All Chapters of Shattered Bonds: Chapter 121 - Chapter 130

When I left Aolis at the border of Araphyra, I had no idea it would be so long before I saw him again. It’s been a month. He’s been chasing after Lorelai, but she keeps getting away from him. He says that certain parts of the land are darkening, which means that they are siding with Lorelai and turning against Aolis and Ailduin. Every time I mention joining him, he tells me its not needed, that he is fine. Tonight, like most nights, I’m laying in our bed, remembering my one night with Aolis, wishing he was here, frustrated that he won’t let me join him. I finally give up, throwing the blankets off of me and getting up. Hera, sensing my plan sits up in my head, excited. ‘I get to run again?’ ‘Yes. Maybe if I start letting you run more often it will wear us out.’ ‘You are worn out and by association, so am I. It’s not the lack of exercise, it’s the aching heart.’ She says. She’s been as mournful as I have been. We’ve barely reached the forest line and I’m stripping off my clothes a

A month after I met Dominic and Tialha, Alpha Christopher, Fanella and their daughters arrive in Araphyra. I join Ailduin and Anastasia in welcoming them. “Guardian Lily, or are you Princess Lily now?” Alpha Christopher greets me. “Alpha Christopher. It’s so good to see you again. And please, call me Lily.” “I will if you call me Christopher.” “Deal.” I move to Fanella, hugging her close. It’s always been interesting to me that once a sprite is mated, they can take the form of their mate. While sprites look like a fairy that glows with a light from inside, they are only about a foot to a foot and a half tall. However, once they mate with wolves, most choose to take a human form. They become shifters like us, able to shift into a human form that is around five feet tall or back into their spritely form as they choose. “Oh, it’s so good to see you Lady Princess Lily. Me and my girls were so excited when we heard you would be here.” Fanella says to me. Fanella was one of the origin

When I get back to the castle, I collapse onto my bed. I’m so exhausted that I don’t even bother pulling off my clothes or my shoes. The next morning, I wake as usual and drag myself to training. If Samlael notices my exhaustion, he doesn’t say anything, but he pushes me hard, like he always does. When I return to the castle, I go to have breakfast with Ailduin and Anastasia as usual. When I arrive, Christopher and Fanella are also seated having breakfast. I’m about to tell them what happened last night, when the door bursts open and four sprites with four leprechaun mates come racing into the room. “Mother, mother look.” “Isn’t it beautiful?” “It’s a four-leaf clover.” “Because they are lephrechauns.” The girls all rush to their mother, showing the glowing mark on their chest, over their hearts. It is indeed a four-leaf clover. I look over at their four mates, who are also proudly wearing their glowing rings on their chests. Ailduin looks over at the four leprechauns who are

I’m still angry at Aolis the next morning, and when I step outside, ready to meet up with Christopher and Fanella, I’m even angrier. Standing there, beside their car are two elvish guards. There’s no other way to describe them. They are dressed for battle, they have swords on their hips and spears in their hands. They are standing at attention and I notice that they refuse to make eye contact with me. “What is this about?” I ask Ailduin. “You are the future queen of Araphyra, Lily. It only makes sense that you would have an armed escort when you leave our lands.” Ailduin makes it sound so casual, as if this is just standard operating procedure, not Aolis being overprotective. “Fine, but I don’t think they’ll fit.” “Lily, I had four of my daughters in this vehicle on the way here, I think I can fit one Princess and two of her guards.” Christopher says. I give him a dirty look and he just smirks at me. He’s enjoying this. I roll my eyes, but toss my bag in the back and climb in. A

“Okay, so we know the first three lines are referencing the trolls.” I say. When those that have become more earth and animal Begin to rise again But what does that mean, more earth than animal?” I ask, looking at Buppig. “Well, you saw how they look like boulders. Maybe it’s referencing that? They practically fade into the background when they are laying on the ground against the walls of the ravine.” He says. I make notes, wanting to see it again, looking at it from the perspective of the prophecy. It will announce the beginning of the end And the peace within the land will wane “I think we realize that this is about the war with Lorelai. Peace is definitely waning. And I'm not sure I'm ready to think about what the beginning of the end means.” “It’s not your fault, Princess.” Buppig says quietly. “Call me Lily, Buppig.” “I can’t, Princess. I’ve tried, but you act too much like a princess and a future queen.” I roll my eyes at him. “Okay, when you do that, I can call y