“Thank him for me.” Guy nuzzled into my hair. “Amazing. Our spell worked, Silvie. Where love rises strong, where two souls join for one cause, may fire and magic burn and all who bear witness be completely drawn. May hate melt away in the blaze of truth, and may freedom be granted for the man who saw to my birth.” He feathered kisses over the top of my head. “You and I have to spell together more often. We’re a powerhouse when we do.”
“Davio wanted you to know he’s committed to working together.”
“My commitment will never waver, and now it stands even more firm.” He eased back a bare breath of space. “Dad, meet Silvie, my mate, and the woman I can’t live without.”
“Nice to meet you, Silvie.” Gerritt kissed my cheek. “Welcome to the family. I believe my wife would have wholeheartedly approved of you.”
Cheers boomed and echoed around the room.
Wincrest raised his voice above the din. “Welcome home, Gerritt. Let’s celebrate your return. This is certainly a night for revelry.”
Warriors thumped their feet, and Hope and Faith squealed as they joined in our hug.
My heart overflowed with joy.
14
“Guy, you need to lie still so I can sleep. I have school in the morning.”
“I can’t.” He rolled into me, his midnight black hair flopping forward over his brow. “My father’s home. He’s home.”
I grinned as I kissed him. “Yeah, I know, and if you wanna go sleep with him, I don’t mind.”
“Careful, or I might take you up on that.” He tickled my lips with his fingers. “I love you, and I can’t wait for the rest of our lives to begin.”
“There’s a war to end. Never forget that.”
He picked up my hand and traced the two bands, his mother’s and mine. “Ours will be a journey for sure, and not all smooth sailing, but I promise you this, I’ll never leave your side. Not once. Not ever. You’re my home, and wherever you are is where I long to be.” His mouth closed over mine, his kiss sending my pulse skyrocketing through the roof.
Oh wow.
A heat built in my veins.
Love, it was hot and all-consuming, and he was all I’d ever dreamed of. Slowly, I pulled back, my breath coming fast. “Give me a minute.”
“A minute’s too long.”
“I have to master some control over my skill and before we get hitched, otherwise I’m going to set fire to something, or everything.”
He chuckled. “I’m going to help you with the mastering. I have an idea.”
“Okay, your last few have hit the mark. Shoot.”
“Once we’re married, we could honeymoon on a deserted island in the middle of the South Pacific. There’ll be just you, me, the searing heat of the sunshine and a ton of water right on hand.” He leaned in. “Sorry, but your minute’s up.”
Oh, it surely was, and in the next second, he proved just how very much.
Yes. Life was certainly about to get very interesting.
Joanne Wadsworth
I love reading romance, but even more, I love to write it. My characters hound me, demanding their stories are told. I’m happy to oblige, giving them the romance they’re after, provided they can accept a little angst and adventure along the way.
In beautiful New Zealand, I live with my hubby and four energetic children, and adore using the stunning countries of the South Pacific as backdrops in my books. One day I hope to travel further afield, to visit the Scottish Highlands, America, and everywhere between.
Currently I have three series underway. Magio-Earth, is fast-paced YA fantasy romance, where across worlds, soul-bound mates battle against both love and land. Protector, Warrior, and Hunter bring this world alive. Healer, Belle and Nicolas’s story, is coming soon.
In Bodyguards, each heart-pounding story will bring you a bodyguard and the woman he protects.
Highlander Heat, historical Highlander romances, feature strong heroines whose paths collide with delicious Highland heroes.
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