Curse of Enchanted Haven

Chapter 13

-Enchanted Haven, Evanya's Home-

Evanya watched as Merlin and Raven witnessed her nightmare of her lover's father proposing to her and her arrival at the castle the night before the wedding. She waved her hand over the mirror to get rid of the image.

"Huh," she sighed as she walked outside to the back of her house and said, "I'm tired of just searching my memory for something that was said or done that can help me figure out how to break this curse! There has to be something for me to do or try."

She looked at her outdoor kitchen and smiled. Evanya briskly walked toward her outdoor kitchen, where all her books, ingredients, and potions were kept. She pulled on her long necklace that held a skeleton key. She slid the key into the keyhole and turned it until it unlocked. She removed the key, turned the knob, and opened the door. She closed the door behind her and walked over to her bookshelf.

She closed her eyes, concentrated her magic on her thoughts, and said, "Dammi quello che cerco."

The sound of a book moving filled the room, and Evanya opened her eyes to see a book coming her way. She reached out, grabbed the book, and read the title, "Gold Magic and Its Properties. Huh, I don't remember having this book. In fact, I've never seen this book before. Unless..."

She felt something warm touch her shoulder. She smiled and said, "This is the second time I get to feel you, my love. I must be getting close to breaking this curse. Never in twenty-five years did I have the opportunity to feel this. I will keep fighting and have you in my arms again."

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-Unseen Realm-

Jonathan wrapped his arms around his lover's waist and pulled her close to where her back was against him.

"I know you are fighting. I feel it through our bond. I'm the one that is sending you this book. This is how I read about binding our magic. You will have a lot of answers to questions we both had before the curse. It's through our bond that you can feel me. Rumplestiltskin is powerful, but our love and bond are stronger than his dark magic."

Evanya rested her hands on Jonathan's and said, "I remember the last time you held me like this. It was the evening of your father and I's wedding after the incident happened. I was so distraught, and you came to me, reassuring me that everything would be all right."

"What happened after that was the best thing that ever happened to me."

Evanya smiled, "What happened after, I will never forget it. It was the best thing that ever happened to us. Our love grew stronger that night in ways I never thought possible."

"Our bond grew as well. You will learn that when you read that book."

Evanya sighed, looked at the book, and said, "Well, now it's time for me to read through you and see what I can find to help me break this curse."

She turned around and walked toward the door. She stopped, turned around, smiled, and spoke to the empty room, "Thank you, Jonathan. Remember, my love for you is as vast as the universe..."

Together, they continued, "And everything it contains."

Jonathan watched as Evanya left the building and walked back to her house. He lowered his head and sighed.

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-Mystic Kingdom, Easendelle Castle-

Merlin and Raven appeared in a large bed chamber fit for a queen. Evanya stood in front of a full-length mirror, and her mother was lacing up the back of a beautiful satin silk gown with silver hand embroidery on the corset and peek-a-boo section of the dress. Lace trim decorated the bottom of the dress and the sleeves. Silver jewels sparkled on the corset and the sweetheart neckline of the off-shoulder gown. Alanna looked at her daughter in the mirror.