The Fallen Fae by K N Lee

Author:K N Lee [Lee, K N]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Dragon Roots Emporium
Published: 2020-02-05T05:00:00+00:00

Chapter 17

“Wren,” a voice called.

Wren opened her eyes to a bright light. She was being carried away down a tunnel with walls made of water that reflected her favorite memories.

At the edge of the river was North, fishing and smiling at her as she splashed around in the shallow portion, just off the rocks. They were just children, with bright futures ahead, and nothing but sunny days and cheerful afternoons to pass the time.

She giggled, holding her skirts as he began to sing a song.

Then, she stood with her back against a tree, stunned as Flint stole a kiss. They’d been challenging one another when he grabbed her by the hips, and kissed her for the first time.

She touched her lips, watching as the wind blew at their hair, the sun beaming down on the beauty of young innocence.

She reached out to the images, wishing she could escape this hollowness, and join her past self. There was so much that she would change—so much she wished she could tell herself about the future.

She gasped as her memories melted away, and were replaced with darker images—images that made her stomach churn with dread.

She covered her mouth with her hands as North stood in the temple, marrying Hazel, and how he bounced two adorable babies on his lap during the following winter. The pain of that image stabbed her in the gut.

She wrapped her arms around her body and sucked in a breath. What is this?

Above, there was a beautiful golden phoenix with flames engulfing its regal body. It flew away from her, leaving sparks behind. She watched it fly far away, and began to panic.

Come back!

For some reason, it seemed important, and the further it flew away, the colder and more alone she felt.

“Wren,” the voice called again and she froze. All color drained from her face.

“Luna?”

“Yes,” her dragon said, her voice coming from far away.

She stretched her arms out, stunned by the cold water that funneled around her.

“What is happening?”

“You have to stop now. You’re going too far. Wake up.”

She shook her head, searching for Luna. To her dismay, all she saw were ripples as her body continued to slide down the slippery water funnel.

“Where am I going? I don’t know how to stop.”

“Wake up, Master. Wake up.”

Wren awakened with a gasp. Her throat burned and her entire body ached and screamed with pain. Kneeling beside her was Luna, her bright eyes looking to her with worry.

Relieved, she wrapped her arms around her dragon’s neck and embraced her.

Flint and Reed were at her side, and breathed a breath of relief as she wiped her face of moisture from the mist that rose from the bubbling falls.

They were at the bottom of the mountain, and the other Elite were there as well, standing in the trees, whispering.

“Wren,” Flint said, taking her by the hand. “Thank the Mother you’re all right.”

She leaned back, exhausted, and he held her close.

“What happened?”

Everyone looked down at her.

“We aren’t sure,” Reed said, frowning.

“A phoenix,” Flint said. “Swept in and saved you.

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