Jasper rubbed Nicole’s back as she felt nauseous due to the fast travel that took a toll on her body.
Once she regained her composure Jasper walked her down a long field she saw endless trees covered in snow.
It reminded her of the mainland and her home in Wallux making Nicole close her eyes at the thought.
Nicole wondered how Clarice and Noah were doing she thought to herself wanting to ease her mind on whatever she was told about her father Earl.
Though she wasn’t related by blood to her he still did so much for her in her life.
It was hard to believe that he was still alive even when they put him in the grave, something just didn’t add up she thought to herself.
What if he was truly dead and brought back to life, she couldn’t think of anyone who wanted to hurt her father Earl.
He was excited to go to the Snow Kingdom it was all he ever talked out.
Nicole felt his hand brush her cheek as she opened her eyes seeing a large lake with a waterfall And blue roses all around the outside of the lake.
She couldn’t help but gasp at the beauty in front of her, Nicole shivered due to the cold.
Jasper took his jacket off placing it on the shoulders as it covered her body completely.
Making her feel small, though she had a coat it wasn’t enough for the snow.
She rubbed her hands together as Jasper grabbed both of her hands wrapping them in his hands as he blew warm air on them.
Making her blush as she noticed that his attire was a bit bare with nothing but a shirt and pants with leather boots.
“Aren’t you cold Lord Jasper?
I think there might be a blizzard coming soon again “She looked up at the sky seeing the clouds turn dark.
“No, my body has grown used to this weather as for it is all I know.
The spell is becoming unstable again.
Do you remember what I told you back at the Inn in the mainlands?”
She placed her hand on the tip of her chin trying to remember what he said to her though it was so long ago.
“From what I remember you said you wanted to know more about me, am I correct Lord Jasper”
Jasper nodded as they began to walk around the lake holding hands.
The wind blew harshly making Nicole tighten her hand in his.
She wasn’t used to the cold weather, especially the harsh breeze that took over her body.
I said I wanted to know everything about you.
Do you remember your parents anything at all before Earl came into your life?”
She smiled at him as he dusted off the snow on the wooded bench as they sat down.
His body was close to hers as he crossed his legs and wrapped his arm around her shoulder making sure there was no distance between them feeling warmth rise in her cheeks.
Nicole looked at her hands as she spoke “From what I remember my father was from the tribe and my mother was a merchant selling her jewelry to make ends meet.
They fell in love one day while he was curious about her as she was too.
When they had me I stayed in the forest and also the mainlands.”
“Hmm, what happened to them?”
“They had gotten sick and passed away, holding each other as hands until the very end from what Earl told me.
He raised me in the home my parents stayed in at times but then he left me.
Who knows where Earl could be hiding.”
Jasper grits his teeth slightly “When I find him he’ll be-”
Nicole places her on his face gently caressing his cheek “No need to worry about him Lord Jasper the deed is already done.
May I ask you a question?”
He nodded his head patiently waiting for her to speak.
“Why did you embrace me in such a tender way?”
“The way you looked at me with such sadness I couldn’t bear it any longer.
A simple hug doesn’t hurt, does it?
I’m sure you don’t mind?”He was gentle yet stern with the way he spoke that softened her heart somehow.
She shook her head “Not that I didn’t mind the kiss it just felt too sudden for me.
I want to take things slow if we continue this any further.
Even though within our hearts this type of connection is forbidden we may even be killed.” This story is hosted at novelping.com.
Jasper placed his head on top of hers “I will take things slow with you, you have nothing to worry about little lamb.
You are safe with me.”
Nicole raised her arms as she flexed her muscles “I know you are a strong lord, you have a powerful army!”
Jasper couldn’t help but be curious at the weird gestures she made as she spoke to him.
Nicole looked at him with confusion written on her face.
Until she realized she made an embarrassing gesture.
They sat in the snow he asked her more questions which she was more willing to answer.
As time passed the sun slowly began to fall as the moon caved in creating light for the darkness that befallen them.
They decided to walk home for the night as they talked endlessly until the time it was ready for Nicole to call it Night.
She thought it was best to stay in her room so she could get more comfortable in her thoughts with the dreams that awaited her as she slept.
Jasper tucked her in wishing her a good night.
Jasper closed the door behind him and saw Rowland holding a candle as he bowed his head.
“Master, The royal guard had found something unusual in the area west of the Kingdom.
It was some type of design on the dirt, more so a hex.”
Jasper walked as Rowland followed behind him closely”It’s witches trying to make a barrier, it seems like it’s only getting worse as the days go by.”
Rowland nodded “What shall we do about it Milord”
Jasper hands him a parchment paper with a seal”Why don’t you take this and give it to Slade so he can give it Royal guard on what to do about it.
I will find out who’s doing the hex.”
“Yes sire I will do it right away.
have a good night” Rowland bowed leaving Jasper to walk alone in the hallways at night.
He let out a sigh feeling his body change as the corruption had started again, he felt hungry and tired.
Though he enjoyed the talk he had with Nicole, the thought of kissing her made the corners of his mouth turn up.