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Our time of recovery is coming to an end, and this will be the only chance we get to ensure our queen is protected.
“When will we see the true you?” I had to question.
“A glimpse here and there,” he reasoned as he took the joker card from my grasp before shuffling the cards and pulling one final one -the Wheel of Time.“Patience will force me to play it low, but when the time for me to boldly remind all parties of my neutrality in this playing game comes, I’ll ensure it’s loud and clear so our enemies realize exactly which side I’m on.”
He turned away once more and tossed the cards towards the lagoon. They fluttered downward but never touched the waters as they began to float and line up in sequence until they spun in a circle that surrounded us.
Spinning faster and faster, the cards suddenly became a blur of golden energy with strings of black, and the length began to expand until a wonderful glowing wall of gold came to life, leaving a single rectangle space that signified the door.
“Willow and Neo are here,” he announced, and when he turned around, it was Milo again. “The moment you walk with Willow into the lagoon, head straight to the middle. That’s all you need to do. The rest will flow into you. Let yourselves react, and most importantly, whatever happens in there, don’t control Willow’s magic.”
“What if it goes out of control?” I questioned as my eyes narrowed. “It could make her insane.”
“Her magic won’t go out of control,” he assured me. “It will be wild, chaotic, destructive, and intense, but it won’t trigger insanity,” he stressed as if he could see it all. “This is your chance for you to feel in tune with the woman you love. I suggest you take advantage of it and seek within to see if your fear is truly something to be worried about or confirm that you’re being a little chicken.”
I wanted to punch that smug look off his face, but footsteps approached us.
“Showtime,” Milo whispered. “Good luck.”
He was heading in a different direction which left me pretty stumped. “Where are you going?”
“I’ll be on the sidelines,” he stated without looking back. “So will Neo. We’ll come back when everything is done. Make sure your attire is on point.”
“There’s nothing much to fix,” I huffed under my breath as I once again looked at the only traditional royal fabric that cloaked my legs. The cloth was silver and decorated with purple and pink roses that were further designed with black rhinestones.
With the black belt of silk tying the waistband, that was all I needed for this apparent ritual. My feet were bare, my silver locks off to one side, and my tattoos and markings began to hide back into my flesh -a habit that my very magic had gotten used to.
"Gotta make sure your pants are loose so your boner doesn’t disrespect our Goddess,” Milo hummed from afar.
“You really suck,” I huffed and tried to pinpoint where he’d gone, but he was out of sight - his low chuckle of amusement echoing through the forest before that faded away as well.
“He’s an underdog I wouldn’t want against us,”my wolf noted cautiously.
Whether I liked it or not, that was true. Mere glimpses and interactions with Milo were beginning to prove why he was a valuable pawn in the Vile Queen’s game.
“I swear this dress was made to be hard to walk in. Like, what happened to being able to breathe? Goddess, maybe I’m out of shape. Ow. Ow. Fucking ow. I’m hungry too.”
Just catching onto Willow’s words made my heart flutter while my legs fought against my need to stay where I stood. I knew it would only take a few moments before Willow walked out of the thick forest and into this mini clearing, and yet my heart couldn’t beat any faster while I stared in anticipation.
I shouldn’t have been nervous, though the anxiety begged to be seen and admired like a cunning villain. This would be the true beginning of our journey together.
We could no longer be client and bodyguard.
From the moment we completed this ritual, I’d be her Master in the realms of magic. She’d be my Disciple and require training in the realms of physical combat, magical spell work, and various elements that I hadn’t touched for years.
All the teachings I’d gathered from many years ago would be forced to come back, and it also meant I’d have to dive back into the community of magic.
I’d be forced to re-enter the world of the Coven and all the fuckery it comes with.
With my father and mother gone, I wouldn’t be able to lean on them like I had back in those days. The only person who would be just as knowledgeable as my father -if not smarter -would be my brother.
Do I want to bring him into this madness?
The first sight of glimmering silver caught my eye, and the moment that familiar frame emerged from the shadows of the forest, all was forgotten.
All I could do was stare as Willow emerged in a gorgeous silver gown that was decorated with purple and pink flowers. The material was thin and transparent, similar to what a wet white dress would look like upon her perfect frame.
Her peachy complexion further complemented the attire, as the baby pink and lavender purple flowers held a hint of glimmer to them. The sparkle effect looked tranquil under the moonlight’s rays. Compared to my attire, the fabric decorated with black rhinestones, hers was designed with iridescent ones, making her appear like a pure maiden about to call to the very gods above.
