Rains' P.O.V. "The King is my mate isn't he?" I ask Jess after I finally stop crying. "If you don't want to stay here after you get your sight back, we will leave." She says. "But I will say it seems he wants you to stay. He even called the coven in New Orleans to have someone come here and teach you how to use your magic." "Holy Goddess, are you serious?" I asked her, completely in shock. The King was willing to ask a witch to come and help someone he didn't know and wouldn't accept. He is a lot kinder than that ass Ian. I thought to myself. "Yes, her name is Lady Lana. She showed up about an hour before you finally woke up." She says. "She and Orian were actually discussing what you will need for your training when you woke up." "So he doesn't want to reject me?" I ask, not able to stop the smile that was now on my face. "I don't think so. I think he's more worried about you rejecting him." She says, and I can't help but feel like there's so
Orians' P.O.V. As we make our way towards Rains' room, I link Evan, the guard who was standing guard at her door, and told him to inform Jessica that we were coming and that I needed her in the hall when we arrive. I want to explain things to her first so that she doesn't feel blindsided by everything, and maybe she can even help us explain it to Rain. I also link the King to explain my thought process, and he agrees. When we arrive at Rains' room, Jessica is already standing in the hall waiting for us. "Lady Ezmerelda, I would like to introduce you to my mate Jessica, Rains' sister," I say, then turn to Jessica. "This is Lady Ezmerelda, Rains' mother." Jessica stands there stunned for a moment before. "Oh Goddess, your eyes, she has your eyes!" She practically shouts out as tears start to flow freely down her face. Lady Ezmerelda pulls her into a tight embrace. "I am so happy to know she had family, someone to make sure she wasn't alone after being taken from her
After about an hour of having a conversation with my newly found mother, I start to feel overwhelmed and subconsciously reach for my mates' hand. He automatically realized what was going on and told everyone I needed rest. They said their goodbyes and Gamma Sam said he would show my mother to her room. I said thank you, and they left. "Thank you for everything," I say to my mate. "How are you dealing with all of this?" He asked, and I shrugged my shoulders. "It's a lot. I always thought my parents abandoned me, That they thought I was a mistake, a burden, and worthless," I say. "That's what my ex-mate told me, Or fake mate, as Dosha puts it." "He was an idiot!" He and Dosha say at the same time, making me burst out laughing. "What's so funny?" He asked, sounding very curious. "You and Dosha said he was an idiot at the same and I could.t help but laugh. I'm sorry." I said, thinking he would find me laughing at him as rude. "You have nothing to apologize for, my dear
Orians' P.O.V. "The King just linked to tell me that we aren't needed tonight," I say to Jessica. "I guess things between them are going smoothly." "I hope he doesn't hurt her." She says as I crawl into the bed beside her. It's my favorite time of the day. To crawl into our bed to cuddle up with my mate. I pull her closer to me, nestling my face into the crook of her neck, and growl low and soft, making her laugh. Goddess, her laugh could drive me crazy. "I'm sure he'll work hard to fix things between them. He really does want to be with Rain." I say. "Every since we were little, all Zion ever wanted was to find his mate. The one that would be his Queen when he took his place as King. Unfortunately, things didn't go the way we planned." "What were y'alls' plans?" Jessica asked while sitting up in the bed and facing me, fully intent on listening to every word. "Usually, at twenty-one years of age, the Prince would be crowned King and take over all roy
After the doctor leaves, Zion helps me walk over to the walk-in closet. He asks what I would like to wear for our tour around the castle. I'm not really sure, so I shrug my shoulders, and he gives me a questioning look. "I never really had clothes to pick from, and Jess says I don't have a taste for fashion, so I usually just wear whatever she gives me," I say. "Plus, I don't know whose clothes these are." "These are yours. I had the head maid pick some clothes out for you. Are they not your style?" He asks. "I can send someone to pick up something different if you don't like these." "No, no, these are fine. I didn't think these were mine, that's all. I never had much of anything at the orphanage. Jess would always share her clothes with me, but since I was always cleaning, I wouldn't wear them because I didn't want to mess them up." I explain. "Well, now you are the mate of the King and the future Queen of the Southern Kingdom. You will not be cleaning. And you will alwa
Zions' P.O.V.After dismissing Orian, Jessica, and Odett, Rain and I headed to my main office for some privacy. During our tour of the castle, I noticed several people listening in on our conversation out of curiosity about the females with us. I didn't scold them, as they would soon find out who the females were. Once we were in my office, I explained why I was cautious about witches and why I didn't make myself known to her. I told her that I knew she was my mate before she woke up after the rogue attack. I explained how I knew I had made a big mistake but was too scared or stubborn, or maybe both, to do anything about it until it was almost too late. I even explained who Ashley was to me and why she attacked her. She never got mad. Rain reacted as if she understood and forgave me. She even waited until I finished explaining everything before she said anything. And then, to my surprise, she only asked one question. "Will you take me to
Rains' P.O.V. As we walk back to Zions' office, my thoughts go to my mother. I hope she wasn't upset about me getting overwhelmed yesterday. I wanted to see her this morning, but Zion told me she had an emergency at the coven, and both she and Lady Lana had to leave to handle it. Zion even sent some worriers to assist them. "It's okay. She'll be back soon." Dosha says. "What if something happens and she doesn't make it? There are so many things I want to know. I don't even know what she looks like." I say. "She will be fine. She is the head witch of the strongest coven in the south. Remember?" She argues, and I agree. "Are you okay, my Queen?" Zion asks, pulling me out of my thoughts. "Yes, just thinking about my mother," I answer honestly. "She'll be back soon. If you're that worried about her, you can always call her." Zion says. "I don't have a phone," I say while staring at my feet as we walk to his office. "Speaking of phones
Zions' P.O.V. We walked around the training grounds as I explained the different areas and what we use them for. We then make our way out of the training ground and find ourselves at the entrance of the main garden with its beautiful flower-filled archway. I look down to see Rain captivated by the roses and smiling. I linked Orian, telling him to say Odett was awake and that he and Jessica would check on her so Rain and I could have some alone time. "I thought that was what y'all had in your office?" He linked me back with a sarcastic tone, making me roll my eyes at him. "We got interrupted... Remember?" I linked him back, and he laughed. "The nanny linked me to let me know Odett was awake. Jess and I will check on her for you, my Queen.." Orian says, and I nod. "Oh, okay. And Orian." She calls out to him, and he turns to face her. "It's just Rain." "Yes, ma'am." He says with a cocky smile as he takes Jessicas' hand, and they walk back