December: A Spicy Tale (The Passion Almanac: Magical Meetings) by Gabi Salas

Author:Gabi Salas [Salas, Gabi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Flora Publishing
Published: 2023-12-03T16:00:00+00:00

TWELVE

Days flowed into one another, autumn’s vivid palette gradually muted by the encroaching fingers of winter. Itta, while engrossed in her studies, felt the omnipresent void of Slyphor’s absence, his lingering whispers a bittersweet melody in the recesses of her mind. Her days were marked by a peculiar loneliness, punctuated by the vibrant, albeit spectral, memory of Slyphor’s touch and the soulful depth of his presence.

As the first snowflakes descended, gently dusting the world in a hushed blanket of white, Itta often found herself gazing out the window, her thoughts meandering through the intricate tapestry of fate, destiny, and the ephemeral caress of a love as ancient as it was new. The looming Winter Solstice, traditionally a time of celebration and unity in her family, now held an unspoken tension, an invisible thread tying her to a destiny still shrouded in mystery.

The mansion, despite its stoic permanence, echoed with a silent anticipation, its hallways whispering secrets of the past, and perhaps, foresights of the future. Itta, while preparing for the Solstice festivities, couldn’t shake the feeling that the threads of time were converging, weaving toward a pivotal moment that seemed just out of reach.

She was startled one crisp winter evening by the sudden appearance of an elegantly scribed letter on her desk. Its presence was unexpected, its origin inexplicable. Her name, written with a graceful flourish, beckoned her to unveil its contents.

Itta’s hands, steady yet tentative, unfolded the parchment, revealing the words of Aether, an entity known to her through lore and the murmurings of Slyphor.

Dearest Itta,

May this letter find you in good health and spirits despite the mysteries that have recently enveloped your path. My name is Aether, a guardian of realms and a close confidante to Slyphor, whom you have come to know quite intimately. It is rare, if not unprecedented, for our kind to communicate so directly with those we safeguard, yet the threads of destiny have woven a tale that necessitates exception.

I pen this correspondence with dual intentions: to shed light upon the obscurities you face and to share a concealed truth that significantly concerns both you and our ethereal friend. Slyphor has grappled with a profound internal struggle, torn between his deeply rooted feelings for you and the duty to allow you an uninfluenced journey toward self-discovery. His physical absence, although laden with emotional hardship, is a testament to the immense respect and genuine love he harbors for you.

There exists a delicate equilibrium upon which our guardianship and the welfare of your lineage precariously perch. The bond between you and Slyphor, particularly its formal acknowledgment and consummation, must be solidified before the arrival of this Winter Solstice, else our ethereal comrade’s position as Guardian falls into perilous jeopardy. The fervor and ambition of a rival elemental guardian, of the fiery persuasion, threaten to usurp Slyphor’s stance, thereby endangering the protective enchantments that have shielded the women of your lineage for eons.

Should such a catastrophic event transpire, wherein Slyphor is dethroned from his post, the once-immortal

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