"I don't believe you, by the way." I say, watching him closely. He takes a step closer to me as he begins to fall in with the dances, pulling me closer to him.
"About what, exactly?" Fenrys asks, leaning in closer so I can hear him. There is a reckless look in his eyes, something fierce lies within. This is much different than what I have heard of his cadre, the stories always describe them as stoic, emotionless warriors sworn through blood-oath to the queen. He is different, more wild it would seem; perhaps he is younger?
"That you are only here for condolences. Maeve could have sent those gifts on a ship with an advisor, why send one of her warriors?" He watches me closely, not pulling any farther away.
"You are observant." He continues to spin me, it is only then I notice how far we have gone from the sight of the Khaganate. "Maeve is in search of something, or someone, and I believe your powerful friends already suspect this." I push down any panic, any fear that knots the pit of my stomach. "I believe I am close to finding it." I smile at him, continuing to move through the dances.
"May Silba bring you luck in finding what you are looking for, then." He studies my eyes before slowly nodding. The song comes to an end, I bow to him and casually walk over to Yrene. She looks to me, immediately noticing the panicked look in my eyes. "I'm feeling a bit unwell, perhaps we should head back?" Sartaq immediately looks to me, worry flashing in his own eyes.
"Yes, of course." Yrene says, standing and linking her arm in my own. Sartaq rises with us, placing a hand on the small of both of our backs and guiding us to the door.
"I will call the carriage, come with me."
"Do you think you can stop me shadow singer?" Xander asked in an eerie voice as his eyes glowed. Xander's body thrummed with power every single one present there felt it. "Az, don't" Rhys warned as he eyed Xander.
Azriel took a step forward and his breath hitched as he saw that there was no glinting grey eyes looking back at him. Xander's eyes shined golden in the dark as he looked Azriel dead in his eyes. "I will kill you if you stand in my way shadow singer" Xander taunted in the same voice.
"If you kill me my mate will die and you will lose your vessel" Azriel retorted as his hands balled into fists. Xander tilted his head to one side and looked down at his chest and then turned towards Azriel's . "Then I will break the bond" Xander stated as his left hand wrapped in the middle air.
Everyone's breath hitched as the golden string attached to his heart and Azriel's became visible. Azriel howled in pain as his knees gave out. Feyre and Rhys rushed to his side and held him. Rhys's throat bobbed as he gulped loudly.
Cassian's siphons flared and formed a shield around Nesta , Amren and Mor to save them from Xander's wrath. Rhys surged forward to tackle Xander. "Don't be stupid boy" Xander threatened as he froze Rhys in midair. If any anyone had doubts about the extent of Xander's power it was cleared in that instant.
Xander, Feyre, Amren and Nesta clutched their ears and fell to the ground as a shrill cried echoed in their ears. Rhys cradled Xander in his arms as his eyes fluttered open. Rhys breathed a shy of relief when he saw that his eyes weren't glowing. "Az" Xander breathed. Azriel crawled forward and kissed forehead. "You're alright" Azriel said and weaved his hands through his hair. Everything hit him like a tidal wave as the memories of what happened returned to his head.
This is the story of Xander Archeron.The youngest of four. Twin to Elain the second youngest. Follow him through the events of his life.