Forever Fae

Epilogue - Calista

The morning after the wedding and after a night of wonderful bliss, the power of our court had been completed. When I looked out the window that morning everything had changed. Rolling meadows and trees were scattered as far as I could see. A lake was off to the side of the house and I went teary-eyed with joy knowing that my kelpies could join me there. The Land of the Fae knew our desires and it must've known I'd want my kelpies. The land was beautiful with the leaves fluttering in the wind and a palette of colors painting the trees.

One thing that had made me really happy was that Elvena was now here with me. Elvena grew close to me over the years, more so than my brother and sisters, and had always taken good care of me. I grew to depend on her and I loved her just like a mother. I cried for days when she asked if she could join me and live in the Fall Court.

Needless to say, the land took to her immediately. She was welcomed with open arms here, and she said she could be of help when Ryder and I decided to have little ones of our own. The thought brought a smile to my face and made my heart feel light. I would love to be a mother and carry Ryder's children. He would make a wonderful father, and I looked forward to the day we brought more life to our court.

Xylia had come to stay with me as well. She'd asked before if I would accept her, and I had with my whole heart. She was excited when her body took on the change to become a Fall fae. She jumped around with joy and excitement for many days afterward until the novelty wore off. Xylia said she looked better with paler skin.

Conall even decided to join the Fall Court. He was very close to Merrick and being here with me and protecting me was something he felt that Merrick would want him to do. I could also tell he wanted to be near Xylia, but he didn't admit it at the time. Conall and Xylia were now courting and enjoying their time together. I was very happy for them both and would love to see them take the next step one day.

Nixie and I found her family in the Mystical Forest and it was just the reunion I was hoping for. Her family recognized her immediately, and there was nothing but crying, celebrating, and talking for hours that night. We explained the risk of them being unprotected in the forest and they accepted my request to move to the Fall Court. They built a little village in my forest, and I visited them regularly. There had also been other numerous fae that had come to pledge their loyalty and were now are a part of our court. We had fae from both the Summer and Winter Courts, and even creatures of the Mystical Forest.

Ryder and I had been in meetings every single week for the past month. No new attacks had occurred, but we all knew it was just a matter of time. Extra warriors had been placed around my family, especially my sisters and around Ryder's sister. The power of The Four was only in the maiden souls of the next generation and that would be my two sisters, Meliantha and Ariella, and Ryder's sister, Sorcha.

None of them were allowed to travel until we got more ideas on how to defeat the dark sorcerer. Nixie took me to see my sisters through port travel. Ever since I saved her family, she had offered to take me to see my sisters any time I wanted.

Today Ryder and I had decided to take a break from everything and walk to the meadow in our vision. The vision was what started it all, and that was where we planned to go today to get some peace and quiet, to just concentrate on ourselves. We were walking hand in hand with the wind blowing against our faces and the colorful leaves dancing in the wind as he strolled through the meadows.

I let go of Ryder's hand and twirled around the meadow, letting my silky, red dress flutter in the breeze. "It's beautiful, isn't it?" I breathed while laughing.

With a wolfish grin on his face, Ryder remarked, "It is, my queen, but I know how we can make it better."

His tone had me stopping in my tracks; I knew what that tone suggested. I'd already been feeling the need to have his body joined with mine, and now his tone had me falling over the edge. Biting my lip, I turned to gaze into his lust-filled eyes. "Oh yeah, how so?"

Cupping the nape of my neck, he firmly pulled me forward and claimed me with his lips. My heart accelerated and my body screamed with need. We'd made love every day since the wedding, but my desire for him had only gotten stronger. I didn't think it could ever be possible to get enough of him.

"You are one naughty vixen, but I like it," he teased. Glancing around the meadow, he furrowed his brows. "Are you sure about this? What if someone sees?"

Ryder couldn't care less about that, but he knew I did. Smiling, I stood back from him and lowered myself to the ground. Touching the ground gently, I asked for the land to do me a favor. The land was excited to help and it wasn't long before the magic began. With my hand still on the earth below, I lifted my head to watch the magic take place. The ground rumbled for a second and then it rose up to form an alcove of shelter and a bed of soft leaves. Ryder stared at it wide-eyed and turned a radiant looking smile my way. I love to impress him with my skills.

I smirked. "Will this do?"

He scooped me into his arms and kissed me fiercely. "You are amazing, love."

I poked him in the side with my finger. "Just as long as you remember it."

We spent the rest of the afternoon hidden away in our alcove making love and exploring each other's bodies like we'd done every night since the wedding. I knew I'd never get tired of it, and I looked forward to spending every night wrapped in his arms. He was forever mine and I was forever his. Our love had made us stronger and with that love we'd defeat the evil that plagued our land. It may not be soon, but the dark sorcerer would meet his end.