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It’s fine. You were what Margetta was after.
Then I was duped.
Yes, you were.
Rosamunde?
Yes? Her feminine, telepathic voice was like a balm on his soul.
I think I feared being close to anyone after my parents died. I kept telling myself that I had to make Tannisford safe first. That’s why I was so willing to think the worst of you. It kept me from getting too close.
I know.
You do? He was surprised.
I’m not so different. On some level, it was easier to stay in the castle, to do my job, to not think about engaging in a relationship when at any moment Margetta could inflict another of her visions on me. I’ve born so much guilt, I didn’t think I was worthy.
Margetta made you feel that way.
So many people died.
I know. We’ve born the same guilt. But I’m here now, Rosamunde.
Do you know where you are? Because even though we’ve made contact, I still can’t determine your location.
He looked out the cave opening into the dark night sky. I could be anywhere. I’m in an ice cave, but the location is beyond me. However, I have an idea. I don’t know if it can work, but I want to try.
Anything!
Stone loved her response. He realized she’d been this way from the beginning, always game whether in her Aralynn form or just Rosamunde. How about we try to bond?
You mean now? At this distance?
Well, we’re not a couple of slugs, we have some power between us, and I have your blood in my veins.
Stone. I love you so much. I’d try anything right now and I mean it. The minute I can locate you, I’m bringing you home.
Margetta was still dozing by the brazier, her minions shivering and huddling together. Stone closed his weary eyes and focused on his mating vibration. It came to life easily despite his intense suffering. He reached for Rosamunde and at first it was as though he was trying to penetrate a dense fog and his frequency didn’t know which way to go. I’ve accessed my mating vibration, but it seems lost, maybe blocked. Have you engaged yours?
I have, but like you, it can’t reach very far.
He drew a deep breath. What if you accessed the elf-lord power? I know it will hurt—
Yes! And the pain won’t matter, but I’m giving it a shot. Just be rea
dy. Okay?
He watched Margetta stir, but she heaved a sigh and fell back into her slumbers. He felt certain that the moment she woke up, she would know what was going on and would disrupt the process. Go for it. I’m with you. All the way.
He waited and everything fell so silent he wasn’t sure if Rosamunde was still there. But after a full minute, his own mating vibration began to hum with greater strength.
His gaze was glued to Margetta. She shifted her shoulders, but her eyes stayed closed. Even more lines had appeared on her cheeks.
Suddenly, his back arched as Rosamunde’s mating vibration, full of the elf-lord power, headed straight for him. He could also feel her pain, so he immediately channeled the power. He could tell her relief was instantaneous.
When his mating vibration reached hers it felt like two waves crashing into each other for a brief moment then a full-on embrace. Nothing held back. The elf-lord power covered their vibrations. He went straight to the issue. I bond myself to you, Rosamunde.
And I, to you.
