Total pages in book: 112
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 106600 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 533(@200wpm)___ 426(@250wpm)___ 355(@300wpm)
I move to sit and pick up the note resting on top of the e-reader. My face hurts from smiling so hard. I didn’t know I could feel this way about anyone, but Ardan has made his way under my skin.
I’m falling hard and fast. I live for my morning blessings and our dates at night. No matter what’s going on with the clubhouse, he always makes sure to spend time with me before I go to bed. Or he’ll wake me to put me back to sleep if he has to handle club business when we come in from my shift.
There’s something comforting about knowing I always have him with me. Even now, he was gone by the time I got out of bed this morning, but this surprise makes me feel like he’s here to wrap me in his strong arms.
Good morning, pretty one,
I thought I’d leave your space ready for you. I had some business to take care of but you’re on my mind and I wanted to make you smile. I’ll be back before your shift. Enjoy your alone time.
Your Mate,
Ardan
I sigh and lean my head against the window. I love that the light and weather from outside comes through every morning. Although, I’ve been learning to use my magic to change the view to suit my mood like a mood ring.
I know it annoys Ardan that I won’t allow him to help me with my magic. However, I want to figure it out on my own. It just feels right.
“Thank you,” I mind-link him.
I furrow my brows when he doesn’t answer me back right away. Normally, he responds as soon as I open the link to talk to him. I open my thoughts to him to see if he’ll respond.
“Billy, are you here?” Someone calls through the apartment.
I rush into the foyer and find Dracon with his head stuck in the door. His eyes light up and a warm smile comes to his face. I’ve noticed that Ardan trusts few alone with me, and Dracon is one of the few.
“Good, you’re decent. May I enter?” he says.
“Yeah, come in. What can I do for you?”
He steps in and closes the door behind him. I note that he stands before me like a soldier ready to take his station. I get the feeling Ardan has been sending him around to watch over me when he’s busy with club business.
“King Ardan asked that I come sit with you. He had to take off on a mission,” he says, proving my point.
I roll my eyes. However, my interest is piqued as his words sink in. I lift a brow as I study him.
“A mission? What kind of mission?”
“A water spirit has escaped from The Final Tides. King Ardan has gone to handle the situation.”
“The Final Tides?”
“Yeah, it’s like a purgatory for the souls of water beings. Darker souls that we don’t want to return and all that. It’s where the water guards Brodny and Bardo used to protect.”
“Is there anything I can do?”
“No, he would like for you to continue with your day. I am here to spend the day and this evening with you until he can return. I have a charm bracelet the king would like me to travel in this evening when you start your shift. He has charmed it so I can enter and exit as he can,” he looks a bit nervous about the last part.
“Have you spent time in a charm before?”
“No, I haven’t. That’s some genie shit. However, it’s an honor to be given the power to do so.
“Don’t worry. I’m a skilled warrior. You will be safe with me.”
I laugh and give him a smile. I don’t miss the disdain in his voice as he mentions the genies. I’m still in awe of all the beings that truly exist right under our noses.
“Relax, Dracon. Have a seat. I’m going back into my library to finish my breakfast and read a book. I’ll let you know when I need to leave out. Would you like something to eat?” I say with a smile.
“No, thank you. I had something already.”
I give him a wave as I turn and head back to the library. My mind is racing with thoughts. There’s still so much for me to learn. Ardan has shared so much but I’m still learning new things with each day.
Bardo comes to mind. With Ardan away, I could follow the last lead I found on him. That might be my task for the day.
Ardan said to leave it to him, but he already has so much on his plate. I can take care of this one thing. Yup, that’s what I’ll do. Dracon will be with me. It will be fine.
That’s a plan.
***
“Queen Billy, I don’t think we should be here. I know of this place. It’s not safe for you,” Dracon says.