My One and Only (Bewitched and Bewildered #10)(64)

"Kendrick, can you fix this?" Magnus asked, as the plants began to bloom.

Sebastian smiled. "I think it is a lovely addition."

Aiden walked over to Adriel. "Any word on how DeLaFontaine was killed?"

Adriel shook his head. "Marcus said he was asleep and didn't see anything. Leif and Travis swear no one entered the detention cells." He turned to Meryn. "Meryn do you think anything was captured by your cameras?"

Beside her Sebastian froze slightly as he serving up a large bowl of Magic Pudding. Meryn put on her most bored expression. "Nope, I checked the footage myself, didn't see a thing." She smiled at Adriel and Aiden who turned back to each other.

Adriel rubbed the back of his neck. "Maybe the demon killed him since he was not needed anymore," he suggested.

Aiden nodded. "I bet that is what happened."

"And just for Meryn an assortment of imported coffee infused chocolates," Sebastian said handing her the huge bowl of pudding. "If you give me just a moment I will get them for you." He leaned down and whispered. "Thank you."

She grinned up at him. "That was some of the sexiest shit I've seen in a while," she said laughing when he blushed. He straightened and turned to Ryuu. "She is simply adorable." He walked away whistling to get her chocolates.

Meryn wasn't lying. Watching Sebastian stroll into the detention cells past a dazed looking Leif and Travis had been amazing. Watching him use his power to get DeLaFontaine to snap his own neck had been mesmerizing, but the cold detached way Sebastian told DeLaFontaine that he had sealed his fate when he went after his charge had given Meryn life goals.

Since DeLaFontaine had been scheduled to be executed Sebastian wasn't at risk of losing his soul. She happily munched on her pudding.

Ryuu nodded his approval. "He is a fine squire."

"Yup. Makes killer pudding too."

Meryn stretched her neck trying to see past Aiden when she heard a flurry of noise at the door. Sebastian hurried past her to welcome whoever had just arrived.

"Father?" Etain said incredulously. Meryn had to practically tip her head back to see all of the fae. He was huge!

The impossibly sized fae pulled Etain into a hug. "I had your brother, sister and mother stay in Eiré Danu. I was not sure how safe it would be after the portals opened."

Etain pulled Vivian forward. "Vivi, this is my father. Liander Aerlin. When he passed the role of head of household to me I became Vi'Aerlin, so his name reverted back to our core name," he explained. She nodded. He turned to his father. "Father, I have the honor to present my mate, Princess Vivian Vi'Aerlin. Even though she was born from two of the vampiric royal houses of DuCoeur and DuSang, she has chosen to take my name." He gently placed a hand over her abdomen. "She carries my child, a new fae life."

Liander's eyes widened. "A thousand blessings on you," he whispered. Then his face dropped and he turned to Etain. "Your mother and sister are going to kill me for making them stay behind." Etain simply laughed. Liander ignored him and placed a glowing hand on Etain's shoulder. "That should replace what you have lost."

Etain sighed. "Thank you, father. I feel much better."

Meryn's attention turned to Declan who looked scared of the man and woman in front of him.

"Mother? Father? What are you doing here?" Declan asked.

The smaller woman launched herself at Declan. "Where else would we be? Both of my sons were trapped in the city with a shifter virus spreading!"

"Father, I would like to present Kari Delaney." Rex pointed to her mid-section. "And that is baby Lionhart," he gushed.

The older version of Declan swept Kari into a huge hug. "Thank the gods you are well."

Meryn looked up at Ryuu. "I think the vampires woke up since the portals seem to be working."

"That is probably an accurate assumption denka," he replied.

The presence of family truly made the celebration complete. Sebastian, Pavil and Hal were truly in their element as they served and entertained so many guests.

"Here she is!" a male voice called.

Meryn looked up at Stefan. "Who are you talking to?"

Seconds later a slightly older version of Stefan stepped into view. His warm brown eyes smiled down at her. "So this is the female with the elusive scent?"

Meryn glared up at Stefan. "I do have a name you know."

"Meryn, I'd like you to meet my older brother Cristo Bolivar."

Cristo dropped down on one knee in front of her so he wouldn't tower over her. He took her hand to shake it and he frowned. He brought it up to his nose.

"He's doing the sniffing thing," she whispered to Ryuu.

Cristo's hand began to tremble under hers. She looked up at Ryuu. "I want Aiden," she said unsure of what was happening.

"I am here," Aiden said taking her hand from Cristo's and stepping between them forcing Cristo to stand and step back.

"Cristo?" Stefan asked looking confused.

Cristo looked past Aiden. "Please," he begged. "Let me scent her just one more time. I have to be sure."

Aiden moved a fraction of an inch and Cristo popped around him. Though his hands trembled his eyes were filled with tears and wonder. "I don't wish to frighten you," he reached down for her.