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The dragon flew through the sky at an ungodly speed. It felt like no time at all, and we were already making our descent. As we got lower, we passed through something… I guessed it was some sort of barrier… but different. I could feel the energy in it. It had a will… it was alive.
Odell jumped off before Bella even landed. “The air in Elysium is always so clear and fresh,” she said, inhaling loudly. I laughed and hopped off as well just as the red dragon landed. “The women are victorious.” She boasted as Sion jumped down and marched straight towards me. His dark gaze was fixated on me and with lightning-like reflexes he grabbed ahold of me.
“We will be back… we need a moment.” Sion growled and instantly the world changed. He had taken us to the spirit realm only it looked different here. It wasnt all dark. Here in Elysium, it was still bright and colorful. The scenery here was dazzlingly vibrant with colors that defied description an explosion of hues and shades unlike anything I had ever seen before. I wanted to marvel at the way this realm looked but Sion grabbed my chin, forcing me to look at him.
“Alright Clover… what is going on?!”
He gripped my chin firmly, putting pressure with his thumb. His gaze was like fire, searing into me as I was held captivated in its embrace. Black wisps of energy began to ensnare me, holding me in place. The grip was firm but not rough.
“Sion—” I gasped, seeing the hurt in his eyes.
“Are you upset with me for decapitating Hazel?” He asked, his eyes searching mine. “Did you see me fight as Anubis and change your mind? Did I scare you? Because I would NEVER hurt you. You know that, right?”
“Sion, it isnt anything like that—“
“Then what is going on?” I listened as he sighed and turned his head to the side. “You cant change your mind, Clover. You cant. Im sorry… I wont ever let you leave me. Its impossible for you to leave me. Ive already claimed you as my Queen… that cant be undone.” I felt his hand tremble on my face as his pained eyes came back to search mine. I pursed my lips together and looked away from him. I couldnt stand to see him like this. I was going to have to try to talk to him.
“What if we… what if we werent supposed to be together?” I mumbled and his eyes turned dark. His hand wrapped around my back, ensnaring me, and he leaned his head closer to mine.
“You. Are. Mine.” He growled as his possessive eyes locked with mine. His eyes wandered over my face and then suddenly he smashed his lips against mine. I tried not to respond because I didnt want to keep taking advantage of him. I felt his teeth bite down on my bottom lip in frustration and the moment I opened my mouth he attacked. His tongue invaded like a war general and conquered without mercy.
My mind was spinning with desire and confusion. I wanted to pull away, to resist his advances, but my body was betraying me. I moaned softly as his hands roamed over my body, exploring every inch of me with a fierce hunger that left me breathless.
As his lips trailed down my neck, I found myself gasping for air, drowning in a sea of pleasure and lust. His hands were everywhere, tracing the curves of my body, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. I felt like I was losing control. I was being overwhelmed by fiery sensations.
But even as my body was consumed with desire, my mind was still reeling with uncertainty. I loved Sion with every fiber of my being, but what if he did have a true mate out there? It wouldnt be fair of me to keep him from her. If I manipulated this relationship, it wasnt fair of me to keep him. No matter how badly I wanted to.
“If I have to reclaim you right here I will.” Sion growled into my lips, nipping my soft skin with his teeth. “You cant deny what we have, Clover—“
“What if it isnt real?!” I finally shouted and confusion settled in his eyes as he held my gaze.
“How isnt this real?” I watched as he leaned back on his heels, still keeping a grip on my waist.
“What if I manipulated the bond? What if I wanted to be with you so badly, I made you think I was your mate? What if I manipulated my wolf into believing you were our mate?”
Sion sighed and stared at me. “Where is all of this coming from?” The corners of his lips curled up in a tired smile.
“Sion, I am serious. What if I manipulated the relationships around me because I wanted a family—” I watched as Sion raised his brows looking at me as if I suggested trying to lay an egg.
“Seriously, where is this coming from? Did Dr. Snyde say something?” I pursed my lips together and he moved his other hand to rest on my waist. “So, you just decided to make us like you? You didnt use your power on the whole pack? Just us. And when your powers were still dormant you were able to manipulate me into thinking you were my true mate?” I blinked at him and then just slowly raised my shoulders in a shrug.
“Furthermore… Clover… my love… you cant control me.” I blinked at him, and then my brows knitted together.
“Yes, I can.”
“No… you cant.”
“Yes, I can.”
“Have at it then, Clover. Control me.” Sion smirked and gazed down at me.
“But in the bedroom when I—“
“I let you.” He said in a simple tone as he searched my eyes. “I can feel your will and what you want. I allowed you to have control, my love. Id do anything you ask except to let you go.” His brow arched as a sly smile spread across his face. “But once I transformed into Anubis, even if I had been under your influence before, there was nothing left to control. I died. We were disconnected and worlds apart. Even with all of your might, you had no dominion over a death god. It was only through my own will that I reclaimed you. We chose each other again. And again. And I have marked you as my Queen. Even if you die now, you will remain by my side. You are mine for eternity and nothing can change that.”
My heart pounded in my chest as I listened to him. I absorbed his words as I stared at him quietly. The bond was real. I had let Call Me Bree nuke my mind with treachery. She made me doubt my relationships. She made me doubt what was real. However, Sion was right. I didnt have my sheya powers when we first met. I didnt start to develop them until after I had lost Sheena.
I then folded my arms over my chest. “You let me control you?” I listened as he chuckled, pulling my waist closer so that I was touching his chest.
“It is hard to explain. I trust in our bond enough that I submit to your powers. I could choose not to, but why would I? I cant be manipulated, Clover, but you are allowed to do whatever you want with me. I will always submit to you, my Queen.” His hands moved over my sides, sending sweet tingles through my body.
I sobbed, fresh tears cascading down my cheeks. No matter how hard I try to have faith, no matter how hard I try to believe in Sion, the scars of my past remain with me. Years of being treated as worthless has left its mark on me. Having Sion as my mate is too good to be true. I want him so desperately that it is hard to believe that this is real. It was easier to believe that I had manipulated it all. My bottom lip quivered uncontrollably as I uttered the words, “Its okay for me to keep you…”
His hands moved to cup my cheeks and he lowered his head to mine. “Clover… is it okay for me to keep you? Ill never be good enough to deserve you. Do you know how terrified I was? I thought, she finally sees me for the monster I am. She doesnt want to be with me anymore.”
I smiled through my tears and looked up at him. “How could I ever think that? You are everything to me. We have some work to do on ourselves. We never feel like we are good enough.”
“Im not good enough, but that doesnt matter. You make me better. Your light is what saves me. And no matter what… I need you. I may never deserve you, but I need you. Ill never let you go.” There was so much passion in his words as his possessive gaze looked over me.
My heart shattered into a million pieces at his words. The sensation of his heartbreak ripped through my soul, and I threw my arms around his neck, sobbing uncontrollably.
“I love you Sion.” I whispered against his lips as I kissed him, my tears falling freely as he held me close.
His scent surrounded me, and I drank in his essence. Sion was everything I had ever dreamed of. He was the one and only man I wanted to spend eternity with. As our hearts beat in unison, I fully realized that this was real. It was okay to be happy. I could finally look to the future and enjoy the present.
“I love you too, Clover. Forever and always.” His words were a promise as he continued to kiss me. Sion was wrong though… he was my gift. I have never been as happy as I am with Sion. He has helped me to become the woman I was always meant to be. I will always be grateful for the way he loves me. He is so gentle and caring to me. He knows what I need without me asking and he gives it to me. I felt dumb for doubting our bond.
I need to remind myself it is okay to be happy. I can be sad about those we have lost, but it is still okay to live my life. I deserve to enjoy my mate and our family.
New Book: Veiled Desires of the Alpha King Novel
Dayson was the alpha of the largest pack in North America. Powerful figures from other packs sought to offer gorgeous girls as potential mates for Dayson. He steadfastly rejected these advances, he was not a pawn to be manipulated. But eventually there came a mysterious girl he could hardly say No. Who was she?