Santuary of love

(B2: Hiana) Chapter 5

The day was perfect, the meat on the grill caused his mouth to be constantly working.

She had never been so fond of meat, but it seemed as if she had undergone a change of personality and taste with a single bite. One night more before the moon and no could deny that the situation explained a week ago was becoming a reality. It was changing, plus these changes were drastic. Hiana was playing to be the host with Luz e Iliana, any of the two never left the girl alone. Which was a preview, the young woman's smile while talking to neighbors and young people from the home was the biggest prize. During the last week, Hiana had modified her customs, she was feeding in the great dining room. She used the living room to study and shared more than one discussion about social problems with his peers. You could tell she was an intelligent young woman with the ability to adjust to different environments.

Shortly after a dark blue car pulled up outside the house, she noticed as all the guests looked to see who was coming down. It was not the first time they had waited for the one who had donated that house. She had to smile at the view of Judge Garadci, she steps out of the car as if you were the queen of the place and begin to embrace the guys that launched against her, nothing to do with the image that could be found in the court, the cold judge some of them had found in more than one occasion. Veronica could only greet her from afar. With a confident step, she moved to Derek's side to calm the anxiety she saw in his body. It was part of an urgent need to see him calm and comfortable surrounded by what she considered a family.

“Do you need to run?” Derek looks at her like he was going to scream a yes, but stop himself.    

“No, is that I would like to Armatos to be here. I... well... I’mnotverysocialble…” Veronica nodded without worrying too much. She knew that he would never have gone to the activity in the first weeks of his visit. Now he felt safe in the company of those around him, it was discomfort or need and both were acceptable. Shortly afterward they saw as Armatos came and they smiled, it was interesting to see as the face of Derek illuminated. Really, she was surprised by the how Derek was reluctant to jump into the arms of the man who literally moved his mat, but the interaction of both was intimate and loving but respectful to those around them. At that moment a sweet smell came to her and she just had to lift her nose looking for the source. Derek made one gesture very similar and by thus knew that they were going to go crazy. Both looked at the forest behind the big house and as she opened her mouth surprised by the appearance of one man relatively young and a little boy who jumped at his side, Derek muttered something akin to fairy magic. 

“What?” The man who arrived looked at both of them with surprised eyes. When she saw what was happening, everyone present seemed happy looking the other way, even Armatos. “This is strange and what have I missed.” 

“No, you haven’t lost anything.” The boy who could not be more than thirteen years old answered in a bad mood, placing himself in front of his companion. He was a young boy trying to protect to who smiled at him proud behind his back, the tenderness in his eyes was not lost in Veronica. 

“Jackie relax, they are not enemies looking for a fight. They are both as confused as I am. Isn't it? 

“Yes, that's it. You didn’t come by car. From where did you come? My good sir.” Veronica's nails were sharp preparing to defend her family, trying to understand what her oversensitive senses were reporting. 

“The human iron and I don't get along very well. From where, I live relatively close, just enough to know where the doors are.” That last he said it with a sided smile. 

“A traveler?” Derek muttered; his eyes wide. Waiting for someone to tell him that this was all a joke. 

“Yes, but not as you suspect my good friend. You in return are more than interesting. I never thought that one like you would reach adulthood. 

“My mother was dominant in the pack and she protected me enough to demonstrate that I would be useful. However, after finishing the breeding, she left the pack and went in search of my father.” The man nodded understanding that the war had been great for the woman who not only had lost her pack becoming pregnant of another being, if not that also had to raise a different child in a cruel world without her intended. Many didn’t know the pain of losing a soul mate, or what was the karmic connection with the profound and necessary exchange of energy.

“I guess she had no choice. Your father would be waiting for sure, I never understood that hatred for the mixtures. A child is the most important thing, in a world where we cannot have children unless it is with the one chosen by fate. I have no doubt that the idiots that put themself in the way of your mother are going to suffer. On the other hand you Miss Veronica, the last time we met you were not able to resist the spell. It is interesting to see how you have changed. I might ask what you have been doing to have your fate wiped out.” The curious gaze and the smile on the lips not offered peace, by contrast, added many more questions for which she didn’t have an answer. 

“No, you can't ask. And what the hell do you mean by a charm the last time we saw each other.” Veronica couldn't resist a growl that left the man and Derek smiling with his head c****d to the side and groaning. “Double s**t, I 'm sorry Derek...”   Veronica looks at Derek and smiles at him. “We have to sit and talk, can you please explain yourself.”

“It is strange that as a dominant being you apologize or even more ask something so kindly. But I do not have any problem to explain. I have many problems with human creations, specifically with metals, this due to the high content of iron. Although everything is improving thanks to the strange mixtures between metals, plastics, and other components.” He said making a gesture of quotation marks with his fingers, so out of place with a being so ethereal, that Veronica could not resist the laughter that escaped from her lips. What it seemed to awaken all presents, directing their gaze to those who shared this conversation. “It shows that your joy fills the hearts of many of those present. You have created a great family for someone so young. The thing about the enchantment is simply to make them think that I was arriving by a car when I really had arrived like today, walking. I appreciate that you have agreed to see me in a place as neutral as the park, for the exchange of properties.

“My lawyers almost die of laughter, before the eccentrics on your part. But thanks to you, today our boys most affected by life have a new home and a promising future. Gra...”   

“No Veronica...! You cannot give thanks to a man of the forest...”  Derek stops her putting his hand in her mouth.   

“There is no problem young, it is true that for the most old of the court of the forest or those who are almost like me, it would be very dangerous, but I took so many centuries between humans that they have changed what was the beginning of my being, within that culture. Something like, if you are in Rome, you act like the Romans. Now I just walk away, I think my protégé needs my support. Remember to be careful with the god who transformed you.” Veronica and Derek followed the look of his, where the young Jackie, who had come with him, seemed to quarrel with Hiana about something that none of them could understand. Since Hiana had been awakened by the young man earlier, it was strange that they were not getting along. Jackie's angry face was one of fury or frustration. But both emotions were good for the young mother, so they were forced to move in that direction. Veronica put a note in her mind to revise the commentary on God at another time.

“Is not fare... It can’t be so easy for some guys to choose those who are going to be their parents. Why cannot everyone be like this?” Jackie look around frustrated.   

“Jackie, take it easy. I know it is difficult to understand. But those who have created the Sanctuary of Love have worked hard to give as much voice as possible to the youngest. That is why we are celebrating the creation of this place today. A new start for many young people who not have been valued correctly and at the same time have a lot to give to the world.” No one, except Veronica and Derek, tried to listen to and understand the conversation of both parts, it was as if they spoke in a strange language that went unnoticed by the other guest. Veronica realized it had a lot to do with the magic of the man of the woods. She nodded in the direction of Derek who took the hand of Armatos and not stops looking the man of the forest with caution. 

“Jackie, Sanctuary of Love has been created to give a space that is secure and just in an attempt to heal the children and young people, providing a place to grow and meet those who want to be parents. The more kids can be in environments safe, where they know they are going to be accepted. But don't believe it... We are not perfect, and we make mistakes, like any other system.” Derek approached her, seeking to comfort her, both guests nodded accepting her words, but the brightness in the eyes of his benefactor left clear that he had been able to notice the pain that was concealed in her voice. 

“Let's all continue to enjoy this beautiful day. There is much to celebrate, and we are with people who are deserving one praise for their good work.