McKenna pov We arrived on a blinding white driveway in front of a chateau that looked converted into a castle. My breath curled around me in a white misty cloud. It was fucking freezing and I thought that coming from Montana. Nyx buried his hand in my fur coat and walked us up to the door. He knocked and shivered. "You poor thing," I grin looking at his red nose and cheeks. A young man answered and Nyx explained who we were and what we wanted. His name was Tomas and he led us to a sitting area. The room was very warm and I waved my fur coat away and relaxed on the large couch. I watched as a large man with hair as white as Nyx's entered the room. His eyes were golden and he eyed Nyx cautiously. "I'm Beowulf and you?" he grins looking at us both. "I'm Nyx, an elf, this is my mate McKenna," Nyx grins, shaking the large man's hand. Beowulf approached me and grins."You're absolutely stunning," he grins and kisses my hand. "My mother will join you both shortly," he smiles and leaves
McKenna pov Nyx asked me to plan a wedding like I've got a clue. I asked Ladybird and Adrit for some help. I had a month to get it all ready. Keran laughed at me when I showed up unexpectedly and asked for advice, he told me to talk with Roisin and I did. We planned it to be held in the enchanted forest by the lake so Layla could be my maid of honor, she was my best friend after all. We put white roses along a path and the pixies and sprites said they'd add extra sparkle.The day of my wedding arrived quickly and I woke up with my stomach twisting and ended up throwing up the blood I had drunk. Ladybird looked at me oddly and I explained it was just nervousness. She shook her head and went to speak with Adrit. I was dressed in a magical white and silver sparkling dress. I hadn't seen Nyx, Keran had him stay with him at court for the night, saying we shouldn't see each other before our wedding. Stupid if you ask me. Roisin showed up and had me twirl around and gushed at how lovely I l
McKenna several months later I was sore and having back pain and figured a nice walk would help. I walked through the enchanted forest with Anastasia by my side. Her legs were long and lean, she'd been walking several months now, and she'd grown quickly from her merfolk genes. I wanted to take her to her birth mother to see how adorable she was. Nyx was visiting with Keran and I was bored being cooped up in the house. So what if I was swollen with his child ugh, he was so overprotective. He could always find me by the wedding ring with the part of his soul embedded in it. I snuck out the minute he left and figured he'd be gone long enough for me to venture outdoors. I picked up the girl and walked as quickly as I could to the lakeside. I called for Layla and waited. She brought Maria, Anastasia's birth mother and she cried seeing how much the child had grown. We visited longer than we should have and I wrapped Anastasia and transported us back into the house appearing in the nursery.
McKenna pov I look at Nyx with concern."What is it?" I mumble. He looked up and frowned."My grandfather is coming to meet Ryker, his namesake," he mumbles disheartened."That's good news, isn't it?" I question, shocked that his grandfather is still alive."He's a very um, he's a very beautiful man," he sighs and looks at the floor."Oh, you're worried I'll get all gooey around him," I chuckle and wrap my arms around him."No McKenna, he will pursue you I'm afraid, he has no boundaries and loves beautiful women," he growls softly. I grin at his compliment."It takes two to make that decision and I'm completely devoted to you Nyx," I smile and kiss his cheek. He grins, nods, and hugs me."He's a male version of a temptress," he growls into my hair and I shrug."My love for you will protect me Nyx," I smile and he nods his head."Good because he'll be here any minute," he grins. There was a knock at the door and I suddenly got worried. I sat on the couch as Nyx answered the door. Holy
McKenna pov 16 years later I looked in the mirror and can't believe I still look the same, much younger than the 48 years I once had been. My eyes were still a light golden color and stunning. Changing to a hybrid had done wonders in subtracting my aging. I grinned at Nyx, he was upset that he found an actual gray silver strand of hair. I rolled my eyes at the vain man. "It's only one tiny hair, love," I teased him and he frowned like it was a death sentence."Keran has more gray than you and you are older, that should make you happy," I grin and kiss his lips. He grumbled and shrugged. I decided to go to the unseelie court to visit Keran since Nyx has been acting oddly since his gray hair incident. I appeared before the king."Can we talk about something?" I ask him with a smile. He nods and takes me to his study. He sat behind his black desk and looked at me."Nyx found a gray silver hair, one mind you and is acting super weird about it," I mumbled, looking at Keran's many gray ha
McKenna pov I woke up feeling dreadful, my heart was hurting, I didn't want my elf to die. I rolled over and looked at the sexy man. His eyes were closed and he was breathing calmly in his sleep. I pressed my hand against his cheek and pushed some of my healing energy into him. His eyes open and he grins at me."I'm not dying yet, silly woman," he chuckles and rolls over to me. "I'm scared Nyx, I don't want to lose you," I mumble, getting teary-eyed. "I'll be okay, love, my grandfather can fix me," he grins and kisses my forehead."What if he won't though," I mumble softly. Nyx creases his brow and frowns."Then we will live happily until my time has expired," he sighs and rubs his eyes. A tear fell down my cheek and I wiped it away."We will succeed, I need to stay positive," I chuckled nervously."Let's get ready and I'll take us there," Nyx sighs and heads to the shower. I joined him and we both got washed and dressed. I put the protective spell over myself and stepped into Nyx'
Ryker, with silver eyes glowing, stands with his father Nyx and waves his hand copying his dad's hand movements. He's gritting his teeth and getting more frustrated with his magic. "I've been doing this for 24 years dad," he mumbles and whines, irritated. He just wanted to spend time with his best friend Quinn and get done with training."You're going to be the next generation of guardian Ryker and must learn the proper way of using your magic, it's just not for getting into a female's pants," Nys growls. Ryker smirks, recalling sinking his fangs in Quinn the night before, Quinn definitely wasn't female. Nyx eyes his son and can see he's distracted and throws a golden ball of energy toward his chest, it was close and Ryker cursed. "What the fuck dad," he growls and whips a golden strand at his dad. Nyx twirled out of its way and it missed him."Very good son," Nyx chuckles and pauses seeing his wife McKenna coming to watch. Her belly swollen with their second child, she grins and us
Ryker pov The sun was shining brightly on me and I opened my silver eyes, the sun's rays reflected off of them. I grin and see Quinn already up and gone. I ran a hand through my hair and went in search of the bathroom in the large room. Finding it, I proceeded to shower and dress myself in faded blue jeans and a t-shirt. I thought about what happened yesterday with Quinn and grinned. I loved my friend but wasn't certain if it was something to pursue. I really enjoyed women too. Grabbing a blood bag from the mini fridge I sat down on a couch and drank. Quinn opened the door and came into the room walking strangely and I cocked my brow at him. Quinn shakes his head grinning."Beowulf is a topper and very well endowed," he growls sitting next to me. "Need some ice?" I laugh. Quinn shook his head and leaned back."I'm seeing him again later you should come too," Quinn grins excitedly. "Are you going all male now?" Ryker questions with a smile. Quinn grins and shrugs."It's different b
Ryker pov I tasted powerful blood on my tongue and started swallowing it quickly. I opened my eyes and saw my brother Sphinx grinning at me. I bite his wrist and drink my fill. I glance at Nyx, my mom, Mystrel, and Kane all help. I removed my fangs and licked the wound closed."Thanks, brother," I mumble and stand to help. I lift a piece of my wood flooring and see Julith's black hair. She's bloody and not moving."I've found her," I muttered sadly. Sphinx waves his hand and lifts her into the air carefully. Blood was dripping down from her numerous wounds. I started sobbing, trying to feel for a heartbeat. Sphinx pats my back and waved his hand over her."She's got three heartbeats brother, she should live," he grinned and started healing her wounds. "Three heartbeats," I questioned him curiously."Yes, she's pregnant with twins, congratulations," he smiles and my face pales as I glance at Mystrel, he purses his lips and eyed me strangely. Could they be his, I shuddered with the th
Julith povI was very apprehensive about staying at the unseelie court with the grandfather of the grandson I had horrible dealings with.Ryker and I appeared before Keran and Ryker explained our circumstances. Keran chuckled and agreed to let me stay, also mentioning that I no longer had assassins after me. Ryker told me he'd come daily to let me feed from him. He took me to a small room and brought me the guitar and sketchbook. I sat on the bed a little saddened. "You'll be okay sweetheart, it's only until we can figure out this mess," he sighs sadly and hugs me."I'll see you tomorrow, my love," he grins and kisses my lips before he disappears. I sighed and sat with my back against the headboard and started sketching. I drew several pictures of Ryker, remembering each detail of the way he looked. I grinned and I got up to plug in the amp. I sit in a chair and start playing, my fingers fly across the strings. I'm playing a sorrowful melody and there's a knock at my door. I pursed m
Julith povNow with my fairy side restored, I no longer had to fear the realm king, I did however have assassins on my ass. I stayed in Mystrel's home, he insisted I stay in his magical barrier to keep safe. It only made me bored and anxious. I walked through the space chewing my lip. He had gone to visit with his relatives, Nyx and Sphinx, leaving me alone with my thoughts. I sat on his couch and exhaled harshly. This fucking sucks ass, I growl in my mind. I leaned back and rolled my eyes, this isn't how I expected my happily ever after to be. I was about to close my eyes when Ryker appeared before me. I looked up at him and noticed he looked sad."What's wrong with you," I mumble. He closed his eyes and sighed."My mate Quinn has found another and has claimed that he is his true mate," Ryker sighs sadly and rubs his face. I frowned, feeling awful for him. I stood and opened my arms to hug him. He grins slightly and wraps his arms around my waist. I felt him nuzzle my neck and then h
Mystrel pov I sensed Ozcar's dark magic. He was half fae and vampire and very ancient. I'm curious about why he's helping Roderick. I sent my feelers out to find his location. I see him in the states, Arizona as a matter of fact. I appeared at his home, Ozcar was sitting in a chair and suddenly smiled. I watched as his black eyes opened and centered directly on me. "Mystrel, what a pleasant surprise, I look forward to our upcoming battle," he grins with sharp fangs. I quickly opened my eyes and Ryker was just about to put his hand on my shoulder."Did you find it," he asked curiously. I nod my head and grimace."It was Ozcar, he's more hideous than I remembered," I mumble in disgust. I moved from under Julith and glanced at her peaceful face. "I'm going to go and confront him in the human realm, watch her for me, please Ryker," I sigh, and Ryker purses his lips. "Be careful, Ozcar is a master necromancer with the dark," he mumbles. I chuckle and pat his back."I'm very aware of th
Julith pov I wake refreshed, actually having a dreamless night of sleep. I sit up and stretch, looking around the room I'm in. I quickly jumped out of the bed and ran towards the glass wall to look at an amazing landscape, thick trees, a lake, and fields of wildflowers, it was beautiful. I smile and continue to search the room I'm in. I see several couches in an adjacent room and what looks like Mystrel asleep on one. My stomach rumbled and I frowned. I walked up to the sexy man and just stood there staring at him. He was shirtless and his chest muscles were very defined. He was cute with his white hair falling over his face and pointed ears. I grin, he's an elf, I hadn't noticed before. My stomach growls again and I bend over and shake his arm. Mystrel slowly opened his eyes and he grins seeing me."I'm hungry, do you have any blood bags," I question and he grins."No bags love, you may feed from me," he grins and tilts his head exposing his smooth skin to me. I pursed my lips and
Julith pov That night while I was sleeping I experienced horrible nightmares of the blonde seelie king coming and cutting off the heads of both Rodrick and me. I sat up quickly with tears in my eyes and my hands feeling around my neck."Are you alright sweetheart?" Rodrick sighed sleepily and wrapped his arms around me. I nodded and lay back down and snuggled into his embrace."Had a nightmare," I mumbled and he kissed my cheek."Dream of me and I'll protect you, love," he sighs and I drifted off to sleep, safe in my mate's arms and mind. The sun was shining brightly on us, I felt Rodrick sitting up."Morning creeper," He chuckles, stretching and I open my eyes. Zane is sitting in a chair watching us sleep, weird. "What is so important you feel the need to watch over me while I sleep Zane," Rodrick sighed sleepily, rubbing his eyes."King Flint has acquired several assassins to hunt the two of you, and they know about all your properties," Zane states solemnly. Rodrick exhaled hars
Julith pov I'm awakened by someone's touch on my face. I opened my eyes slowly and saw Rodrick's blue eyes glowing down at me. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him happily. He pulled away and smiled."Good morning Zane," he chuckles and rolls off me. Zane looked at us both with a frown on his face."What's the matter now," Rodrick sighed."The seelie king and queen want you both dead, they are saying your existence is unnatural and goes against all that is of fairy," he mumbled disheartened. Rodrick chuckled, rubbing his eyes."How many times do I have to prove I'm worthy of my own existence," he sighs."Your mate shredded the unseelie prince's face and chest, he's also lost an eye, I'm sure this is all about that," Zane grins."Well the little shit brought it all on himself, he shouldn't have stabbed the man I love," I growled. Rodrick eyes me and beams at my confession of love for him."I'm not close to the unseelie king, queen, or the prince but I know that he has a ve
Julith pov After my wonderful time with my sexy hubby, I went back to my room to shower again. I opened my door and grabbed from behind. I screamed loudly and a hand covered my mouth. My room faded from my eyes and a brightness assaulted my vision. I'm super pissed and try to turn to see who is holding me. I'm released and Alaneo and Ryker smile at me."You fucking assholes, take me back now," I growl looking at both idiot men. Ryker raised his brow at me and Alaneo just grins."We saved you mate, now you and I can be together," Alaneo comments.I shake my head."I'm mated already to Rodrick, he's my husband and you two idiots just kidnapped me, I wish to speak with the unseelie king immediately," I growl low, eyeing them both. Alaneo looks at Ryker confused."I can still see a mate match between the both of you, I don't know what she's talking about," Ryker whispered into Alaneo's ear. I crossed my arms and scowled at Alaneo."Take me to the unseelie court now asshole," I mumble ang
Julith pov I can't believe the size of my rooms, it's truly amazing. I checked the closet and it was full of my band t-shirts and numerous blue jeans. My stomach rumbled loudly and I frowned. I chew on my bottom lip and head toward Rodrick's room. I knocked several times and there wasn't an answer so I opened the door and went inside. My eyes widened as I looked at all of my paintings of my mystery man covering dark plum walls. His rooms were dark plum, lavender, and gray colored. I see a couple of black leather chairs and a guitar leaning against one. No fucking way, it's a Stratocaster, my mouth dropped open and I run my hand across the black lacquer with blue flame artwork on the body, and inlaid opal on the neck. It was a beautiful guitar. I didn't see Rodrick so I lifted it to my arms and began playing it, the sound was amazing. I sat in the chair and lost myself in my music, as my fingers flew across the strings. I see movement in my peripherals and turn to see Rodrick in only