Betrayals of Spring (Forever Fae #2)(39)
Kalen groans and looks toward the doorway. No more than a couple of seconds later, in comes Accalia, followed by Aki and Larentia chasing after her. I know they are just wolves, but I cover myself with a blanket and look over at Kalen. He looks angry and amused all in one, but shakes his head as he looks at his wolves.
“I knew there was a reason I didn’t want to do this here,” he admits to me.
As much as I want to finish what we started, it is kind of funny they interrupted us at that exact moment.
“What reason could that be?” I ask humorously. “No doors, or the fact that you have a pack of wolves demanding your attention when you’re here?”
“Both, my love. Accalia likes to sneak in here when I’m sleeping and snuggle with me. Aki and Larentia usually let her, but given that you are here with me it looks like they were trying to stop her.” He kisses me sweetly on the lips and helps me off the bed. He looks disappointed, and honestly, I feel disappointed too, but at least I know we will finish the bonding tonight. The pull to the unclaimed land is strong and I know it wants us to complete the bond there, but unfortunately, we need to complete it as soon as possible. I begin to put my clothes back on and Kalen does the same. He looks at me and sighs.
“I’m so sorry, Meliantha. I guess this is our sign that we need to do things right.”
I shrug my shoulders and smile.
“It’s OK. At least now I know what I’ll be getting tonight.” I look down at his groin and I wiggle my eyebrows. He laughs and throws my shirt at me.
Aki is impatiently whining by the door and he sounds frantic. Something must be wrong. I walk over to him and I search into his glowing green eyes for answers. He needs to tell me something and it’s important. I lay my hand on top of his head and I concentrate on what he wants me to see. He was out scouting for game when he noticed a dark shadow moving swiftly through the trees. The dark shadow swoops down and strikes one of the other wolves that are hunting with Aki. I can see the shadow clearly and it’s not just a shadow. My heart slams in my chest and my adrenaline levels surge to new heights. I grab my bow and arrow off the floor and I strap it to my back. I expand my senses to see if I can feel the spirit of the wolf, but I sense nothing. No!
“Damn it! Kalen, the dark sorcerer is out there. I thought the wolves might have been playing with each other, but they were growling because he attacked one of your wolves. We have to get out there, now!” I yell.
Kalen’s eyes go wide and he quickly gets the rest of his gear put in place. I start to walk out of the room, but Kalen stops me with a firm grip on my arm. He better not think I’m going to stay in here like the damsel in distress and do nothing. The playful Kalen is gone and now in his place is a full-blown warrior.
“I don’t want you going out there, Meliantha. I’m not going to let him take you or harm you in any way. I will die before I let him have you.” I have no doubt he would die trying to protect me, but it’s my job to make sure that doesn’t happen and to take care of myself. No matter what happens, I am going to fight out there alongside him. The last five years were hard enough on my heart without him.
The wolves join us outside as we make our way to the fallen wolf. Kalen walks close to me and keeps his hand hovering over his sword. Tears burn my eyes because I know it’s too late to save the wolf with my healing magic. There was no way I could have gotten there in time. My heart aches for his mate as I watch her by his side nuzzling him with her nose. Fire burns in my chest and my vision becomes clouded over with all shades of red. The longer the dark sorcerer toys with me, the more hate fills my body. It is consuming me to the core and all I want is for him to pay for everything he has taken from me. Some way or another, whether it be now or ten years from now, I will be a part of his demise. I will be there the day he is destroyed.
“Meliantha, are you OK? I can feel your distress,” Ashur demands. It’s amazing how he can feel my emotions even though we are miles apart.
“I’ll be fine, Ashur. We’re headed back to the palace, and as soon as I get there, I will tell you everything. Don’t worry about me, I’ll be OK.” I assure him.
“Please don’t shut me out. I need to make sure you are safe at all times. Oh, and by the way, there’s a surprise for you here when you get back. Be safe, Mel, and I will see you when you get back.”
“Thank you, my Guardian.”
I can’t sense any black magic around, but I’m starting to believe the dark sorcerer is keeping his eyes everywhere on us. He must have known what Kalen and I were about to do and decided to cause a distraction. All I know is that he’s going to pay for it. I can feel the heat of Kalen’s anger as he looks down at the fallen wolf. His hands are shaking when he sinks to the ground beside him, and I can hear his whispered words of love and passing to the wolf in the Old Fae language, bidding him a safe journey to the Hereafter.
He is silent for a few minutes before his gravelly voice takes on a menacing edge.
“I’m going to f*cking kill him!” he roars. Kalen stands and clenches his hands into fists. The air around him is intense with rage, and the scream that explodes from his body is filled with both fury and heartbreak. He collapses to his knees on the ground and puts his head in his hands. I walk over slowly and sink to my knees before him. I wrap my arms around his neck and I pull him closer and gently guide his head to my shoulder. He instantly folds his arms around my waist and pulls me in tighter.