Betrayals of Spring (Forever Fae #2)(20)
- Dark Sorcerer -
I left the warrior’s body quickly as soon as I became discovered. I stick to the shadows as I make my way through the palace. I should have known that bitch Calista would sense me around, and what’s worse is that when Meliantha got near I could feel their power intensify. Their other sister was there, too, and I could see the light shining inside of her, meaning that the power of the Four is growing. Her power will be ready for the taking very soon, but it’s not her time yet. All I need to do now is keep the girls separated so their power can’t track me as well.
By now Meliantha has probably figured out that it wasn’t the real Kalen that betrayed her before. She may have turned her heart into stone all these years, but with this revelation she’ll probably go running after the Prince like a bitch in heat. That works out just fine with my plan. It’ll make everything that much better when she’s forced to kill her one true love. Not only will I get her power, but it’ll ruin all chances of their union once he’s dead. The Land of the Fae will be closer to being mine.
Poor Meliantha will be useless when I take everything away from her. I silently laugh to myself thinking back to all the times I f*cked her and she didn’t even realize it was me. I might just have to find a way to get back between her legs somehow. She had a fiery temper in the bed, and I know I lost control on several occasions. Her fool of a lover had no clue I was using his body to have my way with the princess.
I arrive at my destination and appear on the other side of the door in my true form. I notice the box I brought earlier is on the bedside table and my vixen is already dressed for the ball. She’s standing motionless by one of the windows with a blank expression on her face. Her eyes go wide as she sees my reflection in the window. She turns around abruptly.
“Alasdair,” she says. “I wasn’t expecting you so soon.”
“Neither was I, but I came to inform you of the recent developments,” I add, agitated. She furrows her brows and waits for me to continue. “The Summer fae know I’m here and I’m sure they are going to spread the word. Meliantha most likely knows already that it wasn’t Kalen that broke her heart over five years ago.”
Her eyes go wide and she puts her hand over her mouth.
“What’s the plan now?” she asks. Her voice sounds muffled coming from behind her hand.
“Act like nothing is wrong when Kalen finds you and warns you of my presence. Give him his gift as soon as you can. Now that they know I’m here they will expect me to go after Meliantha. Their focus will be on her, so they’ll never believe I would go after the prince.”
She nods her head and agrees.
“OK, I will give him the gift as soon as I see him. Is there anything else I need to do?”
“Yes, I need you to give Kalen and Meliantha a little time together to speak before our plan goes down tonight. Do what you have to, but make sure they get together. As soon as Meliantha and the prince talk to one another, they’ll realize the past five years were wasted on false betrayals. He’ll most likely call off the engagement once he finds out and that will put Meliantha exactly where I need her.”
Breena goes completely still and clenches her jaw until she’s red in the face. Her anger strikes me as odd. I’m beginning to wonder if she has developed feelings for the Winter Prince. How could she be so stupid to fall for the man she has been hell bent on destroying?
“He’s never loved you, Breena,” I snap. “No matter what you say or do he’ll always love Meliantha. After tonight your prince will be dead, so get the hell over it. He’s used you all these years, and I would think you would want payback for that.”
She lifts her chin defiantly and wails, “I do want payback, and the reason I’m mad is that I hate being second best. What does that Summer bitch have that I don’t?”
A million things for starters, I think to myself. Her attitude is starting to seriously infuriate me. I can feel the heat of my anger rising to my face, and if I didn’t need her in one piece, I would put her in her place right now. Her petty little jealousies are not going to ruin my plans. I use my power to force her down on her knees.
“First off, you worthless bitch, Meliantha has fifty times more power than you will ever have, and she’s also one of the Four which makes her valuable beyond belief. Second, you have no redeeming qualities other than being a filthy whore that will sleep with anyone and anything to get power, and third, she’s much better in bed than you.”
She’s crying uncontrollably now and I bend down to grab her chin hard between my fingers. I jerk her face up to where she’s looking me straight in the eyes.
“I’ve been patient with you all these years, and I didn’t wait this long for you to f*ck it up over an adolescent jealousy.” I grip her chin tighter and she hisses in pain. “We are almost at our goal and if you screw this up, I’m going to make sure you join your precious prince in the Hereafter once all things are said and done. Are we clear?”
The tears run down her cheeks in rivulets and her body shakes uncontrollably. Her voice catches when she replies, “Yes, Master.”
“Good.”
I stand up and move away toward the door. I’m going to hang back during the ball and try to make some appearances. As long as the Four are not together, I’m sure I can have a little fun. I’ve worked too long for my plan to fail now.