Page 61 of Secrets & Curses of Fate

“Holy shit, that is impressive. I will have to ask Mikel what magic he can do.”?

“Remiah, don’t just stand there gawking. Help me,” Haden said as he watched her staring into the sky. Remiah. ?

I walked closer to her and examined her. If Mikel was talking to her, then she was his mate. But he hadn’t told me. I guess I hadn’t told him either. Maybe he didn’t realize what she was to him. I disregarded that thought immediately. Mikel was smart; he would know. Somehow I knew that she was a good match for him. Her purple soul matched Mikel's.

The stars gave us mates at the same time—twins. Somehow, it felt… right. I glanced at Haden and wondered if I had set that inmotion when I gave him my bond. I heard Remiah groan, and her stomach growled. Haden sighed.?

“We can try and bargain for food,” he said.

“It’s fine.” But I could see how tired she was. When I looked at Haden and saw it within him too. They were not well taken care of. Did Mikel know how badly our mates were being cared for? Did it set off a rage inside of him, too?

This wouldn’t do. I swiped my hand out, and a small table, fully laden, appeared. Haden and Remiah stopped what they were doing and gawked at the array of food and drinks. Haden’s head turned around as he looked for me. His eyes filled with unshed tears.?

“Storm?” He looked right to where I was standing.?

Eat.

Remiah didn’t need any encouragement. She was at the table looking over everything and then stuffing everything she could in her mouth. Haden walked over to the table slowly and started eating. Seeing them smile made my chest ache less. Remiah picked up some broccoli and handed it to Haden. He scrunched up his nose. I chuckled softly. He still hated broccoli. Something about that made me happy.

“You’re such a weirdo.” She rolled her eyes and ate it. Remiah looked up. “Thanks," she said to the air, not knowing exactly where I was.

I glanced over at them and smiled. After they were done eating, they got back to digging. Frowning at how long it was taking them, I was trying to figure out what they were actually doing so I could help.?

I stood at the edge of the dirt pile and sighed heavily, knowing that I was going to have to talk to him to figure it out. After all, they looked exhausted. I smiled slightly as I finally made myself appear, giggling at the way that it made Haden jump.

“Storm.”

Remiah glanced over her shoulder and looked at me. I wondered if she could tell Mikel was my brother. Her mouth fell open, and she looked at Haden.?

“What are you trying to do?” I asked softly as I pointed to the ground.?

Haden and Remiah stared at me for a moment like they had seen a ghost, then Remiah smiled and started explaining.

“Father told us to dig up this patch of land and pile the dirt for a garden. The dirt we are using is not growing things well.”?

“That’s a lot of work.” I frowned. “Here, watch out.”?

Haden and Remiah stepped away from the ground, and I lifted my hand, letting my starlight shoot out and complete their task in mere seconds.?

“Like that?” I asked.?

“Yes.” Remiah smiled. “Thank the heavens because I was going to die of boredom."

I chuckled softly.?

Haden stared at me without saying anything. Slowly, doubt trickled into my mind. Maybe I shouldn’t have shown myself. Remiah looked at him and smacked the back of his head softly.?

He seemed to snap out of whatever was happening and glared at her.?

“You’re being rude.” She bugged her eyes out. “Tell your lady thank you.”?

Oh, yeah, she would be perfect for Mikel.?

“Thank you, my lady,” he said sarcastically. I chuckled softly and nodded.

“You’re welcome, Haden.”?

He swallowed hard and glanced at the house before something flickered in his eyes—embarrassment.?His face turned red as he looked away from me, his hand rubbing the back of his neck. My chest tightened at how uncomfortable he was.

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