The Fallen Aquaria

Chapter Seven

-Aquaria-

My mind was numb. The pounding of my heart beat was so loud it felt like I was crushing the steps as I stormed down them. Orion had attempted to follow me but quickly receded back up the stairs when Xadrian yelled for him. I needed to get out of here. I needed to clear my head before I started the hunt. Xadrian seemed shocked that I knew the truth about him. I still can’t grasp the fact he would even near me let alone speak the sacred rite. I can see things have no changed at all since I have been away. Acting without a care in the world. Especially for his mate, that red head. After I collect myself with a day to myself I will find her first for answers. She must have some reasoning as to why her mate stole my starsoul out of the vault.

- Xadrian-

I knew chasing after her would do no good. She would just run farther and I would never see her again. I buried my head into my sheets. My soul was caressed by the lingering scent of her. I could feel my wolf grow even more anxious as it faded. She must have left the compound. Orion was in the doorway with his normal s**t eating grin. He let out a laugh. “ I have never seen you act so desperate in all my years. Way to play it cool Xad” I rolled off the bed and walked out past him. He was determined to get a rise out of me.  Orion, I need close eyes on her until I can sort some things out. I need to find Marissa. 

No one had seen her since last night. I knew she had on her amulet but why would she feel the need to use it?  Everyone at the compound was use to her being around. I doubt Aquaria did anything to frighten her. Aquaria is always the silent violent type. She has a heart of pureness with sparks of sass. She would only truely be violent if she was provoked. My mind wandered to when she was pressed underneath me and my manhood began to throb. Her soft body melded to mine in every perfect way.

I entered into Marissa’s house and it looked like the entire place had been ransacked. Her belongings were thrown everywhere. I motioned for two of my men to check the surroundings.  It didn’t look like a kidnapping. It looked like a flee and run. I stepped into the kitchen and there was a letter and a box on the table. I grabbed the blue silk tie and opened the paper.

Xadrian,

I know that there is no explanation good enough to warrant me staying in the compound. By now Aquaria has told you the truth. Please know I did this for your own good. 

Xo 

Marissa

I glanced at the box and I began to tremble. As the top of the soft velvet box fell inside was something  cold and hard. I let it  dangle from it’s chain in the light piercing through the window across the room.  My anger crushed the purple stone into dust. The sparkling ashes fell to the ground so slowly I thought time had stopped.  Marissa has taken Aquaria’s star soul and left a fake replacement thinking that I. Alpha of the blood coven would not know.  My head started to pound and shock started to set in.  How did I not sense the instant it was removed from the vault.  My own good? Oh Marissa. You will meet the same fate as the dust on the floor.  You have just brought on a war.

-Aquaria-

Mrs. Fray was distraught as I burst through the front door. Normally I am not so careless but I have just had everything I wanted in front of me and left it for good.  I dropped shoe by shoe by jacket by bag throughout the hall. She quickly followed me gathering things just as fast as I dropped them. I was completely naked by the time I reached the green house. After her pleas several times I turned around and she knew. The redness in my eyes I couldn’t hide from the soft comfort of her gaze.  She was the closest mother figure I had and I was surrendering. She simply said. I’ll put the kettle on love. See you in a bit.

I opened the 10 foot tall doors and let my hands fall upon leaves as I strode into the depths of the greenhouse in nothing but the moonlight. The greenhouse is where I go to be the purest form of me. In the center of  everything is my garden tub. It is deep enough I can completely be surrounding by the  warmest of waters. I quickly spin the copper handle and watch the rain head spurt to life.  I stepped under the hot stream and let the steam take over my thoughts.  I decided laying in an empty tub while the water dancing down on my skin is what I need to erase his touch. I have never felt fireworks on my skin. I swear I heard growling. Can a wolf recite the mate pledge? As I stepped out and into my robe it made me feel better knowing I wasn’t crazy years ago. Xadrian might not want me but his inner wolf certainly did.

My hands quickly accepted the warm cup of tea gifted from Mrs. Fray. She sat silently across from the table. “Thank you as always for your kindness. I am okay now. But I will be out tonight. Don’t wait up.” I slowly placed my cup down and kissed her head. 

Walking up my stairs I had a whole new outlook. Tonight was fun. Tomorrow is star soul hunting.

I carefully massaged oil and lotion over every inch of my body. My mind was picturing hands all over me. His hands. I shook my head to remove him from my thoughts and finished my make up.  Sifting through my clothes I pulled out one of my favorite black dresses. It had slits up both thighs practically showing my hips. The top hugs my neck and shows no cleavage but leaves my back completely exposed.  It flatters my intricate spine tattoo perfectly.  I finish with my favorite fruity perfume. I threw on tall black boots, my leather jacket and finished with perfectly red lips.  I wanted to drink and dance and find someone to replace the fire still imprinted everywhere he touched me.