Fire & Fangs (GXG)

Chapter 29 - Wings

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Once all the serious talk was over with, I slowly got out of bed with the girl's help and carefully maneuvered myself so everyone could get a good look at my new wings. They all were fawning over me and I blushed a little at all the attention.

So unnecessary...

They're just wings!

Alcina was looking at me like I was the only person in the world, admiring my form top to bottom, and I was doing the same. She still hadn't changed from the black dress. I couldn't help running my eyes over the expanse of her body, staring intently at the exposed flesh, stopping at the feminine yet muscular thighs that could easily crush me, and finally those amber eyes that burned with intensity.

"How are you feeling, Iubirea Mea?" Alcina husked, then cleared her throat.

The girls giggled and even Mamă chuckled at my mate's obvious state.

"And I hear I thought I had instilled some manners in you, Alcina..." Mamă tsked, feigning disappointment.

"Miranda, leave me be." Alcina groaned. "Am I not allowed to admire my mate?"

"You are but do not forget that is my daughter you are ogling." Mamă teased.

"Mamă!" I whined, feeling embarrassed.

Mamă raised an eyebrow at me and the girls cackled loudly this time.

"Now, you know how we feel!" Cassandra exclaimed, grinning widely.

I spun to Casandra and narrowed my eyes at her.

"No cussing? You usually have the mouth of a sailor, but you're being civil? Have you gone soft firefly?" I asked.

"W-Well I- uh... I don't- You..." Cassandra stumbled, fumbling to defend her reputation.

"Do not tease the poor girl, Eva." Mamă chided. "They were raised to be on their best behavior when in my presence." Mamă explained then turned to the girls. "But that is no longer necessary and I give you permission to be yourselves. We are family after all."

The girls gasped at Mamăs words.

"Truly? Are you sure that is the best idea, Miranda? They can be quite... rowdy." Alcina said.

Mamă waved Alcina's concern away.

"It is fine. I may be the prophet, but I would like to enjoy my true family once more." Mamă replied, stepping beside me.

"I... I would like that as well." Alcina admitted softly.

"Then it is decided." Mamă said with a wide smile.

"And, to answer your earlier question before we got thrown off course, yes I'm fine, sugar. A little sore, but I feel amazing. I can see again and I have everything I've wanted, so how can I not feel good?" I asked, walking over to my mate and placing a kiss on her lips.

The girls gagged at the display of affection.

I rolled my eyes.

"I am so very glad, Andrada." Alcina replied softly. "I was beside myself with worry when you fell to the floor in pain. The only reason I did not go on a rampage was because Miranda said she would explain what was happening."

"Mother chained smoked to calm her nerves." Bela added.

"Yeah! Mother smelled like a chimney!" Danila chirped.