Adria pov I've been enjoying spending time with the elf Nyx. He's an enchanter I can tell by the magic that surrounded his aura. He's also very ancient and woefully lonely, when I saw his soul it physically hurt from the loneliness I felt. I feel bad for the man. He's also an attractive male, of course, I can see his outer shell but what a person can offer internally has always perked my interest more. His damn loneliness is pulling on my heartstrings making me want to help him. It feels like a necessity to rid him of the horrible thing so my goal is to make him happy. His joy will become my joy. I start a pot of strong coffee, it's Saturday and the shop is closed on weekends, so I have two days to enjoy doing nothing. I wrapped my robe around myself and propped my fuzzy slippers on the kitchen chair opposite me, waiting for the pot to finish brewing. A knock at my door confused me, I glanced out the window and saw Nyx standing there. I look down at myself and cringe, nightgown, rob
Adria pov I absolutely love Nyx's home, it's a work of art created by a master at his craft. I sit next to Nyx at his large opal inlaid wood dining table. He created a meal for us and it was delicious. I watched him clean with a flick of his wrist. He offered me wine and I graciously refused, I wasn't much of a drinker. He sat with his feet propped enjoying a glass with a grin on his face. He looked content and it made me content. I'm starting to believe our feelings are attached somehow. I felt a pain in my lower back from an old injury and his eyes fell on mine."Do you want me to fix it," he grins and I nod. He stood and asked me to show him where it hurt. I lifted the back of my shirt and said where the scar was. He placed his hands on my flesh and I felt warmth and the pain was gone. I watched him over my shoulder thanking him greatly. He stands and looks at me. "May I give you a kiss," he mumbles softly. I looked into his eyes and saw hope shining deep within his gaze and nodd
Adria pov A loud pounding erupted outside of Nyx's home. He grabbed my hand and headed toward the living room windows. A black inky mass covered the entire view. I shuddered. "See she can't get in," he chuckles. I look up at him like he's crazy. He grins down at me and pecks my cheek. I smile, squeezing his hand. His soul is actually enjoying all this madness. "We might as well sit and see what her next move is," he mumbled. I shake my head and go sit on the brown couch, leaning my head back. Nyx sits right next to me. I eyed him as he laid his hand on my thigh. He was looking at me with a big shit-eating grin. I raised my brow as his hand moved up further. He grabbed my thigh and transported us to his bedroom. I scowl and get ready to walk out the door.His brow raised and the sheets wrapped around me. I frown and glare at him with my eyes sending daggers. He walked up to me and pressed his lips against mine and smiled. I kissed him feverishly back, he's so damn alluring.I flick
Nyx pov My eyes widened and I watched her pale skin get marked in thin black tendrils, they looked like tree branches spreading out across her flesh. I know my eyes were watering. I quickly manifested my deer skull mask and changed my clothing, my appearance returning to Elderon. Gathering Adria into my long boney hands I transported her to the unseelie court to find king Keran. I prayed he could help me. When I arrived in the middle of the dark court the unseelie king was on his throne."Help me Keran, please," I sighed as his eyes raked over me and my love. "Everyone leave, now," Keran yelled the command and they scattered. I took my skull mask off, dropping it to the floor. Keran looks at my tears and frowns."What happened," he asked."She killed Nimue, but the bitch did this before she faded," I sigh and reveal Adria's Mark on her face and neck. Keran runs his fingers across her cheek and scowls."This is black magic Elderon, even darker than unseelie, let me see if I can help
Adria povForgive me Nyx, I say in my mind as I open my arms, and blinding light spreads across the landscape disintegrating all the dark energy. All the unseelie fell to the ground including the king, I'd brightened their darkness with my surge of light. The seelie fae were unaffected by the light, they consisted of it."What the fuck was that female," Axis growls, eyeing me, sitting next to a prone Keran."They are ok, only a little light got put into their dark unseelie souls," I sigh, laying back on the ground drained. The unseelie started to rise, their eyes glowed brightly. Nyx sat down beside me with a grin on his face."You're amazing Adria," he chuckles, looking around."Thanks for the use of part of your soul" I smirked. "It's all yours sweetheart," he grins at me.King Keran looked over at us and smiled."Glad you are well, mate of Elderon," he nods at me, as he gets up off the ground."Mate, what is that about," I mumbled confusedly. Nyx just chuckles and pecks my cheek
Adria pov I stretched the morning sun shone brightly in Nyx's room and was a natural alarm clock. I gaze over at Nyx and his arm is laying over his face. I poke his side with my finger and his arm slides down. His eyes are looking at me."I need clothes and coffee," I half grin and he smiles."Right away love," he grins."I'm going to shower first," I smile back and hurry my naked self to his bathroom. When I head to his shower I frown, there are no knobs to turn on the water. I sigh and peek around the door at the bed."Um Nyx, how do I turn on the water," I ask curiously. He laughed and waved his hand. I could hear the shower running. I shake my head, he relies too much on his magic for mundane things. I jumped under the waterfall-type shower and washed using the products Nyx uses to scrub. He walked in and stood and watched me. I turned and jumped, shocked by him standing there."Fucking pervy elf man," I cursed, my heart racing from getting frightened. He shakes his head and wave
Nyx pov The further Adria and I ventured into the forest, the more I felt him. My father was indeed responsible for this darkness. I can't believe Adria figured that out so quickly yet had not sensed the darkness my soul carries. She only sees the light which is confusing to me. I glance down at her and her markings are glowing brightly. Her eyes meet mine and she grins slightly. I squeeze her hand reassuringly, knowing she can sense my father surrounding us. I stopped and waited for him to make his appearance known.Adria pov I'm glad Nyx appears unconcerned about his father. When he stopped I looked up at him and could see his eyes glowing brightly. A loud chuckle sounded around us and a tall dark man in a black cloak appeared in front of us. He pulled his hood back, long black hair tumbled around a gaunt tattooed face with bright red eyes. He grinned showing fangs."Son, what an unpleasant surprise," he spoke in a gritty manner. It raked against my skin causing goosebumps. He hel
Nyx pov My brain blanks as I see my love disappear before my eyes. I know instantly my father has taken her. My fear turns to deadly anger and I feel the darkness push out Adria's light. I'm one of the dark now. My hair whipped around me and I opened my hand and a black staff appeared, topped with a glowing purple orb. I'm dressed in complete black, all golden colors gone. I frown and transport to the unseelie court and appear in front of Keran and Axis."Fuck," Axis mumbles eyeing me, his mouth gaping."What happened, Elderon," Keran questions softly."Elderon is gone, I am now just Nyx and I need assistance to retrieve my female from Spiro," I growl low causing both men to shiver. Axis growls and steps towards me and offers his hand."I will help you, but the king cannot, he doesn't weld the right magic," Axis stated, eyes on Keran. I nodded, I knew this and a sword was worthless against my father. "Let's go get your mate back, Nyx," Axis grins, always ready for a fight, his heart