Mystrel pov I sensed Ozcar's dark magic. He was half fae and vampire and very ancient. I'm curious about why he's helping Roderick. I sent my feelers out to find his location. I see him in the states, Arizona as a matter of fact. I appeared at his home, Ozcar was sitting in a chair and suddenly smiled. I watched as his black eyes opened and centered directly on me. "Mystrel, what a pleasant surprise, I look forward to our upcoming battle," he grins with sharp fangs. I quickly opened my eyes and Ryker was just about to put his hand on my shoulder."Did you find it," he asked curiously. I nod my head and grimace."It was Ozcar, he's more hideous than I remembered," I mumble in disgust. I moved from under Julith and glanced at her peaceful face. "I'm going to go and confront him in the human realm, watch her for me, please Ryker," I sigh, and Ryker purses his lips. "Be careful, Ozcar is a master necromancer with the dark," he mumbles. I chuckle and pat his back."I'm very aware of th
Julith povNow with my fairy side restored, I no longer had to fear the realm king, I did however have assassins on my ass. I stayed in Mystrel's home, he insisted I stay in his magical barrier to keep safe. It only made me bored and anxious. I walked through the space chewing my lip. He had gone to visit with his relatives, Nyx and Sphinx, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I sat on his couch and exhaled harshly. This fucking sucks ass, I growl in my mind. I leaned back and rolled my eyes, this isn't how I expected my happily ever after to be. I was about to close my eyes when Ryker appeared before me. I looked up at him and noticed he looked sad."What's wrong with you," I mumble. He closed his eyes and sighed."My mate Quinn has found another and has claimed that he is his true mate," Ryker sighs sadly and rubs his face. I frowned, feeling awful for him. I stood and opened my arms to hug him. He grins slightly and wraps his arms around my waist. I felt him nuzzle my neck and then h
Julith povI was very apprehensive about staying at the unseelie court with the grandfather of the grandson I had horrible dealings with.Ryker and I appeared before Keran and Ryker explained our circumstances. Keran chuckled and agreed to let me stay, also mentioning that I no longer had assassins after me. Ryker told me he'd come daily to let me feed from him. He took me to a small room and brought me the guitar and sketchbook. I sat on the bed a little saddened. "You'll be okay sweetheart, it's only until we can figure out this mess," he sighs sadly and hugs me."I'll see you tomorrow, my love," he grins and kisses my lips before he disappears. I sighed and sat with my back against the headboard and started sketching. I drew several pictures of Ryker, remembering each detail of the way he looked. I grinned and I got up to plug in the amp. I sit in a chair and start playing, my fingers fly across the strings. I'm playing a sorrowful melody and there's a knock at my door. I pursed m
Ryker pov I tasted powerful blood on my tongue and started swallowing it quickly. I opened my eyes and saw my brother Sphinx grinning at me. I bite his wrist and drink my fill. I glance at Nyx, my mom, Mystrel, and Kane all help. I removed my fangs and licked the wound closed."Thanks, brother," I mumble and stand to help. I lift a piece of my wood flooring and see Julith's black hair. She's bloody and not moving."I've found her," I muttered sadly. Sphinx waves his hand and lifts her into the air carefully. Blood was dripping down from her numerous wounds. I started sobbing, trying to feel for a heartbeat. Sphinx pats my back and waved his hand over her."She's got three heartbeats brother, she should live," he grinned and started healing her wounds. "Three heartbeats," I questioned him curiously."Yes, she's pregnant with twins, congratulations," he smiles and my face pales as I glance at Mystrel, he purses his lips and eyed me strangely. Could they be his, I shuddered with the th
Roisin Putnam, we are sorry to inform you that your insurance will not cover the cost of the second surgery your physician is requesting, the last voicemail I received before my battery died on my cell. That was months ago and now I'm living what's left of my life on my terms. I finally made it up the large incline, my calves burned, my long red hair glued to my forehead, and beads of sweat rolled down the space between my small breasts. My eyes scan the vast expanse of land, falling on a grove of thick large trees in the distance. My brow raises as I catch the movement within the branches. Fairies I chuckle internally. Always the believer in the mythical, at the age of 28, I should be well past the thoughts of such fanciful creatures. I squint my eyes more, hoping it will help my vision become more focused. Several birds flap their wings into the blue sky to flee whatever is making its way through the densely covered branches. I hear a loud high-pitched whistle and purse my lips, ti
Roisin povreached a unique dwelling that looked like an actual house in a tree. It was a drab color, like trees when winter comes. He opened the door and held it open for me. I was shocked by the decor on the inside. The actual furniture made from wood, furs, antlers, and lots of leather was placed around it, which reminded me of a hunting lodge. "Wow, cliche bachelor life I see," chuckling at my joke. He scowls and walks towards a kitchen of sorts and gets a cup of water. "You have actual running water," I gasp, wondering how they managed that marvel. Torin rolled his eyes at me. "We aren't that uncivilized, there is a bathroom in here as well," he says. "You made me piss in a tree hole for laughs," I scowl and he laughs at me. I shake my head and sit on the soft fur couch. "You can have the room in the back and I will use the couch or floor," he states. "No it's fine, I'll sleep on this dead animal, you keep your room," I grin smugly, patting the couch. "Fine female, have it
Torin povThe female was very strange and I couldn't put my finger on why. She excelled at all things elvish, especially her skills with the bow. She was very different than other humans that had managed to enter our barrier. Her saying she was dying didn't concern me, she would remain healthy in this realm if she chooses to stay. I carry the large deer over my shoulders and head back to the tree, noticing the female resting with a bulging bag at her side. I smiled at the large rabbit feet sticking out, she apparently had gotten lucky with the hunt as well. Cadac sauntered next to me holding two pheasants in his hand. I nodded to him and bent my head towards the woman. His eyes lit up at the haul she collected. Adrit came empty-handed, luck was not on his side today, but we had plenty to share with him. I set my deer carcass down and sat to lay down in the warm sun, the others did the same. My eyes glanced at the female and I scanned her features. She was short, petite, and had adorabl
Torin pov We have searched for Roisin everywhere we thought she could have gone. My heart aches thinking she could have fallen to her death. I stand in the darkness outside of my home with my stomach tied in knots. I looked through her drawings and was impressed by her talent. The subject matter not only included me but many of the nature and scenes she encountered in her travels. I sigh, she whittled her way into my heart and I have come to care for her more than I should in the short time she's been here. I run my hand down my face. Cadac and Adrit are still out searching for her. A high-pitched whistle breaks the silence of the night and I gasped at Cadac carrying a limp Roisin in his arms. "She's asleep, she was deep in the hunting grounds," he mumbled softly. My eyes widen, surprised she could make it that far on her own. I look down at her tear-stained face and feel like a complete asshole. "Bring her to my bed," I sigh, opening the door for him. I followed him inside and to m