Forgotten Fae

Misty POV I stared outside my window. This. This is what Esme and I have waited for ever since we arrived. When father left us in the ever so capable hands of alpha Snow he didn’t expect for him to shun us. He lied, saying he wanted to forge alliances with the fae. It’s not that we we’re feared but we alienated ourselves many years ago. No one knew much about us. Most of the elders in the fae realm are haughty and thought they were better than the others shapeshifters. Father always expressed to me that we were only as good as we made ourselves to be. Controlling others wasn’t an option. That being said- it was for him. He was literally king of fae. People definitely looked down upon him for having a wolf mate and creating me but he stood by his decision regardless of others opinions. Eventually the fae came to respect him. Albeit never truly mean to my mother- they shunned her as much as they did me. At age 12 when I lost my mother I received Esme. Father said it must be a blessing from the goddess because she didn’t want me to be alone. Esme was a quiet wolf but she was always supportive and could hold her own. She was a sight to see as well. Pristine white fur which would glow once we turned 19 and came into our fae powers. As I stopped reminiscing about my past at home I remembered the terrible things that happened her. Resolving my quest to leave as quickly as possible. This place was hell and it was due all to one person. Amos. My mate or shall I say soon to be ex mate. My birthday was nearly here as I looked up at the clock. Esme stirred inside me a bit. She barely spoke once the pain started. Whenever he took another she felt it- I felt it. It felt like being suffocated and torn apart all at once ‘He’s going to do it again. I feel it coming. Prepare yourself’ she so rarely spoke and it was always heartbroken. I wanted to comfort her but I was also struck by the pain. The only thing I could do was stare at the clock as I waited for my birthday. No I wasn’t just leaving for me- I was leaving for her. She probably never will be the same but she never will if we remain here. Finally after what feels like an eternity it ends. I realize it’s been less than an hour but these pains never lessened truly. There was always a shattered heart left behind. I stare down at my hand as I begin to feel the fae magic build within me. I thought it would hurt when I received my wings but it didn’t. It actually felt very freeing. And I knew my appearance had changed as well. Moving towards the tiny mirror I had I stared at myself in awe. My skin that was nearly translucent from lack of sunshine was tanned and glowing. My hair that dulled the second I walked in here now flowed around me in waves, and my eyes- the finally had some light in them. I could even feel Esme stir a bit at the feelings she also received. I stepped onto the ledge of the balcony of the tower I lived in. Sounds luxurious right? Exempt it was as far away from the castle as possible and I was isolated. I lived alone and took care of myself. I rarely saw anyone unless Amos or one of his ‘girls’ came around to relentlessly tease me. They never physically touched me. Knowing who my father was. But everytime I saw Amos sling his arms around one of those w****s I saw red. Or rather Esme did but I held her back. Silently taking the cruel words with my head down. Never again will that happen- I am strong now strong enough to leave this place and never return. However I did have to do one thing before I left. I left myself fall from the tower until I nearly reached the bottom and then forced my wings into the air. It felt exhilarating. Who knew how much I was missing. I loved Esme but sometimes I wish I was full fae. ‘You know I can still hear you right?’ She growled out. Honestly I didn’t expect her to say I word. ‘I’m sorry Esme, I don’t truly mean that. I just wish I could experience these things sooner’ I said lightly. She huffed but I knew she understood I knew I couldn’t fly about too long before someone spotted me so I went straight to my destination. I knew Amos well enough to know that he would return to his office after he finished f*****g some random wolf girl. Leaving her alone and more than likely never speaking to her again. I landed lightly on the edge and pushed the windows open. He wasn’t here…yet. I suddenly looked down realizing I was completely nude. At first I was horrified thinking he would see my malnourished body and shame came over me until I remembered I was fae and it was like the year never happened. And after this it never would have. I felt Amos at the door. It was still closed and he hadn’t yet come in. I closed my eyes and waited. Hearing him yell something at the floozy. When the door opened he gasped. I felt the mate bond wrap around me as I opened my eyes and he felt it too. Fae didn’t have scents instead their eyes told their stories. My eyes didn’t have a story until now. ‘Misty I…when did you- how did you’ Amos mumbled out still standing at the door taking me in. I felt him start to move so I held my hand up. Using my fae powers ever to slightly to twist his hand making him understand. I was in control. It felt nice for a moment that longing look he gave me. I was only used to his cruel ones. However it didn’t matter I was here for one reason. ‘I know my worth. I won’t be around anymore for you to t*****e. Perhaps you’ll learn to reflect upon your actions now, Amos’ I said standing strong. I readied Esme and I both for the next thing we said ‘just do it. I’m ready to go home’ she whimpered. I didn’t hesitate once I heard her broken voice in my head. ‘I Misty Flora Verion, reject you, Amos Nickel Snow as my true mate’ Amos crumbled to the floor in agony. Writhing and trying to scream but nothing would come out. I felt momentarily pain that made me falter but nevertheless I would survive. As I went to climb back out the window I heard a whimper and a small whisper ‘Please don’t go- I need you. I will never do anything to harm you again. But please just stay.’ I knew if I looked back I wouldn’t be able to leave. He hadn’t accepted the rejection so it was still holding on by a tether. ‘This is for the best.’ I said after a moment- more to the moon than him. And then I leaped into the wind. I heard Amos yell something behind me but I felt too free to care. I could go home. I could go back to a place where I would finally be accepted as fae now. I was finally free.