Page 67 of Finding Love with the Fae King

“Could Tulip come with me? Or even Finley?” I asked, without looking at him.

Osirus’s gaze fell to Horus as he scratched his chin. “I’m sorry, Melina, but they are fighting for us.” I nodded my head and held back a sob. No one.

This was it. I was going to be utterly alone for an undetermined length of time. He might have been physically preparing to fight off the country’s demons, but in my heart, I was fighting them as well. The loneliness. I was going to be lonesome for a while. All those moments we had already shared, sleeping in each other’s arms, seemed pointless. It was going to be like he was never there.Who knows if I will ever sleep that well while I’m away from him?

How stupid of me to get so attached.

More sleepless nights, and not because I was going to be alone, but because I was going to miss him. The bond was the most messed up thing anyone could ever have. Even though I was thoroughly angry with him, I still wanted to be by his side.

With a nod, I let him know I was ready to go. My legs gripped tightly against Horus’s neck and shoulders. I should have been terrified of flying off with a beast that could rip me to shreds, but instead, I was more afraid of losing Osirus.

“I love you,” Osirus spoke loudly.

With one last glance, I looked him square in the eye. “I love you too.” The worst part was, I did love him. Even though the hovering thoughts of everyone leaving me behind weighed on my shoulders. I couldn’t look at him anymore, and Alaneo slapped Horus’s haunch, and he started running. Horus unfolded his wings as he ran and quickly ascended into the sky as his claws bounced up into the air. I didn’t feel the adrenaline rush, the butterflies in my stomach at the thought of flying on some fairytale dragon. Daring not to look back, I held onto Horus’s neck and cried a thousand tears as he carried me away from the one person who I had let my walls crumble for.

Osirus

Horus had taken flight in the clear sky. The light sources were falling into the horizon as they flew toward it. This was the hardest decision that I had to make, to make her leave to guarantee her safety, but it was for good reason.

Her heart broke into a million pieces. My darling thought I was leaving her for good, but it was far from it. She had no power to protect herself, and I had to have my full head in this battle. This was for us, for her. Being around her had given me enough strength to power through this; once this was over, I’d make it up to her. I just prayed she would eventually understand.

With the witch coven coming to aid Cosmo and the Court members, I knew time was short. He felt threatened that Melina was here, so his very own plans were forced to come quickly. “Your Majesty?” Alaneo spoke softly. Alaneo had mentioned it before, having Melina fly off with Horus into the Isle of Dragons. I was the only fae that was allowed there since I saved Horus when he was still a hatchling.

“What is it, Alaneo?” I spoke sullenly.

“The first wave of shifters have disembarked; they are awaiting your orders at the north side of the territory. Leah has also returned and said the dragon shifters should be here by dawn.” I continued to stare off into the distance and walked to the stables. Montu was going to have a ride ahead of him. The northern part of our territory was rocky terrain, the last stretch of our journey, but it had to be done. We would get no sleep tonight as we waited for the final rounds of warriors to come through.

As much as I wanted to hold off another day, I feared we may have already lost our timing. Cosmo may have wanted his daughter to marry me to gain more power for himself and control his daughter, but now we were on another level. Cosmo talked to the Chief gnome, and once he had left to order some other defenseless creatures from our kingdom around, Osmond was able to give me a warning.

Osmond was a good chief. He was for the rebellion against the government and said he would send the finest of metals and shields for the battle. He could not supply us with soldiers since they were a smaller territory, but he wished us the best of luck. Food, water, and supplies would be sent if asked. Cosmo had threatened him and his people for their silence during any uprisings the Golden Light Kingdom may have, and instantly, he knew something was going to transpire. It was good to hold alliances with even the minor territories around the kingdom.

“Montu, my friend. Let’s ride.” With a quick huff, we set out at a galloping speed, along with Alaneo and the Red Fury, as Melina liked to call them. They were all very similar in looks, but their personalities were gravely different. Without them, I don’t think I would have had the drive to change the kingdom. However, first seeing how happy and peaceful their tribe was before the squalor with rogue vampires made me realize the fae people could be happy and not have a terrible caste system like humans used in the Middle Ages.

Our stand was to work for what you wanted, and to give to those that needed it the most. The werewolves adopted this quickly in their early years; somehow, the fae never seemed to acquire it. Now was the time, with me being the strongest fae king in both physical and magical attributes. We would succeed in a reformation.

The push I needed was Melina. My stony heart broke when I first laid eyes on her. From the moment she spoke about having representatives of all territories and subspecies as the Court instead of just the fae, I felt pride in my heart. She might not have had queenly training or a higher education like most queens were subject to, but she had heart. She thought her physical capabilities held her back and made her weak, but she was far from it. In fact, she was strong. She just needed to see that within herself.

She felt alone all those years, and finally breaking through to her gave me hope she would trust me, even when I sent her away. The look in her eyes as she broke into a million pieces crushed my soul. We were not bonded together yet. I felt her pain and the rejection. She understood she could not be here, but just now, coming to love someone and having a bond so strong would break her.

Not understanding what was happening to her, her emotions were running rampant. She loved me. I knew she did. Part of her aura understood that and understood why she couldn’t be here. However, her past haunted her again, and I would have to save her once again from her fears.

I growled loudly as Montu continued to pound the dirt with his hooves. His angry breaths continued to follow the hidden trail up the path. I never got to take her on a proper date like humans did. There were so many things I wanted to show her, and now the land was tainted with blood as we fought for reform.

If I had anything to do with it, it would be a bloodless battle. I didn’t want lives lost or blood spilled, but it was inevitable when demanding power. I prayed to the Gods that our numbers could exceed those that wanted the Fae Court to stay in power. I already felt that the fae people, the commoners, would be with us in this revolt.

With my heart heavy and my sword swinging by my side, we finally arrived at the makeshift camp. Wolves, lions, tigers, and bears were scouting the area, looking to set up their own place to stay. Alpha Kane and Luna Clara come walking forward in their warrior gear, with Clara no longer pregnant.

“Princess, you should be with your pup. Congratulations, however.” I smirked at Kane as he rolled his eyes. The wolf would never like me, not really.

“I gave birth the day after you left and healed quite nicely. Evelyn will be fine with Kane’s mother. I’m here for a good time.” She laughed while looking at her mate lovingly. I still didn’t understand what Clara saw in the wolf, but they do complement each other well in controlling his beast.

“No word on Carson,” Kane butted in. “He’s as good as dead for trying to kidnap the future Queen of the Fae.” He growled.

“Babe, he might be under a spell. It doesn’t sound right that he would do that to Melina,” Clara cooed at her mate. “I say capture and question. Then if he really is guilty, you can do what you want. What do you say?” She fluttered her eyelashes as he grabbed her by the waist and planted a passionate kiss on her lips. “Anything for you.”

“All right, thanks for the show there, Princess.” Clara blushed and giggled while Kane held her closer. I was ready to have Melina back in my arms and kiss her with the fire that burned within me. Her smell, her touch, and the light inside her…

“Let’s talk strategies,” Alaneo piped up, stirring me from my daydreams.

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