Crysanthi POV The hours dragged on as I laid there in that bed, unable to do anything else. Day turned to night, then back to day, then back to night again. So when I finally felt myself being pulled into the continuum I was elated & allowed myself to go willingly. I landed back in my own body & opened my eyes to find Azak staring down ar me with his gorgeous orange eyes. He brushed a stand of his long blonde hair behind his ear as he smiled down at me, before reaching out a hand to help me up off of the floor. The butterflies that consumed me as his orange eyes twinkled made warmth spread throughout my entire being, causing a giddiness to take over. I giggled as he helped me up and he just smiled sweetly at me. Once I was finally on my feet I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him into me before pressing my lips against his pillow soft ones. I was truly happy to be home again and in the arms of my fated. He kissed me back more eagerly than he ever had. As our tongues danced tog
Azak POV Crysanthi came back from her jump more determined than ever to figure out how to reverse the darkness that had taken over so many of our people. I was truly in awe of her strength as I watched how such a horrifying experience could only drive her even harder to save our people. She was truly a Queen in every sense of the word and I had been blessed to be fated to her. Crysanthi 10 assured me that she was capable of looking past my indiscretions that had occurred over the centuries and truly see who I was both as her fated light and the King of her kingdom, so I was feeling better about our bond. I took her into my chambers and could almost feel the anxiety she had about being in my personal space. I watched as her eyes roamed over my quarters in wonderment and I couldn't help but to smile. She was a beauty, my fated light, and I was truly proud to call her mine. She followed me up the spiral staircase to my personal office and I pulled some of the books I had taken off the
Crysanthi POV I awoke the next morning anxious to get started on my research, but Azak insisted we go down to the dining room to have breakfast. So, I ate my breakfast quickly but still I had to wait for him to finish his. Though I couldn't put my finger on it, something seemed off about him this morning. I brushed my feelings off as he led the way up to his quarters so I could continue my research. He seemed to be easily aggravated today, so I did my best not to annoy him. I hated walking on eggshells around him, but I figured it was probably for the best. We entered his chambers and I began climbing the iron spiral staircase while he watched me from the bottom floor. When I asked if he was coming, he told me that he would be back to check on me shortly and turned around and left the room. I thought it odd that not only would he not be joining me, but that he would allow me in his quarters alone. Still, I proceeded up the stairs and continued the book I had left off on last night.
Azak POV I woke the next morning full of anxiety over Crysanthi reading through those damned books. I knew I had to let her, but every time I thought about her doing so I felt a sense of impending doom and I hated it. But, just as I knew she would, she was anxious to get started on her research for the day. So, after breakfast I led her to my quarters to get started. I had decided on my own plans for the morning though, so I left her there alone in my quarters to read. I had decided that although fae didn't celebrate the human holiday of Christmas, this year we would, atleast inside the palace, if only to bring some joy into my light's heart as she navigated through those dark texts. So, I set about making the proper arrangements to have the place decorated for Christmas. Seeing her face when she saw what I had done made it all completely worth it, even if I did appear ridiculous to my servants. When I offered to take her into the village to shop her eyes lit up like the sun rise
Azak POV I retreated back to my chambers after saying goodnight to the Princess. As I entered my chambers fully prepared to head to bed, I couldn't stop myself as my feet carried me to the iron staircase and up to my loft office. Before I knew it, I was sitting there on my knees infront of that old chest. I had no intentions on spending my evening going through those old photographs, but there I was, pulling them out. I pulled out the biggest one, knowing exactly what was in it and how it would break my heart, but still, I did it anyway. I flipped through those old yellowed pages, looking at those black and white photos that showed my beloved belly getting bigger and bigger. Then, there it was. The one of her laying in the bed, holding our little boy. This picture had been the most precious item I had in this palace until recently. These days, the most precious item I had was sleeping just down the hall. I flipped through those old pages, looking at the photos
Crysanthi POV Azak told me his story with tears streaming down his face as I comforted him. Part of me was relieved to understand him better, but the other part was full of worry. Knowing that there was a possibility that there was an incredibly powerful freak out there that bore his mark bothered me something awful, but still I hid my worry well. I knew the chances that she was still alive were great, seeing as though Azak was an immortal. I also knew that if it came down to it, I would have to be the one to take her down, which I was willing to do for my fated. However, I managed to push those worries aside to enjoy the Christmas season with my beloved. I felt it the moment Genevieve regained her Timekeeper power and even I felt stronger because of it. She and Rayan were completely mated and now nothing could tear them apart. I was so happy for her that Azak made several comments about me glowing over it. I suppose that being as she was my only real friend, and a Timekeeper at tha
Azak POV Crysanthi portalled to just outside the borders of the International Werewolf Academy, and I followed. She examined that she wanted our best warriors from both kingdoms placed in the trees on the edges of the borders. We were discussing the logistics when a loud growl echoed through the forest. I was shocked to see that she didn't even flinch at the sound, but instead turned to face it. "Relax wolf, I'm a friend of your Queen and King, Princess Crysanthi. My King and I were just going over our own guard details to ensure the security of your Queen's coronation and ball. Link whoever you need to and they will confirm. My King will be portalling our soldiers in, perhaps maybe you'd even like to shift back and let him know where the best places to place them will be, or get a superior who can help coordinate." She spoke to the large smokey grey wolf that emerged from behind a tree. I was impressed by her calm and authoritative demeanor. She knew that Genevieve and Rayan woul
Azak POV For the first time ever, Crysanthi & I shared a bed. I couldn't help but to lay awake and watch her as she slept. Sure, things were awkward between the two of us at first, but it didn't take long before we were cuddled up together making out. It took me a while to convince her to get some sleep, but now here she was, sleeping peacefully with our bodies intertwined in one another. I could certainly get used to the feeling of her warm body being pressed against mine. When I woke in the morning her beautiful eyes were glued to me, watching me sleep. I could feel her love and adoration for me through our not yet fully formed bond, and I knew our bond would be incredibly strong once it was complete. She giggled a sweet good morning to me before hopping out of the bed to prepare herself for the coronation. I was just getting out of the shower when my light told me that she was heading down to the auditorium where the coronation would be held. She told me to pull mys