Each creature now knew that Sydney would at any time provide and protect them.
Sydney sent a silent blessing to Tempest and Michael for allowing her to retain her full powers and with a pleased smile she turned to Beatrice.
All color suddenly drained from the tiny fairy’s face and Sydney stilled, knowing something was wrong—then she heard the snarl.
Sydney turned slowly around and her breath caught. There only a few feet away stood a black wolf. He was the largest wolf she had ever seen. He was well fed, his fur shiny and smooth, his eyes a brilliant green and his teeth sharp and threatening. He had to be the alpha male of his pack and yet Sydney got the feeling he was a loner, traveling a solitary path.
“I offer you shelter and protection when needed,” she said softly and picked up the crock she had filled with water from the barrel and that remained half full and took a few steps toward him to place it on the ground. She then backed away.
The black wolf growled for a few seconds more, and then accepted the offering. He finished the water, stared at Sydney’s bright green eyes then turned and disappeared into the forest.
She knew they would be friends.
Beatrice wiped her perspiring brow as she flitted in front of Sydney. “I was uncertain there for a minute.”
“As was he.”
“But he accepted your offer and this is good for he will protect you as you will protect him.”
Sydney felt pleased. “Yes, we will help each other and I am relieved to know that my powers are fully intact.”
“This is good, for we have work to do,” Beatrice said, determined. “It is time to reunite you and Duncan.”
Sydney placed a hand to her stomach to still the flutter. “I wonder when in my relationship with Duncan that Tempest and Michael returned me to. Is it before we met, is our relationship in progress?” She shook her head. “This is what I must discover.”
“You have a plan?”
“Better than a plan, I have a spell.”
“Wait,” Beatrice warned. “Let me check the area.”
It was very necessary that Sydney remember where she was and the beliefs of the era. Some believed in the old ways but hid their beliefs out of necessity; others believed the lies they were fed. It was so much easier for the ignorant to lay blame on the innocent when times turned difficult. How simple it was to use fear to cause mass hysteria thus causing chaos and the burning times.
Beatrice lighted on Sydney’s shoulder. “The animals linger to watch you, but I neither see nor sense any humans nearby.”
“Good, then it is safe.”
Beatrice flew off to rest on a nearby tree trunk and watch Sydney cast the spell that would seal her fate.
Sydney slowly raised her hands to the sky, parted them until it looked as though she cupped the blazing sun in her hands and then she spoke clearly and distinctly.
“Powers of light; powers of time; bring to me he who once was mine; have him remember me; and remember the magic that used to be; unite our hearts once again; so that our souls may fully mend; when our joining is as one; know the magic has begun.”
She closed her eyes as she lowered her arms to her sides and a single tear slipped from her eye. “I have done it and it cannot be undone. It begins and no one can stop it now. I have one chance, only one chance.”
Beatrice watched Sydney walk off into the forest and let her be. She needed time to herself. Beatrice would wait and be there for her when necessary.
Sydney walked into the woods, her thoughts heavy along with her emotions. Was she doing the right thing? And what of Duncan? How would he feel? She had not thought this through. She had simply accepted the second chance given her. She had no choice now but to see it through.
She continued walking without regard to her destination or her surroundings. Her only thought was of Duncan and when she would see him again. It could be weeks, days or minutes.
Her head came up swiftly thinking she heard footsteps. She saw no one, but a tingle ran over her body and she tensed.
Someone was in the woods with her.
Titles by Donna Fletcher
Wyrrd Witch Series
The Wedding Spell
Magical Moments
Magical Memories
Remember the Magic
Sexual Appetites of Unearthly Creatures Novella Series
Sexual Appetites of Vampires
The Pict King Series coming 2016
The King’s Executioner
The King’s Warrior
The King & His Queen
Macinnes Sisters Trilogy
The Highlander’s Stolen Heart
Highlander’s Rebellious Love
Highlander The Dark Dragon
Highlander Trilogy
Highlander Unchained
Forbidden Highlander
Highlander’s Captive
Highlander’s True Love: A Cree & Dawn Short Story 1
Highlander’s Promise: A Cree & Dawn Short Story 2
Highlander’s Winter Tale: A Cree & Dawn Short Story 3
For a complete listing of Donna’s books visit her webpage
www.donnafletcher.com
About the Author
Here’s what I think you should know about me... I love to write romance! I love to create sexy heroes, remarkable heroines, and unforgettable romances. I love my family and all the great times I spend with them. But if there is one thing about writing that I find difficult, it’s writing about myself. So, if you want to know about me visit my website www.donnafletcher.com (And let me tell you it was like pulling teeth writing that bio so I do hope you enjoy it.) and check out About Donna. You can also subscribe to my Book Alerts while there if you don’t want to miss any of my new releases. Don’t worry, I don’t send endless emails out, but some of the perks are that you will get to read excerpts (only available to list) and see the book cover before a new cover is revealed on my website and to social media. I guess you can call it preferred reader status! Hope you enjoyed the book!
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