Destiny Of War( Sequel To Destiny Of Deception)(BWWM)

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I  controlled my breathing as I  raced ahead, hunter and the shifter Emil at my back. I was eager to reach fae lands and find a way to locate Ayla. It had been days and I worried each of them;  that I may never see her again

"We must stop. Taylen needs to rest and  be fed" Hunter said

Grumbling inwardly I slowed his pace

I wanted Ayala's son to have comfort and whatever he needed,  but realistically I knew we would have to find someone trustworthy  to care for him

This mission of ours was dangerous and I would sooner die than put her son at risk. Ayla would never forgive me for it yet who could they truly trust.  with each passing day the list grew slimmer and slimmer

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Weeks later we finally crossed into the border of the fae lands. the glitter of the trees felt like a welcome, soothing balm to Sinik's frayed nerves 

The guard met them. No longer lead by the fae prince, for he was now The King

I held up his hands in surrender  as they approached, the guys following 

Immediately recognizing me, they smiled in greeting 

"Commander" . A warrior  declared reverently "It is good to see you. You have been missed" 

I didn't aknowkdege the statement,  time was too important for pleasantries

"We need to see the king urgently" 

"Of course right away" the man said noting his serious expression

They led us quickly  through the palace halls  into the throne room

Inside the room i paced impatiently until  Rykell finally  appeared looking disheveled and tired. It was barely dawn so I knew he had likely been awoken from sleep

He strode over toward us not even bothering to appear kingly by sitting on the dais

"I assume you have news"  he eyed little Taylen snuggled asleep in Hunters arms

"Ayla's .....been taken" Hunter said 

He inhaled a sharp breath at Hunter's words; his face twisting in rage

"You were supposed to protect her" he accused looking to me 

I bristled offended by his tone

 Hating  that his words stung with a ring of truth. It was  my job to protect her. The former king had tasked me with it . It was the whole reason I left Fae lands, Gave up my duties as commander, Hid amongst the supernatural and lived alongside the dragoons;  all to protect Ayla and her son

But now there was more as stake. My heart

"There was an attack on the territory we were staying on. One of your  people betrayed us. He led the attack"  Hunter spoke up in defend of me

Rykell looked astonished 

"One of my own?"

"Yes. Nax" Emil replied

Rykell's  eyes widened. His expression filtered between emotion as we all once did.  Disbelief,  Anger,  Rage and then Vengeance

" What is your plan?" He demanded a fierce  scowl on his face

"I am  requesting  a small squad to search and resuce her" 

Rykell stared at me for an uncomfortably long moment 

"Do you know where she is being held?"

Silence ensued. No one could answer, because no one truthfully knew