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
Roisin Putnam, we are sorry to inform you that your insurance will not cover the cost of the second surgery your physician is requesting, the last voicemail I received before my battery died on my cell. That was months ago and now I'm living what's left of my life on my terms. I finally made it up the large incline, my calves burned, my long red hair glued to my forehead, and beads of sweat rolled down the space between my small breasts. My eyes scan the vast expanse of land, falling on a grove of thick large trees in the distance. My brow raises as I catch the movement within the branches. Fairies I chuckle internally. Always the believer in the mythical, at the age of 28, I should be well past the thoughts of such fanciful creatures. I squint my eyes more, hoping it will help my vision become more focused. Several birds flap their wings into the blue sky to flee whatever is making its way through the densely covered branches. I hear a loud high-pitched whistle and purse my lips, ti
Roisin povreached a unique dwelling that looked like an actual house in a tree. It was a drab color, like trees when winter comes. He opened the door and held it open for me. I was shocked by the decor on the inside. The actual furniture made from wood, furs, antlers, and lots of leather was placed around it, which reminded me of a hunting lodge. "Wow, cliche bachelor life I see," chuckling at my joke. He scowls and walks towards a kitchen of sorts and gets a cup of water. "You have actual running water," I gasp, wondering how they managed that marvel. Torin rolled his eyes at me. "We aren't that uncivilized, there is a bathroom in here as well," he says. "You made me piss in a tree hole for laughs," I scowl and he laughs at me. I shake my head and sit on the soft fur couch. "You can have the room in the back and I will use the couch or floor," he states. "No it's fine, I'll sleep on this dead animal, you keep your room," I grin smugly, patting the couch. "Fine female, have it
Torin povThe female was very strange and I couldn't put my finger on why. She excelled at all things elvish, especially her skills with the bow. She was very different than other humans that had managed to enter our barrier. Her saying she was dying didn't concern me, she would remain healthy in this realm if she chooses to stay. I carry the large deer over my shoulders and head back to the tree, noticing the female resting with a bulging bag at her side. I smiled at the large rabbit feet sticking out, she apparently had gotten lucky with the hunt as well. Cadac sauntered next to me holding two pheasants in his hand. I nodded to him and bent my head towards the woman. His eyes lit up at the haul she collected. Adrit came empty-handed, luck was not on his side today, but we had plenty to share with him. I set my deer carcass down and sat to lay down in the warm sun, the others did the same. My eyes glanced at the female and I scanned her features. She was short, petite, and had adorabl
Torin pov We have searched for Roisin everywhere we thought she could have gone. My heart aches thinking she could have fallen to her death. I stand in the darkness outside of my home with my stomach tied in knots. I looked through her drawings and was impressed by her talent. The subject matter not only included me but many of the nature and scenes she encountered in her travels. I sigh, she whittled her way into my heart and I have come to care for her more than I should in the short time she's been here. I run my hand down my face. Cadac and Adrit are still out searching for her. A high-pitched whistle breaks the silence of the night and I gasped at Cadac carrying a limp Roisin in his arms. "She's asleep, she was deep in the hunting grounds," he mumbled softly. My eyes widen, surprised she could make it that far on her own. I look down at her tear-stained face and feel like a complete asshole. "Bring her to my bed," I sigh, opening the door for him. I followed him inside and to m
Roisin pov I was smiling in my sleep with the thoughts of Torin in my mind. I liked the uppity ass. I chuckled and opened my eyes. Confusion flooded my thoughts on how I ended up in his bed. I lifted the covers and looked down at my naked body. What the fuck, I curse to myself. I don't remember going to bed. Did Torin bring me here? Torin had seen me naked, oh my God. I turn a deep shade of red. A knock at the door startled me. "Are you awake Roisin, we need to head for practice," Torin's voice yelled through the door. "Oh yes, I'm awake, give me a moment," I reply. I glance around the room for something I can wear. Torin's clothes were the only items in here. I sigh, grabbing one of his shirts. It's long enough to be similar to a dress, so I slip it over myself and head to the hall for clothes. I open the door and Torin is standing there awkwardly. His eyes scan down me and he grins seeing I'm in one of his shirts. "Nice," he chuckles, staring at my bare legs. I roll my eyes and s
Roisin pov I was nervous standing in the shower. I had washed and rinsed, my mind was just running a mile a minute. I turned the water off and wrapped myself in the towel and headed to Torin's room to see what I was to wear. Torin stood grinning at me holding a pair of black leather pants, flowers and filigree designs covering the entire length, they were very beautiful. The black matching shirt was the same as the dark purple one I had worn earlier. I put them on and Torin has me sit while he does my hair. I had small braids framing my face. I took a look in the mirror and smiled. "I look lovely," I grin up at Torin's beaming face. "Oh yes you do, my little female," he smiles and kisses my cheek. I sit on the edge of the bed and put on the long black boots, taking my time lacing them up the whole way. They were very comfortable and I could walk easily in them. I twirled around and Torin nodded."No one will look down at you, you carry your namesake very well. He comes in front and
Roisin pov The day of the archery competition was finally here. I lay on my back looking at the ceiling's intricate plaster design. Torin stuck his face in my line of sight. "Good, you're awake," he grins. I eye him and stick my tongue out. He chuckles and I can feel him climbing out of the large bed. "You should rise and dress so we can eat, they serve great food here in the mornings," he smiles, pulling on his pants. I stretched and slid off the bed, grabbed my clothes off the floor, and began to dress. I frown at having to lace the boots back up. "Put them on and I'll lace them for you," Torin grins, knowing me too well. I nod and pull them on. Torin sits next to me and lifts my leg to his lap and proceeds to lace up the black boots. "You're a decent elf man," I chuckle at his serious demeanor. He glances at me and laughs. He pats my legs when he finishes and offers his hand. I take it and we go downstairs together.We arrived at a large buffet-type table. Cadac and Adrit, al
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