Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 15

King Orion’s POV

Once we arrived back at the Royal Cabin, I helped Willa dismount off of Asland and I led her back to our room. Her dresses were already packaged nicely, ready for us to head back to our home tomorrow. We both cleaned up before heading to dinner in the pack house with her adoptive parents along with Sadie and her mate.

“I’m just so happy for her,” Ivy cooed at her adoptive daughter. “I always wondered what would happen when she started to age and realize we weren’t aging with her. It would have broken my heart to have to let her know then.” Ivy kissed Willa on the cheek and she just hugged her back. I wanted to ask more about Willa’s biological parents, but I resisted. I’d love to hunt them down and destroy every bit of happiness in them for making my soul mate suffer most of her life.

to love but resists. Her aura lightens when she is near me and the blackness surrounding her heart is slowly fading, but I know we have a long way to go. Years of neglect and love has only beaten her down as she strived to show everyone, she was strong and capable. She is capable and

I accompany you, Violet,” Alexo tried to sooth his mate. She glared at him right back.

I’m sure his highness has plenty of guards.”Alexo grabbed Violet and put her in his lap and gripped her waist tightly. “Don’t argue with me. You can’t leave

n’t it babe?” Seth nuzzled into Sadie’s hair as she sat I his lap. The stronger the warrior the more possessive they were with their mates and Seth was no exception.

me? Even Ivy and River?” She nodded enthusiastically and swallowed her food. “Of course, I would!”

to stay away.

ed harshly. “What do you think you are doing? You didn’t discuss this with me! A bonding ceremony? I didn’t even know what that is with faes!”

beautiful, everything you have ever wanted in a party.” I picked up her hand to kiss it until she pulled away.

s isn’t slow!” Her family started staring at us, so I took Willa’s hand and led her outside, as I looked back I saw River give me a scowl. I sighed and pushed

like that with out talking to me!” She continued to speak in hushed tones.

oing so well.” Held out my arms to comfort her but she walked away.  My heart ached to see her so angry.

cements I have made.

eady about us not being marked yet, I suggest you calm your bratty attitude,” I growled.

hing about.

e of heart ache. Literally. I must protect you. Many would kill at the opportunity to see you and me hurt.”

em in the morning, so we need to say our goodbyes tonight.” She kept her head lowered, I know she was upset, I’ll have to explain more later.

wever, Sadie embraced the bond more so than Willa.  Sadie didn’t have trust or abandonment issues. River continued to glare at me as Ivy petted Willa’s hand. Often, she would whisper in her ear and she would smile a bit.

d to not fight the bond, I’m sure she was going to fight even more now.

grabbed my hand and gave it a gentle pat.

. They may have not had troubles like you did growing up, but they are both now happier than they were. Their souls are completed now, you will eventually feel whole. I’m not saying give in, but to give him a chance. He’s holding back a lot for you, he’s also king which comes with tremendous possessiveness f

words of encouragement made thankful. Willa smiled and gave Seth a hug, in which he was surprised for. He pats her head and she walked over to me and held my hand. Smiling, I mouthed a ‘thank you’ to Seth and we went back to our room.

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rion led me back to our room and while he was talking about our plans for tomorrow, I shut the bathroom door. We had such a wonderful afternoon and he had to go and

leaned back on the head rest of the tub, every once and awhile Orion will knock to check on me. Another reminder how he is way up my butt and wanting to know where I am, always.

know I’ve become puny but I don’t really care.

e bond though, no one tells me when I’m ready to further a relationship even if it is the Moon Goddess. Continuing to wash my hair, which now smelled like that honeysuckle drink, I step out of the tub and I hear shuffling on the other side of the door.

yself. “You got this, you don’t give in. Even if he is extremely hot. You hold your ground.” I nodded my head to myself and pointed my finger to my reflection for extra effect.

ding ceremony, so I’m not going to ask him for me to go out alone. Insert evil laugh here. I giggled.

her my embarrassing moment of wearing a skimpy thing to bed the night be

ss, it makes me shutter. Orion wraps his arms around me and whispers good night and it was all I could do not to turn around and snuggle in closer to him, but I am a strong independent woman. I can take care of myself.

re now not as fast. The small twitches in his fingers let me know he was out cold. Glancing at the clock I saw it was close to midnight, Violet would be at the front door any minute.

lid out, only to replace his arm with my pillow. It smelled like me from the night before, so I hope he doesn’t have any stran

cause trouble.” Violet snickered and led me to the back of the courtyard, just beyond the row of trees.

e pulled at my arm as we stood on the pier.

t over her body and pants were discarded quickly as she jumped into the lake. That is going to be co

suit, everything is covered, and this is my last night to have some fun. Taking my sweatshirt off and my joggers quickly I jumped into the lake so I couldn’t back down.

he. Water. Is. Freezing.

rd some foot steps not too far away.

l, well, well, what do we have here?” We heard a playful voice.

the goons, check it out Willa.” I peeked over the pier and gave a small wave.

dle of the night, future queen, and all. Whoopsie. The sudden guilt has me pale as I hear growling from the bushes, I couldn’t hear any footsteps but the rapid breathing and the wh

e was mad.