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Summary
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Later in the evening I was talking to Jay, a boy from my English class, when my father approached me. Jay quickly left as my father was known to be a bit intimidating.
‘Cordelia, I would like to introduce you to Caeden Valour.’ He said, motioning towards the boy behind him. I held out my hand and he took it. I looked into his eyes and was completely awestruck. They were akin to the ones that had so terrified me only a moment ago.
‘Cordelia Cot, pleased to make your acquaintance.’ I said, as I shook his hand. He gave me the slightest of smiles and said:
‘Caeden Valour, and likewise.’
My father looked pleased. He winked at me and left.
‘So, Caeden, have you ever been to this island before?’ I asked, trying to make conversation.
‘I have no patience for small talk, princess. Hurry up please. We need to leave now.’
To say that I was taken aback by his sudden outburst would be an understatement. But I humored him, because it seemed polite.
‘Where do you want us to go, Caeden?’
‘You know very well where.’ He then proceeded to glare at me, as though accusing me of playing the fool.
‘I’m afraid I do not.’ I said.
‘Well, isn’t that a shame? However, guess what your highness, we haven’t got all eternity. So please quit playing around and acting like an idiot and let’s go.’
‘Caeden, you’re acting like a freak.’
‘Well, that means a lot coming from the girl who has the oddest nightmares each night and doesn’t know what to make of them. Except you do know. Your mother told you.’
I sat there blinking, unable to comprehend what was happening. I didn’t even know what to say to that. I was lost for words.
‘What do you know about me?’ I said, all pretenses suddenly dropping.
‘I see you didn’t listen to your mother… or perhaps simply didn’t believe her?’
‘The former.’ I replied.
‘Well, and whose fault is that?’ He asked, smirking.
‘I have no idea what you’re talking about. This is crazy talk. Sometimes I feel as though I’m the only sane person on this island. Which would probably mean I’m actually insane, and everyone else is sane, because sane is the norm but-‘
He cut me off:
‘Princess-‘
‘Why do you keep calling me Princess?’ I said, through gritted teeth.
‘I’m sorry. Cordelia, humor me. I can help you stop the nightmares, make your mother better and find Harper and the other girls.’
I felt as though my blood froze. I was speechless once more. This boy knew more than what was humanly possible. And, I was intrigued.
‘What do you know about Harper?’ I said.
‘Enough to assure you that you can still help her if you like.’ He said, taking my hand. This was an intimate gesture which I didn’t understand, until I heard the music playing. We proceeded to slow dance, his gray eyes bore into mine ever so intimidating. It was as though as he was searching for something, but could not find it. I lowered my eyes, because I could not bear to look into his.
‘So what is your decision?’ He asked, as soon as the dance was over.
‘I will follow you. I thought I’d warn you first though, that I have a blue belt in Karate.’ That was a lie. But I had taken a self defense class at school, so I wasn’t entirely incompetent when it came to fighting. Or defending myself. Caeden found this absolutely hilarious. I found his reaction creepy. I had second thoughts about leaving with him, but he knew so much. He knew about Harper, and my mom and my nightmares. I had to find out if he could truly help me, at whatever cost.
We soon found ourselves in the mansion’s vast gardens, making our way towards the exit.
‘Where are we going?’ I asked.
‘Trust me.’ He said.
I thought this laughable but did not say so aloud.
‘I can’t. I barely know you.’
He turned around to face me and shuffled through his pocket. He then took something out and looked at me:
‘This belongs to you.’
He abruptly handed me the Alexandrite stone that Adelaide had given me in my dream. It was red. Red, the color of misfortune. I felt dizzy all of a sudden, like I couldn’t feel my legs. The next thing I remember is collapsing. But something or someone made sure I didn’t hit the ground. I did not regain consciousness for a long time
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