Halfbreed

Chapter 29

Lilith took a deep breath as she stood at the camp gates, holding Dallas's hand who stood right beside her. She decided to bring Dallas and Luke along with her, since she didn't really feel safe without either of them by her side. James and Juno were speaking to the other chiefs before they nodded and began back towards us, James smiling widely at Lilith.

"I'm glad you're coming, you need this." He said as he gently ruffled her hair, causing her to huff as she pushed his chest with a soft laugh.

"We all need this." She said with a smile as she squeezed Dallas's hand, before turning towards Ash and tapping his fur. On cue, he leaned down, allowing her to comfortably climb on to him as she adjusted her backpack. She waited a second for the others to climb on their horses, before tapping Ash once more, telling him to begin moving. He obeyed, and the others followed, falling into step with her familiar.

The trip was quiet for the most part. A few small conversations were held here and there, but those died down once the topic got old. All that was heard were the sounds from the horses and one or two soft huffs from Ash every once in a while.

Once the castle was finally in sight, Lilith's nerves began to build up. She wasn't even sure if she got the right attire for the ball happening tomorrow night. She had a dress and shoes, but nothing ball material. Heck, she didn't even have a masquerade mask. She was to caught up in panicking internally that she didn't even realize they'd arrived at the gates of the Krilaviel castle. Blinking, she quickly slid off of Ash, glancing down at Olive and Venom, who crawled into their rightful places on her once she did so; Venom hiding in her hair on her shoulder and Olive wrapped around her lower body.

"You okay?" Dallas said quietly from besides her, causing her to jump and blush slightly as she looked up at him and smiled, nodding.

"Yeah, just nervous." She said truthfully, causing Dallas to chuckle softly as he slid his hand into hers.

"There's nothing to be nervous about." He said with a soft squeeze of her hand as they followed the guards into the castle. When they entered the familiar, large room, Octavia was already there waiting for them, a welcoming smile plastered on her face.

"Welcome. We are very happy you all decided to come to our annual ball. The guards will lead you to your rooms, please feel at home during your stay." She said with a bright smile, and when they all began to follow the guards once more, Octavia gently grabbed her arm, stopping her.

"All except for Lilith, we have a special room for you. Considering you're the only female, I thought it would be nice to stay in something more pleasing than the guest rooms we have set up. Please, follow me." Lilith blinked in confusion, looking back at Dallas who simply shrugged and smiled. Swallowing thickly, Lilith smiled softly and beckoned Ash to follow her as she follow Octavia down another corridor. The walk was short, but quiet, until they reached a large door decorated in gold, white and blue.

"I chose this one myself, I do hope you like it. If you need anything, please feel free to ask one of the guards." Octavia handed her a small gold key, smiling before turning to walk away. Lilith gazed down at the key, before looking up at yelling down the hall at Octavia.

"Thank you!" She called out, watching as Octavia smiled at Lilith over her shoulder before turning the corner. Lilith turned back to the door and slipped the key in the hole, turning and hearing the lock click on the inside. With a deep breath and a glance at her large familiar, she slowly pushed the door open, her eyes widening at the sight. The room* was beyond gorgeous, and very, very big. There was a huge round bed decorated in endless pillows and covers smack dab in the middle of the room with white shades covering it. At the foot of the huge bed was a small chair, as well as a white night stand next to the bed and a white couch on the other side of the bed, also decorated in many pillows. That wasn't the part that took her breath away though. All along the windows in front of the bed were ceiling to floor windows and a large balcony on the other side overlooking the castle and the land beyond it. It literally took her breath away.