Forever Fae by L.P. Dover

The man that Calista doesn’t like cuts in to take Merrick’s place.  I can see the look on her face and she’s not happy . I can’t help but wonder why she doesn’t like him.  Xylia smiles and lets me leave to rescue the princess . Calista thank s me for saving her and t ells me she doesn’t like the vibe she gets from their counselor. I could sense the bad vibe as well because it’s the s ame vibe I get around Warren. I really hope Heyflred can help us figure out the problem with Warren when we get back to the Winter Court.
    Dancing with Calista fe els natural . It’s like our bodies fit together perfectly.  Her hair smell s lovely with the arrangement of flowers throughout and her dress is stunning on her curvy figure .  Her body is amazing and I wish I didn’t have to keep my hands in a respectful position.  I t ell her all the secrets Xylia has told me and she isn ’t surprised one bit.  We discuss our love for spaghetti and I t ell her that I can cook an amazing bowl of spaghetti.  She is shocked that I c an cook at all. 
    I mention to Calista that we need to talk about the vision.  She agree s and arrange s for us to meet in secret by the big willow tree out by the lake.  I hope she can get away from Merrick, but if not I might need to devise a plan to ensure that she gets away.  I’m looking forward to meeting her in secret and being alone with her. 
    I ask her if she love s Merrick and thankfully she claim s she care s for him only as a friend.  I s ee the truth in her eyes so I don’t doubt her claims, but Merrick is going to be another issue.  A man in love will do impossible things.  I just hope he doesn’t get in my way.  I don’t want to hurt him because I know it would hurt Calista and the last thing I want is to push her away when I’m just getting to know her.
    We say our goodbyes and I save her sister from my brother like she ask s .  I spend the rest of the time watching her dance with the other warriors and then finally her evening ends with a last dance with Aelfric, the leader of the Elv an Kingdom .  I heard that she visits the Elv an K ingdom regularly and will be taking a trip there in a few days.  The party is finally over and I see Merrick taking hold of Calista’s elbow and leading her out of the great room.
     
    After the Party- Ryder
     
    “Did you have fun with Calista’s sister, Kalen ? ” I ask humorously.
    Kalen says, “Oh yes, brother, she’s an amazing girl.  Her ability is for nature and animals.  I told her of my pack of white wolves we have in the Winter Court and she was totally fascinated about it .  We spent the whole time talking about animals.  She’s the only girl that I’ve ever talked to that has loved talking about animals. 
    My brother loves his animals, but h e’s never been fortunate enough to find a girl that ha s a love for animals , too.  I’m glad he could share that with her. 
    “We need to find War ren and settle in for the night,” I say while looking around the room searching for him.
    “I agree. ” Kalen walks beside me with a sly grin and wriggles his eyebrows.  
    “ I saw you with the Princess.  It was looking kind of ho t and heavy there for a while.  Is there s omething you’re not telling me?”
    I whisper, “I plan to meet her tonight, but I need you to make sure that Warren doesn’t find out.  He’s been acting strange and I just don’t want him to know.  I’m going to get Heylfred to check on him when we get back.  I trust you to keep this a secret.”
    “Of course, Ryder, what ever you need me to do , I’ll do,” he insists.
    I clap his shoulder and we search for Warren.  We find him talking t o Avery, the counselor for the Summer Court, and when they see us approach Warren averts his gaze quickly , like he’s guilty of something.
    I look at him suspiciously.
    “Are you ready to retire?” I ask.
    He walks away from Avery and says , “Yes, I’m ready.  It’s been a long night.”
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