167. Declaration
Christie's POV
The day we all heard about the pregnancy was a joyful one, everybody was happy in the castle. For the first time, I had a few workers smile at me. It was wonderful how pregnancy could bring people together.
The servants grew busier, and we cooked more than the regular kind of meal and were always ready to cook something else in case Freda rejected something, she wasn't even already showing but we were so excited, that I passed by a group of maids that were making a list of possible baby names, and when I had told Freda she just smiled, she was very much happy and had been glowing different ever since the ritual.
The nobles were invited to the castle so they could get the information directly from the king's mouth about Freda's pregnancy, as I strolled by the throne room I heard a few cheers which meant Damien had told them about it, a smile crept it way up my face as I thought about all the things I'd have to do for the baby when it comes and without paying attention I bumped into rock hard chest.
"I am so sorry-" my words got caught in my throat when I raised my head and saw who it was, hissing loudly I turned to walk away but was grabbed by the arm and pulled back into body heat, I wanted to melt, I wanted to remain in that embrace but I couldn't, a bitter taste of betrayal formed in my mouth as I pushed against the body.
"Why didn't you tell me you were leaving for the human world?" he said, his voice bringing back memories I had tried to put away from my mind.
"I don't owe you anything Elijah, now let me go!" I said using my little strength to free myself from his grip, but he was a strong man so my efforts were fruitless.
"I have been going crazy thinking about where you went, I came to the castle every day to find you, every Christie! I need to see you, I needed to tell you how sorry I am, look I know you don't want to talk to me b-"
"I am glad you know I don't want to talk to you, let me go, or else I'd scream! Trust me I am beginning to matter in this castle so guards will be here immediately they hear my voice!" I said trying to sound threatening but it didn't move Elijah, he didn't care, his eyes held sadness which made my heart break, he hurt me, he hurt me badly so I didn't care about the sadness in his eyes, I didn't care about him coming to the palace every day in search of me, I wasn't Interested in how he cared because he wasn't interested in mine when he kept his mouth shut.
"Just give me one minute to explain everything, just one minute, and I-"
"It's passed, you had more than one minute to tell me everything and you decided not to, for the last time Sir Elijah, knight of Valthrun, let me go!" I said boiling with rage, I don't know what he saw in my eyes but his hold on me released and I pulled my hand away softly massaging where he held me, it didn't hurt but it made me shiver, as I turned to walk away he grabbed me again, this time he pressed my body flush against his and was reaching for my lips when I pushed him away with all my strength, there was tears in my eyes now, I was very angry.
"What do you think you're trying to do?" I asked, staring at him like he had blood on his body.
"I love you Christie, I-"
"If you ever touch me again I swear I am going to"
"Christie? Are you okay?" I heard Freda's voice and it brought an end to my statement. I gave Elijah a once-over look and turned away but he stopped me again.
"I will not stop trying to make you forgive me, I will come here every day until you are ready to listen to me…."
"Let her go, Elijah," Freda said loudly from where she was standing, Elijah didn't look up at her, his eyes remained fixed on me, he was denying the queen for me. I said in my head.
"I promise you will understand Christie, I love you, and you're mine! I'd kill anyone and everyone that tries get in our way" he said and I knew he meant it, his hands freed mine as he turned around to walk away, I nearly called him back, but I couldn't move, I just stood there watching him leave, it wasn't until I heard Freda's footsteps that I was able to move.
"What's wrong?" She asked me and I couldn't speak, my eyes stung with tears, I needed someone to hold me as if I was mentally communicating with Freda she pulled me into her arms and I stayed there crying, I don't know how long I made her stand but I was grateful she was with me.
"I'm sorry, I-I don't, I am sorry," I said apologizing and cleaning my face, Freda didn't say anything, she just stood there smiling at me.
"Come let's go to my room, I want you to tell me what's wrong, and why Elijah was here," she said and I nodded, I needed somebody to talk to and this was an opportunity I was not missing out on, I needed to know I wasn't overreacting, I knew I had no right to be mad at a knight, someone better than me but I couldn't help it, I couldn't help myself, Elijah had burned anger into a deeper part of me and I wasn't sure I was going to ever forgive him for it.
"I'm sorry I made you stand, let's go get you seated, I'd rub your legs," I said trying to compensate Freda for standing, she just smiled held me by the hand, and pulled me towards the chambers.
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