Filed to story: Heritage of Shadows: Seeking True Mate Free Online
“You have no idea who you are talking to! I am a high-class fairy of the dark court!” Epona hissed at Logan, who let a small smirk rest on his lips.
Logan began a slow unimpressed clap, and I felt the tension thickening around us. “Well, unless you have won the Triple Crown… you are just another horse. Its okay. We can repurpose you. Anyone need some glue?” I swore Eponas eyes flickered black but then she composed herself. I watched as she glided over towards him with a small smile resting on her face. I watched as she looked him over and sighed loudly.
“I guess I shouldnt expect much. Not when someone hasnt been properly leash trained.”
“You know…” Logan chuckled and stepped up to her. He was looking down at her as she stared back at him defiantly. I glanced at Sion for a moment to see he was watching the confrontation curiously. “I guess I could say the same thing about you. You could be a good horse… you just need to be broken in.” The way his tone dropped slightly left a not so hidden message. One we could all read loud and clear.
My lips parted and I could see the dark energy swirling around Epona. There was raw fury brewing from the kelpie. I listened as Logan chuckled and grinned at her.
“We need to rein in your anger.”
Her eyes burned black with flickering embers and her hands began to shake. Yet, Logan stood there with a calm demeanor. He just continued to stare at her with a smug smirk on his lips. I felt like this was going to blow up soon. I must not have been the only one since Conner stepped up next to Logan, placing his hand on his shoulder. Logan didnt seem to notice; he was too focused on Epona.
“You know what… mongrel?” Eponas voice was as smooth as silk, and I watched as Logans lips twitched upwards. “Ive always meant to have a pet. I see you need some training but nothing a few light slams cant fix.”
“Ive had better offers… but Ill take that one.” Logan gave her a flirtatious wink which resulted in her face turning an angry shade of red.
“Okay now.” Sam finally said as he stepped in between them. “Lets get the bridge underway so we can cross.” Sam turned and looked at Epona, who snorted and glared at Logan. She continued to stare at him for a moment longer before she turned on her heels and dived into the raging river.
“Kelpies have such tempers.” The selkie, Mora, said as she chuckled to herself. “Dont worry Sam. We have enough of us here to help. Go ahead and send your army across.”
“Thank you, Mora.” Sam said, and I watched as the woman dove into the water, turning into a seal the moment she met the river.
“Woooweee… I liked her.” Logan grinned widely, as Conner slapped him behind the head. “Seriously, I bet she is a tiger in—” Nadine snarled loudly and Logan laughed. “No offense… but you know what I mean.”
“Logan, your timing with these sort of things…” Sion muttered, and turned to look at me. “Are you okay? Youve been really quiet.” I nodded my head and forced a smile.
“Im okay.” I watched as he stared at me and then pulled me closer against his side. Then he looked up at Sam. “So, what is the plan?”
“They will form a bridge with their bodies we can walk across. This will be more efficient. Follow my lead.” I watched as Sam walked ahead and stepped out on the river. He continued walking on top of the water, only he wasnt on top of the water. Just below the waters surface you could see the backs of creatures. Then horse heads popped up out of the water further down. A bridge of creatures was made for us.
I watched as the others swiftly followed and then Sion led me over the bridge. It felt odd. You could tell you were stepping on a creature, but some I wasnt even sure what they were. Only the kelpies had their heads above the water.
Sion kept his fingers interlaced with mine as he led me across. We just hit the other side when we heard Logan yell. I turned around to see Logan floating down the rapids. Then the next minute a wave of water threw him on the shore. I watched as a black horse lifted its head above the water, nickering to itself, as it swam back to the bridge.
I was going to say something to Logan, but Sion began to pull me off to the side. “Keep going. We will catch up.” Sion pulled me behind him and behind the tree line. He walked up to a large tree and pulled me in front of him. My back was resting against the tree as his hands rested on either side of my head, imprisoning me against it. My eyes flashed up to his, only to see his lids close as his face came to mine. Then his lips were on mine, threatening to melt them with his heat. I was enjoying the k!ss but I didnt understand what he was doing.
“Sion.” I mumbled against his lips as he growled against mine. He didnt speak. He only continued to attack my lips. This time his hands moved down my sides and he gripped behind me. His tongue plunged into my mouth and my fingers gripped in his hair. Maybe he needed this? Maybe I really needed this? In either case, I gave in to the temptation to enjoy his k!sses.
Just one small moment… one small blissful moment before we would meet chaos.
The sparks from his touch reached my c0re and there was a burning desire that was already growing. However, we both knew this wasnt going any farther than this moment. Reluctantly, our l!ps parted, and I instantly missed his contact and heat. Sion leaned his head against my forehead as our breaths beat against each other.
“We dont know exactly how things will turn out. We hope for the best… and prepare for the worst.” He began to say, and I stared into his warm hazel eyes.
“I have a job to do… we both do. I think it is important for each of us to trust in the other—“
“We are going to make it through this moment and then Im going to love you like you deserve. Every day I will fill it with my love for you. Our child…” He rested his hand over my stomach. “Our children will live in a loving pack with parents they know love them more than anything.” I listened as he let out a shaky breath. “Im going to be honest… I dont want… it is hard letting you go to battle. Especially now that our son is growing inside of you. Im going to keep you safe… Ill keep you both safe.”
“Sion… dont take that on your shoulders. If something was to happen… that isnt on your shoulders. Because we are both strong, there might come a moment, we need to divide our strengths. Ive never been part of a war… sure I have fought in fights, but I know this is different.” I gripped his shirt as he moved his arms around me. “This moment is important for us. This has to happen in order for us to be whole. I know you are worried about me, and I am worried for you. Sion, dont be afraid to use your strength. I know you have united with yourself, but in case you have any fear of the darkness I want you to—” He smiled and shook his head.
“I dont. Not anymore, because I know that it is part of me. And even if I lose myself to it… I know that my queen can save me from it.” His hot breath whispered across my cheek as his l!ps brushed my skin. “And if something happened to you, I wouldnt want to be saved from it.”
“Except that even if something happens to me, Ill just be waiting for you in the spirit realm.” I teased as I felt his sweet rumbling vibrations from his chest.
“You are my everything. No matter what happens I want you to know just how much I love you. We dont know exactly how things will go… and how it will end—“
“Sion, you are not going to lose me—“
“We cant see the future. We dont know what our fate really means. If anything, we know that the gods like to twist words and mess with our lives. There are things in this life that are out of our control.” I looked into his serious eyes as his l!ps formed a thin line. “So— this is what I can control… it will always only and forever be you. If something happens… I will come for you. As long as there is some sort of life in this body, I will come for you. To hell with the consequences of the world. To hell with the deities… you are my only concern. You are my obsession.” I stared at his eyes, and I lifted my hands to his face.
“I will come for you. As long as there is some sort of life in this body, I will come for you. To hell with the consequences.” I watched as a small smile reached his l!ps. “You are my obsession. No matter how dark things are, remember I am coming for you. You are mine for eternity.”
“Lets get married and use these words as our wedding vows.” I giggled up at him and then noticed his serious expression. “Will you marry me?”
“Seriously?” I asked. I was mated to him, and I captured his soul. I dont think things can get more binding than that. Marriage was something that humans did. It wasnt exactly a supernatural thing. Though some did it just for an outward expression. And others who hid among the humans di it to keep their identity a secret.
“I want to do something special for us. A wedding ceremony combined with the merging of our packs. A special alpha and luna ceremony combined. What do you think?” I watched as his eyes searched mine with a hint of vulnerability in them. As if I would say no.
“I think that if we are going to do that, we need to end this war immediately before this stomach of mine starts to grow. I want to wear an amazing dress and be able to dance without having people do the limbo under my stomach.” I watched as his grin widened and he flashed me his white smile.
“I want to focus on our baby. I want to announce it to our pack. I want to enjoy this. Every time I picture you heavy with our child… I want to enjoy this happiness.” He leaned forward placing a light tingling k!ss on my l!ps. He wrapped me against his chest, and I felt him sigh as he rested his cheek on my head.
“Sion?” I could tell something was still bothering him.
“This is your first war. Even if everything turns out perfect, and they rarely do, there will be casualties. Some wounds stay with us. My parents, my fallen pack members… they are emotional scars I will always bare. I never wanted you to have to carry this burden.”
“No one wants to carry a burden like that…” This was when reality really hit me. If we lost pack members this time, Sion would see their souls. Their deaths would be a prolonged emotional experience for him. I didnt have this ability unless Sion showed me their souls. It was through his connection last time that I saw the girl who was burned in the fire. This was going to be harder on Sion than anyone else because of who he was. “We will be there for each other. No matter what. We will get through it because we are not alone. Lean on me when you need to, and I will lean on you.” I listened as he chuckled, and his l!ps brushed my hair.
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