Chapter 3
Rhy was home. She was tired, but she had a pretty good hall on tips for her first night. She put the money up and went to bed. She slept and dreamt of her mate, her Anthony. She had to make her move, A demon was after her and she needed to be claimed before he did something. Rhy slept and smiled in her dream.
Love, you're home. I made dinner.
Dream Rhy stated, hugging him close.
I missed you today. I can't wait until the time comes when I can spend all of my days with you, my dear.
Dream Anthony whispered.
They kissed and their bodies levitated from the earth. So deep was Rhy in her dream that she did not realize she was being stalked. Outside of her building, three demons sat. One reported in, "Sir, she is home, sleeping. The vampire blocked her door. We can't go in."
"What vampire?" Roddrick asked.
He needed to go to this place, the pub. Tomorrow night, with a human companion, he'd go there and see. Rhy was his, and he would have her. Roddrick thought. She was lovely, but not as lovely as his Fee. Yes, only he called her that. She was perfection. He remembered the first time they met. He hungered and she was a delicious morsel. She proved to be so much more.
Breaking every rule of demon kind, he fell for her. She was a fighter, his Fee; Rhy reminded him of her. He lay in his bed. He needed to see what he was up against. Tomorrow he would know. Roddrick slept.
Across town Anthony could not sleep. He felt as if he had led a lamb to slaughter. Looking at the time, he saw that it was late. It was to late to call. They did not have class the next day, but he needed to talk with Rhyannon. He needed to warn her and tell her to stay away from his friend. She wanted him and he was flattered. He smiled, she was a beautiful girl, but he had a role and he would not break it this time. He'd find a way to warn her and hope she heeded his warning.
As the hour grew late, and everyone slept, Gus met with his coven. "Gus, she is a pesky fairy. They're a frivolous lot. Why put us in this?" Silas complained. Everyone waited. It was obvious that Gus was on edge. For some reason, Silas loved to push him.
Gus turned on him, "Silas, if he hurts the girl, it will break Felicity's heart. I won't have her heart broken again. Besides, he is a vile creature that feeds on the weak. He needs to be destroyed. If you are loyal to me, then fight with me. If not, then find a new coven. We will deal with this Briar demon."
The coven grumbled. But Gus was a leader within the coven. "We fight with you." They vowed. He then explained his true reasons.
"I wondered why you took such a degrading post. You knew what she meant to him, and stayed close to her to draw him out." His father observed.
Gus nodded, "I could not save Diana. Father, I failed her. I was out hunting when he took her. I searched for them, but when I found them I was too late. I watched that demon drain her dry. Fifi came in and she attacked him, and tried to save her. I should have moved, father. I should have attacked the demon, but I froze. This small, beautiful woman faced a monster to try and save my sister. Yet, she was too late. He struck her and she ran. I swore he would pay. I watched as he dropped Diana's lifeless body to the floor. He started to go after the female, but one of his minions called him. I stayed hidden. When I finally moved, I knew that bastard would pay." Gus shuddered.
He continued, "Months later, I found Fifi in a cabin giving birth alone. I delivered the child, and it was part demon. The babe came too early and could not survive. She had no one. She never told her parents, so I stayed there. The babe lived for only and hour, but she held her son close. I helped her bury her son on her parents' land. And I knew unlike I had done for my sister, I would keep her safe from him." Gus paused, his brothers shared a look. They never knew what really happened until now. Each coven member stood ready the join him in battle.
Gus exhaled, "He never knew. He does not realize that for an hour, he had a son. Even if he did, he would not care. He's a demon, and has no heart. Now, he wants this girl. He won't have her."
The coven was enthralled. Gus was their brother. They weren't very large, barely ten members in all. However, if he needed them, then they were there.
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The night went on. Warren was restless. Something was wrong and he needed to go on top. The next morning he was talking to King Alfendae. Earlier, the King was relieved to know Rhy was safe. But the girl with Rhy, that lady looked so familiar. He had seen her before.
The next morning dawned bright and cheerily. Warren rose, prepped for his day. He requested an audience with the royal couple. He entered the throne room, not sure what the reception would be.
Kneeling before his king and queen, Warren addressed the couple. "Your majesties, I come before you with a simple request. Princess Rhyannon has been on top a few months now, and I find myself worrying. I am requesting permission to go on top and make sure she is safe."
He paused. Queen Fezira smiled. Finally, this nightmare would end. Her daughters would not be alone.
King Alfendae cleared his throat, and Warren shook. "You know who Rhy is don't you son?"
Warren was confused, "Yes. Sire, she is a royal princess. She is a member of our family."
Alfendae stared. This young man was the mate of his daughter. He just had not admitted it to himself yet. "Remember when you were ten and Rhyannon was seven. Some nymph children cornered her and started teasing her. You and your brothers intervened. Do you recall what you told those girls?"
Warren thought back and then remembered,
Rhy and her sisters were playing in a meadow. He was out playing also. Two nymph children joined them. As children they often played together. A nymph was not different from a fairy. They lived near the water and rivers. On this day, they were out and saw Rhyannon. The girls came over and decided to have some fun at her expense.
Rhyannon was not one to back down and gave as good as she got. Warren did not interfere until the older nymphs joined in. He rushed to Rhyannon's side and chased the bullies away. "If I ever catch you bothering my girlfriend again, I'll rip your heads off." He then turned to Rhyannon and asked was she OK. She looked at him with her big lavender eyes and nodded. Her sisters came and he relinquished her in their care. He and his friends went back to their game.
Warren was now speechless. Rhyannon was his partner for life. He knew it at ten, and now she was off trying to claim another man, a human. Warren faced the king, his eyes ablaze with anger and determination.
"So, yes, my son. You may go up top and bring your wife home." King Alfendae decreed. Warren stood and saluted him, then he took off. He would find Rhyannon and she would understand once and for all this human was no good for her.
Alfendae called him back. Arrangements needed to be made. Warren was anxious and ready to go. Meanwhile, Rhy received a message from Professor Sadore to come to his office. She was floating on cloud nine. She dressed and headed to the school.
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Felicity was asleep in her apartment over the bar. Something was wrong and she woke up. She looked around. Then she went downstairs to check the bar. Everything looked fine. She had some orders coming in, but they would be in later. All of a sudden, someone began beating on the door. Normally she would ignore them, but this time she answered. It was a gnome. "Look it's not my business, but you sister is about to make the biggest mistake in her life. You have to stop her."
"Wait, who are you?" The gnome briefly explained and told her that Rhy left suddenly and caught the bus she usually takes to school. He saw demons watching her. After her bus pulled away, they spoke to each other and vanished. It could be nothing, but it could be something.
