Chapter 5 Going Home

Terra shivered, clenching her jaw so her teeth wouldn't shake. Kyrian watched her as she suffered in silence.

" Ulag, scout ahead kill any pirate on Illyria's shores."

Ulag, to her great surprise leapt into the air and vanished.

Terra felt her heart leap and was pleased to note that excitement rather than fear drove her.

" Do not fear me, little one."

She turned to face him boldly and his smile was her reward.

" I do not fear you, my lord."

He was pleased to find the truth in her words.

" Do you trust me, Terra?"

" Aye."

The simple answer, her tranquil beauty melted Kyrian's heart.

" Look into my eyes."

She watched as his eyes turned black and still she felt no fear.

" As long as you are within my embrace you will not be cold.

Terra nodded and snuggled close as they prepared to go see her father.

He would take his stallion, allowing them time to get to know each other.

Terra sighed as they rode to the cavern that Caspian had shown to her.

" Tell me about your mother."

Terra stifled her sigh but he heard it anyway.

" She was a visiting princess brought in to ensnare the young prince . She didn't like him at first but he says he was relentless. They were married soon afterwards and I followed but my mom grew more frail. She never really recovered and died when I was three. When I turned 5 he met his new queen and every thing changed."

He felt her sadness, his arms tightening around her.

" Sleep now, I shall wake you when we arrive."

Her eyes closed instantly and he watched the rise and fall of her bosom with a hunger he had never felt before.

I will not frighten you with my ardor, my love.

He rode on ,eyes returning to her lovely face time and again. A sense of rightness settled over him and he vowed to RIP apart anyone who hurt her ever again. Friend, family or foe, anyone who hurt his Terra would die.