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“Well, don’t be a stranger. Call me. That’s the great thing about phones. They work both ways. You can always text me, too. Just give me signs of life.”
“I’ll do better.”
“I love you, Lita. Take care of yourself.”
“I love you, too. Let’s plan for a visit soon.”
“After I get myself situated as Alpha, it’s happening for sure. I miss you too much. Talk to you soon!”
Lita laughed at the underlying threat in the last part. “Promise. Bye bye.” She hung up the phone with a small smile on her face. There was a time she wasn’t sure how she would manage without her brother. She was afraid once she left, she’d be filled with loneliness. Life had been so full that she only realized now how much she missed him. She guessed that was how it was supposed to be … it meant she was happy. And she was.
Asher, feeling her emotions of love and acceptance, turned her to face him. With a fluid motion, he leaned in, his mouth finding hers in a kiss full of promise that he would always take care of her. This wasn’t temporary treatment. This would be forever. Every day he would prove his love to her. Every day he would shower her with affection. Because that was how her life should have been all along, and she deserved nothing less. He was completely and utterly devoted to her. Finding her was the best thing that had ever happened to him. Her love was the greatest gift the world could have ever blessed him with. Through this life and the next, he would bind himself to her and her alone. Therecould never be anyone else. He slowly pulled away, and she grinned up at him, her cheeks flushed and eyes sparkling with happiness.
“So, about that sparring?”
Chapter 61
It took some time to adjust, but the pack finally settled down and got used to having the centaurs around. Grayson set upfirm boundaries and was in charge of setting up their patrols to coincide with the pack’s. Sparring was going well, and Lita had adapted to her new fire skill. She found that it wasn’t difficult to communicate with Seraphina. It was almost like another mindlink.
Asher and Grayson took their training to the next level. It was more intense and rough as Asher pushed himself and tested his limits. He was trying to bring about his new, hidden powers. They had switched to the lower training arena, since the other one was now being used as a home for the centaurs.
Lita was sitting in the bleachers, watching Asher and Grayson spar in their human forms. It was important to practice and train in every way possible. Lita couldn't help but watch Asher's body as it glistened with sweat. He was mouthwateringly gorgeous, with his well-chiseled chest and bulging, defined arms. Her lustful thoughts drifted to thinking about his body in bed and how those same, powerful arms held her so tenderly and preciously. Her licentious thoughts finally faded as she noticed the two had stopped fighting. Asher was staring at her, eyes dark, looking her over as if she were a little lamb.
You keep thinking like that and I’m not going to be able to keep fighting. I can’t concentrate with those thoughts popping up in my head. I’ll gladly oblige your needs.He was staring at her, a smug smile resting on his face.
Ugh, caught by the soulmate link again. This had become a recurring problem. Well, it wasn’t really a problem. She was incredibly turned on when she caught him lusting after her, and then, when they were being intimate … She stopped herself again from taking those thoughts any deeper.
Crimson stained her cheeks and she looked away.Keep on sparring. I can control myself … okay, maybe not.
“Caspian, why don’t you come over and experiment a little?” Lita heard Asher chuckle, but he returned his attention to Grayson as Caspian sat next to her.
“Okay Caspian, just for curiosity’s sake, we need to see if you’re able to use a mental barrier on me. You don’t have to block all aspects, but let’s see if you can do just enough that could block the soulmate thought link. If it’s going to hurt too bad, then don’t do it.” Lita looked at Caspian, who smiled at her gently.
“It shouldn’t hurt me. The reason it hurt before was because I was blocking all of you. I was making your presence invisible. Let’s see what I can do.” Caspian sat in front of Lita and stared into her emerald pools. He looked deep inside, trying to find a link he could use to ground his magic in. As he was staring, a glow came forward through her green orbs. A flaming bird peered back at him. He quickly pulled back and let out a shallow breath.
“You better talk to Seraphina first. I think she’s going to light me on fire if I continue.” Caspian chuckled nervously. Seraphina was staring back at him with murderous intent, and his heart froze.
“Oh, okay.” Lita drifted into her consciousness. It was actually a very neat experience. She could meet with Mira in the depths of her mind, and she was also able to see Seraphina, who visited periodically.
Seraphina, I was going to have my friend put up a mild barrier to prevent my thoughts from entering my mate’s head. It would be temporary, just to see if we can. This way, in the future, I can still surprise him.
It isn’t a good idea. You two are linked for a reason. You need to be able to know the moment either of you are in danger so that you can go to the other. You are strongest when you are together. You weren’t just blessed as soulmates randomly. Thiswas intentional.Seraphina’s light flickered in and out as the flames danced around her.
You’re saying that us being soulmates was planned? Is it because I’m the fairy queen’s daughter and the alpha’s daughter, and I’m mated to an alpha? I don’t understand.
It’s because of the destiny you hold. Your mother knows of your future legacy. She has the power of premonition. You’ll need to talk to her about it, as I’m not permitted to give away the future. He can do the barrier, but it shouldn’t be done often. Only on very rare occasions. Seraphina vanished, and Lita snapped back into reality.
Despite having received permission, Seraphina’s words weighed heavily on Lita’s mind. What exactly did their future hold? She couldn’t shake off the uneasy feeling that came with it. Lita was no fool; she understood the gravity of the situation. Seraphina had suggested that they were connected for a reason, and that their powers were strongest when used together. Their fates seemed to be intertwined, and her mother held more information about it. It was crucial for Lita to make the journey to Elysia soon, not only to see her mother, but also to learn what secrets she possessed. Seraphina had previously mentioned that they were destined to bring peace to the world. That her bloodline would be hunted down. It was a daunting responsibility for Lita to bear.
Lita felt Asher’s arms wrap around her from behind. She snapped out of her thoughts and looked up at him. He looked at her with a small smile … the soulmate link again. He could feel her mild distress and had already accessed the reason from her own thoughts.
“What’s wrong, Lita?” Grayson plopped down and shoved an apple in his mouth.
Lita smiled and just shrugged. She really didn’t know what was wrong, if anything. She was suddenly putting everythingtogether, and she realized there was a heavy burden on her shoulders—and on her future relatives.
“I was just thinking about the things Seraphina has said. Like how Asher and I being soulmates was planned, and that we’re strongest when we’re together.” Lita looked at the two men but was assessing Grayson’s face. He seemed to be deep in thought about something again, and he wasn’t sharing.
“Grayson, what are you thinking?” Asher asked the question that was on Lita’s mind for her. He squeezed Lita’s arm and pulled her deeper into his embrace. They had been destined to be together. To him, that sounded amazing. It meant that the connection between them wasn’t fleeting but eternal. Eternity with Lita was something he loved the sound of.
