Beagan grabbed me saying nervously, “It’s almost time for them to come.” I groaned, “I guess we have to tell Ghiza now.” He’d be the guard who faded in when I went to tell them. I paused then added, “You look great, Bea.” She blushed, “Do you think so?” I laughed, “You do.”
I wished I could link her because I’d add any man who turned her down would be a fool. Rain pointed out, “You can whisper in Fealish. Your cousins don’t have the hearing our home does.” That was an excellent point.
I whispered, “Any Umpa yuiopl doesn't see Uyla beauty inside Den Iopu Uy an utter fool (Any man who doesn't see your beauty inside and out is an utter fool).” She squeezed my hand tightly, “Thank you, cousin.” She had chosen a dress with a white see through corset looking top but was really a mermaid dress. The bottom was a pale green that really set off her complexion. She was utterly beautiful.
I walked out and Ghiza faded in. He asked, “Where are you two Duchesses heading out to?” I answered, “We have a double date.” He stared at me letting me see his annoyance at the last minute clue in. I said, “My date’s name is Paerigle, but apparently we call him Pringle.” Beagan stifled a laugh. He asked, “And your cousin’s date’s name?” I winked at him knowing the nickname made him want to laugh.
Beagan asked, “Does that even matter?” Ghiza replied, “Yes, because when I get yelled at and Prince Eric asks for the name, I’m going to need to have it ready to give to him.” I winced, “It’s not your fault we didn’t tell you.” He replied, “I have known something has been up since you called your mom. Blade texted me something was up because the Princess was running rampant with pranks in two realms. I just didn’t think you had a date. I thought Bea did.”
Beagan blushed, “I kind of dragged her into it. She had no idea.” He gently asked, “And your date’s name is?” She answered, “Jedisdale.” Ghiza asked, “And both these young boys know what they are coming up against, yes?” Beagan waved, “Nothing bad.” He laughed for a really long time.
I groaned, “Ghiza.” He said, “Let’s go meet these boys.” I gasped, “You can’t do that!” He asked, “Do you want this date to happen? I will threaten these boys within an inch of their lives because if they hurt either of you they may die. I only say may because the Princess possesses skills one cannot doubt. If they physically raise a hand to either of you, then I will kill them. It’s best they know that now.” I groaned, “Fine.” I popped us all downstairs.
Uncle Aiden grinned, “Don’t you look lovely. Aiylee, you did not mention your cousins were going on your date.” Aiylee blinked her eyelashes and pouted, “But you already knew. Telling you would be no fun and ever so boring.” He laughed, then kissed her head, “You all are incorrigible.” He made no move to leave, but he did appear to be having a silent conversation with Exsis.
Uncle Aiden kissed Beagan on the forehead, “You look stunning, Bea. Your dad would not let you out of the house because you look so good.” The wind blew around the room and Beagan’s eyes filled with tears. She whispered, “Daddy.” She touched a hand to her face, and I knew Uncle Arion was here.
Rain muttered, “He’s defiantly right next to her.” Probably. Uncle Aiden came to me. He said, “Since my phone is not ringing off the hook, I’ll assume your dad doesn’t know yet.” I shrugged, “I kind of just told Ghiza so he might have text by now.” Uncle Aiden laughed, “Then I’ll have a delightful evening.”
I winced, “I’m sorry, Uncle Aiden.” He winked, “Don’t be. Just go out and have fun. Enjoy Faerie because that is what you are here to do.” He hugged me, “Za adore Yeut Zu tyu here Den living Treui in Sefre decalm. Op means more Ze cye than Zu could ever Sintra (I adore that you are here and living life in this realm. It means more to me than you could ever know).” I hugged him tightly.
A Fairy popped in announcing, “Two young men are here to pick up Duchess Beagan and Duchess Cassie.” Aiden chuckled, “Bring them in then.” His demeanor totally shifted from loving Uncle to the King of Faerie. I felt my dad’s anger and protectiveness fire, so he read his texts.
Our dates stood before him glancing at each other nervously. Uncle Aiden said, “Jedisdale and Paerigle I would’ve thought your parents taught you better manners and protocol.” Jedisdale asked, “King Aiden?” My Uncle said, “You should’ve asked me as their uncle to date them.” I blushed along with Beagan.
Jedisdale said, “Duchess Beagan has reached Fairy maturity.” Uncle Aiden asked, “Am I still King?” Rain cackled, “BURN!” Jedisdale frowned, “Of course, King Aiden.” Uncle Aiden nodded, “Then Iwould wonder why you did not ask.” He got in his face, “Do not hurt my niece. Are we clear?” Jedisdale nodded but said nothing.
He went to Paerigle, “Cassie is not of age.” He sputtered, “Jedisdale just told me it was a double date. I didn’t know she was my date.” Rain groaned, “How romantic.” Yeah, this wasn’t starting off promising, but I was only going for Beagan.
Uncle Aiden tisked, “Your lack of preparedness is not my problem. You are lucky my niece’s sorrow did not just reach out to me. You are lucky to be in her presence for a mere second. Do not hurt Cassie. Are we clear?” He nodded. I rolled my eyes linking my wolf, “As if he could.” Rain cheered, “Preach!”
Ghiza stepped forward warning them next, “If either of you so much as twitch in the wrong direction I have directives to react.” Jedisdale gasped, “What? Even me?” Ghiza answered, “Yes, even you.” He seemed to be in shock.
I jumped in, “Ok, this has been harrowing enough. Let’s get to the fun part of the evening.” Uncle Aiden shifted back into Uncle mode. He told us, “Have so much fun. I’m sure your dates will ensure it.” And we were back to threatening. Beagan giggled.
Aiylee, Exsis, Paerigle, Jedisdale, Beagan and I grabbed hands. Someone popped us to the restaurant. We had the attention of everyone there. I heard someone whisper, “At least things are different now. The Duchess would suffer as the Princess did if they weren’t. She looks just like her mother.” I frowned.
I linked Rain, “Did they say suffer?” She growled, “Yes.” If not for Beagan wanting this to go well, I’d go over and question them. Rain disagreed, “It’s for mom too. You know she wants to tell us in her own time.” I did but little whispers since I’d gotten here told me it wasn’t good. I knew they didn’t like partials when I was younger. I was guessing mom didn’t have a great time here as a child.
Rain snorted, “Guessing is a word when we know she didn’t.” I sighed, “I know that but how bad could it really be? She was a Princess, not just anyone.” I wanted to believe that with my whole being, but it was getting harder to though.
I knew Uncle Aiden would never let anything happen to mom. She just probably wasn’t with him all the time. I was worried about what truly happened here. Plus, mom’s walls when she came here were always firmly in place so the bond gave me no clues.
I reasoned with Rain, “It can’t be terrible, or she wouldn’t have let me come to stay here.” Rain conceded, “That’s true. Thor didn’t want us to go, but mom convinced him.” I knew that my mom had really gone to bat for me to follow this journey. I felt in my soul I needed to do this. I wanted to live in all the realms that held the pieces of me. I came here first since I was certain my mate was not a Fairy.
Rain sighed sadly. We wanted to meet our mate and I would be lying if I said I wasn’t holding out hope of a specific man. Rain purred, “Cayden Crawford.” The elusive future Commander was who I secretly begged Aesir for as my fated.
My brothers had all met him, but not me. It felt intentional, but I couldn’t imagine who didn’t want me to meet him. Rain grumbled, “His girlfriend.” I reasoned, “Aunt Astrid said they broke up.” She seemed quite pissed off about whatever happened between the two of them too. So, it wasn’t going to be an on and off situation.
I shook all thoughts of Cayden Crawford to focus on the date. We were taken to a relatively private room overlooking the dining area. People literally had to look up to see us, but they were all doing so. I teased my date, “I guess we are fish in a bowl.” He grinned, “I quite like it.” Rain huffed. Beagan shot him a look and then back at her date. This wasn’t going well.
Beagan knew I wanted someone who didn’t mind the spotlight that came with me, but I didn’t want someone who was only here for that. It’s why I liked Jason so much. It was a lot to be with me, but he didn’t mind. He also wasn’t dating me for that spotlight. We knew we’d always be friends and he’d taught me to kiss. We were figuring things out together so when we found our mates we weren’t totally clueless.
I’d seen a lot sex wise being a partial Hackura, but there was something to say for experience. Jason and I had hard limits set. We both agreed we didn’t want to have sex. I was happy he’d been the one who said that first. He had a timeframe in his head for how long he’d wait for his mate. I thought it was sweet.
I groaned to Rain, “I’m clearly not capable of giving this date a chance. My mind is running away with thoughts of other men.” Rain grumbled, “Key word being men. Pringle is no man.” I snorted out loud. Aiylee and Beagan shot me amused looks.
Paerigle asked, “What’s so amusing, Duchess?” I answered, “My wolf just said something funny.” He grinned, “I would like to see her. I do love animals.” He was an Earth Fairy so that wasn’t really surprising. Rain told me, “I’m not saying no, but I’m also not saying yes.” I told him, “That might be possible.” I winked at him and he smiled. Ok, maybe this would turn around. Beagan released a sigh of relief.
