The Grey Sight: An Erotic Novella by Briony J. Lorien Page B

as time allows us.   And when the right time comes, Chase will make me into one of you, a grey-walker, and a servant of the noble House Fury.   We will find a way. This I vow to you today, that as long as we are bonded together, I will never sever this promise, nor will I ever speak of anything I have seen here.  I live to serve him, and you.” 
    Lily knelt on the ground, her white dress becoming fringed with black dirt.  It was a gesture of complete humility.   She felt Chase kneel beside her as a tear dripped off her cheek. 
    “Her counsel rests.” He said simply.  “My last request is that if Lily is to be killed, that I join her in the great unknown.   For I cannot live without her, nor will I.” 
                  He pulled her into his arms and they embraced each other, their faces pressed together in a final act of desperation, her hands on his smooth face.   There was silence in the cave.  Chase was well-loved in House Fury, and his ultimatum was not going over well.
                  The crowd began whispering, their murmurs washing over both of them.  Minutes ticked by like hours until the Lord of House Fury stood and walked to the edge, his grey robes brushing the ground lightly.  
    “Stand up. Both of you.” 
    Chase helped Lily to her feet, and they faced him togeth er. 
    “We have deliberated.  House Fury, who stands in agreement with the four other Great Houses, pronounces this: That Lily Harrow, who has been gifted with the grey-sight, shall be allowed to LIVE, as long as she abides by two laws.  The first is that she must not tell anyone about the grey-sight, the grey-walkers, or our existence or locations in any way.   The second is that once you come of an age you determine to be appropriate, you must become one of us , thus putting your well-being in line with our interests. We have some knowledge on how this happens.” 
    Lily nodded.  Chase was grinning from ear to ear, his satisfaction etched proudly on his face.  
    “As do I.”
    “And for you, Chase Husher, you are ordered to stay with Lily until her time as a mortal has ended.  At that time, you will be present when she changes into a grey-walker.  Can you abide by this ruling?” 
    Chase picked up Lily in his arms and laid a long kiss against her lips, in front of the council and the Lord of the House Fury.
                  “Nothing would make me happier.”
                    He looked into her grey eyes, which were brimming over with happiness.
    “ My forever with you can finally begin.”  He kissed her hard, and Lily felt her heart to dissolve into a thousand happy pieces.  The same grey-light that had pulsed out from him in the throes of ecstasy now filled the entire cavern, so bright so that the Lord of House Fury had to shield his eyes.
     
    Chapter Thirteen
    The council si lently departed the chamber, leaving Chase and Lily standing on the rock, holding each other as tightly as they could.
    When they had all gone, Chase let out a deep breath, cradeling her gently in his arms. 
    “I can’t tell you how glad I am that my speech worked.”
    She kissed him long and hard, enough that he gasped outloud. 
    “How could anyone refuse you?”
    With a smile, he stood and led Lily out of the cavern into a dark granite hallway. 
    “ Come with me. I want to show you my favorite place” he said.   “We can celebrate in private there.” 
    Lily knew what he meant by celebrate – and she couldn’t get there fast enough.    Chase pushed open a hidden door that was etched right into the stone. 
    “Only t hose who know House Fury well know about this place.” 
    They followed a tiny staircase down and down. It seemed to Lily that they were descending forever. 
    “We’re almost there.” Chase said.  “Just a few more flights.”   Lily was dizzy by the time they reached the bottom, and Chase giving her a long kiss on the bottom step didn’t