Page 25 of 3013: Dreamer
“Okay, you have a point there.” Gia paused, then asked, “Does that mean anyone can activate a wish using their blood? That could cause a shit ton of problems if people find out.”
“Does it work for anyone, or is it just because your mate is from Ilius?” Juliet asked.
“I have absolutely no idea,” Charm answered honestly. “Maybe Jade and Alestra will be able to figure it out when they get here.”
Juliet practically bounced in her seat with joy. “Jade and Alestra are coming here?”
“Apparently, half of Exodus is on their way here. Emma and Trip are coming,” Charm added. She knew they had been instrumental in helping Juliet escape her captor, so she would be especially excited to see them. “Emma just found out she is pregnant. Oh, and so is Jade.”
Juliet grinned. “Stars, I’m so happy for them!”
A knock sounded on the door, and Charm glanced at the monitor to see Ruckus waiting on the other side. She hit the release button to open the door, and he strode into the room, going directly to his mate. He kissed the top of Gia’s head and stroked a hand down her back.
“Something happened down by the lake. Some of the females are requesting we join them there,” Ruckus told them.
“Did they pick a location for the new building?” Charm asked.
“Don’t know. Why don’t we go and see?”
Getting to her feet, Charm glanced at the others. “You coming?”
Gia shrugged. “Sure, why not? We stopped by to drag you to dinner. So, we can eat after we check it out.”
Juliet smiled. “I’m in.”
As they made their way out of the turret where Charm’s office was located, several people waved and called out greetings. Shewaved back but didn’t stop to speak to anyone. A few people tried to speak to her about work issues, but Ruckus waved them away. She wished she had that superpower. Then again, that only worked for him since he was a freaking giant.
Charm noticed the sun had already set the moment they stepped out of the main building. She had spaced out in her office longer than she realized, counting down the minutes when she could return home and dream about her mate. As they made their way down to the lake, Charm noticed the path was lit up with lanterns hanging from the trees. Her brows furrowed when she saw that a large group was already gathered there.
“What’s going on?” Juliet asked.
“I have no idea,” Gia said.
But Charm did.
She felt Kyryl before she saw him. He wasn’t scheduled to arrive on Evo until tomorrow, but he obviously wanted to surprise her. She felt inextricably drawn to him, like a magical tether was pulling her toward him.
When the crowd parted, she finally saw him standing there. His dark magenta hair was pulled back at the sides, and his silvery purple eyes glowed brighter as they locked on her. He was wearing a set of dark purple robes decorated with silver thread. She knew from what he’d shared with her that those robes were ceremonial and only worn on special occasions.
And what could be more special than their bonding?
She was running toward him before she could think about it, and his lips curved into a smile as he opened his arms wide in welcome. She leaped at him, and he caught her with a laugh and spun her around.
“Charm! What the hell are you doing?” Raek hissed.
“Shh, honey,” Juliet whispered back. “He’s her mate.”
“He’s her what?”
Charm ignored her brother’s shocked gasp as she kissed Kyryl with all the love and longing she had been feeling. His arms tightened around her as he returned her passionate embrace. The moment their lips touched, she felt the bond between them surge to life. It was a hundred times stronger than it had been in the dream, and the intensity of it left her feeling completely overwhelmed.
When he set her back down on the ground, he took her hands in his and smiled down at her. “Greetings, mate.”
“Hi.” She grinned at him foolishly. “You’re really here.”
“Of course, I am,” he said, stroking a hand over her new purple hair. “I belong wherever you are.”
“Do you like it?”