Total pages in book: 119
Estimated words: 115860 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 579(@200wpm)___ 463(@250wpm)___ 386(@300wpm)
Estimated words: 115860 (not accurate)
Estimated Reading Time in minutes: 579(@200wpm)___ 463(@250wpm)___ 386(@300wpm)
With a wave of Sabelle’s hand, the transcast ends. I’m still afraid for my mate’s safety, but pride pierces me like the brightest sun. She’s vital to me and to magickind. I have no idea what I’d do without her—and thankfully we escaped this morning, so I don’t have to find out the hard way.
I hold her close and press my lips to hers. “Perfect.”
“The transcast?”
“Yes, but I meant you. I’m so proud of you, firecracker.” I can’t resist kissing her again.
“Ugh. New mates.” Duke rolls his eyes. “I’m definitely leaving now. Good job, Sydney.”
She nods. After many hearty handshakes and brotherly backslaps, the others follow suit and close the door to the library behind them. Sabelle drifts upstairs, most likely to check on her gravely ill brother.
Finally, I’m alone with my mate.
“I hope you’re truly happy I’m staying here with you,” she whispers. “Because I called Holly today and quit my job.”
I’m still afraid for her, but I take a deep breath. This is war. We are mates, so whatever happens, we face it together. “She hadn’t already sacked you?”
“Aquarius told her I was working deep undercover on a new magickind story. It satisfied her until I called. She wasn’t happy.”
“Are you?” I ask gently. “Do you truly want to give up your human existence and work exclusively for the good of magickind? What about proving to your parents that you’re a journalistic star?”
“I don’t need their validation anymore. I know I’m doing something good. That’s all that matters.” She bites her lip uncertainly. “What about you? You’ve planned all along to return to Texas and—”
“You said it best when you accused me of running from my destiny. It took nearly losing everything and everyone I love dearly to make me realize I have to stand and fight for what I want. I’m a wizard now, and magickind needs those trained to fight during the dark times ahead. And I wouldn’t leave your side for anything in the world.”
“What about your job in Dallas?”
I smile sheepishly. “I called and resigned an hour ago. Put my house on the market. I hope you like puppies. I’m bringing my little Winston here, so you’re stuck with me.”
“Promise?” she laughs. “Where is that little red book? I have a few untapped fantasies I want to jot down.”
“Oh, no, you don’t. If you want something, from now on, you only need to tell me. I’ll make every one of them come true.”
“I’m looking forward to that,” she murmurs, then presses her lips to mine in a kiss that tastes like forever.