Forever Fae (Forever Fae #1)(71)

Our bodies are now one and the magic of our union has now been unleashed and spreads all around us. The room takes on a sensual glow and the magic swirling around caresses our bodies as we lay there looking around the room in awe.

Ryder looks down at me lovingly.

“I love you, Calista, my queen.”

“I love you, Ryder…always,” I reply.

The intensity of the magic is so great that it fuels our extreme hunger for one another to a heightened level and we spend the rest of the night basking in the joys of making love and enjoying the feel of our bodies moving together. After our final release, our bodies are slick with sweat and tired from exertion. Breathing hard, we lie together in bed holding each other tight and quickly drift off into a magical sleep. The feeling of being satiated sends a warm glow throughout my body and for the first time in my life I feel utterly and completely whole.





Epilogue


Calista


The morning after the wedding and after a night of wonderful bliss, the power of our court had been completed. When I looked out the window that morning everything had changed. Rolling meadows and trees were scattered as far as I could see. A lake was off to the side of the house and I went teary-eyed with joy knowing that my kelpies could join me here. The Land of the Fae knows our desires and it must have known I wanted my kelpies here. The land was beautiful with the leaves fluttering in the wind and the palette of colors painting the trees.

One thing that has made me really happy is that Elvena is now here with me. Elvena grew close to me over the years, more so than my brother and sisters, and has always taken good care of me. I grew to depend on her and I love her just like a mother. I cried for days when she asked if she could join me here and live in the Fall Court. Needless to say, the land took to her immediately. She was welcomed with open arms here and she says she could be of help when Ryder and I decide to have little ones of our own. The thought brings a smile to my face and makes my heart feel light. I would love to be a mother and carry Ryder’s children. He would make a wonderful father and I look forward to the day we bring more life to our court.

Xylia has come to stay with me as well. She had asked before if I would accept her and I have with my whole heart. She was excited when her body took on the change to become a Fall fae. She jumped around with joy and excitement for many days afterward until the novelty wore off. Xylia says she looks better with paler skin. Conall even decided to join the Fall Court. He was very close to Merrick and being here with me and protecting me was something he felt that Merrick would want him to do. I could also tell he wanted to be near Xylia, but he didn’t admit it at the time. Conall and Xylia are now courting and enjoying their time together. I am very happy for them both and would love to see them take the next step one day.

Nixie and I found her family in the Mystical Forest. The reunion was just what I was hoping for. Her family recognized her immediately and there was nothing but crying, celebrating and talking for hours that night. We explained the risk of them being unprotected in the forest and they accepted my request to move to the Fall Court. They built a little village in my forest and I visit them regularly. There has also been other numerous fae that have come to pledge their loyalty and now are a part of our court. We have fae from both the Summer and Winter Courts and even creatures of the Mystical Forest.

Ryder and I have been in meetings every single week for the past month. No new attacks have occurred, but we all know it’s just a matter of time. Extra warriors have been placed around my family, especially my sisters and around Ryder’s sister. The power of The Four is only in the maiden souls of the next generation and that would be my two sisters, Meliantha and Ariella, and Ryder’s sister, Sorcha. None of them are allowed to travel right now until we get more ideas on how to defeat the dark sorcerer. Nixie takes me to see my sisters through port travel. Ever since I saved her family she has offered to take me to see my sisters any time I want.

Today Ryder and I have decided to take a break from everything and walk to the meadow in our vision. The vision was what started it all and that’s where we plan to go today to get some peace and quiet and just concentrate on ourselves. We’re walking hand in hand with the wind blowing against our faces. The colorful leaves are dancing in the wind.

I let go of Ryder’s hand and twirl around the meadow letting my silky, red dress flutter in the breeze.

“It’s beautiful, isn’t it?” I say while laughing.

Ryder gives me a wolfish smile and says, “It is, my queen, but I know how we can make it better.”

I stop cold because I know what his tone suggests. I have already been feeling the need to have to his body joined with mine and now his tone has me falling over the edge. I bite my lip and turn to look at his face. The evidence is clear in my eyes; he knows what I want to do.

In a sultry voice, I tease, “Oh yeah, how so?”

He walks over to me and brushes his lips with mine. My heart accelerates and my body screams with need. We’ve made love every day since the wedding, but my desire for him has only gotten stronger. I don’t think it could ever be possible to get enough of him. He laughs because he knows where this is going to lead.

“You are one naughty vixen, but I like it.” He looks around the meadow.

“Are you sure about this? What if someone sees?”

Ryder could care less about that, but I do. I just smile and stand back from him. I touch the ground and rub it gently, asking for it to do one thing for me. The land feels excited to help and the magic begins. With my hand still on the ground, I lift my head up to watch the magic take place. The ground rumbles for a second and then it rises up to form an alcove of shelter and a bed of soft leaves. Ryder looks at it wide-eyed and gives me a radiant looking smile. I love to impress him with my skills.