Must be Santa (COMPLETED)

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Drew

I sped through the icy tundra, on our back way to our sprawling castle in the North.
It was a quiet trip.
By now, I would have cracked a joke or told Wynter a funny story about Nick, but I refrained. The look on Wynter's face clued me in. Usually, she looked worried or sad when Nick was late from meetings or work, but this time? She looked scared; fearful almost. I didn't know what to say to comfort her or calm her nerves so I thought it best to just remain quiet.

"Nick is a big boy. He can handle himself." It was the only words my brain could form. It was a sense of comfort. Maybe if I said it enough times, I would believe it myself?

I knew Nick was more than capable of taking care of himself but there was still a possibility of him being really hurt. Jack was a powerful entity. He did not care if he caused destruction and chaos. He would do anything to get what he wanted and he wanted Wynter.

I finally pull up to our castle in the North. "We're here." I said, trying to break the tense air of silence. I help Wynter out the passenger side. "Here" I take my long coat and drape it over her shivering body. Her barely there dress was exposing every inch of her skin to the cold.

"Drew! Wynter!" My mother's worried voice sounded from behind the shadows of the castle. She ran over to Wynter, hugging her body and warming her shoulders. "Come in Wynter! You're freezing!" She exclaimed. She was shocked how cold her body was. My mom didn't know Wynter was a human so her chilly temperature came as a suprise. Magical entities like us usually didn't get this cold. Our body easily adjust in frigid environments.

"Guards. Light the fireplace and start the coal bath!" My mother springs into action.

"I'm fine Mrs. Clause." Wynter tried to smile but her eyes were so defeated. She was trying so hard not to cry.

"Wynter don't ever run off like that! We were so worried about you!"

"We?" Wynter said, suprised by her choice of verbiage.

"Yes. We" My father's voice booms behind us. We all turn to face him.  Wynter glared at him with rage but averted her eyes when he was staring for too long.

"Where's Nick?" He sounded indifferent.

"He's...I mean" Wynter tried to explain but I took over.

"He's with Jack"

"What!" My mom exclaimed. "Drew! How could you leave your brother there!" I glared at my father as he stared at Wynter. There was rage in his eyes.

"His fiancé had nothing to say about this?" He asked her. Wynter looked to the ground. She looked absolutely defeated

"Leave her alone dad. It's not her fault."I fumed.

"Isn't it? I bet Nick is over there singing away his title as we speak. And for what? Her?" He raged.

"Nick was right. Fuck you!" I snapped, making sure to meet my father's eyes. He didn't look shocked by my outburst. Typical. "Nick finally discovered his autonomy but you're mad at him because he's no longer your lapdog. He used to only say yes to you but now that he woke the fuck up and learned to have a backbone, you're taking your rage out on his fiancé. If you have an issue with Nick and his choices, take it up with him. Wynter has nothing to do with this so leave her the fuck alone."