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Chapter 22: Lily
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Enchanting the Prince Chapter 23: Aolis
When I walked back into the wedding room, Lorelai’s mother is on the alter sitting with her daughter, her arms wrapped around her. “Leave us.” I announce to the room quietly. Lorelai’s eyes raise to mine, and I know that she knows. Lord Elas comes to me as the others begin working their way out of the room. “Prince Aolis, please, we can figure something out.” I glance at him briefly. “I will speak with you after I have spoken to your daughter.” I stand, watching Lorelai until the room empties. When it does, she looks up at me with tears in her eyes. “She’s decided she wants you, hasn’t she?” She asks. “Yes.” She nods. “And you, being you, are willing to accept her, just like that.” “She’s my fated mate, Lorelai.” She stands, clasping her hands in front of her. “Why now? Why, when you had finally let her go, does she get to have this sway in your life?” It’s a good question for anyone that hasn’t found their fated mate. But I found mine. You can’t explain how much you feel fo
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 24: Lily
When I found Buppig, I shifted back. “Hey, I was hoping I’d find you. Can you help me get back to Araphyra?” I ask him. “I can. If you tell me what you’re doing here instead of with our Prince and how you got here so fast. I mean, I know your wolf is fast, but not that fast.” As we’re talking the other woodland creatures begin coming from all directions, saying hello to me. After saying my hellos back, I turn to Buppig. “So, how did you get here so fast?” He asks me again, his arms crossed. “Oh, I had the trolls help me.” All the chittering stops and they all stare at me. Buppig’s arms fall to his sides. “What do you mean, you had the trolls help you?” He asks me. I realize everyone is watching me. “Well, the bridge looked like it was about to fall down, so I asked Shengis and Heijen if they would help me and they did.” “Who are Shengis and Heijen?” A fairy asks me. “The trolls.” I say slowly, frowning. “They have names?” Buppig practically shouts. “Yes.” “And they spoke
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 25: Aolis
That night, I dreamt of Lily again. This time, my mind took me back to when she was still a baby. I was in Safe Haven. The Guardians were working with my father to practice their Guardian gifts and see how they could work together to get stronger. I had told Cara and Rik what Lily was to me and they felt comfortable leaving her in my care. I had never cared for a baby before, but this was my mate. I would not only make sure she was safe, warm and had a full belly, but I would protect her, no matter what. I may have only been ten years old at the time, but even then I was stronger than a normal elf or wolf my age. I remember walking her around the pack house. She had gotten fussy and I took her outside, showing her the garden that had been brought to life by the sprites. I had been so engrossed in my mate’s sweet little sounds and how her eyes were tracking the plants, even at her young age, that I had failed to notice what was going on around me. When I walked to the back of the pac
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 26: Lily
We woke to the sun shining in our face and a large number of differing snores in our ears. ‘They’ve been snoring for hours.’ Hera says. I can tell she’s tired, but amused. ‘I wonder what it is about you that makes you feel warm to them. I mean, they are fae. Shouldn’t they all have light? Wouldn’t that be warm?’ ‘No idea. Something to ask Aolis. Or maybe, he can show us if his light is warm.’ She says, purring. The purring starts to wake the fae creatures burrowed around her. “Oh, good morning Guardian Hera.” A fairy says stretching. “Mmmm, the best night’s sleep I’ve ever had.” “Except for the other night when we slept with her.” “Yes, two nights of the best sleep ever.” “I want a wolf who will love me and let me sleep with them every night.” The sprites all wake up, talking as one. “Ohhh, I feel so soft and malleable.” One of the dryad’s says, standing and stretching. She turns, looking at Hera. “Thank you so much Guardian Hera.” She leans in and kisses Hera’s nose before
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 27: Aolis
As soon as I walk into the breakfast room, I’m assaulted. “How could you! How could you make a mockery of me by making the fields, the forest and the mountains bloom?” Lorelai yells. “I cannot control my emotions in my sleep, Lorelai.” I say to her. “Have you no respect for me?” She asks, slapping her hand against my chest. “Of course, I do. This was not intentional.” “But thoughts of me never did that.” She scoffs, pointing outside. “And she’s not even here. I know, I asked my guards. She left yesterday and still, I wake to this insult.” “Lorelai, I did not intend to insult you.” “How? How Aolis. Explain it to me. How can she have this kind of impact on you when she’s not even here?” By the end, she’s screaming at me. “Lorelai.” Her mother says, trying to calm her. “No, mother. I want to know. I want to know how a child has so much power over our Prince.” “Watch yourself, Lorelai.” I say and my voice has gone hard. “Or what, Aolis? You’ll leave me at the alter? You’ll embar
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 28: Lily
After getting my phone and calling Aolis, I curled up in the bed in my room. It’s the room I’ve stayed in the on the couple of occasions I’ve stayed here. Aolis asked if I wanted to stay in his room and I think I’ll take him up on it. I miss his smell and maybe being in his room will help me sleep better. I wake early and find Ailduin and Anastasia having breakfast together. “Please, join us.” Anastasia says to me. Anastasia is an Alpha werewolf female like me. Unlike me, she is not a Guardian, but was obviously meant to be a Queen. Her love for her mate, and his for her, is undeniable. Even if you didn’t see it in the way they look at each other, it is obvious from the flowers that are in constant bloom all over Araphyra. “What do you have planned for today, Lily?” Ailduin asks me just as Buppig walks in. “Buppig, please join us.” Ailduin says before turning back to me. “Well, I want to start learning the history of Araphyra and the surrounding townships. I want to learn the layo
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 29: Aolis
The day after Lorelai screamed at me, I didn’t see her. Rather than stay inside the castle, I went out into the town. The people didn’t outright shun me, but they weren’t receptive to me either. They were as polite as they had to be. My favorite part of the day was when I could speak to Lily at night. I would listen to her day, the stories of the happenings in her life and it was like nothing had changed between us. I was her confidant, her home. And now, she was mine. While I didn’t want to worry her, I needed to be honest that things here were not good. She has asked me every day if she needs to come, to protect me and I decline. While I would love nothing more than to have my mate here, I know that will only make things worse. Plus, Guardian or no, I won’t put my mate’s life in danger. After saying goodnight to Lily, I lay in bed, thinking of what our life will be like when I return to Araphyra. I’ve just about fallen asleep when I hear the doorknob on my door turn and the door c
Enchanting the Prince Chapter 30: Lily
I finally had a chance to ask Buppig what was up with him and Ailduin and why it felt like there was always a push and pull between them. “He wasn’t happy that I left the castle.” I think about that for a minute but I’m not sure how to respond without asking for more information. “May I ask why? I’m assuming you left because of your relationship with your family?” I ask, trying not to be too pushy with my questions. He sighs, sitting down beside me. “I’m the youngest of my family. When Weddeg came of age, our parents wanted to move back to Ireland. They had lived there many years ago and still consider it their homeland. The rest of us were born here, in Araphyra, and wanted to stay. Weddeg agreed to look after us.” He smiles, his eyes lost in some memory. “He’s brilliant with electronics. He was the first to get King Ailduin to start using them. My brothers, there’s another one you haven’t met yet, all followed in his footsteps. They are all very good at what they do. Hazdil obv
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