One day, when magic was no longer wanted in the world or when Elysia was in danger of being invaded, then it would be sealed. But Lita was right. It wouldn’t be this war. Or anytime in the near future. However, that day would indeed come …
CHAPTER SEVENTY-FIVE
“Did the King and Queen of the Vampires come?” Reiya asked as Alice took the barrier down around them.
“No, they didn’t. But they did send their army to fight.” Freja glanced backward to see Hunter looking over at her, and she gestured to Reiya with her eyes. “Thanks for the pep talk, Lita. Don’t worry, we promise to visit more after all this is over.”
Lita smiled and bit her bottom lip. “And if my son is rough on you for any reason, you just let me know. He might be the Alpha King, but I am still his mother,” she said, acting stern.
Freja chuckled. “Thanks. But I’m not worried about Hunter. I can easily handle him and his moodiness.”
“Oh gosh he is moody, isn’t he?” Reiya giggled. “Sorry! I should have given you the warning label to read first.”
“Eh, it wouldn’t have mattered. These Chain men don’t follow the manual at all. You have to learn them as you go, unfortunately. They can be intense but they are extremely loyal. When I first met Asher … wow. I tried to run away from our bond. He chose me long before I believed I was worth choosing. I wasn’t ready for a mate then. I had to untangle my own doubts before we could truly work, but Asher never stopped fighting for me. Never stopped telling me how lucky he was to have beenblessed with me as a mate.” Lita smiled and shook her head. She looked up to see the men all looking their way now.
“Uh oh, Dad knows you’re talking about him,” Reiya teased.
“Let him know. There isn’t much he can do about it. He might be the King of the Fairies but I am the Queen. The king has no real power here.” Lita giggled and raised her gaze to Asher. When he was the alpha, he had the ultimate say. But in the fairy world, it is the queen who is the top ruler. Though none of that mattered. The two of them always made their decisions together, which was best since they knew each other’s thoughts.
“Alright, Mom. Better get back into the safety of Elysia and back to Dad. You know he’s probably a nervous wreck, knowing you’re even out here.” Lita hugged her mother tightly.
Alice looked over the three women one more time. “I expect to see you all soon.” She quickly turned around and headed back into the barrier around Elysia. The truth was that she was really worried. She was afraid they were going to lose Reiya and Hunter. And if that happened, the fairy magic would work to secure the child in Freja’s stomach. That child would be next in line. But that would be complicated, since it would also be the Alpha King’s heir, and mated to the future vampire prince.
She stopped for a minute, hidden in the pine trees, watching everyone head back to their mates. They would wait and sort out the future when it got there. It was Reiya and Hunter that her visions couldn’t pick up clearly. She hoped it was just because of the nature of the black hole and not because their lives were uncertain.
“Let’s go back and join the guys.” Lita walked up to Reiya and Freja, smiling at both of them and nodded her head. They could do this. All of this. They would win this war, and Reiya and Hunter would make it back out of the black hole. They had to make it. She would trust in her family. In battle, you had to. You couldn’t worry about protecting everyone. You just had to trustin their skills and that they were competent enough to handle their opponents. Otherwise, you could easily end up in a life-or-death situation of your own.
“Your mother is giving Freja the scoop on Chain men and how intense they can be ...” Asher chuckled and rubbed the back of his neck.
Hunter laughed. “I think Freja already understands what she’s gotten herself into. But even if she wanted to leave, I’d chase her down. I would end up being the one who hunted the huntress.”
“That was incredibly cheesy, Hunter.” Freja let out an airy laugh as she walked into his outstretched arms.
“I am still the luckiest man in the world to have been given you as a mate.” Asher wrapped his arms around Lita and pulled her into his chest. All this time, and they were just as much in love. They adored one another. Asher kissed Lita on the forehead.
“Thank you for never giving up on me.”
“Thanks for making my life magical.”
“Now you see where the cheese comes from in our family?” Reiya giggled and stepped into Lee’s outstretched arms.
“Hey, young lady.” Asher furrowed his brows at Reiya.
“She isn’t wrong, though,” Lita added, and Asher grinned down at her.
“It’s another thing you love, though.”
“Maybe,” Lita said with a small smile.
“What are they doing?” Reiya asked, looking back at the dragon royalty who were with Brody and Chasen.
“They are going over the demons they have scouted. Remember how the scout had come to us earlier? Well, another scout just arrived, and another horde of demons have joined up. As far as numbers go … the demons have the advantage.” Lee sifted his fingers through Reiya’s long silver strands. He wasworried about having her here. He wished he could lock her in Elysia, too.
Reiya leaned against his chest. “Don’t worry. We’ll all be just fine.” It was as if she could read his mind right then. She knew he was worrying, and she knew that he would be beside himself if he knew she was pregnant. For the first time, she was finally able to keep something huge a secret. She felt bad about it, but she had to be there. She had to fight in this war. Better to ask for forgiveness than permission, right?
What were you guys talking about?Hunter mindlinked to Freja, curiosity in his gaze.
I believe it would be considered girl talk. I’m a bit new to the concept, but I believe those conversations are confidential.Freja playfully nudged him with her shoulder. She felt relief when he gave her a wry smile back. At least he didn’t seem to suspect anything.
