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“And that is what makes you so beautiful. You are a mate to two princes, correct? That makes you royalty. You are destined for power, Rarity. You’ll find your truth in time. I wish I had it for you, but I don’t. He will be so happy to know you are his mate because there is no other like you. You are unique. You are rare. Nothing, no one, could ever come close to you for him. You are the gem humans and creatures alike spend eternity searching for, Sweetheart. Your power, is for purpose, your appearance, is for reason, and while you might not have the explanation yet, life will speak to you in time. Tell me, does it truly matter? Why you are the way you are? When you are surrounded by people who don’t care what you look like? You have two beloveds that will protect you until death.”
“I know it doesn’t matter in the grand scheme of things. There’s a void.” I pat my chest. “Wondering how I am sodifferent than Lexy, than Atreyu, than all other vampires, and knowing would bring me peace.”
“Peace is also rare,” he states, melancholy hanging on his smile. “Don’t waste your life looking for it when you could have had it all along.”
A hum fills the air, and an orange circle appears, sparking like a live wire, and a silver elf tumbles free.
“Holy shit—” he grumbles, rolling right into the Cove.
Water splashes onto me and my father. Of course, my mouth was open to reply to him when the elf rolled into the Cove.
It’s surprisingly cold and refreshing, nevertheless, I spit it out, not knowing what’s in the water.
The elf pokes his head above the surface, his ears wiggling, his white hair flattened and slicked back on his head, but it’s the annoyance in his blue swirling eyes that has me swallowing a chuckle.
“Of course, I’d land in a damn puddle,” he gripes, swimming to the edge, and Father helps him out of the water.
“I’ll have you know, that is the portal that opened all portals. Be happy to be drenched in such magic,” Father quips.
The elf raises his brows, water dripping from the tips of his hair as he bows. “Apologies. I did not know. I have never left the kingdom before.”
“You seem familiar,” I say, getting to my feet.
“I’m Zyrl. Zy, Cailian calls me. I am his brother.”
Makes sense. They do look alike, but Cailian is graceful and has a sleek, feminine structure while his brother has a hard jaw, a wider frame, and thick muscle. He reminds me of a warrior, not royalty.
His eyes widen in fear. “Apologies for soaking you, Princess,” he falls to his knees, hanging his head. “Forgive me.”
My father chuckles and crosses his arms, staring at me to see what I’ll do.
“Um…” I pat Zyrl’s shoulder. “You can stand. Please, stand,” I rush. “I am not a Princess. Just call me Rarity, please.”
He does as I say, straightening to his full height that towers over me. “But you are a Princess, the first ever in Elementalu history.” He narrows his eyes. “Surely, Cailian told you that.”
“He did not,” I grumble under my breath.
“I see. Cailian likes for people to recognize their truth and place before having to confront them.” He fans himself. “It’s hot here. Where is this?”
I begin to notice the water on his body isn’t the water from the Cove butfromhim. That’s right. It’s too hot for him here, so I act quickly, shoving him into the Cove again.
Another big splash waves onto the shore, soaking my feet.
“What was that for? Oh— this feels so much better,” he groans, floating onto his back. “I understand what you’ve done. Thank you.”
“Cailian said it was too hot for him here. It’s why he had to go back.”
“Which is funny to me, considering he has a dragon mate who spits fire and another mate who lives in…” he trails off and looks around. “Where is this?”
“Salem, Massachusetts. On a planet called Earth.”
“Earth,” he repeats. “What an odd name.” Zy dips his head under the water before swimming to the edge. He crosses his arms on the ground which helps him to stay in that position instead of sinking. “I am here to bring you back to Elementalu, Princess Rarity.”
My cheeks flush from the formality. “Rarity, is fine. Just strike the Princess from your vocabulary.”
Zy tilts his head. “I can’t do that. Cailian would not allow it.”
“Well, he isn’t here, is he?” I spew with attitude. “I’m sorry.” I pinch the bridge of my nose. “This has all been stressful.”
