I Was Always There

Chapter 4

[RHYSAND]

Rhys wasn't exactly sure what to make of his war general thundering into the river house with some strange bundle in his arms.

That is, until Cassian opened his mouth.

"Rhys, we found her! She was in the dungeons for a couple years, I think." The general said, clutching her to his chest almost as though he didn't trust them.

Rhysand wasted no time in calling for Madja from the townhouse, settling Selene into a room to be healed while getting the full story from Azriel. Apparently, they had been scouring the now-ruins of Hybern, looking for any remaining artifacts when they'd stumbled upon her. Selene.

Feyre strode into the room with Madja, going straight to his side.

Feyre, Darling. Rhys purred.

Who is she? Feyre asked, taking an unconscious step towards the bed.

The words traveling over to his side of the bond, he answered her.

Her name is Selene of Dawn. She came here because she was looking for her brother, but instead found someone else.

Who did she find? Feyre inquired, cocking her head to the side.

Her mate. We all know about their mate bond except for the two of them. Really, we'd thought it'd be obvious by now. Rhys said, while crossing his arms.

Her mate is Azriel? Feyre pondered, running through the possibilities in her head.

Her mate is Cassian. Rhys sighed.

"WHAT?!" Feyre exclaimed aloud, flushing with embarrassment mere moments later as all fae had turned to her in confusion.

Rhysand couldn't hold in his small snicker, causing the attention of the Inner Circle. He just couldn't help it, doubling over in laughter, desperately trying-and failing- to hold it in. "D-don't mind me, I'll j-just be over he r e..." Rhys trailed off as he sequestered himself in the corner of the room, shoulders shaking with mirth.

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[Cassian]

He couldn't sleep. Shouldn't, even considering all that Selene went through, he should at least keep watch over her.

Even though Cassian kept watch, he couldn't help but think of Feyre's sister, fiery Nesta and their encounter in the library a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, they hadn't interacted since, although Cassian would also religiously avoid anyone who caught him reading something as equally scandalous, in theory.

A sound came from his side, a rustling of sheets as Selene sat upright in her bed. "Cassian." She said, "Help me. Help me, help me, help me, help me, save me!" Over and over again, her voice rising in pitch until she was almost screaming at him to help her, to save her. However, there was almost no one in the House Of Wind except Nesta, Elain, and of course, him and Selene. With neither of the Archeron sisters being certified healers or having a way out of the house, Cassian flew away from Selene to get Madja.

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A/N

I know it's been long, but I am so back, bitches!