14 RYDER Before Training The time had almost come for Calista to train with her guardian. I figured it’d be the perfect time to teach him a lesson once I found out where they trained. Looking at the huge bed in my room with its satin red sheets, I could just imagine Calista being a nice addition to it. I could also envision her long, blonde hair fanned out across the pillows, and the way her body would feel against mine as I made love to her. Soon, I thought to myself. Once I left tomorrow and handled my affairs in the Winter Court, I’d be back to make her officially mine. I was sure Merrick would be a problem, but I was going to make Calista my wife one way or another. I hadn’t told her I loved her yet because it felt like she was holding back, but I wasn’t going to wait any longer.

