Hybrid Princess

Chapter 20

The smell of fresh lavender and rose fill the little room. It’s so warm and welcoming, very much the opposite from the rest of the house. Filled with frilly white and pink pillows and bright yellow bedding. Small trinkets and music boxes line the dressers against the wall. Photos create patch work along the back wall. Smiling faces appear in every single one of them. Out the window the moon illuminates the sky. A small wolf sits perched outside the window gazing in at the girl laid out on the bed. A small leopard laid stretch against her. Her chest rises and falls, and each breath delights him. A tall woman walked in the room with a small pouch and a cup of steaming liquid. Noah followed a short distance behind.

“Why hasn’t she woken up its been hours, it’s almost dawn and she hasn’t roused out of…”

“That spell you described is not for the faint of heart, it was a transference of energy. A lot of it. You said the familiar was near death?” He nodded. “She gave him the strength to heal himself. I am giving her a tonic to help her regain her magical energy, it would help to know what spell she used but if she didn’t say anything I am only going off a basic healing tonic. It should be enough to wake her but not for some hours yet.” She poured the contents of the pouch into the cup and poured in into Tori’s mouth, coughing at the sudden intrusion to her airway she swallowed the bit of liquid and seemed to calm. Setting the cup on the table next to her she pets the cats head. “Listen small one, she needs to finish the tonic, give her small amounts until it is completely gone.” He nodded his head and remain by her side. Noah sat in the rocker in the corner, the warmth had returned to his eyes. He still carried the shaggy mop of hair that had grown a little wild. His strength started returning to him. She’s finally home. His wolf turned into a lock sick pup. Neither man or wolf desired to be away from her. She was home and for him all was alright in the world.

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The smell of roses filled my noise, pleasant and inviting. I was surrounded by a mountain of fluffy pillows and the soft brush of soft fur, sliding my hand over his chest I felt his ever-drumming heartbeat. That nightmare was over, and Finn was safe. From the corner I felt his eyes staring at me, I felt myself drawn to him. Just being close to him my heart felt at ease. Rose had already reconciled with her mate. She was curled in a ball within me. Her anxiety had subsided. And I felt empty. I should be happy that she is happy. But what am I going to do? Instead of facing my problems I ran away. I decided to roll over and gaze out of the window for a few more moments of peace of the small window a wolf sits with his head on the sill, his eyes are closed and his hers are c****d to the side, but I’d know him anywhere. I smiled as I watched my brother watch me. Ezra, are you sleeping?

No Mi Amor. Merely resting my eyes. We have missed you…

I am still upset with you both.

I know…but I don’t think either of us care, as long as you are here…Please don’t leave again. I felt the sadness in his voice. I reached down and patted Finns head. Behind me I felt Noah slide onto the bed. I flinched when he touched my arm, and he withdrew. He laid very still next to me. Ezra left snickering in his head. Grow up! He was an odd older brother. Being next to him in the silence of the room his heart beat pounding in my ears, I wanted to reach out to him, but I found myself unable to. Aside from the pain, the feeling of guilt and anger held me back.

“Tori…I am so sorry…” He turned towards me and buried his face into my hair. His arm draped over my side he pulled me against him. Electricity shot through my body. Being huddled up against him feeling his warmth surround me, his scent filling my head. His body was trembling against mine. “Please…” His voice broke and wet dropped on my neck. I turned to face him. Filled with tears he nuzzles into my neck. Please…please don’t leave again. It hurts too much, I love you so much. I am so sorry. Please forgive me. His pleading voice fills my head. And wraps around my heart and squeezes like a vice. I can’t breathe. I can’t bare it. Even though he lied to me, he has always been my person. My friend. The love of my life. And I hurt him. Even though I don’t have the words to comfort him. I settle into his embrace. I love you too…