Chapter one

Alek woke up, still tired.

Today was the day he could be going with Deryn to the Zoological Society of London, if Dr. Barlow would allow it.

Alek began to think of last night, and sighed happily to himself.

He had gave up his throne, everything that he owned, for Deryn Sharp.

He had kissed her, multiple times, which the thought of caused a large grin to emerge on his face.

He was in love with her, and he loved it.

Alek yawned, and sat up to look out the window.

It was bright outside, and Deryn would be here soon to take him to the meeting with Dr. Barlow.

"I'd better get dressed." Alek said aloud.

He was adjusting his belt and about to put his shirt on when he heard a knock on the door.

"Mr. Sharp!" cried Bovril loudly.

"Come in!" said Alek.

Deryn opened the door and blushed at the sight of Alek without a shirt on, which made Alek really happy.

"Stop smiling and get dressed, we have to go!" Deryn said, clearly embassared.

"Ok, fine, but I thought you liked it, Deryn." repiled Alek.

Deryn uttered a groan of frustration and closed the door for privacy, then asked "Were you just waiting here, like this, for me?" looking at Alek's upper body.

"No, I just woke up a while ago." said Alek.

Deryn just looked at him and repiled "Oh... well... good thing I didn't come in earlier."

"Yeah, well I geuss Dr. Barlow will want to know where we are." Alek said, smiling, and then Deryn and Alek walked out the door, off to look for Dr. Barlow.