“It’s for our protection your highness. If he gets to you, it’s over for all of us.” Evan says to me and I nod in understanding.
I put them on as we all walk in to find a sleeping Cayden. Do vampires even sleep?
Josey groans when she notices Cayden sleeping. Shirtless.
I don’t tease her about because it’s all too soon but I really believe there’s some serious sexual tension between these two and Josey is fighting it hard. I can imagine how bad her vampire wants the king, disgusting her wolf who is sworn to her mates.
I’d pay to watch such a show on TV.
Cayden wakes up fast, making his way closer to us but an invisible barrier throws him back from coming too close.
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Josey’s POV
This man was beyond handsome. His perfectly messy ‘I just woke up’ hair and just you wait, I’m so sure he’s got the sexiest voice too.
“My queen…” Cayden says groggily and I swoon inside but maintain a calm face.
I called it.
“Vampire king. You look well for someone who hasn’t fed in days.” Sabrina says and I smile, checking him out.
He was pale already so there’s no way to tell if he was not feeling well.
“Yeah it’s a little rough and quite a smart idea leaving me to go hungry. I underestimated you moon goddess.” Cayden says and I look at Sabrina who just shrugs.
“It’s common sense really. You don’t eat, you grow weak.” I say, not liking that Cayden was complimenting Sab.
Wait.
What? Am I jealous??
Cayden smiles and Sabrina raises her eyebrow at me.
“Just couldn’t stay away huh?” Cayden asks and I return the smile.
“No. I wanted to be the one to tell you that we will be meeting your sister today, want me to deliver a message?” I ask, showing him my pearly whites.
“The message has already been delivered. I asked nicely before but it looks like I’ll have to exert some force to get my way and since I cannot use compulsion, this is the only way. With what is about to happen, I am glad you are here and not there.” Cayden says to me and I blink twice.
“What message?” I say waiting for an answer but Cayden walks back to his bed, which looks comfortable by the way and throws himself on it.
He says nothing and I look at Sabrina, who’s waiting on me to give some answers since she’s got blocked ears.
‘He said that he has asked nicely before but now he will have to use force to get what he wants.’ I say over mind link to Sabrina.
She signals for me to walk out with her and I follow her out.
She removes her ear pieces, running a hand through her hair and biting her lip.
“I had a feeling about this. It all seemed way too easy, I mean what vampire king, the first of it’s kind, surrenders without a fight? This man can freeze anyone still and yet he let me take him in. He has not caused any problems since coming here and he’s not in any way hostile. We need to see Cherisse, NOW!” Sabrina says grabbing my hand and leading me out of the castle.
“Sabrina, wait up.” Cj calls out, running after us with Arianna behind him.
“The amulet is dark magic but it’s to give strength. I believe Cayden’s mother saw his struggles when she went to the future and this was her way of making sure her son stays happy even after her death. He needs the amulet to make sure whoever he decides to have a baby with, survives. It will carry the woman through the whole ordeal, I can’t fault it.” Arianna tells all of us.
“Can it not be used for anything else? Like break out of prison or give extra strength to an already strong vampire king?” Sabrina asks Arianna who takes a minute to think about it.
“He could use it for extra strength but then he would be wasting it’s power. Your mother has used some of it already so there isn’t much left. He, of course, doesn’t know if the amulet was used but Sabrina, your mother needs to explain a few things.” Arianna says and I look at her funny.
“Explain what things?” Cj asks Arianna. He has grown fond of my mother and this was him being protective.
“Why she would need black magic as a superior wolf and on who. What kind of strength did she need?” Arianna asks and I hold my chest as it constricts.
“She had this when she disappeared with Sabrina and fooled father in to being her mate. Could that be the reason?” I ask and Arianna shakes her head no.
“Your mother, just like Sabrina can get anyone to do their bidding.” Arianna tells me.
“You mean to tell me she used this amulet on something else when her children were more important? The turmoil we have all been through and she didn’t think at the time that this amulet could be the key to making things right and preventing all the chaos?” Sabrina asks, anger clear on her face.
“Also, what gave her the right to use it? She was told to give it to Cayden. What else has mother done? Do I need to probe her head for answers?” Sabrina asks and we all just shrug.
To be honest, I am a little disappointed. Mother doesn’t seem like the selfish type. Whenever we bring up her abandoning us, you can see the hurt in her eyes but now I’m not so sure.