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“This is it, Kuzar,” he said, handing me the vial. “The fate of your mate and your unborn child rests in your hands.”
I took the vial, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew the risks, but I also knew that I would do anything to protect Evie and our child.
“Thank you, Gazul, I won’t let you down.”
I left Gazul’s hut with the vial clenched tightly in my hand. As I made my way back to my cave, a sense of both trepidation and hope washed over me. I was about to embark on the most perilous journey of my life, but I was determined to succeed.
For Evie. For our child. For our future.
My heart pounded in my chest as I approached my cave, the vial of potion clutched tightly in my hand. I couldn’t wait to see Evie again, to hold her in my arms and tell her everything that transpired.
The soft glow of twilight enveloped the entrance to my cave, casting long shadows across the rough-hewn walls. I took a deep breath, steeling myself for what was to come. As I stepped inside, my eyes scanned the familiar surroundings, searching for any sign of my mate.
Evie was sitting by the fire, her head bowed, her shoulders slumped. Her long blonde hair cascaded over her slender shoulders, framing a face etched with worry and sadness. My heart ached at the sight of her.
“Evie,” I called out softly.
She looked up, her eyes widening in surprise and disbelief. “Kuzar!” She crambled to her feet.
In an instant, I was by her side, sweeping her into my arms. She clung to me tightly, her body trembling. I held her close, savoring the warmth of her embrace, the feel of her soft skin against mine.
“I’m so glad you’re home,” she whispered, her voice muffled against my chest.
“I’m home. I’m never leaving you again.”
We stood there for a long moment, lost in each other’s embrace, the world outside fading away.
Finally, I gently pulled away, cupping her face in my hands. “Evie,” I said, looking into her tear-filled eyes, “I have something to tell you.”
Her brow furrowed, and a flicker of anxiety crossed her features. “What is it?” she asked.
Taking a deep breath, I told her everything. I told her about my meeting with Mazarak and the council, about their expectations of us, about my fears and hesitations. I told her about my quest for the ingredients for the potion, about the dangers I faced, about my unwavering determination to protect her and our unborn child.
As I spoke, Evie’s expression shifted from worry to surprise, to fear, to relief. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she reached out to touch my cheek. “Kuzar,” she said, her voice thick with emotion, “why didn’t you tell me any of this before?”
My head shook. “I was afraid of losing you, of putting you in danger. I wanted to protect you from all of this.”
Evie smiled, a sad, understanding smile. “You can’t protect me from everything, Kuzar,” she said. “But I’m strong. I can handle it. And I want to share this journey with you. Together.”
My heart swelled with love and gratitude. I leaned down and kissed her, a slow, tender kiss that conveyed all the words I couldn’t say.
When we finally pulled away, Evie’s eyes were sparkling with unshed tears. “Thank you for telling me the truth. Thank you for loving me.”
I took her hand and led her to the makeshift bed of furs and blankets in the cave's corner. We lay down together, our bodies entwined, our hearts beating in unison.
“I love you too, Evie,” I said, my voice barely above a whisper. “More than anything in the world.”
Evie closed her eyes and sighed contentedly. “I’m so happy to be here with you.”
We lay there in silence for a long time, basking in the warmth of our love, the promise of our future.
Evie’s words struck me like a bolt of lightning, sending a jolt of disappointment through my veins. “I’m on my bleeding cycle,” she said, her voice soft yet firm. “We’ll have to wait.”
I nodded, trying to hide my crestfallen expression. Of course, I knew this was a possibility. Evie explained her monthly cycles to me before, but the reality of it still stung. I was so focused on obtaining the potion and preparing for the conception of our child that I neglected to consider the natural order of things.
Evie reached out and took my hand, her touch warm and reassuring. “I’m sorry, Kuzar. I know how much you want this.”
I forced a smile. “It’s okay,” I said. “We can wait. Our time will come.”
