Her Forever (Book 3)- Chapter 73

Orion’s POV

Several men were gathered in the smoking-room. It was filled with darker wood furniture and paintings of old warriors with nothing but pelts of animals and warrior regalia. Darker greens and reds kept the room a bit ominous, which is why I stayed away from this room. My father and Onyx used to use this place as a war room, or should I say Onyx used to sway my father’s decisions about the kingdom. Using filthy words of the deceit of how it would better the people.

Now it was being used for the first time in ages as a bachelor pad. There weren’t really any bachelors, but Luna Sadie said the men should get together just to “hang out” while the women do their thing.

roval of being away from Sadie.

her, and I didn’t want to let her go. Doesn’t that give me more reason to be possessive?

erewine, rolled his eyes, and planted both hands on the bar behind the sofa.

on scoffed in the corner, his arms crossed with a disappointed look towards his bother/.

e crept upon his lips as he chewed his cheek. “If my mate is as sweet as Marsha, I would be a happy man.”

,” Brenden scoffed. Brenden had long given up on finding his ma

h a few bags of herbs of various colors. Each pipe he set out on a felt pad with the utmost care as he fiddled with the herbs and stuffed each one.

hough you are already mated, Orion, I still feel like we just uphold this in honor of your grandfathers.” I nodded at him. I still wanted to keep up on certain traditions, which seemed very important

rain check since he was still tending to Marsha in the sick ward. My pipe was the largest, with a family

g.

me to the window where Annan was staring.

oo far away from Annan hurt her. My heart still would not rest. It was beating out of my chest that I wanted to scratch off my tunic.

he f**k is my mate?” Seth grabbed my arm, but I quickly let the deep fae magic seep from me that scalded

oulder.

in frustration.

waved the smoke around the room with a large fan.

nk on your desires.”

ok Seth’s pipe and shoved it back into the box. Those with mates had raging

able,” Eamon grabbed his knees. “I don’t have a mate, and I yearn for her. This was f****d up.” Eamon stood up and left the room while I scowled at my father.

ut he only laughed.

.” My father had a sick sense of humor.

who knows where his mate is,” father laughed. “Come on, its a funny prank that has been done for generations! Live a little!”

Moon Kingdom.”

ew feet, “oh, well, that’s not good.”

not keep up with times, old man!?” I yelled as Seth’s bones be

owled as his shirt tore.

pped panting.

her in. “I need you to find someone for me,” I looked back at Seth. “And fast.” The w

my father packed up the herbal s**t that got us in this mess. I barely got a puff out of it, but the way everyone was acting, I was glad I didn’t.

nk pair of lace underwear. No one dared laughed or said a word as the witch gently took the item and placed it on the ball.

ce of cloth-like it was a lifeline. Thank gods I’m n

eping on the bed. Both of the adults were curled around Evelyn, keeping her in a little nest.

ket, and sat down in the corner to sulk.

now laughing with a red face and all almost on the floor.

in him, but whatever works.

time with their mates here, and Seth wanted to make sure his warriors were up to guarding the palace giving my warriors a rest. There was talk about another uprising in the South, but that would have to be dealt with later. I ha

it to be a ‘mating fest’ so people could find their mates.

departure tomorrow evening after the party. We were going to be flying to the winter palace so she could experience actual Bergarian snow. Instead of the white snow covering the Earth, Bergarian snow had faint bits of colors in their snowflakes that give it an iridescent look.

had first visited the market place had been kept in a safe place by the servant’s children. She had been well tamed and taught by several of the animal-loving children.

the little furball.”

in for a hug. Fionn would be the godfather to our children once we had them. Even though I wanted them now, Willa wanted t

children too soon?

be staying here for the night while Willa would be returning soon and staying in the bridal chambers. The fox curled up in the bed on Willa’s side, probably already sensing that she would be her master. Fionn spoke about how the fox liked her just through the cage.

eel Willa’s presence as she stood at the door. I wanted to jump up and take her to bed with me, but one night of a tradition my mother thought was so important took root in me. Taking every bit of my will,

night until I saw her at sunrise.

….

as I stepped onto the floor, I felt a stab in my leg, causing me to fall to the floor.

nly mean one thing.

m. Several warriors looked in panic as my disheveled self approached. “Check the bridal chambers!” I barked as we all ran.

my warriors, they all stood at attention and questioned.

and locked. Pushing it forward, it wouldn’t budge. Banging on the door with the butt of my sword, I called for her. “Willa!! Open the door!”

No sounds.

d from my back, and black sludge dripped down my claws. Once we entered, the room was not disheveled, and there were no signs of life. My

e, in the palace. Split up and FIND HER!” Wolve

rip on my sword became light.

small red fox form of a wolf. I followed not far behind her as Seth turned half form to secure the perimeter.

flame of pain ripped through my arm, and I gripped it tightly. Sadie looked back only to beckon me to follow her. Sadie must have h

her, taker her with me, and never let her out of my sight consumed my soul. I would reach her, and whatever the hell took her from me will pay dearly.

f**k no.

th ran to the bottom, now several fae and wolf warriors behind us. Snarling, growls, and angr

ang.