Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 24

Orion’s POV

I didn’t want to leave her. Every day she grew more and more beautiful in my eyes, her confidence in herself was growing and her trust and me was not far behind. She was opening her heart bit by bit and I was going to make sure she saw how much I loved her and wanted to take care of her tonight.

With my day filled with nonsense of meetings, social gatherings and plan to overthrow the court with several trusted parliament members. On top of it all I needed to woo my mate. Sadie wasn’t kidding when she told me not too long ago that I would have my work cut out for me. Willa is a stubborn little human but precious and worth it all.

gh she may not realize it, it is a fae tradition to dress alike when courting to symbolize our proposed mating intentions if one mate is reluctant. Outside of the fae kingdom, many may thing of a delayed mating would be a recipe for disaster, but in actuality is shows strength and the seriousness o

la as she traveled through the marketplace and report back to me quickly if there was a need be.

highness!” I rolled my eyes internally. “I’m glad your back, I’m sure your trip to the Moon Kingdom was fruitful?” Onyx, the Court speaker, as well as father of Sibille strolled up to the throne. He has been hassling me for decades for me to marry hi

are now at peace for at least 500 or so years,” I said facetiously. I popped a grape in my mouth, only to keep my mouth shut about his w***e of a daughter.

t, the Court even approves it! It’s match made in paradise!” I continued to munch of my grapes absent mindedly.

t for my mate. If you will excuse me but there are other people in line wanting to speak with me.” Annan snorted back a laugh as

e that he would marry one of his court member’s daughters,” he smiled radiantly. The dark fairy thinks he has the upper

nk you, Onyx, that wi

That he doesn’t. Luckily for me my birthday isn’t for another two years and I don’t think my mate will wait that long.” I popped another grape in my mouth and savored the

tried to help direct them the best I could. There was a lull in between the next appointment when Leah tinkled silently in my ear. “Your highness,” her sweet bells rang in my ear. I slightly grunted or her to continue while she was on my shoulder, not to bring attention to us.

e head of the home she would be sure to take care of them only to be insulted. They called her a meaningless concubine and she didn’t reject the name calling.” M

red.

ss.” I snarl left my lips. “They are heading back to the palace now, your highness.” I nodded my head and she flew out the near by window.

ther be banned from the city or death itself will rein on her. No one will talk to the future Queen in that manner.

ere not fit to run a kingdom.

. She starts blabbing nonsense about Willa, she must have gotten under her skin if she came right away after seeing her

ral question. She had danced around with her words and now she wants me to come out and say what Willa means to me. I had to protect her but saying these

say this she gives me more pleasure than you ever did. I keep her so I can keep you out of my damn hair!” T

mbleweed in the wind,” she

first to go.

leaned in and whispered in my ear. “She came to see you, to tell you something important but she heard your conversation with Sibille.”

grow, but I shook my head and felt my nostrils flair. “Where is she?” I whispered.

Annan for support and he quickly stepped up. “This will conclude our meetings for the day. His Highness has other matters to attend to. Please leave any important documents by the door with the servants. Thank you.”

I untied my cape and it fell to the floor. “Where would she go? Where did she go today?” Fionn continued to run beside me as I unbuckled my cuff links to roll them up my sleeve.

walking to the East side of the palace while Molly and Eudora flew up beside us.

,” Eudora bowed while still hovering in the air. “Where is she,” my voice was deep and not a hint of playfulness resignation in it. Eudora shuddered and bowed again. “I’m

d bareback. I adjusted my sword and dagger.  No time to saddle, we were going to find her.

Willa’s POV

uses became far between. Running until I finally hit the East coast. The past two mornings I had watched the suns rise above the water giving a beautiful purple, blue and pink glow. Many times, you could see dolphins and fish jumping through the waves but right now the

at, bits of sand still dusted over the rocks, but it was fairly flat.

jected me and hearing him say words so strongly like that only reminded me of them. “I didn’t want her, we didn’t her.”  My Mother’s voice rang in my head. “She’s just a tumble weed in the wind.”  I understood why he said I was a concubine but hearing it come out of his mouth only made my memories rear its ugly head.

own parents wouldn’t sing to me when I was a young child. Not even, Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star.

re the light,

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na touch

t could mean so much, so much

e the fear, I don’t ca

dark

satellites

ought to life, to life”

dragging me down after all these years. I am going to be happy; I want to be happy with Orion. Why didn’t I go to therapy when Violet’s parents suggested it?

ing my head at the person that was submerged in the water from the nose down, I let out a petrified scream.

He slowly rose out of the water without letting go of my wrist as I tried to pull it back. My heart was beating erratically, my breathing had picked up, I had never b

e excess water. He had a bright white smile, a few fangs dangled. “I’m Luke.” I continued to look at him in confusion as he held onto my wrist.

ou let go?”

ear you sing some more, I thought you were another siren but low and behold, it was a land dweller.”

staring, precious?” He wiggled his eyes at me.

thing like you.”

w.

at Orion.

ay the wind blew in his hair, his sword tickling the neck of the siren, his commanding voice, it gave me chills how magnificent he looked.

else?

say it again, Luke?”