“Well, here’s to a successful mission,” Cael said.
“Since we’re in the mood for toasting, here's to good friends, family, and wonderful lovers.” Gerry tipped his glass toward Maia, prompting several hoots and whistles from the small group.
Cael stood. “Let me add that, centuries ago, our ancestors forged a society to keep our people safe from ridicule and persecution. Even though someday mankind will find our powers invaluable and recognize their great purpose, for now they will remain secret. There will always be others who will attempt to destroy us, and we will fight.”
“As family,” Addie added.
Gerry raised his glass again. “Aye. Let’s remember the past and give honor to those who deserve it, and may we stay alive and ready in the present to safeguard the future.”
“Let’s drink already,” Bart said.
“Sláinte,” they all said together.
***
When Cael and Addie returned to the beach house, he took her in his arms and nuzzled her neck, his breath warm and sweet.
“Addison, how would you feel if I stuck around for a while ... I mean live out here?” They swayed together, gazing out the window at the moon.
With her hands wrapped around his waist, she clasped her hands tight behind his back. “Here? You’re going to move to Whisper Cape?”
He looked in her eyes. “It has crossed my mind. I want to be the one you reach for first thing every morning. I want to be the one you hold on to when you’re scared. When the demons in your nightmares rob you of sleep, I want to be there to comfort you. I love being with you. I love you. And besides ... I never told you, but I didn't rent this house from Tom Willits. I bought it.”
“You bought this house?”
“Yeah. I fell in love with it when I first saw it. When I first fell in love with you. I figured it was time for me to get back to my roots. I was born here in Whisper Cape, too, you know. And now, well, I thought we could protect the Sectorium from here just as well as we could from New York.”
“We ...? You want me to help you protect the Sectorium?”
“Well, yeah. We are stronger together and besides, like Maia said, it’s fate.”
“Hmmm … beautiful, fantastical fate.” Addie beamed.
“You still have a lot to learn, but I figured as my wife you would want to help since ...”
“Your wife?”
“If you’ll have me. Will you?”
“Marry you?”
“Yes, marry me.”
“Promise me, no more secrets?”
“I promise. That was the last one.”
“In that case, yes, I would be honored to be your wife.”
“Well, then, as your humble warrior and future husband, I do have this constant desire to protect and to serve you.”
“Oh, yes, warrior princess or not, I do need protecting and serving. I mean with all my abilities, there’s just no telling what sort of danger I might get into.”
“Right. Well, your abilities may be more dangerous than mine, but I’m still stronger than you.”
“Prove it, warrior.”
He scooped her up in his arms and carried her up the stairs. “See? I doubt you could carry me.”
She pressed little kisses on his neck on the way up. “I still think you’re arrogant, but I suppose I can deal with it. I love you. Maybe you should take me back to Bora Bora and show me some of that serving stuff you mentioned a minute ago.”
“Now, baby, that’s the best idea you’ve had all day. But this time we’ll get a room.”
About the Author
Regan lives in Northern California with her very romantic husband, her small yippy dog, and humungous black cat. Her family consists of his and her children: four wonderful sons and one beautiful daughter, six grandchildren and another on the way. Her greatest love in life is her family and those large and ever growing holiday dinners.
Born in a small town in Pennsylvania, she enjoys writing about characters living in small quaint towns. She tends to lean toward the unusual and spooky.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapter 13
Chapter 14
Chapter 15
Chapter 16
Chapter 17
Chapter 18
Chapter 19
Chapter 20
Chapter 21
Chapter 22
Chapter 23
Chapter 24
Chapter 25
Chapter 26
Chapter 27
Chapter 28
Chapter 29
Chapter 30
Chapter 31
Chapter 32
Chapter 33
Chapter 34
Chapter 35
Chapter 36
Chapter 37
Chapter 38
Chapter 39
Chapter 40
About the Author
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