Destined For The Fae King (Mated to The Fae King Book 2) by Bailey Dark

Author:Bailey Dark [Dark, Bailey]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mythology & Folk Tales, Fairy Tale Fantasy, Mated To The Fae King Series, Dangerous & Deadly, Paranormal & Contemporary Romance, Women's Fiction, Supernatural Fantasy, Protection & Safety, Life-Changes, Mythical Creatures, Action & Adventure, SciFi Fantasy Romance, Futuristic, Beautiful & Feisty, Genetic Engineering Fiction, The Fae King's Mate
Publisher: Bailey Dark
Published: 2019-05-06T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 12

Verity

Candlelight flickers in Altair’s private dining chambers. It’s a familiar scenario; a quiet, unpleasant dinner with Altair. Just like the old days. He eyes me from across the table. His beard is growing back, just a soft shadow against his cheeks and strong jaw. I study him with empty eyes. Once, my heart would have fluttered seeing how handsome he is, but I have something else on my mind now.

The book Dain gave me is hidden in my room. I stuffed it behind one of the bookcases so none of the Fae will find it. I’ve read almost half of it now, reading almost constantly for two days. Normally, with a book of that size, I would be finished with it. But, somehow, even when I read for hours, I find myself staring at the same page.

“Is dinner to your liking?” Altair asks, clearing his throat.

I poke my knife against the succulent steak. “Stooping to small talk, Altair? That isn’t like you.”

He purses his lips, his eyes glinting with amusement. “There she is. I was wondering where Verity was hiding inside that beautiful body.”

“What?” I narrow my eyes.

Altair leans forward, pushing his dinner aside. “I don’t know what’s on your mind lately, Verity, but it’s becoming very clear that you are not yourself. I find tiny glimpses of you, as I did just now. But you’ve hidden yourself away. Why?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about,” I say. I feel a flush of heat creep to my cheeks and my stomach coils tightly. A few weeks ago, I might have been flattered that Altair is so keenly watching me, but now, it only makes me irate.

“What are you doing, Verity? Why are you so intent on pulling away from me?” He continues. His eyes, usually serious while he works or filled with mirth when he teases me, are dark and gloomy.

“Has it ever occurred to you that I am not pulling away? But that you are forcing this distance?” I snap. If he had simply let me be who I am, perhaps we wouldn’t be in this mess.

“I haven’t pushed you away, I’m trying to draw you in.” He gestures, clenching his fists and tugging them to his chest.

I grit my teeth. “You don’t understand.”

“Help me understand,” he whispers.

My thoughts flash back to the book hidden in my room. I feel a chill settle over my heart and I calm instantly. I drop my cutlery and push away from the table. I don’t want to be here. I want to study the Bloodbane book. Altair rises as I do and is around the table in a flash. His face hovers inches from mine, his eyes searching my face.

“What?” I ask blandly.

“Verity,” he murmurs. “Please, help me.”

“I can’t,” I say simply. “I can’t help you anymore. I’ve done enough.”

I pull away from him, hardly noticing that his fingers brush against my arm pleadingly. Navi is in front of the door, staring at me coldly. She blocks my path, and I loose a breath through my nose.

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