Winter of the Shadow Fae by L.P. Dover

Author:L.P. Dover [Dover, L.P.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: L.P. Dover

Chapter 20

Ella

There was one place I knew I could find my mother alone. When I was little, she always went into my father’s painting room and stared at his art. She said it brought her comfort and peace. Ever since then, I found myself doing the same. However, I hadn’t been in that room in a long time.

Closing my eyes, I pictured it all in my mind and summoned my magic to open a portal. When I stepped through, I opened my eyes, and there standing in the middle of the room, staring at her favorite painting, was my mother. She didn’t turn around, but I had no doubt she knew I was there.

I stood by her side, focusing on the painting she couldn’t tear her eyes away from. It was a picture of a small cottage on the other side of the palace, where she and my father had completed their marriage bond. There were times I’d caught them sneaking off to that particular place. It was that kind of love I wanted in my life. But sadly, it didn’t look like I’d ever get it. I could never have that with Iston, and there was no way I could have it with Kai, not if he constantly had to fight the inner darkness within him that wanted to kill me.

After a few minutes of silence, I sighed and looked over at my mother. “Please say something.”

She turned to me, her icy blue eyes full of concern but also filled with doubt. “The elves are furious, Ella. Iston more so than anyone else. He feels betrayed, and rightfully so.”

Swallowing hard, I rubbed a hand over my chest, wishing the pain would go away. “I know. If I could change things, I would.”

“What’s going on between you and the Shadow fae?” she demanded.

I didn’t know if she’d understand, but I had to try and explain. “His name is Kai.”

Her gaze hardened. “You were supposed to kill him, Ella. Not fall in love with him. His father got off on tormenting me and so many countless others, including your aunts. Who’s to say this Kai isn’t doing the same with you?”

I shook my head. “He’s not. Kai isn’t like Alasdair. He has good in him; I know it.”

“How?” she asked.

“Because he has some of your power in him, and Calista’s, Meliantha’s, and Sorcha’s, too. Alasdair transferred some to him when he was younger.”

My mother’s eyes widened with fear. “You can’t be serious? This isn’t good, Ella. Our magic used in a dark way is dangerous.”

“But he doesn’t use it that way,” I said quickly. “He doesn’t use it much at all.”

I wasn’t about to tell her that if he did, it would only heighten his desire to hurt me.

Brows furrowed, she clasped my face with her hands. “He can’t be your mate, Ella. It doesn’t matter if he loves you. This land and the people in it will never accept him. Plus, Iston isn’t ready to give you up. He’s telling everyone the Shadow fae has bewitched you.

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