Page 30 of Onyx Queen
Onika felt the magic pulsing in her fingertips as she controlled the desire to use her magic. She also learned that anything she damaged, could be corrected by the light. She’d found some ancient texts that explained the history of magic and the balance needed.
“Soooo…” Emersyn’s voice held mirth as she spoke, “what’s the deal with you and Luca?”
“I love him and he loves me. If it weren’t for him, I’d probably have been consumed by the darkness.”
“I know that, dork… I meant, any talk of marriage?”
“What?” Onika choked, “No…we’re just happy like we are.”
“You don’t sound so sure, Onika. You know it’s ok to want more. Drake and I eventually want kids, you know a family of our own. Watching Sarifena and Heath with Alex makes my ovaries explode.”
Onika sighed, the truth was, she wanted a family as well, but she didn’t want to pressure Luca into anything. “Well, I wouldn’t say no if he asked…” Onika smiled, “But I’m ok with how it is now, too.”
“Are you sure about that?”
A deep voice startled her, causing her to stumble. Emersyn’s eyes grew wide, “Oh… hey, Luca. I’ll just,” she darted around Onika, mouthing I’m sorry as she passed.
“Luca,” Onika cleared her throat, “I didn’t know you were there.”
“Answer the question, Onika. Are you really ok with how things are between us?”
“Of course, I am…” she took a step toward him, “I love you. I don’t care if we’re married or not. I just want you in my life.”
“Then if I asked you to marry me, what would you say?”
“Luca… please. You’re being silly about this.”
“Maybe you’re misunderstanding me, Onika.” Luca dropped to a knee, “I wasn’t planning on doing this here or even today. But when I heard you talking, I realized I needed to make my intentions clear. I love you. I will always love you. And the thought of not having you, well it’s too painful to bear. So, tell me, sweetheart, will you marry me?”
Her eyes misted, “Luca… yes – of course, I want to marry you.”
He slipped the stunning diamond on her left hand. The center stone was surrounded by the most beautiful black onyx stones. She drew her hand to her chest, the tears of happiness running down her cheeks.
Luca stood, gathering her into his arms, “I love you, Onika.”
“I love you,” she pressed her mouth to his, their lips melding into perfection. Their tongues danced against one another as they poured their love into each other.
“I don’t mean to interrupt,” Drake emerged from the castle, “But there has been an incident.”
Breaking apart, “What? Where?”
“Another letter has arrived at the Amethyst Kingdom. This time, it was addressed to everyone. She is on video conference waiting for everyone to join her.”
Onika push passed Drake, storming up the walkway toward the conference room.
“I’m sorry to spoil the moment,” Drake glanced to Luca, “But congratulations. I couldn’t help but overhear.”
“Thanks. I didn’t intend to ask her today, but I couldn’t go another day without making her mine forever.”
Drake clapped him on the back, “I understand, trust me. Now… let’s head up and see what the hell is happening now.”
Chapter 29
Onika and Emersyn sat at the massive table staring at the screen in front of them. Amalee, Sarifena, Commander Critcher, and Rory all stared back.
“Amalee, what did the letter say?” Rory’s voice filled the speaker.
Amalee began to read the letter, her voice cracking as she did.
