Forever Fae (Forever Fae #1)(6)
“Good evening, master. What can I do for you?” My minion asks.
I relax back in my chair and say, “I am just making sure you have all the information I need. I know you have all the inside details of where the princess will be for the next couple of days.”
My informant clears his throat, definitely nervous and replies, “I have the information, but remember she won’t be alone during these trips. She’ll have her guardian with her at all times after the ceremony.”
I roll my eyes in agitation. Why do these people underestimate my power?
“That won’t be a problem. Just make sure her schedule does not change and use the gifts I gave to you. Keep the necklace on you at all times. That way I can take your place when I need to see what’s going on, and make sure you only use the gem when you are ready to take the princess. It will only give you the power of invisibility until the magic runs out, so use it wisely.
The informant bows his head and is clearly ready to end the conversation. “Yes, Master. I will do as you wish and I will not fail.”
I clear the scrying bowl, and decide to revel in my success. My plan is in motion and it’s such a wonderful feeling to know I’m about to have the power I seek and the female I have been waiting to capture. The thought of her sends my blood boiling throughout my body. Having her here with me and in my bed is all going to be worth it once I have her power. My body grows with need thinking about how intense her power is going to make me feel. I wish she was here right now to help me with that, but for now, I think I’ll settle for an energy recharge.
“Gothin, get in here,” I yell.
He comes in and bows his head, “Yes, Master.”
“How many people did our army capture today?” I ask.
Gothin counts them off on his fingers. “Ten, I believe.”
“I need you to bring me one now,” I snap. The rush of draining a poor soul of their magic is intoxicating. If I had a permanent body it would feel like a ten hour orgasm, but I enjoy it much the same when I am in spirit form, only it doesn’t last as long.
Gothin rushes out of the main headquarters, which is the building we are in now. I have established it in the middle of the forest. He fetches me a prisoner and pushes her down to the ground at my feet.
“You are a pretty little thing, aren’t you?” I say to her. She has to be about twenty years old. Her body looks ripe and beautiful and it’s a shame I have to take that away from her. I have noticed that the power I get from females is so much better than the males. The women have purer hearts which makes their power stronger. The woman cries and wails. I roll my eyes and blow out an angry breath. The women I have trapped are all the same and all they do is cry and blubber the whole time. I’ve heard the princess is a stubborn one, so hopefully she’ll be more fun than these pathetic excuses for women.
I take the talisman from around my neck and place it on the woman. She screams the whole time while I sit back and watch. It doesn’t take long for the talisman to take the power of the weak. Once she is sprawled out on the ground, she disintegrates into a pile of ash. My talisman is the only thing on the ground so I pick it up and place it around my neck. I sit back and enjoy the feelings of the power coursing through my body. I will need the power of The Four to complete my transformation and I look forward to obtaining it.
Chapter 4
Calista
Elvena left a few minutes ago to give me my space before the ceremony. I haven’t talked to Merrick since yesterday, so I have no idea what to expect. Xylia and Meliantha should be here any minute to walk with me to the Great Room where the ceremony and feast will be held. After the festivities, there will be a meeting with the council and the different dignitaries from the other territories to discuss the Black Forest along with the missing fae and our plans on how to keep our people safe.
The leader of the dwarves, Durin, will not be here, as well as King Madoc and Queen Mab from the Winter Court. Durin and King Madoc are having their own meeting to discuss the production of more magical relics. It has been said that the magic in the relics made by the dwarves have certain components that have the capability of destroying different types of evil. Having an affinity for the earth has put me in tune with the way our land feels, and I can feel that the evil is growing stronger.
I walk through my spacious bedroom with its deep purple walls and matching bed set, but the place I’m headed toward has always been my sanctuary. My library is where I like to relax because reading has always been my escape. My library is connected to my room and it’s just mine to use. When I’m not training secretly with Merrick, I’m in my library or out in the gardens. I love to engross myself in a book and imagine I am right there with the characters. I take a seat by the window and pick up my favorite book from the table beside my seat. I got it from the mortal realm, and I’m reading it for the fifth time. The love story between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy is simply epic.
I hear Xylia and my sister enter my bedroom. Xylia and I have been best friends since infancy and she’s also the wildest and craziest girl I know. Her mother and father have been part of the council for many years and are good friends of my parents. Xylia and I travel to the mortal realm every now and again, mainly so I can get my books and so Xylia can get her choice of hair dye. She put streaks of purple in her dark blonde hair to match the purple dress she picked out for the ceremony tonight. She’s also part wood nymph, super skinny and tall like me reaching about five feet and ten inches. She always says she is jealous of my curves and I always snap back and tell her to eat more. The trees are her escape and she hates that books are mine because the pages are made from trees. She complains that I need a new hobby, but I can’t give up my books. She’ll just have to get over it.