Forever Fae (Forever Fae #1)(29)

I narrow my eyes at her and ask, “You know what’s going on, don’t you? You might as well spill it.”

She closes her eyes and takes in a deep breath. Letting it out slowly, she opens her eyes and begins to speak.

“I know you’re worried about the prophecy and what all it entails and I know you’re probably worried that your feelings might not be real.” I nod my head yes so she continues.

“But that’s not it at all, child. There is no magic in the prophecy. The prophecy is just words, so anything you feel or what your heart desires is all you, my child.”

I let go of the breath I have been holding and sigh in relief. If I had known that earlier, things probably would have escalated further with Ryder.

To confirm, I ask, “So you’re saying my feelings and his are real?”

She shakes her head in disbelief.

“I can’t believe you would ask that. Calista, my child, your heart is your own. You make the choices yourself. You and Ryder were connected long before the prophecy ever came about.”

I squeal and jump up and down.

“Oh Elvena, you have no idea how happy this makes me.”

She rolls her eyes and waves her hands for me to calm down.

“That’s not all of it, child. You and Ryder are destined to save the kingdoms but your change isn’t fully completed yet.”

“How do we complete the change?” I ask curiously while taking a gulp of my orange juice.

She gives me a sly smile and says, “You have to consummate the relationship, child.”

I spew my orange juice all over the table and Elvena. I cough out the orange juice that I just sucked into my lungs. She makes a disgusted look and retrieves a towel to help clean up the mess.

“I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to do that, but are you saying we have to have sex to save the kingdoms? What kind of shit is that? Don’t get me wrong, having sex with Ryder would be amazing, but how could us doing that be so powerful?”

She smiles her motherly smile while I sit there feeling embarrassed. I have never slept with a man before and talking about it with Elvena is a little weird. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve had my fair share of men over the past few years, but I never slept with any of them. Merrick pretty much scared them all off and now I understand why.

“Oh, child, you underestimate the power of love. Leave it to you young folk to think I was just talking about the sex. It is not just the sex that’s powerful, but the bonds of marriage as well. You and Ryder are two of the most powerful fae in both courts. Your brother and sisters and Ryder’s brothers and sister are just as powerful. They play a part in this, too, but it’s not their time. The prophecy involves all of you from both courts, but you are the beginning of it all. Once combined, the love you and Ryder share is going to bring about a whole new world. Four courts, Calista. If you don’t do this, the evil will spread and we won’t have the power to defeat it.

I try to contemplate all she has said. How are we going to make four courts? She breaks me out of my reverie by tapping me on my head.

“Think, child.”

She lets out an exasperated breath and takes my hand. I close my eyes and my vision comes back to me full force, but in full clarity. I see Ryder and his magnificent ice blue eyes, and we are in the meadow again. Our bodies are changed just like they are now. The vision comes so quickly, but it leaves me the answers I want and need to know. The Land of the Fae is depending on me.

“Thank you, Elvena. I don’t know what I would do without you,” I cry.

She says, “You would be lost, but you would eventually find your way.” She takes my hand, looks adoringly in my eyes and states, “I know you realize your path now and the importance of it, but when all things are said and done I will follow you.”

I tear up and hug her tight.

“I know and I love you so much for it.”

“And I you, Princess. Now go, Merrick will be waiting for you. Your training will most likely be extra hard today,” she teases with an amused smirk.

She is probably the only person who finds this funny, other than Xylia. Elvena leaves my room and I’m left to ponder everything in silence. My future in the Land of the Fae has finally been revealed to me. Not only will my power be important to fight evil, but to achieve my full power I must bond with the man I am falling in love with. I think I can live with that.




Before Training-Calista



My hair is still wet from my shower so I throw it up into a messy ponytail. I decide to finish my breakfast and check the time. Merrick will be here in about five minutes. I look at my body in my little tee and yoga pants. This won’t do. Keeping my sports bra on, I decide to change into a long-sleeve shirt and put some powder on my face and neck to hide my slightly paler skin. Maybe this way it won’t be such a shock to Merrick if he notices anything.

I am brushing my teeth when Merrick knocks on my door.

I mumble loudly, “Come in.” In reality, it sounds nothing like that.

He opens the door to peer in and says, “Excuse me, but was that English?” He smiles.

I laugh and wave him in with my hand. Toothpaste dribbles down my chin so I run to the bathroom to wipe it off.

“Now that’s sexy, Princess,” he teases.

Since I can’t talk, I do it silently so he can hear me in his mind.