Page 146 of Caressed By Sin
In my past, I had had lovers and wives, but none had ever filled me with their love the way that Fatou had. None had ever healed me. And absolutely none had ever saved me.
She knew the risks and came anyway. My violent, strong hunter.
Our destination soon came. Zoe’s sparks of silver dust swirled slowly and then dissipated into nothing.
I wiped my eyes fast, not wanting anyone to see my tears of joy.
Slowly, my vision returned.
We stood inside of a hallway with long windows that showed the rising sun. I inhaled. The scent of cloves and leopard orchid mixed with the smell of ancient gold and flamed lilies.
What a wonderful smell for a magical castle?
Zoe did a dramatic bow. “Well. . .it has been eventful, but I must return to my drummers.”
Fatou smirked. “Thank you so much, Zoe.”
Then, she turned to the warriors and sorcerers. “Thank you all. This was a difficult mission, but with all of your help, we were victorious.”
One of the woman stepped up. “I will serve you any time you need, princess.”
Princess?
I smiled.
I like that.
“Thank you.” Fatou stirred as if uncomfortable. “Now, you must return to my mother, before father discovers that you all helped me.”
I didn’t like the sound of that. Why would he be upset? And would I have to intervene? No one was to bother Fatou from this moment on.
The warriors and sorcerers nodded, and then they all headed away.
Once they disappeared, I turned to her. “You snuck away with them to help me?”
“I did.”
“And your father does not know?”
“He doesn’t.”
I closed the distance between us. “You are a very naughty fairy.”
She gazed up at me. “It’s because I’ve had a bad influence around me recently.”
“And now you will never get rid of me.”
“Good.” Her bottom lip quivered. “I was hoping that. . .we could continue this journey. . .together.”
“Oh, Fatou. All I want is you.” I breathed in the lush scent of her. “You are my happily ever after. Do you understand that we are now forever?”
She parted those lips. “Okay. Can we take this slow and—”
“There will be no taking it slow.”
She grinned. “Okay.”
“I want to give you the world.”
