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“What am I supposed to do with all this, Drake? My mother isn’t here to help me understand this shit.”
“I will call one of the other kingdom’s… one of the queens can help you through this.”
“Wait… are you telling me that the other queens are all elementals?”
“Yes… but that is for them to tell you.”
He moved to stand in front of her, “You should rest. I will make some calls in the morning.”
Emersyn scooted beneath the covers and laid back. Drake pulled the covers over her body, “Now sleep. Sterling will be posted right outside your door if you need something.”
He brushed the hair from her face, palming her cheek. Drake brushed the pad of his thumb down the smooth skin, “We will figure this out.”
Drake stood, putting distance between them. He couldn’t hide the smile as he watched Emersyn appraise his bare chest. She was feeling the attraction between them as well.
Emersyn watched as he walked towards the door, “Thank you, Drake.”
He nodded, turning the light off as he pulled the door closed and stepped out. Emersyn sighed into the darkness.
Nothing made sense anymore.
Chapter 6
“Baxter,” Drake stormed into the Constable’s office and plopped down across from him, “we have a problem.”
“Good morning to you, Commander.” Baxter stopped what he was doing and looked up at Drake, “What’s the problem?”
“She’s coming into her powers.”
“Well, shit.” Baxter leaned his elbows onto his desk and let out a sigh.
“I explained things best I could. I promised to call one of the kingdoms so she could speak with another Queen. I think they’d be best suited to explain everything to her.”
“Yes. That’s a perfect idea. Maybe the Sapphire Queen… her magic is closest to the magic awakening inside Emersyn.”
“Do you want me to call her?”
“No. I’ll call her and ask her to come for a visit. I think it’d be best for Emersyn to stay within the castle walls until we figure out who targeted her parents and why.”
“Fine. I need to meet with Captain Hill. Queen Nite is sending her second in command today to discuss their findings.”
“Keep me informed.” Baxter pressed his cell phone to his ear and nodded, dismissing Drake from their conversation.
Drake pulled the door shut and closed his eyes.
“Commander,” Cassie called out to him.
“Cassie,” he smiled, “How can I help you this morning?”
“I know Emersyn doesn’t want a party, but I need to start planning the celebration of her coronation – and well, her twenty-first birthday. I figured we could combine the two parties.”
“Actually,” Drake smiled, “That’s not a bad idea. Walk with me. We can discuss this with the Captain.”
Drake watched as Cassie’s cheeks pinked. “Oh… Ok.” She followed behind him as the headed down the hallway.
“Captain Hill,” Drake stepped into his office, Cassie close behind him. “I have a few things we need to discuss, but first,” he motioned to Cassie, “Cassie would like to discuss the ball and her idea to combine Emersyn’s twenty-first birthday party.”
“Cassie.” Alex smiled, “It’s nice to see you again. Have you given any thought to our last conversation?”
