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But of course, since shifter hearing is a thing,everybodyhears my question.
An older guy chuckles at me. “My dear girl, why would we hate you? If anything, you are more important to us because of your mixed heritage. Fae and dragon shifterblood mixed made our race strong, but imagine how much stronger we’ll be with elf blood. You are going to make the king’s line something even more fierce than it already is.”
My cheeks grow warm at his response.
Part of me thought I’d come here and they would hate me for being a hybrid. Though, I’m starting to believe that not every supernatural species hates hybrids as much as fae do.
“We have much to discuss,” King Basilicus says, turning to the council. “Do you still have need of Princess Wisteria’s presence, or shall we discuss the issue with the fae?”
The council quickly turns their attention away from me and toward their king. With King Basilicus’s dismissal, Stellan leads me from the council room. I feel lighter as we put distance between us and the other dragons.
That wasn’t nearly as bad as I thought it would be, yet it was infinitely worse too. Worse, because I fear the dragon shifters may be as bad as the fae now that they know I’m from a supposedly dead species.
Yesterday, I didn’t get to read much of the book on elves, but from the little I read, elves were known as warriors. They had strong magic that it is clear I inherited. How did I ever think that my strange magic was fae magic? Then again, I believed what my father told me. And Cypressdoeshave strong magic too—just notelfstrong.
“We need to talk,” Stellan says, once we’re in the car.
I turn to face him when I hear the serious tone. “Okay.”
His blue green eyes search my face like he’s trying to get up the courage from me to say whatever it is he needs to stay.
I reach my hand over the center console and put a hand on his arm. “Stellan, whatever it is, it’s fine.”
He sighs, unconvinced by my reassurance.
“Let’s go to the beach. We can talk there,” I suggest.
He nods, moving to start the car. As he pulls the car onto the road and heads toward home, he’s got a hard look on his face. My stomach is in knots as I consider what he is going to tell me. It must be bad if he’s this nervous. I don’t think I’ve ever seen Stellan nervous about anything.
Hoping to get him to relax, I reach my hand across the center console and grab ahold of his free hand. He smiles at me and laces our fingers together, but his posture stays stiff.
“Do you… regret asking me to move to your room?” My rising anxiety forces the question from my lips. Itmustbe that.
He furrows his brows. “What?No. No. Absolutely not.” He brings my hand up to his lips and gently kisses it. “It’s not that. But before you do move into my room, there is something you deserve to know.”
I press my lips together, forcing myself not to ask anything else. A conversation like this would be better if we can look at one another.
I force myself to relax back into my seat. No matter what he has to say, we can work through it together. We’re married and I meant our wedding vows. I’m in this for better or worse.
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Rare and special
Stellan
Wisteria is quiet as I lead her to the beach. With one of my hands, I hold onto her. The other hand carries a picnic basket, but I doubt I’d be able to stomach any food right now. From the way her eyes flash orange, I’d guess she’s feeling the same way.
I don’t want to tell her. I want things to continue like they are. But if I ignore the problem until I can’t ignore it anymore, it will only hurt Wisteria. Hurting her is the last thing I want.
When we get to the beach, I lead Wisteria to a small outdoor table. The wind is blowing a little. I notice Wisteria pull her sweater tighter around her.
“Are you cold?” I ask.
“I’m fine.” She smiles, to reassure me.
I look at my wife, my breath catching in my throat. She’s beautiful, and not just because of her fae blood. I’ve never met anybody as stunning as her. The more I get to know her, the more attracted to her I am.
I try to swallow the knot in my throat, wondering howto begin. What can I even say to her that will make this all right?
