Filed to story: Oh For Mates Sake Free Online
“Im sorry for doubting us.” I said as Sion pecked my cheek tenderly.
“Its okay. Just never doubt us again,” he said, kissing my forehead, and I nodded. “And what exactly did you think you were going to do? You are pregnant with my heir. Did you think I would just allow you to leave?” A playful smile spread over his lips.
“It is not like I wanted to ever part from you. I… I love you so much that I couldnt stand the idea of robbing you of something precious—“
“Then dont. You are what is precious to me. Our child… I already love him so much. Nothing is more important than you. Do you really think, even through manipulation, that you can create this? My love, this isnt just bending someone to your will. You can manipulate what someone thinks but the level of these emotions…” He shook his head. “Even with love spells and potions, that person is just completely consumed and blinded by emotions. What we have is so much more.” Sion let out a shaky breath as he closed his eyes. “When I thought you might want to leave me… Clover, that part of me is terrifying. The things I would do to keep you…” His eyes opened to look at me. “I—“
“It doesnt matter, Sion. Dont think about it. Im sorry. I wont ever doubt us again. Im never leaving you.”
“I am not the same as when we first met. I am more possessive and there are times it is all I can do to allow you to walk in another direction than me. I am—“
“You are everything I need you to be. Ill always be with you Sion, all the way up until I take my last breath.” I watched as he smiled, and he rested his forehead against mine.
“And even after that. I will remain with you until that last breath and then I will stay with that body, taking you with me to the spirit realm. We will never be apart again.”
“Promise?” I smiled as he chuckled.
“It is an everlasting vow.” His lips brushed over mine gently. This sweet, caring side he reserved for me… and our family.
“You are going to be a great father.” I watched as his eyes lit up and a wide grin spread over her lips.
“Im excited. I cant wait to decorate the nursery. I want to do all the fun normal stuff with you. I want to stay up late watching movies with you. Sleep in late just so I can hold you longer. I want to chase our children around the house and make sure they know how much they are loved. I want it all.”
I nodded my head. “Me too.” Everything he said was what I wanted. We were going to be a family… I was going to be a mother. His lips pressed against mine again and this time a greedy hunger came over him. A low possessive growl hummed from his throat as his tongue caressed mine. Out of the corner of my eye I saw several figures come into view. Two were very tall broad men and next to them was a woman with silver hair. I pulled apart from him and turned my head to get a better look.
“Sion…” I whispered and he followed my gaze. “Are they spirits?” I asked, but they felt different. There was so much life in their energy.
“No… they are not dead. They have chosen to exist in this realm.” He nodded his head to them politely. “Fairy magic is intriguing…” he said as he pulled me deeper in his embrace.
My heart pounded with anticipation as his breath grazed my ear. “We can go back now,” he whispered, his voice low and menacing. “But later…” He exhaled in a ragged growl, conveying an unmistakable promise that I would not soon forget. “Later, I will make sure you understand exactly who you belong to.” Fear and excitement coursed through me as I imagined the consequences of my moments of doubt.
I leaned my head against his chest, feeling the steady beat of his heart. “Should we talk to them first?” I asked quietly, looking at the people in the distance.
“No, they are not here to talk to us. They were checking us out. We need to leave them to do their job.” A moment later I felt the air around me change. The brilliant colors of the world returned to normal, and we were back in the living realm. Odell and Demetri were standing there talking to the two dragons.
“Finally, okay so you guys are good now. Im going to go enjoy myself.” Odells voice rang out like a gong, her hand slicing through the air as she declared that she was on her personal time now. “Shes on your watch Demetri.”
“Is everything okay?” Demetri asked with a small smile. “You look much better now.”
“Yeah, I just needed to clear my head. Sometimes I am my own worst enemy. Im lucky that I have Sion to help sort out my nonsense.” I smiled up at him and he kissed the tip of my nose.
“Thats what having mates is all about. They are the part of us we didnt realize we were missing. They help with our doubts…” Bella said as she interlaced her fingers with Brian. I looked at the two dragons and could see the love reflecting in each others eyes.
“The half we try our hardest every day to deserve, but will always fall short.” Brian said as Bella shook her head.
“You never fall short.”
I guess for a lot of mates this was normal. The feeling that you didnt deserve the other because of how wonderful they were to you. More proof that Sion and I were true mates.
“Ill take you to your friend. The queen should be with him now.” Brian said and I nodded, feeling Sions fingers grip around my waist. We were both anxious to see Kai. We knew he wasnt in any danger anymore, but it would be a relief to see him awake.
We followed behind the dragons as they led the way towards a beautiful shining building in the distance.
“Welcome to Elysium.”
My eyes were drawn to the building like a sirens call. The sun glinted off the top of the ivory top, making the castle look like it was a shining star. It was like looking at a beacon of hope. Maybe that is what the fairy castle really was.
As I took in the beauty of the majestic building, I was struck by feelings of familiarity and confusion. The smell of Elysium was like a warm welcome to a place I had never been before, yet it seemed almost homely. The castle itself stirred a forgotten memory. Ive seen this place before… but it was in a dream. At least, I thought it was a dream. Maybe a part of me was always called to this place since I was part of the fairy kingdom?
Brian and Bella led the way, and the guards lowered their heads in respect and stood to the side. I knew dragons and fairies were close, but this sort of reverence seemed extreme. I wondered if they were important people in the dragon kingdom?
My breath caught in my throat as we stepped inside, like I had stumbled into an alien world. Everywhere I looked was blindingly bright and beautiful; the white marble floor shimmered like a lake of glass beneath us and the crystal-clear windows magnified the sunlight pouring in, casting an otherworldly glow around us. I was transfixed by the surreal beauty of it all.
As we approached a long hall, a tall, muscular man stepped forward to block our path. He had brown hair and amber eyes that seemed to settle on Sion and me.
“Halt!” he bellowed, his voice echoing through the courtyard. “State your business in Elysium.”
“Dad, quit being weird. What are you doing here, anyways?” I heard Brian say as I looked between the two men.
“I came to pick up our crystal shard. Lilly has finished making all the detectors. We place them in our kingdom, and they will alert us if anyone has nembrant glass. Im not sure of all the details, but this is a start to fight against this.” The mans eyes then moved back to me. “Who are they?”
“Rhea asked us to bring them here—” Brian began to explain, but the man he referred to as dad interrupted him.
“If Rhea asked for them, then get moving. They are all in the dining hall…” The man with amber eyes looked at Sion and seemed to study him for a moment before continuing. “Im the Dragon King of the West… you can call me Titus.” If he was the dragon king, then Brian was the dragon prince. Why did such an important dragon come and bring us here? And on the fairy queens behalf?
“Sion…” Sion answered and then pulled me against his side. “This is my mate, Clover.” I smiled, and the man nodded at me.
“From the Sulfur pack…” Titus said, and my eyes widened as he chuckled. “Ive heard about you.” He turned and then nodded his head down the hall. “Shall we?” He said and then started walking without waiting for a response. “Either my aura isnt what it used to be, or you two are very interesting people.”
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