The book of the Realms: Book One

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Jayden's pov

I was surprised by how many shifters had already shown up. I know everyone is suspicious of my dad and I had to admit I was a little as well. I wanted to believe that he had a change of heart, but I was scared that this could all be a trap and everyone I have now became friends with and the woman I love was going to pay hefty for it.

I wasn't sure what tomorrow would bring so I knew I needed to get Jayla alone tonight and make things right between us while I had the chance. I waited for her to be done going over everything and for everyone to go off on their own. I knew everyone wanted to talk to her, but I needed her to forgive me before I could go to war.

"Jayla, can I talk to you alone for a minute?" I asked unsure of what she would say.

"Yea, sure let's go outside for a little bit I need some fresh air."

We would be safe outside because she had Lea cast a protection spell around here so no one could sense we were here. Witches were hard to find so we knew Jayla's mother didn't have one on her side. Besides Lea, we did have a few warlocks and witches here with us who knew Lea's father. He would be here in human form, but someone cast a spell upon him and until Lea can break it, he is here as a raven. He does however eavesdrop on Jena and Gypsy so that has helped us a lot.

"Why did you need to talk Jayden?" Jayla asked me.

"I wanted to talk to you and make things right between us before we head into this war. We don't know what tomorrow will bring and if this is going to be my last night alive then I want it with you in my arms. I love you, Jayla."

I had finally said what I was feeling, and I looked into Jayla's eyes as tears began to pour from her eyes. I pulled her into my arms and never wanted to let her go. I breathed in her scent of Vanilla and wildflowers. It was so intoxicating I missed her so much. I was foolish to push her away just because I was feeling guilty about everything that was happening. Tonight, it's just her and I.

"I love you too Jayden but it's more complicated than that and you hurt me. Why did you push me away when I needed you the most?"

"I felt guilty as if I brought upon this whole war myself."

"You did not do this.! It is my mother's doing if anyone is to blame it is her."

"I know you have feelings for the others, and I pretty much pushed you into their arms, but we can handle whatever comes our way. Just know I am never giving you up again."

"Jayden let's go to bed we need to talk more but I just want to be held by you."

She didn't need to tell me twice. I picked her up and carried her to the room where her father told me it was mine. I knew she might not be able to stay all night with me because the others would want time with her as well and as much as that killed me, I needed to understand but for now she will be here in my arms. I loved her and she loved me, that was what I was going to focus on this minute. Once this war was over and we won I would focus more on the other things.

Jayla's pov

Being in Jayden's arms once again was amazing. It was just what I needed to feel revived. We made love as if it was going to be our last time together, but I would be damned if it was. I wanted everyone on my side to survive this fight even though I knew that would be pretty much impossible. I just needed to think everyone will be ok and once this is done; we can rebuild our realms once more.

I went to everyone who was behind us and thanked them for the sacrifice they were willing to make and for believing in me and what I saw could be our future. Lea and I went to the 10th realm and found no one else living there. We call it the realm of disbelief because it is beautiful there. Once this war was over, we weren't sure if shifters and humans would want to live side by side hell I didn't even know if the shifters wanted to be blended in together so this new realm is where we plan on making a home where everyone can co-habitat and live-in peace. Lea and I would be leaders but no one will ever be in control again.

Once we had that plan together, we knew we would tell everyone once the war was over, and we started to rebuild everything my mother and her minions tore apart. It wasn't going to be easy, but I had faith that together anything could be possible. I believed in the dreams we had for the future and no matter what happens here I will make it happen. A place safe for Mena and Drake's baby once he/she comes. A place where I could be free to be with whoever I wanted to be with whether it be shifter or human or even multiple of them. Just a place where everyone belongs.

With everyone prepared and the plan set in motion, we started for what once had been my castle. I fought for it, but I would lead the cavalry instead of being in the back I was the first person my mother would see. The others my mother knew nothing about would all come in with my father. I really couldn't wait to see the surprise and fear in her eyes. She started this all-out war, but we were going to finish it.

I was shocked when we got to the castle and saw no guards out front, but it also worried me. She didn't sense us coming or everyone was already in the human realm destroying everything that made it beautiful. I couldn't think about that right now. Jayden shifted into a beautiful black dragon with green accents on his body. I have never seen anything more beautiful and powerful. He breathed fire at the palace door. I waited for Lea to cast her magic once he was done, and the door fell inside. I walked through to see the very woman I came here looking for staring at me with a look of shock in her eyes and I could smell the fear on her. No one said anything, we just stood there looking at each other until I finally spoke.

"Hello, mother!"