Page 57 of Scarred

Suni

Suni walked comfortably by his mate’s side as they made their way through Ykot. His heart still hadn’t calmed down from the scare she had given him when her eyes turned ghostly white and she’d stopped moving. Jo had reassured him that it was normal, and if it happened again, she would snap out of it quickly, but he was still worried. What if she had to use her magic while he was not there to protect her?

It was easy enough to find the empty house. As soon as the door closed behind them, Suni pulled Amma into his arms, picked her up, and captured her lips. He grunted in approval when she wrapped her legs around him. If they were not on the brink of war, he would strip her naked and lick every inch of her body until her voice was hoarse from screaming his name.

“You missed me,” Amma whispered when they came up for air.

“You scared me,” Suni replied. He laid his forehead on hers. “I believed something bad was happening when your eyes went white.”

Amma played with the fur on the back of his neck. “I’m sorry. I didn’t even think to warn you about the ghost eyes.”

“Ghost eyes?” Suni had never heard of such a thing.

“That’s what my family calls it,” Amma said. She shrugged. “Jo took a picture once to show me and I have to admit, it’s creepy.”

“Can you sense what is around you in that state?” he asked.

“No. The best way to explain what I do is – well, my soul steps out of my body and enters another,” she began, and frowned. “Part of me still stays in my body to anchor me. I’m explaining this wrong.”

“I think I understand.” Suni pulled her close to his heart. “I do not want you to be in danger. I will be unable to concentrate on the battle if my heart is not safe.”

Amma kissed his cheek. “Oh Suni. I promise to stay safe. There is so much I want to do with you, and I can’t do that if I’m dead.”

Suni’s eyes grew wide hearing her talk of death. “This is not a conversation I want to have. You will not die. I will not allow it.”

“I know, my strong mate.” Amma leaned back and made eye contact. “Are you feeling better now?”

“I am.”

“Good. Kiss me.”

Suni loved her demanding nature. He was proud and humbled that a strong female wanted him. Loved him. He would spend the rest of his life showing her that she made the right choice. Their lips met and their tongues tangled as he wrestled her for control. Suni’s heart swelled when Amma surrendered and melted against him.

“I promise to stay safe,” Amma whispered when they broke apart. “Will it help if I stay inside the Ykot walls? Hidden within one of the market stalls? I’m sure we can disguise the area if we must.”

“That would make fighting easier for me,” he admitted. “I am sorry. I can put myself at the front of a battle, but cannot tolerate seeing you in danger if there is no need.”

“I will not fight against being protected.” Amma laid her head on his chest, and he rested his chin on her head. “I wish there was a way to warn the witches away and make them stay on their mountain.” She sighed.

“Amma?” Jo’s voice came through the door. “Sorry to interrupt, but we are getting conflicting stories from the scouts. Can you check for us?”

“Sure, just one moment,” she replied. She gave Suni a squeeze before unwrapping her legs and sliding down his body. Suni chuckled as she tried to straighten her hair and clothes. He liked seeing her disheveled with her lips plump from kissing. “Good enough,” she mumbled, threw her hands in the air, and walked outside.

“Moving fast, cousin,” Jo laughed. “I think you have some fur in your hair.”

Amma playfully pushed her cousin. “Don’t tell me you and Ru didn’t have some fun while we were gone.”

Jo led them back toward the front gates. “I wish. There have been scouts coming in every few minutes and the news isn’t good. The witches have increased their pace, and another group of them has been spotted coming from another direction.”

Suni’s walk quickened to a jog. His mood became stormy, and guilty thoughts swirled in his mind. He should never have taken Amma away. He may have doomed everyone with his selfishness.

“Suni,” Amma’s whisper broke through his preoccupation. “I can practically hear you thinking. This is not your fault. Things always move fast when evil witches are on the prowl.”

He wanted to believe her, but he was a seasoned warrior. He should have been able to control his needs. They reached the gate where Mavuto and Ru were deep in conversation with a male he didn’t know. Suni squeezed Amma’s shoulder before joining them.

“Suni, we may have a problem on our hands,” Ru said.

“What happened?” Suni asked.

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