Hyacinth, Scarlet - Craving Owen [Tides of Love 2] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever ManLove) by Hyacinth Scarlet

Author:Hyacinth, Scarlet [Hyacinth, Scarlet]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Siren-Bookstrand, Inc.
Published: 2011-11-08T22:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seven

The dryad capital of Anethone was nothing like Tanarak and its surrounding waters. Yane had almost forgotten how beautiful it looked, with the many years he’d spent focusing on their outer defenses. But finally, he’d been called home—or where his home was supposed to be.

Green surrounded him from every direction, trees growing proudly toward the clear sky, supporting buildings created to be in perfect harmony with nature. The main road was clear of people, but to their right, the intricate bazaar stood, offering all the goods possible. Even if the dryads kept to themselves, there were certain merchants who brought outside goods, and their commercial life was prosperous.

Yane never thought he’d one day return to the palace with Alcharr by his side, let alone in these circumstances. The wizard left once they’d reached the outskirts of Anethone, with a promise to contact them as soon as possible. Inexplicably, he’d also demanded a lock of hair from both of them. Yane and Alcharr complied, even if they knew that in the hands of a magic user, such a thing could be very dangerous.

But now, Yane had something else to worry about. He needed to face the dryad royal family. Suffice to say Yane wasn’t looking forward to it.

“Are you all right?” Alcharr asked, reaching for Yane’s hand. The carriage they rode in gave them a measure of privacy, even if it was uncomfortable and quite small.

Yane squeezed his lover’s palm, grateful for the support. “I just haven’t seen them in a while. I don’t know what to expect.” It certainly didn’t help that one or more of them could be plotting his demise.

Alcharr nodded. “I understand. Just remember I’m here for you.”

And Yane knew that Alcharr did, indeed, understand. He felt relieved the eagle no longer seemed upset about Owen. Perhaps the moment of their separation from the human really brought about a realization, the fact that they were no longer the only ones who mattered for each other. It was difficult to acknowledge for Yane, especially since it meant grasping the connection he sensed between him and his former enemy, Sassaki. He imagined it to be just as hard for Alcharr.

He wished he could forget about all this business with the crystal and run, retreat to the wizard realm with the others. But that would be cowardly and dangerous. Their enemy needed to be dealt with, for the sake of his people, and for his loves as well.

Yane found strength in that knowledge and in Alcharr’s presence. By the time the carriage rolled in the courtyard of their palace, he’d already gathered enough courage to face his family. At last, the vehicle stopped, and taking a deep breath, Yane opened the door. He exited the carriage and almost instantly found himself facing his parents.

How much time had passed since he’d seen them last? A few years, since he’d come here to arrange the engagement. He’d met Alcharr then and, after a period of arguments, had begun their secret relationship. Yane wondered what his family would say if, or rather when they found out about that.

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