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Calandra waved her hands in an attempt to stop Sirius’ fast approach.
“You haven’t mastered concentration.” Sirius gathered her about the waist and hoisted her onto his shoulder. “When you do, then I’ll no longer be needed by you.”
“Put me down.” She hit his back. “I command you to put me down.”
He dropped her to the floor of the chariot and glared at her.
“Must you always toss me about as if I’m a rag?” She looked up at the strange expression on his face.
He had not dropped her by his design, but by her wish. The power she could wield continued to amaze her.
When Sirius held out his hand to her, she gripped his strong fingers and let him pull her to her feet. Her stomach fluttered as he drew her closer. He scooped her up into his arms. “Are you ready to reach for your destiny?”
“If you are there with me, Sirius.”
“Take us to the Clandestiny Ring,” he told the griffin.
But the griffin ignored him and looked to her.
She smiled and then nuzzled her cheek to Sirius’. “His name is Beloved,” she whispered.
“I just bet he’s thrilled with that name.” He lowered her to stand in front of him. “Beloved, if you please.”
“I’m taking you to be a queen.” He kissed her.
Calandra hummed against his murmuring lips. “I know.”
The chariot sped toward a black hole in the heavens. She watched the ring of white lightning, and snuggled deeper into Sirius’ loving arms, with a satisfied sigh.
“Will you be my king?”
Sirius enclosed her in his embrace against his chest. “You need only have asked me to take you there and it could have been yours, years ago, Calandra.”
“Sometimes, patience has better benefits, my love.”
He stroked her cheek with affection, and his face came close. “I love you.”
Calandra smiled, her wishes granted. “I’ve always loved you, Sirius.”
“I know.”
“And I’ll always need you.” She snuggled to the warmth of his hug.
“The Clandestiny Ring,” Beloved, announced.
Calandra smiled, meeting her destiny.
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