Familiar Destiny by Maggie Shaw

Author:Maggie Shaw
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: magic realism, magic, witch, warlock, new adult romance
Publisher: Harley Romance Publishing
Published: 2024-09-30T00:00:00+00:00

WE THANKED THE COUNCIL members and then burst out of the Council chambers, giddy with victory. Brad’s hand found mine, our fingers intertwining as we strolled through the sunny streets of Emberwick Crossing towards our homes. My heart raced from the electricity of his touch.

Holy crap, we did it. The Council had actually listened to us! I couldn’t believe it. After all those nights of worrying and planning, it felt surreal to walk hand-in-hand with Brad in broad daylight. No more hiding, no more stolen glances. My chest swelled with a mix of relief and excitement. I wanted to skip down the street, to shout from the rooftops that Brad was mine. But I settled for squeezing his hand tighter, relishing the warmth of his skin against mine.

I thought of my parents, wondering if they’d be proud of the witch I’d become. Would they approve of the risks I’d taken for love? Of the stand I was about to take against dark forces threatening our world? I hoped so.

At my doorstep, I pushed it open, noticing the unusual quiet. The silence was eerie. No snarky comments, no judgmental meows. And I was glad, since I had other plans that didn’t involve a sarcastic feline audience.

“Agatha must be out terrorizing the local bird population again,” I said, stepping inside.

Brad chuckled, following me in. “Or plotting world domination. You never know with that cat.”

The house felt different without Agatha’s judgy stares, but I couldn’t complain. Alone time with Brad? Holy hell, yes please.

We’d been alone before, sure, but this was different. No more looking over our shoulders, no more guilt. Just us, finally free to be together. I struggled to keep my cool, to not jump into his arms right then and there.

“Can you believe it?” Brad’s voice was low, filled with wonder. “We actually did it. The Council denounced the Covenant.” His arms snaked around my waist, pulling me close.

I leaned back, savoring his warmth. “Mmm hmm. No more sneaking around. No more pretending.”

Gods, his arms felt good. Strong, secure. I’d dreamed of this moment for so long, imagined it a thousand different ways.

“No more pretending,” he echoed, his breath tickling my ear.

We were free. Actually, truly free to be together.

I turned in his arms, drinking in the sight of him. Spiky hair I’d always wanted to run my fingers through. That crooked smile that made my knees weak.

How many times had I stopped myself from touching him like this? From really looking at him, memorizing every detail? Too many to count. But now? Now I could stare all I wanted. Touch all I wanted. The realization hit me like a tidal wave of happiness.

“Brad,” I whispered, “I love you. Have since we were kids, flinging spells in the backyard and dreaming of being great witches.”

The words tumbled out before I could stop them, not that I wanted to. They’d been bottled up for so long, aching to be said. And now that they were out there, hanging in the air between us, I felt lighter.

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