"Come to my castle.  I will treat your wounds and make your arms good as new.  Then we can dine together.  If you wish you can stay overnight and I will take you in my carriage wherever you want tomorrow," the engaging prince promised.

 Before Grimalkin could decide what she must do, Hoseok came close with the pretense of examining her wounds further.    Holding her trembling hands, Hoseok looked at her eyes and whispered something she did not quite get.  He breathed on her and she suddenly fainted into his arms.  Grimalkin hadn't been warned about the mysterious Kobalos breath and now she was under his power.

She woke up laying on a grand and comfortable bed that was unfamiliar.  On the wall was a painting of the Kobalos prince so she instantly knew she was his captive.  She looked around at the grand room with tall windows letting in the rosy soft light of the setting sun.

Grimalkin thought, How long had I been there?  I looked down at my arms that were covered in bandages and noticed my clothes and weapons were gone.  I was completely vulnerable while unconscious.  Had Hoseok taken advantage of me?  I calmed myself realizing that I was not chained or locked in a dungeon.  He had not hurt me or tried to kill me.  He wanted something more personal from me something that I couldn't give not even to James.

Hoseok came into the room as Grimalkin stirred.  "Are you feeling better?"  He inquired.

Grimalkin nodded.  She pulled down the sheets to get up and noticed she was wearing a white tunic.  "Where are my clothes?"  She demanded.

"They are being cleaned," he answered.

"Why am I here?"

"I saved you from the Berserkers.  Don't you remember?" The prince gently questioned. 

"Yes," she paused to clear her thoughts, "Thank you, but how did I end up here?  Where am I?"

"You fainted so I brought you here to recover.  You have slept the entire day," he answered standing at the edge of the bed.

Grimalkin tried to get up but the room spun.  "I can't remember," she said clutching her head.

"I brought you here on my horse.  If you wish I can notify your ...."

"Friend.  No, it's okay.  I can manage on my own."  

He smirked at her choice of identification for her young lover. "Yes, I bet you can, but you don't have to.  I can take care of you for now.  How does that sound?" He said softly.

Grimalkin contemplates what to do.  She does not want to offend him in this vulnerable state.  The prince comes closer sitting on the bed next to her.  He is so handsome.  Her mind can barely focus on her surroundings.  She feels weak as she gazes into his soulful eyes that look so kind and gentle.

"Let me get you some food.  You can eat here until you feel better.  After you eat you can rest some more."  He tucks her in the soft bed with the tenderness of a loving mother.

She smiles kindly to him a little bit relieved that he does not have something else in mind.  Hoseok, on the other hand, can feel her pulse as she looks into his eyes, he can't help but feel a strong attraction to her.  It is time he finds a mate and she has literally landed in his bed.  Oh, but how to keep her there.  A prize worth keeping requires the effort it takes to get it.