Page 44 of Snow's Charming
“I understand and agree,” said Sylus as he reached for my hand. “I’ll do anything to keep myprincess safe.”
“Then it’s settled. You are all getting in the limo with me. Let’s head out now. The limo is here, and Accius just walked up the next block. Chances are good that he won’t turn around soon.”
We all filed out. My father ushered me into the car first, followed by Raven, Zhang, Joker, and Chary. Before Sylus could get in next, a gust of wind blew his hood off just as he was about to get into the car. He tugged it back over his head just as Accius’s voice rang through the air.
“Sylus! Thought you were around here.”
Before Sylus dashed into the car, Accius had his hand on Sylus’s shoulder. A red light emitted from Accius’s palm, instantly weakening Sylus.
“If you want to keep your boyfriend alive, you’ll get out of the car, Sesi.”
“Don’t listen to him, princess!”
“Oh, but she will because the mate bond won’t allow her to do anything but protect you from harm.”
“It’s Landon Barker! Look!”
A blonde teenage girl near the limo yelled out at us.
“OH MY GOD! I love you and want to marry you!” She said while reaching for Sylus’s hand.
A crowd began forming around the limo, Sylus, and Accius. The crowd, mostly young girls, began touching any part of Sylus they could, knocking Accius’s hold on Sylus’s shoulder. Armand stepped out of the limo and casually walked over to Sylus, placing a protective hand over him and guiding him into the limo.
“Ladies, Mr. Landon Parker loves you all, but he has an engagement to attend to.”
“We know! He’s playing at Madison Square Garden with MYK! And he’s got an interview today with Saturday Night Live! We can’t wait!”
The young teens swarmed Sylus again, separating him from Accius’s grasp even further. Armand smiled at the growing crowd of teens with a killer thousand-watt smile.
“Yes, he does, and he’ll run late if you don’t allow him the time to get there. New York traffic is crazy—even if we aren’t traveling far.”
After a few groans from the fangirls, Armand could finally get Sylus into the car and told his driver to drive as soon as it was safe.
“Sylus, give me your hands,” Armand said with outstretched hands.
Sylus grasped his hands, and a silvery, bluish light emitted from their palms within seconds.
“Accius’s power over you is gone. I’ve placed a protection spell over your chi. He can’t drain you anymore. Sesi, let me do the same for you.” He said as he outstretched his hands towards me.
I placed my hands in his, and an instant hum vibrated between our contact. I instinctively understood what Armand was doing.
“Do you feel better, princess?” Sylus asked.
“I think so. All of this is still too new for me to make any comparisons, though.”
“Your witch powers allow you to experience themagic flowing through you.” Said Armand. “At least that’s how it is supposed to be. I’m a vampire and a witch.”
“I didn’t realize. Is there anything else I should know about myself?” I said, while letting out a sigh.
It was more out of frustration than annoyance. But I still wasn’t happy that my family had kept so much from me. I looked out the window, determined not to speak another word in fear that I’d say something I couldn’t take back.
But seriously? How could they all keep from me that I was not only a werewolf, but a witch as well? I don’t want to be like Jackie!
CHAPTER 15
Living Large
It didn’t take long for the limo to reach the high-rise. Once the driver opened the door, I stepped onto the sidewalk and looked up in awe. Being from the suburbs, I’d never seen such tall buildings before. It was surreal.
