Her Forever
(Book 3)- Chapter 30

Willa’s POV

“What?” I whispered. “You are getting rid of me?”

“No, Darling, listen. I’m sending you somewhere safe, where no one will harm you. The war is happening tomorrow, it cannot wait any longer. Your life is in danger and the threats are becoming real, I have to strike now before all this planning is for naught.”

“The only thing I got out of that was that you are making me leave, away from you. You promised you would never leave me and now you are sending me away!” I yelled. My heart started to rip in the places he had so meticulously stitched up. The fear of abandonment, my parents driving away in their brand-new BMWs all came flooding back. I had been alone for so long, so many nights huddled in the corner of a room watching movies, reading books, and looking out the window. Violets’ family was nice and took me under their wing, but it was different. I couldn’t help but see it as pity. Their family was whole before I even arrived, and I was just the little extra child forced in with a bunch of wolves.

“You can’t do this,” I begged. The strong, independent woman who didn’t need anybody now needed someone, him. This man had broken down my fortress around my heart and now all he was doing was solidifying another wall, an impenetrable one. I never wanted to let anyone in, for fear of them leaving. The thought of Violet living in the Warrior Pack and not coming back with her own mom and dad had me breaking. Now, the man that is supposed to be my mate is making me leave.

Sure, he is trying to save me. He is trying to protect me but the thoughts of my own parents leaving has ripped open the stitching of my heart. I’m bleeding out and I don’t know if I could recover from this. I am still the broken girl whose parents left her at 13, but this time I don’t know if I have the strength to keep going.

“Once this is all over, I will come retrieve you Willa. This isn’t forever, just until we’ve won.” Orion’s face become softer, his hand touching my cheek wiping away the stray tears falling. “Horus is powerful, he is taking you to the Land of the Dragons. No one can go there unless invited or brought specifically by a dragon. There is a small cottage there that will have everything you need.”

I backed away from him, my hands no longer feeling the tingles that he usually leaves on my body, now I was feeling nothing but anger, hurt, resentment. He was leaving me and as selfish as I was being, I didn’t care. I’ve taught myself to be strong , not to rely on others and he taught me to trust him, to know he would always be there. Now he wasn’t. I was confused and conflicted in my feelings. I thought he would send me to some underground bunker where I could stay at least near him and not on some island who knows how far away.

“I see your anger, your fear, Darling. This is not forever. I will come back to you. I want you safe, please understand that.” Orion was pleading with me, pulling me to his chest and rubbing my hair. What kind of queen would I be anyway, being spoiled and not wanting to let him go? He has an entire kingdom waiting for him and I’m wallowing self-hatred and pity. I don’t even have some witty comment to come back with. I really am pathetic.

“I’ll do as you say,” I sniffed and backed away. Annan walked from behind some bushes and held out two large bags and wrapped them around Horus. “Don’t be like that, Darling. I love you, and I’ll be damned if anything will happen to you,” Orion’s fists clenched as he held onto his sword. He came in to give me one last hug, but I stepped back. I was being selfish, sure but he was making decisions with out me. We were a team and he just shipped me off with out talking to me about it.

He should go rule his kingdom, take care of his people. I was getting in the way anyway. Just like how you got in the way of your own parent’s dreams.

“Darling,…” his face was saddened. Even with the stoic kingly face he had on, I knew he could read my heart. It was broken and all he could do was watch as Annan helped me climb onto Horus.

“Could Violet come with me? Or even Fionn?” I asked without looking at him. Orion’s gaze fell to Horus as he scratched his chin. “I’m sorry Willa, but they are fighting, fighting for us.” I nodded my head and held back a sob. No one. Utterly no one.

This was it; I was going to be utterly alone for who knows how long. He might physically fight off the country’s demons but in my heart, I was fighting them as well. The loneliness. I was going to be lonesome for a while. All those moments we have already shared, sleeping in each other’s arms was going to be fruitless, it was going to be like he was never there. Who knows if will ever sleep that well while I’m gone from him.

How stupid of me to get so attached.

More sleepless nights and not because I was going to be alone but because I was going to miss him. The bond was the most messed up thing anyone could ever have. Even though I was thoroughly angry with him, I still wanted to be by his side.

With a nod, I let him know I was ready to go. My legs gripped tightly against Horus’ neck and shoulders. I should be terrified of flying off with a beast that could rip me to shreds, but instead I was more afraid of losing Orion.

“I love you,” Orion spoke loudly. With one last glance, I looked at him square in the eye. “I love you too.” The worst part was, I did love him. Even though the hovering thoughts of everyone leaving me behind weighed on my shoulders. I couldn’t look at him anymore and Annan slapped Horus’ haunch and started running. Horus unfolded his wings as he ran and quickly ascended into the sky as his claws pounced up into the air. I didn’t feel the adrenaline rush, the butterflies in my stomach at the thought of flying on some fairy tale dragon. Daring not to look back, I held onto Horus’ neck and cried a thousand tears as he carried me away from the one person that I had let my walls crumble for.

Orion’s POV

Horus had taken flight in the clear sky; the light sources were falling into the horizon as they flew towards it. This was the hardest decision that I had to make, to make her leave to guarantee her safety but it was for good reason.

Her heart broke into a million pieces. My Darling thought I was leaving her for good, but it was far from it. She had no power to protect her and I had to have my full head in this battle. This was for us, for her. Being around her had given me enough strength to power through this and once this is over, I’ll make it up to her. I just pray she will eventually understand.

With the witch coven coming to aid Onyx and several Court members I knew time was short, he felt threatened that Willa was here, so his very own plans were forced to come quickly. “Your Highness?” Annan spoke softly. Annan had mentioned it before, having Willa fly off with Horus and into The Land of Dragons. I was the only fae that was allowed there since I saved Horus when he was still a hatchling. “What is it, Annan?” I spoke sullen.

“The first wave of shifters has disembarked; they are awaiting your orders by the North side of the territory. Leah has also returned and said the dragon shifters should be here by dawn.” I nodded my head and walked to the stables. Asland was going to have a ride a head of him, the Northern part of our territory was rocky terrain the last stretch of our journey, but it will have to be done. We would get no sleep tonight as we wait for the final rounds of warriors come through.

As much as I want to hold off another day, I fear we may have already lost our timing. Onyx may have wanted his daughter to marry me to gain more power for himself and control his daughter, but now we are on another level. Onyx talked to the Chief Ogars, and once he had left to order some other defenseless creatures from our kingdom around, Osmond was able to give me warning.

Osmond was a good chief; he was for the rebellion against the government and said he would send the finest of metals and shields for the battle. He could not supply us with soldiers since they are a smaller territory but wished us the best of luck. Food, water, supplies would be sent if asked. Onyx had threated him and his people for their silence during any uprisings the Light Kingdom may have and instantly he knew something was going to transpire. It is good to hold alliances with even the minor territories around the kingdom.

“Asland, my friend. Let’s ride.” With a quick huff, we set out at a galloping speed, along with Annan and the Red Fury as Willa likes to call them. They were all very similar in looks but their personalities were gravely different. With out them, I don’t think I would have had the drive to change the kingdom, however first seeing how happy and peaceful his tribe was before the squalor with rogue vampires made me realize that the Fae people could be happy and not have a terrible casting system like humans used in the middle ages.

To work for what you earn, to help those in need, to give those that needed it the most was going to be our stand. The werewolves adopted this quickly in their early years and somehow the Faes never seemed to acquire it. Now is the time, with me being the strongest Fae king in both physical and magical attributes we will succeed in something to a reformation.

The push I needed was Willa. My cold heart broke when I first laid eyes on her. From the instant she spoke about having representatives of all territories and subspecies as the court instead of just the Fae, I felt pride within my heart. She may not have queenly training or a higher education like most queens are subject to have, but she has heart. She thinks her physical capabilities hold her back and make her weak, but she is far from it. In fact, she is strong she just must see that within herself.

She felt alone all those years and finally breaking through to her gave me hope she would trust me, even when I did send her away. The look of her eyes as she broke into a million pieces crushed my soul. Even though we are not bonded together yet, I felt her pain and the rejection. She understands she cannot be here, but just now coming to love someone and having a bond so strong would break her.

Not understanding what is happening to her, her emotions are running rampant. She loves me, I know she does, part of her aura understood that and understood why she couldn’t be here. However, her past has come to haunt her again and I will have to save her once again from her fears.

I growl loudly as Asland continues to pound the dirt with his hooves. His angry breaths continue to follow the hidden trail up the path. I never got to take her on a proper date like humans do. There were so many things I wanted to show her, and now the land maybe tainted with b***d as we fight for the reform.

If I have anything to do with it, it will be a bloodless battle. I don’t want lives lost or b***d spilt but it is inevitable when demanding for power. I pray to the gods that our numbers will be able to exceed those that want the fae Court to go under, I already feel the fae people, the commoners will be with us on this revolt.

My heart heavy, my sword swinging by my side, we finally arrive at the make-shift camp. Several wolves, lions, tigers and bears were scouting the area, looking to set up their own place to stay. Alpha Seth and Luna Sadie come walking forward in their warrior gear, with Sadie no longer pregnant.

“Princess, you should be with your pup. Congratulations however,” I smirked at Seth as he rolled his eyes. The wolf will never like me, not really.

“I gave birth the day after you left and healed quite nicely. Evelyn will be fine with my mother, I’m here for a good time,” she laughed while looking at her mate lovingly. I still don’t understand what Sadie sees in the wolf, but they do compliment each other well in controlling his beast.

“No word on Alanso,” Seth butted in. “He’s as good as dead for trying to kidnap the future queen of faes.”

“Babe, he might be under a spell, it doesn’t sound right that he would do that to Willa,” Sadie cooed at her mate. “I say capture and question. Then if he really is guilty you can do what want. What do you say?” She fluttered her eyelashes as he grabbed her by the waist and planted a passionate k**s on her lips, “anything for you.”

“Alright, thanks for the show there Princess.” Sadie blushed and giggled while Seth held her closer. I was ready to have Willa back in my arms and k**s her with the fire that burns with in me. Her smell, her touch and the light inside her…

“Let’s talk strategies,” Annan piped up, stirring me from my daydreams.