Ruler of You: (Mated By Heart Series Book 2)

You are my light, my heart, so with this gift, I give you eternal love, life, to live for as long as you want. You will be the ruler of us all. You will save everyone from damnation.

Where destruction, you will bring pieces.

"My goddess, it is time," my most faithful servant Lucy spoke from behind me.

"I never thought I'd have to do this to my only daughter. But I need to ensure that she will live a normal life, even though the world will rest on her shoulders." I said while putting down my beautiful baby girl.

Her hair is as red as a rose.

Her eyes are as green as forest trees.

Her skin is as fair as light.

Her laugh brings joy, like you've just been moon touched.

'I, the goddess of this world, Elizabeth Knight of the Rosewood Kingdom and Queen of my realm, pass on my gift to you, Rosaline.' I chanted.

"She might become the queen and live long, but I have a surprise for her. She will not rule alone. She'll have her knight, her king, by her side. She will always know love and be loved by all. No matter where she goes."

"That's a beautiful gift, my queen. But we must go; the dark witches have arrived. You have to hide her." She says with panic in her gaze and walks to gather my things and Rosaline's belongings.

"You, my little one, will be going on a little trip with the most powerful witch this realm has ever known. Second to me, but still powerful and my most loyal friend. She will need to take care of you from here."

I said, with tears falling down my cheeks.

"Just know that I will always be with you. When you need me, just call. I cannot stay in this realm any longer, but if you need me, I will come." I kissed her on her forehead before lifting her up from her crib to leave my castle.

My servant and I rushed out of my room. The witches may be on their way, but my castle has many hidden doors.

We head towards the dungeon, where there's a door that leads to the village where my people live.

We rush past everyone with cloaks covering us from head to toe. No one will recognize me if I keep myself hidden from sight. My little one is tucked inside my cloak.

I rushed towards the clearing where my friend lives. She already knows the escape plan I worked out for this very moment. We reached her door and knocked twice.

"It's time, Patricia," I told my sworn sister as she opened the door.

It's a little cottage away from the rest in a dark, shadowed corner. A perfect place to be out of sight.

With a look of shock but also worry on her face, it breaks my heart. "So it is then, my queen." She says with tears threatening to fall from her eyes.

"I sensed the witches were close by. Are you sure you will escape in time? Bringing her here may lead them to her trail." Patricia says.

"I know yes, but don't worry. They will be following me instead. My scent is still strong, so they won't go after her. The witch oracle wants me. If she chooses to follow me into my other realm, she won't survive. If she doesn't follow me, she might pick up Rose's scent, but not if you're long gone from this place." I told her.

This is the only way to divert attention from her. As soon as they heard about my birth, the dark witches wanted to go after Rose. By getting to her, they would get to me. Hopefully for them, the witch and her dark minions will be smart enough not to follow me. Of course, I'm hoping for that, but I wouldn't put it past the witch oracle. She is quite smart.

"Please look after my baby. She will be queen one day." I told her while handing my Rosaline over with all her belongings. I made sure not to bring anything with her initials on them that would have the queen symbol imprinted.

"I will guard her with my life. My husband will do the same. I will make sure he gets the horses so that we can leave at once."

"Thank you, my dear friend and sworn sister. I will not forget this. I might not be in this realm any longer, but know that I am just a call away. Call on me if you need me." I said while stepping back from my Rosaline and Patricia to get ready to leave.

"Until we meet again."

"And so we shall,” I heard back while turning away.