Risa's Destiny

by Rachel Starkie

  "Hello, Master Leo," she said in a small voice.

  "Now, now, Risa, what have I told you: head up, speak up child," he said, smirking at her, and Risa growled, muttering under her breath. Sighing, she looked to the three men still looking lost. "Leo was the one Mum called to teach me as well; he is evil," she huffed and heard someone laughing. She stuck her finger up at Leo, who just ran a hand through his shoulder-length black hair, his blood-red eyes tracking her.

  "Risa," he said, his voice had a tone which to everyone's surprise, had Risa sitting up and her voice changed.

  "Sorry, Master Leo," she said, sounding like a lady; she looked sweet and innocent. Her eyes downcast, Forrester looked shocked and a bit worried until he heard Leo cursing.

  "I swear I am going to put you over my knee, you cocky little shit," he said, but there was a clear smile in his voice. Risa looked up and stuck her tongue out at him. "Anyway, Poppy, why are you calling, and did I see that cutie of a brother of yours?" Leo asked, and Risa grinned evilly and spun the cube, so Zuko was in view. "Hello, sweetheart, are you ready to become mine, yet?" he purred, his voice taking on an almost predatory tone.

  Zuko just huffed. "No, all I need is Risa," he said, but Risa heard him add in an undertone, "And, Ash." Which she saw made Ash smile, but Leo frown. "And, who is Ash?" he snapped. Risa turned the cube to focus on Ash, who waved and winked. Leo looked him over, "Want to be mine as well, Ash?" Leo grinned, and Ash smirked. "Sure, but you will have to come here and help me make Zuko understand he belongs to us," he said, and Leo laughed.

  "Okay, moving on," Risa said and spun the cube back. "Well, Leo, I was calling to see if you wanted to come and teach my daughter, Apollo's sister—" Just then, Elella put her hand in the air, and Risa cut off to look at her, she blushed. "Could Amber and Ember also be in the class?" she asked.

  Zuko, seeing what was wrong when all Risa did was frown, smiled. "Amber and Ember are Ben's little sisters," he pointed to the two girls, who waved, and Risa smiled. "Sure," she said and turned back to the cube. "And, Amber and Ember. I don't trust the Springwell school," she said, seriously. When Leo did not reply, Risa waved at him, thinking the cube had broken.

  "And, when did you have a child and not tell me?" he asked. Risa smiled as Elisabeth came over and climbed into Risa's lap.

  "Hello, Mister, my name is Elisabeth. My mum only just gave me my name, and she only just found me. I was made without her knowing, but I am with her now," she said, smiling, and Leo blinked.

  "Yep, your child has your cheeky grin," he said and nodded. "I will pack and make my way to you," he said when there was a soft noise, he rolled his eyes. "Of course, you are coming Storm; I cannot leave you here. Who knows what would happen. See you in about a week," Leo said and cut the call. Risa put it down and sighed. "Well, that went well," she said, looking around the room. She smiled and looked at her daughter. She knew it would be hard, but she would get everything sorted, so Elisabeth could have a more normal life than she had. She hugged her and sighed, looking to her brother and smiled. "I think it is time you gave in Z and take your mates," she said and lay down to sleep, smiling to herself at the fun Zuko's mating would be to watch.

  The end.

  Epilogue

  Master Leo Demonic leaned back in his chair as he turned off the call. He smiled, Risa had become a beautiful, young lady and clearly had found a good number of her mates. It also seems she had forgotten that the cube was able to see the whole room, so you did not need to turn it. He would have to take some tech with him; clearly, she had been without it for too long. He got up and ran a hand through his hair. His sweet Zuko seemed to be doing better, as well. He smiled as he looked at the photos he had snapped: one of Risa and one of Zuko—the two of them were his world. Their dad Asta had been his best friend, and he had taken on training the two from the time their mother birthed them. Hell, he had helped with their birthing, had been the first one to hold them before passing them onto their father, who had almost bit him both times for that, but Asta had needed to be at Annabella's side as she was having a hard time birthing the twins. Leo smiled at the thought of the two children, Risa, the bold leader, and Zuko, the happy follower. The two would make a great ruling pair one day. He remembered someone once saying Zuko would be king, and Risa would never make it, but he knew better. Zuko would put Risa on the throne before he sat on it. Even back then, he was the shadow, the darkness behind the light, and that was how it would always be. Leo got up, walked to the window, and looked out. Risa and Zuko did not know just who their father was. After all, they were never told. Well, maybe Zuko knew; one never knew what knowledge Zuko had.

  Just then, a bang had him sighing; he turned to see the young male lay on his front, pouting. "Really, Storm, what am I going to do with you?" he asked, his helper was amazing, smart, but also the clumsiest male he had ever met. Well, he was on land anyway; in the water, the merman was graceful, but on land, he was nowhere close. "Storm, we need to pack. We are leaving to join the Queen and King," he said and turned.

  "My Lord," Storm asked, making Leo stop and turn. "I have meant to ask; Zuko is your mate, yes?" Storm asked, and Leo nodded slowly. "And, Risa is my mate," Storm continued, blushing hard now, and Leo nodded once again, wondering where this was going. "What does that make us? I mean, the mates of Risa and Zuko as they are are King and Queen," he asked, and Leo smiled.

  "Consorts, we are just their consorts. The twins may pick one of their mates to be classed as their equal; so, Risa can pick one to be her king and Zuko one to be his queue..." Leo frowned. "Hold on, by God, I need to find Zuko a female mate," he said, eyes wide when Storm frowned. Leo just sighed. "Zuko will pick one of us males to be his queen, just to fuck with us," Leo growled, and Storm started to laugh hard. Leo just sighed "Anyway, that is their choice," he said with a wave of his hand. "I have a feeling Risa will not pick anyone to be her king, as she would not feel it was really equal unless she made them all king, which is a big no-no," he said and watched Storm go sort of glass-eyed. Knowing he had lost Storm, who was clearly daydreaming, he turned and left the room.

  Leo went into his room; he looked around, hands on his hips and smiled. He pulled up the two photos he took. He then replayed the video and checked out the people in the room. "Hellion is there, no shocker, Forrester hmmm good, good," he said, nodding. He spotted The Dragons. "One for Risa and one for us, good, good. I like Ash, he is hot, has a nice smile and seems to like teasing Zuko, which is all good," he said, smiling, then looked around more. "Hmm, a reaper and a wolf, clearly Risa's, by the looks in their eyes, and hmm, hello, Wolf, long time no see," he said, smirking. "I wonder how long it will take Nicho to wake up."

  He could not wait to get to where they were. He looked to the video again, this time looking at the children in the room. "Well, Risa's child is a changeling with reaper gene, if I am not wrong," he said. "We have twins, a reaper and, oh wow, a goddess, nice mix," he said softly, nodding. "And, how cute, a wolf girl; hope she is not always in her wolf form like Hellion, but we'll make sure she has what she needs." His mind ran over what he would need to do. Smiling, he hummed as he packed. "Just you wait, Zuko; I am coming to claim what is mine, and this time, you cannot run away from me," Leo said, smiling, knowing full well Risa would be on his side. Still smiling, he packed up his room and turned to pack the rest of his house. He did not waste time; he would leave as soon as he could. After all, he had already waited so long for Zuko to be ready to mate.

  A Note From the Author

  Thank you so much for reading Risa's story. I hope you enjoyed it. Now, I bet you are wondering what happens next? Well, find out in book one of the Dragon Valley's Lord series; this is Zuko's story. The two-book series will run side by side. To get the most of the story, read them in order. Keep an eye on my group as more information for Zuko's book release as well as other books I have in the works. I have a lot of tasty yumminess to come, so once again, thank you for reading. I hope you enjoyed Risa's story! If you did, please
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  About the Author

  My name is Rachel. I graduated Uni as a Coastal Marine Biologist but not working in my field as of yet. I love animals and writing as well as making resin and jewelry. I love to go outside and just enjoy nature.

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