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“On a short trip, you see mommy’s friend has invited her to sleep over—” Her voice grew fainter as she descended the steps. Raijin watched her go, only to feel a chill run down his spine.
Turning around he found a large tendril made of black smoke hanging over his head, he tensed.
“My sister is important to me,” Lanias said. “She and Kahlia are the two best things I’ve accomplished in this life. And I don’t like that they’re in this situation.” She crossed her arms, her eyes losing all signs of warmth. “You can have my sister Ogre, but only for the time she needs you. Don’t ever forget that. Sabina is a Shade witch always, and forever.”
She went to walk past him, the black mass slowly drifted down disappearing into the floorboards as if they were never there.
“Your sister doesn’t need me.”I need her. Was left unsaid.
Lanias stopped beside him, her lips curling at the ends. “Is that what you think?” She didn’t wait for his answer, as she continued to the steps and jogged down them.
Leaving Raijin standing alone in the hallway. He lifted his hand, and watched as his skin turned bright red and his nails grew long, curving slightly. He weighed them before, allowing his hand to return to normal.
Mate or not, there were some things that had to remain in the dark. His crimes and why he couldn’t fully accept Sabina’s love was one of those. Heading downstairs, he forced his expression to become light and less heavy. He would enjoy these moments and when it ended he wouldn’t regret living in the light for a few days.
Chapter31
Return
SABINA
Packing hadn’t been hard, but figuring out where they would be staying had been more difficult then Sabina expected. She’d thought they’d return to Raijin apartments, but Raijin had said no.
Reaching out to him, she brushed her fingers lightly down the side of his mask.
“Where are we going, if we’re not going to the Edge?”’ She asked.
“No, it’s been made clear to me that if we try to hide you within Veil City, it will be leaked.” Raijin said, glancing at her. “I don’t intend on making the same mistake for a second time. I’m taking you somewhere,” he paused, in deep thought, “that no one will think of. We’re heading to the Green Line.”
“The green line?” Sabina repeated startled; the green line was used to travel the outer rims, but more specifically it was used to travel to the human world. “Wouldn’t it be better to remain within the walls of the magical realm.”
“No, the Unseelie aren’t the best at crossing over, if rumors are to be trusted and, whoever is behind them wouldn’t think we’d leave the protection of the Council.”
“Do the others know?”
He gave a short nod, his gaze turning dark. “Those three might be many things, but traitors they aren’t.”
Hearing this Sabina decided to relax, and trust Raijin..
The drive wasn’t long, they arrived at the central station faster than she expected. Magic had its convenience, she got out of his car opening the back door she smiled at the sight of a sleeping Kahlia, her arms and legs sprawled within the arms of the invisible car seat. Reaching inside, she rubbed her cheek. “Come on sweetie, it’s time to wake up.”
With a groan her daughter let out a long yawn. Blinking at Sabina, even as she stretched searching around her surroundings. “Mommy?”
“Yes,” Sabina said with a chuckle, tapping the blinking amulet that sat on the center of her daughter’s chest. It released a sharp ding sound, as the invisible straps and car seat were sucked inside. Kahlia released a squeak of surprise when she lightly plopped into the seat. “Mommy.” She exclaimed.
Sabina laughed as she picked her up. Pouting, Kahlia let herself be placed down on the ground. “Not funny.” She muttered.
“Okay, okay. It’s not funny,” Sabina conceded, reaching inside the car for Kahlias bunny backpack, “it’s cute,” she whispered.
A tug on her jacket had her glancing over her shoulder, “What is it—.” She noticed what Kahlia was staring at, her daughters’ eyes were focused on Raijin who was pulling their bags from the back of the car.
“Mommy is he coming with us?” she asked.
“Yes,” Sabina grabbed the straps of Kahlias bag, and straightened up outside of the car. Turning to her daughter, she said. “Arms.”
Kahlias eyes were completely focused on Raijin, who’d finished unloading their bags and was handing the bags over to one of the valets, “He’s big.” She said in wonder.
Biting back a snort, Sabina chided herself as she assisted Kahlia in putting her backpack on. She gently pulled her daughter braids up, and once she was assured that she looked good she grabbed her hand. “Let’s go say ‘hi’ to him.”
