Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 63

Fionn’s POV

I dashed out the door as quickly as I could; I didn’t need Orion asking me more questions as to why I was so happy. It wasn’t any of his business, and he had enough on his plate as it was. I was just pleased that I was allowed to fetch the boy that Willa had grown so fond of. To think that he was now her younger brother made it all the sweeter.

I went to my room; first, I threw on my more excellent uniform and made sure the buttons were shined and the slit in the back was open, so I could have easy access to my wings when needed. Fae women, way back when used to awe over a good set of wings. Mine were strong, and my heritage showed through with tiny bits of red swirled in the patterns. I straightened my coat and combed my hair back, and put on a dash of musk enhancer, all while trimming my beard. I wanted to look sharp for this visit to try and gain her attention.

a sight, but it wasn’t her looks that caught me, but the strong personality that she tries to hide. She was a mystery I wanted to unravel, a perfect package of a warrior fae that was hiding something.

been so stand-offish, not wanting to get to know me, which drove me mad.

asted.

for her to be my mate, but when I looked into her eyes at a distance, my soul could not figure her out. A mystery.

e King. I checked myself one more time before Eamon grabbed Brenden, who was making out with some fairy servant. He needed to grow up if he ever planned to find his own mate. Eamon had calmed down considerably since Orion had his mate and now Annan. We were both getting antsy, but Brenden continued to overcompensate for his need of desire.

the female off his lap while she gave a loud whine on why he was leaving. Brenden snickered and waved her off.

hosen and had become good friends, but that was all it was. Friends.

’t my mate, but I was drawn to her. It wasn’t just her beauty; I felt that didn’t matter. It was just her, her aura. I almost could see a golden glow around her as she walked and took care of the orphaned children.

with their newly formed bonds of parents. Thank the goddess I saw Cricket trying to fly up a nearby jumba tree instead of being taken away by new parents.

The girls all elbowed each other and pointed to the house. I gave them a bow which they laughed at my silliness and headed inside.

his afternoon. Nana was as radiant as the day I saw her as we approached the orphanage to return Cricket from the marketplace. I cleared my throat, and Nana turned around, startled.

n I help you?” Her eyes wouldn’t look at me as I walked towards her

und. Her identity must have been changed, but of course, Onyx kept tabs on the boy.

ing, and her demeanor started to change. Taking her hand, I felt the sparks fly across my skin, the classic sign of a mate. Gods, she was my mate; why could I not see it in her soul? Taking my hand away, she looked up at me and held her hand to her mouth.

ser.

r head close to my body, not daring to let her go. Eamon and Brenden entered the room but quickly left, seeing the state Nana was in.

my questioning gaze, “it’s a spell,” she choked. “I did it to hide myself from Onyx.”

oo. I’ll crush his bones the way he has ruined so many lives.

r.

oking for, and I have looked for you for centuries.” I wanted to kiss her, ravish her and take care of all the ailments she had gone through. Her heart had been broken by a mate, and I wasn’t about to do it to her. Marsha doesn’t know how a mate should be treated, so we will take it slow and prove my worth. I will be valiant and defend h

ze on my beautiful mate in her true form, the itch will always be there.

tidote for the boy, Cricket, so he could grow and stop being a boy. Willa would want that for him as well as his birth mother.

e palace. She already knows her daughter Sibille that she birthed, had grown to be the villain in this story, along with her ex-mate. Hell, I remember when Sibille walked into the orphanage, not that of a month ago demanding money from her to pay taxes. Did she really know? There was obvious hurt in her eyes, but maybe she never saw Sibille as her daughter, she never raised her, and she never held her in her arms.

in her dull dress with a brown smock. I would dress her in the finest clothes; I have waited for her and saved for my mate to have the best. The small potion was dusty, and with one quick swig of the drink, she set it on

air strung down to her waist, her green eyes were brightened, and her face no longer looked pale. Marsha loo

“We will take it slow, I know you have been through much.” My urge to kiss her still sat in the forefront of my mind and her licking her lips didn’t help.

I let her feel how much I wanted her. So much for going slow.

!” Marsha laughed and ran to him and grabbed his hands. “It is me, Cricket. I’m Nana, well I’m Marsha. I’ve had a glamor spell on me, and I have a spell on you too, my little heart.” Cricket looked up confused, with his mouth hangi

t nodded.

didn’t eat enough vegetable

aby, I had a powerful witch cast a spell on you so you wouldn’t grow older than 8 years old.” Cricket squinted

cool!” Marsha laughed again and shook her head no.

t Cricket go, but the pain in her heart will be great once his birth mother leaves for Atlantis.

our own children in our own likeness.

ything is fine,” I yelled at them playfully. Marsha leaned up and pecked my lips again.

give us a try. I guess watching me from afar, knowing who I was, gave her the extra confidence to even consider having me as a mate. I prided myself I didn’t let other women try to seduce me.

ld have to explain it to Brenden

ll about it,” I smirked while holding on to my mate. Marsha was worth the wait, and I would cherish her and treat her like a queen like Orion tre