Chapter Ten

Soniva Castle, Summer Court Capital, Faerie

Fawn

It was getting close to dinner time when the nymph trio came and took me from the book that Tilly brought me. Not that I had really read any of it. My mind was a mess with everything going on and the fact that Fallon had still not come to me and let me know how the council meeting went. He couldn't possibly still be in meetings. If I had not been stuck in one of his comfy tees and boxer shorts, I would have searched the castle for him, but I didn't have it in me to go roaming in his underwear through a castle full of fae. 

The girls led me to a connecting room to Fallon's. I hadn't really been exploring, but every part of the castle I had seen so far had been no less than magnificent. It was a strange but charming combination of an ancient castle with luxurious modern updates like you would see back home. It all flowed beautifully together, though. This room, which the girls informed me was my room was my favorite so far.

It was decorated in white and pale soft blues. The walls were whitewashed brick and one a solid pale blue wall. White wispy curtains swayed through the open french doors to a balcony. Beautiful white chandeliers were hanging from the ceiling; the bed frame was a canopy frame of white branches and leaves. A thick fluffy soft blue coverlet and stacks of blue and white pillows were on the bed. A small sitting area was off to the side, and the sofa and two chairs were a french provincial style with white wood and pale blue suede-looking upholstery. They sat upon a large white furry rug that sat upon white wooden floors. A few white furry rugs were placed around the room and more french provincial style furniture including a beautiful vanity. A small hall took me to a huge bathroom in white marble and subway tile with dark grout and dark hardware. Blue fluffy towels and everything I could need had been stocked.

The girls then led me to an enormous walk-in closet. You might as well call it a room because it was too big to be called a walk-in closet. It was about halfway full with clothes and accessories. It even had jewelry cases, and I could see a few of them were full. Candy, Tandy, and Mandy explained that Fallon had sent them shopping for me after he carted me out of the media room. I'm not ashamed to say I was over the moon with my room and gifts. I could not wait to take a hot shower and put on one of those cute outfits.

In the castle, dinner was served in the dining hall, and everyone usually dressed up a bit; the girls informed me, and then they helped me pick out a dress for dinner that evening. After they left, I took the longest shower in the history of showers, especially after I noticed I had a tattoo on my lower left-back. It was almost the same shape as the birthmark I had always had underneath. I had no idea where it came from, but at this point, it was just another mystery in a long line of mysteries surrounding me. So I put it in a slot with the rest of my questions and thoroughly enjoyed the hot water beating on my tense muscles. I played around with the cosmetics and hair product until I was satisfied and then gushed over the sexy lingerie, my first set of sexy underwear ever, then I slipped on the dress and matching jewelry.

I never took off my fire opal, though. I felt that Freya meant for me to keep it on always.  So I wouldn't be taking any chances with it.

The dress was nude and ivory. A nude lining with an ivory lace overlay. It hugged my curves and was very short. I wouldn't be picking anything up if I dropped it, or my butt would be on display. It was also strapless up top and had a nude ribbon that tied in a bow to the side a few inches below my breasts. It was utterly feminine, and I was in love with it. I wore nude strappy, heeled sandals that laced around my ankles to tie in a bow at the back. The underwear had been nude and ivory also. I was a little sad to waste wearing them when I knew Fallon wouldn't be seeing them yet, but every pair they bought me were nothing less than a sex kitten sexy. Yes, he's already seen me naked, and the bonding has been started, but I still hardly know the man.

Now that I know he's very real and not some dream I've cooked up, I can't just hop into bed with him. That wouldn't be right.  Even though he looks so damn delicious that I'd like to very much. I've never been with someone, so I could also admit that I was extremely nervous when I let myself think about it. 

The girls said Fallon should be back to escort me, so I decided to knock on the connecting door and see if he answered.

Fallon

Fawn was going to be cross with me. I had avoided her all day after I lost my temper in the council meeting. Even after hours of training with my men, I still haven't really cooled off enough, but I had things to set in motion if I'm to answer all the mystery that is Fawn. I need answers, and I needed them yesterday, so I sent Reyes and Lakelynn after Jude for an update and to lend a hand in investigations. I told them to find out who Fawn's father could be in the winter court, and I shared the dream she told me about. Someone must have an idea of who that was that basically took out her mother. The description wasn't Odin, but it could have been Odin's son Loki. I need more information before I jump to any conclusions. It could have even been her father, for all I know. 

I had to remind the council who I was today. I still can't believe they demanded that I send my mate back to the mortal realm or the winter court. It'll never happen, and I had to get that idea out of their heads before it could get rooted in there. Cassia had made the rounds, it seems, and had them all in an uproar to send my mate away. 

After a hot shower and fresh dinner clothes, I was ready to wine and dine my little faeling. It was time to find out who she is and why the fates chose her for me. 

I was taking a last glance in the mirror when I heard a Knock on the connecting door and smiled.