give me a minute. I’ll go get dressed,” he said, walking off.
I looked around, thinking about my dream. It had felt so real…
“Here.” Alejandro’s voice came as he held out a jacket and heeled boots to me.
“Thanks…”
