[P.O.V. Jared Woods]
The day has finally come. The day where all kingdoms' leaders. Get together and discuss this war that is coming. There is a lot to discuss. One of the major topics is about the prophecy that involves Riley and me. The information Riley gave me back in the moon goddess kingdom. I still haven't wrapped my head around it. He had all the information about where most of these hell army stations were. He had all the information on the leaders as well. Including who their ruler is and knowing who is making this war more serious.
Riley had more information than my own scouts did. If I hadn't found him that day. I fear what the future of the kingdom will be more than I'm stressing about now. When he told me, we would have to kill father. We already knew this from father's notes. What we didn't know was the how and Riley could figure that out.
But I feel that not all Riley knows. I can feel something in my Riley twin bond. The feelings are unsettling and the heart aching. I'm not sure what the feelings mean. Since Riley and I have closed off our bond with each other. The reason I can somewhat feel this in our bond is because of the creatures that live within me. My dragon and wolf can sense it off Riley, dragon and wolf. So the big question is, Riley, what are you trying to hide and protect me from?
As these thoughts run through my head. I watch the sunrise through my bedroom window. Pressing my head against the large window. I can feel the cold on my forehead. It helped with the headache that was forming. Sighing deeply and letting out, I try to let some of the stress go. In times like this, I wish my father was here to give me guidance.
Arms hug me from my back and hands rest upon my naked chest. This embrace is always warm and comforting. The touch of their skin always makes mine tingle in a good way. As they embraced me, their heads were resting between my shoulder blades.
"Have you been up all night stressing again?" They ask, and the sound of their voice is always calming to me.
"Yea.." Giving answer.
"Is there anything I can do? I am your Queen. After all, it's my job to make sure you're taken care of." Hearing those earned her a small chuckle following a deep sigh.
"No, my Queen, there's nothing you can do for me. It's just something that has to be discussed and decided on by the leaders of this entire kingdom." Taking her hands off my chest, I placed a kiss on each hand. Holding them tightly to my chest as I continued to look out the window.
"Jared.." Karen's tone became worried. She moves her arms from her embrace and steps in front of me with a serious look.
The way the first light touched her perfect soft white skin. Made it irresistible to touch. Placing my hand on her cheeks, I stroked her cheeks with my thumbs, feeling her soft skin. Looking more at her features, the light made her long blonde hair glow. It made me want to put my hand in it and kiss her. The light made her eyes show how piercing her hazel eyes can be. From looking into them, I know she has my heart and soul.
" You're so beautiful." Telling her bluntly. Making her blush, her cheeks turned a little pink. I would do anything for this woman.
"Jared.." Before she could finish her sentence, I kissed her. Right now, I don't want to talk. I just want to forget my problems. I want to disappear with Karen and our children and never return. Even though I know I can't do that in reality. I know I can at least disappear for a few hours with Karen here in our bedroom.
"I don't want to think anymore or even talk. I don't want to deal with anyone or the kingdom's problems right now. What I want more than anything. It is to disappear with you for a few hours here in our bedroom."
" OK.. as long as we talk about it later?"
"I promise to talk later. Just let us disappear for a few hours?"
"I will always disappear with you, my King."
Untying her robe, I pushed it off her shoulders. Revealing her perfect naked body. She unties the strings on my pajama pants and pushes them down. Revealing my naked body to her. Stepping out of my pants, I picked her up bridal style. I carried her to our bed. Gently putting her on our bed, kneeling between her legs. I kissed her lovingly and passionately. Also, being careful for she is pregnant after all.
After hiding in bed with Karen for a few hours, Riley and I met up with each other before the meeting would start. I had Riley bring the files he had made. Of every hell, army leader and rank. Also, had him bring the files. On the alliances he had talked to. That would fight with us. After all, there was a lot to talk about today.
We are in my office looking at a large map on a large table. On the map were marks of everything we had learned about the hell armies. Both of them were on., t a chair around the large table. We discussed what we were going to discuss with the other leaders of this entire kingdom. I paused our conversation when there was a knock on the door.
"My King the Queen is here. With Princess Venessa to speak with you. She says it's important." The guard outside of the door says.
"Let them in." Telling them. Why are Karen and Venessa here? Opening the door, my queen and Princess Venessa walked in.
"Hello my love." Karen greets me.
"Hello my Queen, what can I do for you?"
"I need the maps, blueprints, and other information. For the kingdom, escape routes and safe houses. I want to make sure the women and children. Are safe during this war."
"Of course I will get them for you." As I got up to get them. Something happened to Venessa.
Her eyes glowed a bright purple. Same as the gem on her neck. The only time I have seen her do this. It is when she sees the future. The only strange thing about this. Riley's eyes glowed purple at the same time as Vanessa's. Which was strange considering only a witch's true love. Can see the same vision as her. After they have sealed their bond. Putting two clues together, Riley and Venessa. They have finally completed their bond with each other. Karen and I gave a knowing look at each other. Wonder when they fixed things?
Riley and Venessa were staring at each other with deep emotion. So deep that the feeling of the room. Turned from pleasant to unpleasant. I wonder what they are seeing? The moment Venessa's eyes quit glowing. Riley got up fast and raced to her. Catching her before she could collapse to the floor.
"Why Riley?... why?" Venessa says as she cries quietly in Rileys arms. "Does Jared even know?"
"Not yet," Riley replies. What in the hell are they talking about?
"When will you tell him?" Vanessa says, upset, and pushes Riley away.
"Tell me what?" Asking them.
"If you don't, I will..." What in hell did they see? Riley looked troubled, like it missed him with words.
"Tell me what?" I asked again, this time more sternly, with a little alpha voice. I don't enjoy being left in the dark about things.
"Back at the moon goddess kingdom. I didn't tell you everything." Riley speaks up as he looks me dead in the eye. I knew he didn't. My instincts never fail me.
"What detained you tell me, Riley?" Asking him firmly.
"Dad wasn't the actual reason I stayed away. I stay away because of us."
"Us? What about us?"
"In order to keep the evil and good scale in balance. When the hell armies and king are sent back to the underworld. One twin of the purple moon has to die." Riely, or I have to die? All just to keep the scales balanced?
"What does that have to do with the vision?" I fear the worst and must know what they saw.
"In two months is when the hell armies will finally attack. On the night of a full moon. A purple moon will be forced and the hell king will rise. I saw a brief image of one of you getting seriously hurt." Venessa tells me what she sees.
"Who was it?" Hearing things has my full attention and concern.
" I'm not sure the face was blurry." Venessa says with a little sadness but also disappointment.
"I see... If the armies will indeed be here in two months. Then we have no time to waste." I don't even know what to think or feel right now. Looking at the clock to check the time. It was the time the leaders would show up. The first to arrive was my cousin, Gabe. The other followed behind him as they walked in.
"We will talk more about your vision later, Venessa. For now, I must excuse you, ladies." They nod their heads and leave with what they came for.
"We have a lot to disgust, brother, but for now. Let's not tell anyone about the information you kept from me." Telling Riley throughout our twin bond. After everyone takes their seat, the meeting begins.