Djinn's Desire

by Kailin Gow

  I shot Torrid a scolding glare, but his wrath couldn’t be contained.

  “Your father catches genies,” Torrid said. “Djinns, Magical Ones. He catches people like the very woman he wanted you to marry.”

  “No.”

  “I’m sorry, Liam, but it’s true,” I said, trying to soften Torrid’s harsh words.

  “I never knew, Kama. I swear I didn’t know. He’s always kept this part of his life private.”

  “Kama, we have to hurry,” Torrid cut in, unmoved by Liam’s ignorance. “We have to get you out of here. The force field has weakened just enough to allow a few to go through. General Adon wants you out of here and at his side.”

  The doors behind us opened and the heavy sound of footsteps thundered on the cement as Catchers came out, led by Pim.

  Torrid tore me from Liam’s grip and pulled me into his arms.

  “Well, well,” Pim said with satisfaction. He held a genie’s lamp, lavender mist seeping out in fumes. “You ended up having a purpose after all, my lovely Kama.”

  His sardonic grin brought a chill to my spine, and when he turned his gaze to Torrid, my heart sank.

  “You’ve succeeded in bringing me the beloved Prince of the Nethers. I’ve never had a royal djinn under my command. I think you will both be cozy in here.” He rubbed the side of his lamp lovingly.

  Liam shoved Torrid aside and confronted his father. “What are you doing? Dad, this is Kama, the woman I love. How can you do this?”

  “In case you hadn’t noticed, son, the woman you love is cuddled up in the arms of another man.”

  “I don’t care. I don’t want her bottled.” Liam reached out to grab his father’s hand and sent the lamp crashing to the ground in the process.

  “Damn it, Liam,” Pim shouted as the lamp shattered. “Stop playing the fool. You're blinded by this love for a woman who is a genie. We’re being invaded and we need to harness her powers and use them to our advantage. These are dangerous beings and they want to see the end of Arcadia. Don’t you see what’s happening around you?”

  Following the subtle nod of Pim’s head, the Catchers behind him swept in to shackle Liam.

  “What are you doing? Dad!”

  “I can’t risk you ruining everything, son. This is for your own good.”

  Torrid yanked me away, but we only had time to take a few steps before the Catchers surrounded us. Torrid concentrated on one Catcher until he flew into the air, landing on the unforgiving cement with a thud. I could see how draining it was, but he sent another Catcher flying then another. But their numbers were too great and Torrid’s speed inadequate to keep them from tightening the circle around us.

  A pair of cold, clammy hands gripped me from behind and pulled me away from Torrid. Within seconds three burly Catchers were all over him, bringing him down and throwing shackles on him. I struggled against my captor, but the brute strength overpowered me.

  Tears filled my eyes and fear gripped my throat as I watched the Catchers drag Liam and Torrid away. The two loves of my life. The men I would do anything to save.

  Pim stepped forward, his eyes showing his displeasure. He held up the leather band. “Now, Kama, will you put this on, please?”

  “No,” I said with petulant defiance.

  “Out of respect for your mother, I’m asking nicely. I would hate to have to get rough with you. Your mother would not be pleased.”

  “You're a monster and I hope my mother sees the man you really are,” I spat. “You’ve imprisoned your own son. What kind of man does such a thing?”

  “No harm will come to Liam. He’ll be safer imprisoned than out on the battle front. That’s the kind of man I am, Kama. I’ll do all I can to protect my son. And I’ll do all I can to protect Arcadia. I’ve spent a lifetime building a paradise here. I’m not about to let that all slip away because of a genie’s murderous plans.”

  “My father only wants to free his people.”

  “No, dear Kama. The truth your mother never dared tell you is that your father is a murderer. That is why she could never marry him. They would have killed her, despite your father’s standing. Their hatred for mortals is boundless and your fate would be sealed should you allow your lover to lead you out of Arcadia. Who did you think destroyed your mother’s childhood home and killed her parents… genies. They are the ones we are at war with.”

  “You're a liar!” I shouted. I refused to believe a word he said, but in my heart, I couldn’t help but question where the truth lay.

  “Your lover, Prince Torrid of the Western Nethers, he may seem charming and pleasant now, but he is one of the most ruthless fighters your father has in his army. Your youthful innocence prevents you from seeing beyond his physical attributes, but I assure you, he’ll only bring pain and suffering to your life.”

  “He’s only doing what you claim to be doing; saving his people. If you choose to call him a monster, then know that you're just like him.”

  “So long as you understand my need to keep Arcadia as it is. Think of all the people you hold dear; your mother, your friends. What will become of Sarah if Arcadia is to be invaded? How will your mother survive?” He held out the leather band. “Now do the responsible thing and put on this band.”

  “I…” Biting my lip, I hesitated.

  “This is your destiny, Kama. To uphold the peace and harmony Arcadia has always known. You’ll marry my son, bear him beautiful children and live the dream you’ve always held close to you heart. The mansion needs the touch of a woman like you and the Committee will be all the stronger for your strength and intellect.”

  I turned away from him, more confused than ever. What was real? Who could I trust? “I don’t know what to do anymore.”

  He put a paternal hand to my shoulder and I reluctantly turned to face him.

  “I’ve watched you grow up. You’ve been the closest I’ll ever come to having a daughter. And you know of the strong affection I have for your mother. Can you truly imagine I would do anything that would pain her? Trust me, Kama. This leather band on your wrist is the right thing to do. It is, without a doubt, your destiny.”

  “But…”

  “Kama,” he said, his voice so cold it brought a chill to my spine. “If you refuse to slip this on, you’ll never see Liam again. You’ll never see your Prince Torrid, or your mother, or Sarah.”

  “You can’t do this,” I cried. “You can't.”

  I thought I would crumble to the ground. My world was being torn away from me and there was nothing I could do. I needed a miracle.

  In that instant, the violet sky darkened, turning midnight blue. Fearing the worst, I wanted to run and hide, but Pim grabbed my wrist and slipped the leather band on. The night sky engulfed me, numbing my limbs until I felt nothing at all. No pain, no joy, no fear.

  Everything went black.

  *******

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