Page 89 of Dragon Mine (Dragon Kings 2)
A quick look confirmed that he was right, but she still didn’t trust him. “This could be a ruse like the others.”
“Nothing’s holding you here. You can wake up. Con healed you.”
She shook her head and stepped out of his arms. “I’ve tried. I’ve tried to move. I’ve tried to call out to you.”
“I’ve been by your side the entire time,” he said solemnly. “I came here, hoping to find you. The only place I’ve held you until recently was in my dreams.”
Eurwen shook her head. “Stop.”
“You’re going to have to trust someone if you’re going to get free.”
She hated that he was right. So much of her yearned for this to be the real Vaughn, but she couldn’t take that chance. If she were wrong, she didn’t want to think about what could happen. She didn’t even know all that had transpired since being attacked. All she knew was that something held her, and she wanted free.
Eurwen squared her shoulders and lifted her chin. “You’re right. I do have to trust someone. And that someone is me.”
Vaughn grinned and nodded. “Exactly. What are you waiting for then?”
She couldn’t stop the smile his words brought.
“You’re a product of one of the most powerful Dragon Kings to ever be born, as well as a formidable Light Fae who never lets anything stand in her way. With the blood of those two flowing through your veins, nothing should hold you. No’ now. No’ ever,” he said, his words and gaze intense.
Eurwen realized the truth of what he said. She hadn’t used her magic because something had told her she couldn’t. She hadn’t been able to move because someone had put something in her mind that convinced her of that. She hadn’t been able to open her eyes or call out for help because the entity had made her believe that it was impossible.
The more those thoughts occurred, the stronger her magic coursed through her veins. She drew in a breath, feeling her magic take over every inch of her body. Her eyes closed as she thought about breaking free, of eradicating whatever had trapped her. She saw a bright light through her eyelids. When she opened her eyes again, she realized that the light was her. She was glowing.
And it felt amazing.
With a shout, she shattered the bonds holding her.
Eurwen came awake, gasping for air as she sat up, ready to fight. There was movement beside her. She turned, trying to see through the glow of her body. Through the bright light, she saw Persian blue eyes filled with pride and love staring back at her.
“You did it,” Vaughn said with a smile.
She swallowed as the light dimmed and then faded completely. “Am I really free?”
“Oh, aye,” he said.
She threw her arms around him and held on tight. Everything felt real. She sank her hands into his hair, feeling the cool strands sliding through her fingers. She breathed in the scent of sunlight and pine from his skin and clothes. His arms held her firmly against him.
The door of the cottage flew open, and people spilled into the house. Eurwen and Vaughn released each other as surprised smiles greeted her.
“You did it,” Brandr told Vaughn.
Vaughn looked at her and shook his head. “Your sister did it herself. I simply reminded her who she was.”
Eurwen reached for his hand, needing to feel him.
“What happened?” Rhi asked.
Con added, “We saw glowing.”
“That was Eurwen,” Vaughn told them.
Eurwen knew that everyone wanted details. They needed it. But right now, she just wanted some time with her thoughts. “I’ll tell all of you everything, but I need a wee bit.”
“Of course,” Rhi said as they began walking out.
Vaughn rose to his feet, but she stopped him with her hand. “Not you.”
Surprise flashed in his eyes. “Oh?”
“We need to talk. There are some things I’ve not told you. It’s time you know everything.”
