Rain’s POV I sat up in bed, startled and confused. The dream I had gotten stuck in was still very vivid in my mind. I was with my treasure but I couldn’t reach him. No matter how hard I tried he was always out of my reach. Just like my dragon Reya. Tears were falling down my cheeks. I looked around the room and realized I was still in the hotel. My parents were not in the room with me anymore. Darkness had fallen outside and the moonlight was cascading across me on the bed. I wiped the tears away and got out of bed. I headed into the bathroom and quickly did my business. As I stood at the sink I felt numb. I washed my face and hands and looked at myself in the mirror. I was pale and my eyes looked dull. Exhaustion was evident in my gaze. I was truly tired and I didn’t mean my body. My soul was tired. I had no connections to anyone. I couldn’t reach out to my family and even though I had some magic still in me it was dark and evil. I shouldn’t have ever drained Crissy’s life force

Selwyn’s POV I was standing just outside the mansion as a large purple suv came sliding sideways to a stop. I jerked the door open and lifted out the love of my life. I knew from the mindlinks of Rod and Nevel that something was wrong with my Rain. They all thought it was the dark evil blood magic. Now that she was in my arms I knew that it wasn’t the case. I looked into her eyes as she fought to stay awake for me. A single tear slipped out of the corner of my eye as I watched with helplessness as Rain succumbed to a deep sleep. I couldn’t feel her through the mate bond but I could still feel the tingles from holding her in my arms. I quickly carried her to our room and laid her on our bed. Maxim was torn apart as again we were helpless to fix our mate. Rain had suffered so much by others evil intentions already. I just wanted to protect her and never let her go. I knew she was strong and I knew even with all my power and magic I would do everything in my power to keep her saf

Selwyn’s POV I gazed into the eyes of my mate as she smiled at me for the first time in ages it seemed. Our mate bond was open again and stronger than ever. I wanted nothing more than to reclaim my mate. However I was not about instant gratification in this moment. Oh no I was going to make my queen submit fully to me and beg for release. This would be punishment for everything she has put me through with her plans. Yes they worked but I hated Rain’s plan from the start. I slid my body out from under her and got out of bed. I watched as my beautiful Rain began to pout and reach for me. I shook my head at her and schooled my features very seriously. I walked to the bathroom door and turned to look at her while leaning against the door. “ Come to me wench. Let’s shower before your punishment begins.” I said to her with a growl. Her new changed features were such a turn on. Maxim was clawing inside my mind, urging me to just reclaim our mate. I could feel Reya, Rain’s dragon awa

Rain’s POV I laughed along with Connie and ShyElle as we playfully gave a merry goose chase to our mates. We teleported from city to city all around the kingdom always one step ahead in our game of hide and seek. I knew in my mind that Selwyn wouldn’t let me win this game for long. I hadn’t been back from the temple long enough for my mate to want to be apart again for any length of time. I also knew when he caught up to me he would make me pay for this game in the most delicious teasing way. However I wasn’t ready to get caught just yet. I teleported Connie and Shy to Jadeville again where we landed in Modley’s back yard. It was late so I knew that he and his family were all asleep safely inside his house. I wondered how Hugo, Rose, and Violet were doing? I needed to come in the day time and visit with them again soon. “ Rain I’m enjoying this game but I wonder how much longer we are going to play it?” ShyElle asked me with a smile. I knew her well enough to know that she was m