Secrets of the Fog by Jaye Shields

Author:Jaye Shields [Shields, Jaye]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Tags: romance, paranormal
Published: 2015-06-09T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Seventeen

A thick fog hung around the perimeter of the clearing, knocking out any possible visitors. Sabin sat comfortably against a massive tree, his long legs stretched out before him. Soft moss cushioned the exposed skin of his back. The gentle whisper from a nearby waterfall hummed through the woods. His crystalline eyes had been focused on Tera’s sleeping form for three days now. Artemis had assured him that when she awoke, the healing properties of the forest would have her fully recovered.

The Goddess of the Hunt had not been in a good mood and she certainly did not appreciate his presence. However, he wasn’t happy with himself either after allowing harm to come to Tera. Artemis had not stayed long, instead leaving to rein in Chaos’ wrath.

Three days had been a long time to contemplate a life without Tera. It only took two seconds to realize that he could not fathom the thought. His immortal soul would simply not be complete without her. Although not able to forsake his duties as a Knight, he had already decided that he’d spend every spare moment convincing Tera that he could be her life-mate.

Although she would have the long life span of a redwood tree, and he would keep a watchful eye upon Chaos, he knew that eventually he would lose her to mortality. But to turn away from the Dryad now, Sabin could only live a menial existence knowing his love lie just on the other side of the portal. His Tera. So full of life and wit, an earthly beauty unrivaled and strong in both mind and body. And her heart — if only he could have a small corner of it, he would be fulfilled.

Three days had been enough time to imagine their life together. After his daily duties in the Fog were over, he’d travel to her realm, wherever she was. If she were making coffee in her shop, he’d brew beside her. If she were eating, he would feed her. If she were sleeping, he’d awaken her with pleasure.

He guessed that Tera, raised by the Goddess of the Hunt, would be resistant to his more serious affections, but he would persevere. He would pleasure her until she became addicted to his presence. After all, he was already addicted to hers and they had spent only two days together, five if you counted present unconscious circumstances. And he did. He counted every precious moment he was with her.

Sabin removed one of the knives from the holster strapped to his chest and began to sharpen the blade with a stone he found. Sharpening the weapon took a sliver of the worry away from the concern he held for Tera. Artemis had spoken briskly to him in her assurance of Tera’s recovery; the myths were certainly true regarding her adversity of men. All the tales of the Goddess of the Hunt that he had heard consisted of deceit, treachery, and disrespect from men, which led the Goddess to adopt her bitter level of distrust.

Download

Copyright Disclaimer:
This site does not store any files on its server. We only index and link to content provided by other sites. Please contact the content providers to delete copyright contents if any and email us, we'll remove relevant links or contents immediately.