AllFreeNovel
Share Us
“Hand her over,” I called out, extending my arms open in anticipation.
A giggle escaped Ember’s lips as she delicately placed Korra in my embrace. Korra was awake, her eyes a majestic blue like her father’s. I bounced her gently in my arms, my heart warming as her lips pulled back into a smile.
“You are so adorable,” I cooed. “We’re going to have to keep the boys far away from you.”
Ember snorted. “Don’t worry. Her father will handle that one.”
I looked over at Ella and down at her belly. “How are you feeling these days?”
Ella rubbed a hand over her stomach. “Amazing. Kai talks to the baby every day. It’s adorable.”
I focused back on Korra, her eyes growing heavy the more I rocked her in my arms. “I bet it is,” I murmured.
There was a time before when I was envious of my best friend and cousin. I believed I wasn’t going to be able to have normal children because the Tyvar curse was still bound Bayleon and Bastian. Now they were free, which meant our kids would also be free; it was a good feeling.
“So,” Ella began, her voice sounding mischievous. When I looked up at her, she grinned wide, her eyes lit with curiosity.
“What is it?” I questioned.
She snickered and peered around, obviously making sure no one could hear her. “What is it like to be with Bayleon and Bastian at the same time? Do they not get jealous of each other?”
Ember smacked Ella’s arm. “Don’t you think that’s personal?”
Ella shrugged. “I can’t help it. I want to know.”
Rolling my eyes, I leaned in close. “It’s wonderful,” I said, leaving it at that.
Ella waved her hand for me to continue. “You can’t tell me more?”
I winked at her. “It’s none of your business. Let’s just say we’re all satisfied.”
We laughed and it felt good to catch up with them. There was always something dire going on in the Land of the Fae, but I hoped things would settle down for a while. I had no doubt Diawen was still alive and would make another move at some point, only I didn’t think her wrath would be directed at me; she would go after Lerissa. Aidan was adamant about keeping her safe; I trusted he could do it. And who knows, maybe it was all over. Only time will tell.
We talked for a few more minutes and then Elvena joined the conversation. She clutched my arm and nodded toward outside the ballroom.
“There’s something I think you’d like to know. Can we talk in private?”
My heart started to race and I swallowed hard. I couldn’t tell if it was good or bad. All I knew was that whatever it was, it was important.
* * *
Elvena’s wordsechoed in my head as I made my way through the palace, winding around corridors and hallways until I reached the back exit that led to the garden. Not a soul stirred as I walked out, feeling the rush of cool night air caress my skin.
Moonlight shimmered like diamonds scattered on the ground, guiding me toward the secluded grove of pear trees hidden behind thick vines. With every step, I grew more and more excited. Bayleon and Bastian probably expected me to be in bed, but I knew they’d find the note on my pillow, asking them to meet me in our pear tree grove. It was our special place, and this was a special time.
When I heard their voices approaching, my heart skipped a beat. Stretching out an arm, I parted the curtain of flowering vines, allowing them passage into our secret space. Bayleon and Bastian were shirtless, wearing only dark green leather warrior pants that hugged their toned bodies. A leather cord held Bayleon’s hair in a neat ponytail while strands of Bastian’s brushed his forehead in a wild tangle. Once they were inside, I enclosed the three of us within our grove.
They both stared at me, their eyes twinkling curiously. A smile lit up my face and I walked toward them with a lightness to my step.
“Are you wanting us out here tonight?” Bastian asked.
A laugh escaped my lips and I reached for their hands, clutching them tightly and feeling the warmth of their skin beneath my fingertips.
“That’s not why I wanted you out here, but I’m sure it can be arranged.” I met both of their gazes, tears pricking at the corner of my eyes. “There’s something I need to tell you and I wanted it to be here in our special place.”
Bayleon rubbed a thumb over my hand affectionately in encouragement. “Tell us, my love.”
With trembling lips, I released their hands and placed mine on my belly. Their eyes widened in understanding and a joyous realization spread across their faces as they glanced between each other and back to me.
