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Chapter Eight

Within half an hour we were both dressed and agreed on how to handle the Rowan/Gavriel situation as we were both shit scared of them it was funny really the most powerful fae in the world and then an immortal soldier whose decimated cities is afraid of them and the way they'd react to us sharing a bed. I mean it's only sharing a bed it's not like we were fucking or anything.

Within ten minutes I was walking down the corridor hoping nobody would remember last night or mention anything that happened. These thoughts were swimming round my head as I arrived at breakfast exchanged pleasant greetings, avoiding eye contact and I had just started eating when the dreaded conversation started.
"So Fenrys how did your night go?" Aedion smiled dryly flicking eyes between us and Gavriel from where he was sat. Fenrys stiffened, I did the same looking up.
"Why'd you ask Aedion?" Fenrys replied.
"Nothing I just heard you got some action last night." He smirked " Just a little rumour I suppose"
" No I was in bed Riv was screaming I went into her you all stormed in." I went Crimson after this remarked remembering how I had yelled out but seeing those horrific scenes again I just couldn't take it and that wasn't even the worst of the things that happened to me there at that hell hole.
"Yeah sorry about that I didn't mean to wake anyone." I apologised to the group
"Nonsense Riv it's fine but anyway speed up we have to get on our way!" Rowan exclaimed seeing as like the rest of us he was just as fed up of staying here.
"Just one last question." Aedion smirked ready to deliver the final blow.
"Sure what is it?" Fenrys replied obviously assuming we were in the calm.
"I know it's none of my business but why was Riviera in lingerie in your arms last night when we came in?" He grinned devilishly as I wanted to bury my head in sand for eternity instead of having to explain what happened to Rowan and Gavriel for all it was worth I'm pretty sure Fenrys felt exactly the same.
"Aedion Ashrvyer I swear I will castrate you with my finger nails if you continue!" I screeched slamming my hands on the table and punching the chair back simultaneously.
"RIVIERA SALVATERRE GALANTHYNIUS! What in the gods names were you thinking you could get pregnant being that reckless!" Rowan roared.
"We didn't even fuck we literally stayed in the same room clothed I might add." Gavriel raised an eyebrow and I shrugged my shoulders." Okay fine he was clothed I was partially clothed." But Gavriel started ranting as well.
"I'm not going to lecture you but I am going to say choose who you want just be careful you don't want to be mistaken for a whore being a lady in court and all." As a side not he added " No offence Lysandra" she just waved a hand in reply.
"So are you telling me that what I do with my own body in my own time isn't right? Are you saying that what I choose to do makes me a whore? Why don't you understand? I mean come on Aelin was an assassin and you just accept that but no I share a bed one night with one of your friends and suddenly the world is ending? I screamed back.

Rowan went to reply but I simply lifted a hand stopping him
"No Rowan I don't want to hear it I'm going to pack my stuff ready to go home I'll meet you at the boat later" and with that I stormed out and I couldn't wait to get out of here and get back home I thought as I stormed down the corridor Fenrys winnowed in front of me. Leaning against the wood with one eyebrow raised he looked me up and down.
"You missed the best bit Aelin starting beating Aedion with a shoe, Rowan and Gavriel had to split them up." Although he looked calm I could see the worry in his eyes.
"Honestly I'm fine this happens all the time, you'd be surprised the amount of times Rowan has done this." I said continuing to pack my cases we were taking a boat up the River Auga before riding horses a further 10 Miles into the oak wall then it was a three day two night camp before arriving at my house.

I continued packing and sorting the things I'd acquired over the few weeks we'd stayed here before winnowing my cases into my room on the ship it was fairly small enough for a double bed, an armoire and dressing table to fit comfortably but not as lavish as some other rooms on board but best of all it was away from my family so I wouldn't have to talk to them at all. In total it took 3 hours to pack and get it all on the boat and soon it was time to go so I shifted into wolf form and trotted over to the boat I was walking up the gangway when the gathered pirates started screaming and pulling out daggers completely frightened of the wolf prowling up the gangway till Dorian told them to put down their weapons spoiling all my fun.
"Stop it Riv just because you acting bitchy doesn't mean you get to scare the sailors." He yelled across the deck to the delight of the snickering pirates. I stalked off growling and cursing Dorian whilst simultaneously plotting the death of everyone onboard.

I'd been pacing around my room for an hour before the gong for dinner went it made no literal sense why they needed a gong on a boat full off fae warriors with impeccably hearing. Feeling lazy I just winnowed into the dining room and started spooning my food into my mouth. Everyone else walked in with regimental accuracy waiting till Aelin had seated before sitting themselves especially Rowan,Gavriel and Fenrys not used to Aelin instead of Maeve. They all began chatting I caught scattered bits of conversation until I heard the unmistakable words.
"And Lorcan will be arriving with elide at the next dock." That Aelin uttered as if instinct overrode them shields flew up protecting them all especially the two monarchs to Aelins disgust Rowan thickened the shield in front of her.
"I could take her you know I am the heir of Mala Firebringer." She growled at Rowan
" My darling, No you couldn't I'm more powerful than all of you combined and that's just my magic." I smirked feeling incredibly pissed they hadn't told me about my father coming on our little road trip on the tacky boat that was supposedly the best Rolfe had.
"I don't know why your being so bitchy Riviera, was your night with Fenrys a total flop y'know if you want I can show you how to please a women." Dorian tried to lighten the mood. He paled as I flung out my magic breaking the shields and pinning him against the wall my lips turning black whilst my Illyrian tattoos spiralled along my body extending of my chest until they formed black veins covering my skin. My vibrant red hair was writhing as living flames overtook it burning my clothes till all I was in was scraps just covering all modesty , not that there was much in that department I'd been touched more times to count just another part of my job description. Black overtook my eyes drowning the silver core swirling round my iris. I screamed snapping them out of the trance managing to barrel through the cabin, they all closely followed as whilst magic raged through my body sweeping round me staining the air with a metallic scent. Someone used magic to throw gawking pirates out of my way as I threw myself over the edge into the cool calm water to calm the fires I'd lost control of as I sunk deeper into the unknown losing consciousness

A familiar face ploughed through the waters I didn't recognise the male but he was familiar , everything was hazy as if underwater bubbles floated up obscuring my vision. I was underwater I thought as the strong arms gripped me tight I admired the muscles he was well built. I went to tell him sucking in a mouthful of water. I giggled before forming a bubble around us breathing easier he kept repeating a name over and over. It was so familiar.

We surfaced the bubble lifting us onto the boat I had enough control to remember my name and his. He'd saved me how wonderful, he looked like my fiancé. We landed on the boat to the rushed faces of some people I knew Rowan and Gavriel and some others they were strange on looked like Gavriel and I knew him but the magic clouded my head  and I couldn't remember.
"Let go of me Connall" I yanked my arm away swaying slightly."Rowan whose that pretty girl? Did you sleep with her again?" I kept swaying .
"It's the magic lost control when Dorian said something stupid." Rowan sighed
"Am I suppose to kill him Connall ?" I asked turning to the familiar male next to me.
"I'm not Connall I'm Fenrys." He sighed with a cough from someone he added "And no killing anyone. At least not today."
"Connall I told you I don't want to marry you let go of me, you're terrible in bed!" I whined like a little kid.
He sighed "I'm not Connall I'm Fenrys. We're brothers."
I started to fall as I did he steeped me up I his arms "well not Connall be a good doggy and take me to my rooms I need sleep or I'm going to die."
I heard whispers behind us as we left.
"Does this always happen to her?" Some female whispered.
"Only when she loses control like that" Rowan growled out I recognised him from the growling alone he's so grumpy.

We went down the corridors eventually reaching my room when the pretty male placed me on my bed before walking over to sit in the corner.
"Sleep now Riv we need a serious conversation in the morning when you wake up"
And that was the last thing I remembered that day.