Fae Mated by Godiva Glenn

Author:Godiva Glenn [Glenn, Godiva]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Lunar Mischief Press, L.L.C.

A tall fae woman with jet black hair to her knees led Brooke through the winding garden and to a white gazebo in the clearing. Queen Catriona sat waiting, and upon seeing Brooke’s approach, held out her hand in a welcoming gesture.

“There you are. I was worried that Kerren had forgotten all protocol. I’m sure most have forgotten when high tea is held.”

“Thank you for the invitation, Your Majesty,” Brooke said while seating herself across from Catriona. She kept a smile on her face, but inside she was panicking and wondering if there was a certain way to speak to a queen.

“I’m sure you must be excited, as are we all, truly. It’s been quite some time since we introduced another human to the court. The last was long before my time,” Catriona said.

Her voice had the same gentle accent as Kerren’s, something that made each word sound more musical and formal, and her eyes had a familiar warmth in their green depths.

Brooke smoothed her hands nervously over her skirt and admired Catriona’s gown. It was like many of the dresses she’d seen on the other fae women, simple in cut and style, except that Catriona’s had long draping sleeves embroidered with the same swirling emblem she’d seen on the floor of the throne room.

Catriona lifted the teapot and poured Brooke a small amount, then pushed a tray of various condiments that appeared to be sweeteners like honey. Her sleeves shifted color in the light, from deep violet to olive green and gold.

“What has Kerren explained to you, dear?”

“Not too much. He showed me around the Barrows.” Brooke picked a random honey and stirred it into her tea, causing the scent of spices and flowers to waft in the air, tickling her nose. “I had some concern… I have a job and responsibilities on Earth. It’s not so easy for a working human to just up and leave,” she said carefully.

“Lorelei will take care of that. You should look forward, not back.”

“But my job…”

“I’m sure whatever you did on Earth was beneath you,” the Queen countered politely.

Brooke straightened in her chair. “What I did on Earth was something I’d earned through arduous work, regardless of how it may appear to the outside world.”

“Yes. And Sidera Luminis is in need of such a clever mind as yours. Do you think your talents would go to waste?”

“I’ve just never been a fan of handouts,” Brooke said firmly.

The Queen arched a brow and took a slow sip of her tea. Placing her cup down on its saucer, she pulled a tray of cookies from the side of the table to the center. They looked scrumptious, but Brooke wasn’t going to be distracted from her goal.

“Ms. Donovan, I have never been one to tolerate ‘handouts’ and I wonder if perhaps you are taking for granted the debt we owe you. You saved a life.”

“Any human would have—” Brooke bit her tongue. “Okay, many humans would have done the same.”

“Perhaps. But it was you.” Catriona looked Brooke over.

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