“Not just a princess then,” Aidan mused.
“Hardly,” Raza chuckled.
“I was an extinguisher first,” I admitted.
“But that was magic,” Aidan noted.
“Then I became a princess,” I shrugged. “And real fairy princesses kick ass.”
I called back the magic and the vines disappeared like they'd been made of smoke. The other two Flight witches rushed forward to help their friend, who was moaning and bleeding from several wounds. They gave me nasty glares as they pulled him back among the Pack witches.
“I see that they do,” Aidan smiled. “I'll tell the elders about your powerandyour offer. Then I'll return here and give you their response. I don't know how long it will take but I will be back. Rest assured.”
“I don't think anyone will be resting assured until we settle this but I will trust that you'll return,” I smirked. “Goodbye, Aidan, Alpha of the Missouri Pack.”
“Goodbye, Kick-Ass Princess of Twilight,” he laughed and ran off into the darkness.
Chapter Thirty-Two
“Why didn't you tell me that I was born in Fairy?” I asked my father as soon as the crystal ball focused on his face.
“That was abrupt,” Keir frowned. “Don't I get a;Greetings, Fatherbefore you verbally assault me?”
“Greetings, Father,” I rolled my eyes. “Now why didn't you tell me that I was born in Fairy?”
“Because it's humiliating,” he sighed.
“How is it humiliating?”
“Any father who can look into the eyes of his newborn child and allow it to be taken from him, much less send it away, is not worthy of fatherhood,” he swallowed hard. “I did that, Seren, I was there for your birth. I welcomed you into this world; held you and felt the magic inside you. Then I sent you away from me.”
“For my own good,” I whispered gently.
“And to my detriment,” Keir closed his eyes briefly. “I wish I'd kept you both here. I should have tried to protect you. I should have fought for you instead of hiding you away.”
“That was your way of fighting for me,” I touched the surface of the crystal. “I'm sorry I brought it up. I just felt a little blindsided when Tiernan told me.”
“You're right. I should have been the one to tell you. Instead, I hid it from you, just as I hid you from the fey. I didn't want you to think less of me.”
“I don't think less of you. In fact, I'm glad you were with Mom when I was born.”
“I love you, Little Star,” he touched the crystal over the place I had laid my fingers.
“I love you too, Dad.”
Then Lord Eadan cleared his throat and I was reminded that there were several others in the room; including Tiernan, Councilman Teagan, Raza, and my Guard. I cleared my throat too and filled Keir in on what had been happening.
“Have you spoken to the High Council yet?” Keir asked.
“Not yet. They'll be my next scry. Who do you think I should speak to?”
“High Councilman Greer,” Keir advised. “He's the most reasonable.”
“Alright, thanks,” I nodded.
“I'll travel to the Isle of Danu tonight,” Keir looked grim. “That way, I'll be at hand to offer my assistance.”
“You mean to give them your opinion,” I chuckled.
