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Chapter 40
Rafferty
Rafe wasa little bit afraid that he might be falling in love with Bree Paine, the Redcap Light Fae who had once been human. It had not come as a particular surprise. His feelings had been growing for her these past few weeks. They had spent so much time together, and every time he learned something new about Bree, it made him care for him evenmore.
And now, here she was in his bed, her face snuggled up against his chest. His heart felt so full. And happy. It was a foreign feeling. Things had been so dire in Underworld for such a very long time, it almost felt wrong to feel that lightness in his chest. But there was no denying it. He cared for Bree, so much so that his heart ached to even think ofit.
What would he do when she left? It was only a matter of time. He knew now that she cared for him the same way he cared for her, but he was also not delusional enough to think that her feelings for him would make her stay in the Dark Fae’srealm.
Perhaps he could go with her when she returnedhome...
A Dark Fae in Otherworld? It was a strange thought, but stranger things had happened. He couldn’t imagine living in a world with the blinding brightness of the sun, but he could get used to it if it meant he could spend his days by Bree’sside.
A knock sounded on the door, and Rafe groaned inwardly. Not again. Every time he had this beautiful girl in his bed, someone insisted oninterrupting.
With a sigh, he slid out from underneath Bree. She barely even registered the movement. The poor girl was so tired. He knew she’d been running herself into the ground, trying to train up for these upcoming battles. Even if she didn’t want to fight, she was giving it all shehad.
Quickly, he strode across the floor and cracked open the door. It was Taveon, and he did not lookhappy.
“I just wanted to check on Bree,” the Princesaid.
“She is fine, Taveon. You do not need to check on her every few hours. She is safe. Withme.”
Taveon craned his head around the door and spotted Bree asleep in Rafe’s bed. The covers barely reached her shoulders, highlighting her naked skin and the very blatant fact that she was wearing nothing at all. Taveon’s eyebrows shot up as he stared hard at hisfriend.
“Well. I see you were not lying. She is certainlywithyou.”
“Do not get angry with me, Taveon,” Rafe said in a quiet voice, hoping whatever argument they were about to have would not wake Bree. “There is nothing wrong with me caring for the girl. It will not cause problems for you and yourbattles.”
“I am not angry. I am not even surprised.” Taveon’s gaze wandered to Bree again, almost sadly. “Truth be told, I think this is likely a good thing. For the both ofyou.”
Rafe raised his eyebrows. “Perhaps you should tell her that. You know, I think her opinion of you might change if you showed her more of the real version of yourself instead of this weird Prince persona you like to pretend you are. It was good what you said to her during our trip, but you need to open yourself up evenmore.”
“Maybe one day,” Taveon saidsadly.
Rafe frowned as he shut the door and joined Bree back on the bed. He had never seen his friend so dour before. This King situation was really wearing him down, and Rafe had a feeling it would only get worse once he had been crowned. If he thought Taveon would listen, Rafe might suggest that he forget this entire thing and move on to a different kind of life. Taveon could make a difference in the realm some other way. He did not need to rule it in order to change how things weredone.
But he knew Taveon would never listen. He would keep moving forward until he couldn’t move forwardanymore.
