Page 4 of I Married Amreth

“Are you serious?!”

He nodded. “While you were helping me with that poor woman, I realized that your soul felt familiar. I wanted to talk to you to confirm my suspicions. And there is no doubt in my mind that you are Lord Amreth Vahna’s soulmate. He is a Warden on Molvi, and a most wonderful male.”

“Are you for real?!” I insisted, my mind reeling at such a prospect.

“Yes, Ciara. This is real. I can be quite the mischievous brat when I set my mind to it. But when it comes to pairing soulmates, I never play, and I’m never wrong. You and Lord Amreth were made for each other. Of this, I am certain.”

“Oh, my God!” I whispered, pressing my palms to my cheeks.

An Obosian… My soulmate was one of those hot as fuck Hell Lords!

Kayog grinned. “Am I sensing that you approve?”

“Well duh?!” I replied, as if he had said something dumb.

He burst out laughing. “I’m glad to hear it. Sadly, now isn’t the time to discuss. My beloved is waiting. But in the morning, before we depart, you and I should talk further.”

I nodded enthusiastically. “Absolutely!”

“Good. Why don’t you come with me? I’ll introduce you to my Linsea.”

“I would love to,” I said as we headed back towards the large doors of the gathering hall.

I couldn’t help but stretch my neck to get another glimpse at one of the Obosian guards, my fertile imagination going wild wondering what mine looked like. I was especially curious about the piercings their people were so fond of. I immediately clamped down on those naughty thoughts for fear the Temern’s empathic abilities would rat me out.

“By the way, you should be aware that the Prime Mating Agency will not handle your pairing,” he explained carefully. “As neither of you belong to a primitive species, we cannot get involved in an official capacity. However, I will make the introductions between you as a friend.”

“Thank you,” I said with genuine gratitude as we made our way to his beautiful mate.

“There you are!” Linsea said with a slightly disapproving tone—although I didn’t miss the underlying playfulness. “I was starting to feel abandoned.”

“Never, my love. Ever!” Kayog said, drawing her into his embrace before gently rubbing his beak against hers.

The love that radiated between them felt like a living entity. This time, the wave of envy that wanted to surge within me was quickly squashed by an overwhelming sense of anticipation. Would I, too, have something this powerful with my Amreth?

“My Linsea, I bring a new friend. Please meet Ciara Stark,” Kayog said, after releasing his mate. “Ciara, please meet the love of my life, Linsea Voln.”

“It is a pleasure to meet you, Ciara,” Linsea said in a friendly voice that felt like being wrapped in a warm blanket.

“The pleasure is all mine, in more ways than one,” I said with a similar tone.

“Should that reassure me that my mate wasn’t up to any mischief?” she asked teasingly.

Kayog scoffed as if she had said something offensive. “I’malwaysup to mischief…andto matchmaking…”

“To matchmaking?” Linsea echoed, her eyes widening.

He nodded with a smug expression while I gave her a timid smile, suddenly feeling self-conscious for no good reason.

“Absolutely. I forgot to add that Ciara also happens to be Lord Amreth’s soulmate.”

“No!” Linsea exclaimed, pressing both her palms to her chest with an air of incredulous happiness. “That is the most wondrous news! Amreth is such an amazing and selfless male. Not to mention very easy on the eyes!”

“Hey!” Kayog exclaimed with false outrage.

Linsea and I both burst out laughing. She playfully elbowed him while giving him a dismissive look. “Oh, hush, husband. Anyone with eyes can see how handsome he is. Even you have said as much.”

“Right, but I’m a male, and a pathetically insecure one at that,” he said in a pouty tone.

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