Empyrean: Return of the Fire Faery by T.H. Bolden

Author:T.H. Bolden [Bolden, T.H.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2016-05-26T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 22

Imogen

I didn’t know how to take the elf king. He was extremely handsome and charming, but his stare was so intense and laser focused and landed on me more often than not. Which made me twitchy. I was just barely getting used to the way Rafe stared at me sometimes. And though it appeared that Rafe and Valen were friends, Rafe seemed a little off after he introduced us to the elf king. Like he was in a bad mood.

Guys never acted like this on Earth when I was around. Aiden showed me the slightest interest at one time, but he was easily swayed and distracted by Hailey. Like a dog with a stick and then a squirrel runs by. I didn’t have a clue what guys wanted. I’ve never even had a boyfriend or even a real kiss. Except for a quick peck on the lips in junior high because someone dared the boy to kiss the ‘ginger’. Meanwhile, so many of my classmates were already having sex. I shook my head, in confusion. I had no idea how guys’ minds worked, and I wasn’t going to figure out that mystery now. What I wanted to do now, was to take a moment to enjoy some much-needed solitude in my temporary bedroom.

I stood in the middle of the room and looked around. The chambers I had stayed in at the faery castle had a warmth and coziness from the wood of the giant tree. Here in the elf castle, the room was made of stone, so they had to improvise. The walls were draped in tapestries with warm colors of gold, browns, dark greens and reds. On the floors laid giant rugs that felt soft and luxurious, even through my boots.

I approached the massive rod-iron canopy bed. The mattress looked thick and soft with piles of luxurious blankets and pillow. White billowy sheers hung from the four posts. Everything about it seemed romantic and cozy. And I hadn’t slept in an actual bed in weeks. I took a few steps back and then took off at full speed, jumping at the last second. I landed in the middle of the bed, bouncing a few times and the metal of my armor clanked loudly. I laughed at myself and snuggled down into the covers. A knock at the door made me choke on a giggle, and I sat straight up in the bed.

“Come in,” I called out, before remembering my hair. I knew it had to be all over my head, so I quickly swiped at it and tried to smooth it down as the door opened.

An elf maid came into the room and curtsied, her arms loaded with clothing.

“Hello, miss. I brought you a change of clothes for dinner this evening.” She said as she laid out the clothes on a chair in front of the blazing fireplace. “I’m also supposed to take the clothes you’re wearing to wash for you.”

“Oh. Uh…sure. Thanks…uh…” I trailed off waiting for her name.

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