Chapter 109
Fates Hands by Lori Ameling
Chapter 11âBook 3
Archer was just waking up he was holding the sweetest smelling pillow he ever had. It was so warm
and soft, The woke up then. Rachel was still
asleep in his arms. He had promised that until she was more comfortable with everything sex was off
the table.
He didnât like that conclusion but he didnât blame her. Still, he wasnât going to wait forever, especially if
this is what he was waking up to every morning
He whispered into the morning sunshine coming through the windowâ¦
âOh, my sweet little catnip donât worry it wonât be long before you re comfortable. When this much is at
stake I can play the slow game just as well.â
He managed to get Ava Ravensong to wait till morning after assuring her that both of the sisters were
well and no blood had been taken from them.
Although she was finally talked into waiting till morning, she wouldnât explain anything till she could talk
to both sisters face to face.
Archer felt Rachel starting to wake up and decided that he was going to kiss her. She didnât say
anything about kissing.
He slowly kissed her eyelids, a little one on the tip of her nose then a full one on her lips. He played
with her lips toying with them, she responded to the kiss half asleep but it was enough for him to take
full advantage.
He felt the moment she came fully awake, he slowly pulled away and gave her a cheeky grin. She
giggledâ¦
*Talk about pushing it to the limits, I see that from now on the next time I make limitations I am going to
have
to give you a line itemized list.â
âAlso I have a lot of questions about you being a shifter and that there are other kinds, perhaps later
tonight we can come back up here and you can answer some of my questions.â
She didnât complain about the kiss, so for Archer, it was a win. He had no trouble answering all her
questions. They both got up and got ready to start the day.
It was time to eat breakfast and talk with the shifter witch. Archer hoped that it wasnât more bad news.
When Archer and Rachel were almost to the kitchen the smells coming from there were amazing. It
was making Rachel realize how hungry she was. Archer was busy calming
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Solis down because he smelled bacon.
Anna came walking out of the kitchen with a stack of pancakes, bacon, and some scrambled eggs.
Along with juice and coffee. All on a tray as she headed for the dining room table.
She noticed how both of them were looking at her food, go get your own it is all in there ready to go.
Ava is an amazing cook, she is in there right now making some kind of puffy doughnuts in the deep
fryer that when they are done she dips them in cinnamon and sugar.
Harry the guy who drove her here was almost drooling watching her make them. August came walking
out of the kitchen next with a tray loaded with everything that Anna had and more. He paid no attention
to either of them, he was focused on the food.
2 PM O Archer looked at Rachel.
âWe better get in there, since August just walked out I donât know if there will be much left. Let us get
whatâs left before he goes back for seconds.â
They walked in and the room was transformed into some sort of breakfast bakery. There were chafing
dishes filled with everything and anything
The doughnuts that Arina mentioned were cooling on the counter as Harry sat on a stool with a big cup
of coffee and a plate full of them. It looked like he was dipping them in icing,
âGood morning you two, help yourself to anything you want. Harry got a text that the group would be
here within the hour. Once they saw how Harry was moving they decided to up their game.â
I made enough for everyone but if I were you I would grab a doughnut before they get here or they will
be gone. We can talk afterward, it is always good to have a full stomach when dealing with this kind of
situation.
They didnât need to be told twice they both loaded up trays and went to the dining room table.
They all ate in silence, it tasted soo good and they didnât want to ruin the pleasant atmosphere at the
moment. They all had a feeling that they were not going to be happy with what Ava had to tell them.
Ava sat with the two sisters and their mates it was time to discuss everything and tell them of their true
heritage.
âThis is going to be a long story. I will try to keep it short but there are many things you need to know
before things come to an end. First of all, let me start by saying this.â
âBoth of you are more than just Human.
* You are descendants from the first and his white witch mate. Your line is almost gone, you both are its
last generation. If you are killed then it is lost to the world forever.â
âI am sorry Ava, who and what was the first? How is it that we are the last? And what does it have to do
with what is going on right now?â
âIt is alright to ask questions little Anna, I will answer if I can. I see the past and I get flashes of the
future. That is how I know all this. Let me explain and I will be happy to answer any question I can
afterward.â
âI guess I should start by telling you the story of the first WereLion, his name was Dargon. He was
loved and feared throughout the ancient kingdoms.â
âHe was a warrior but he was also fair and kind. He was fierce when it came to protecting his lands and
his people. He had a witch that helped with protection and battle. She had fallen in love with Dargon.
Dargon however did not reciprocate her feelings, he merely saw her as one of his people nothing more.
She tried and tried till finally, she decided to use trickery to gain his love.
She brewed up a wonderous love potion, it would make him fall in love with her instantly as long as she
was the first person he would see after he drank it.
During the winter solstice
PINH celebration, she slipped the potion into his cup while he talked to another guest. What happened
next was something no one could have
fareseen:
Dargonâs friend Joran stood before the great hall to announce that Dargon had found his true mate, at
that moment the great doors opened and there stood a beautiful woman with dark red hair and brilliant
green eyes, She was dressed in the garb of the White Witch Clan.
Everyone raised their glass to her in salute, Joran took Dargonâs glass, saluted the bride and the
groom, and to Selenaâs horror drank the contents down in one gulp.
Joran set down the glass and looked straight into Selenaâs eyes, she knew at that moment that all her
plans were gone. She stood up and ran from the room. What she didnât know was
that foran followed her.
When she arrived at her tower room she Forgot to close the door, no one ever bothered her rooms.
She was going through her book of magic for something that could help her. She was angry and hurt,
how dare he do this to her.
True, he didnât see her in any other light other than her place here, they never kissed or touched he
wouldnât even use her like a whore. She didnât have a claim on him. He was herâs just the same that is
why she even joined his clan. She fell in love with him at first sight. He was herâs dammit, if she
couldnât have him then no one else could either.
Just as she found the right spell and potion she realized that she wasnât alone anymore. There in the
doorway stood, Joran. She wasnât all that worried though she knew that he
drank the love potion. He wasnta threat.
She was very wrong. Joran knew of her infatuation with Dargon. He also knew she would try something
to change his mind. That is why when he saw her put something in Dargonâs drink he had to put a stop
to it.
âHello there, little witch. What kind of trouble are you thinking about brewing up now?â
âIt is a good thing I asked Dargonâs new mate to make me a counter potion for whatever it was that you
dropped into Dargonâs drink. I knew you would try something so I was watching you closely all night
and I must say you didnât disappoint.â
âYou do realize that you could be executed for this act of treachery? I should take you to the courtyard
as we speak and take your head.â
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Instead, I will banish you from this kingdom, donât worry I have permission from Dargon himself. You
are to be taken from the tower to the back gates and left to your own devices. You are to take nothing
from here except for the clothes on your back and a cape to keep you from freezing
You have been given these mercies because your help in the past has been invaluable. We can not
have you staying here with the knowledge that you will try to harm Dargonâs mate or their future
children.
With that two men at arms came into the room, they were carrying grey clothes. She looked at them in
horror.
NO! you canât do this to me, please donât do this to me.
âStrip her and give her these to put on, make sure she takes nothing with
her. Only these clothes nothing more.â
When they were done she stood before them dressed in all grey wool clothing, the grey color was
reserved for criminals and traitors that were not executed.
She was dragged from the tower and tossed into a ditch outside the back gate. She stood there in the
road for the longest time as the cold winds and snow fell about her, her heart full of hate with a vow that
she would get her revenge.â
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