Page 120 of The Dragon's Gambit
“Why don’t you two enjoy the rest of your evening?” Reiya looked at Brody and Chelsie. “I’m going to go back and shower, maybe watch a movie or something. But I want you two to enjoy what’s left of the evening.”
Before they could object, Reiya added, “I’m sure Lee will join me.” She smiled and nodded at them to go.
Luckily for Reiya, Chelsie could read between the lines. She wanted to spend some alone time with Lee, and the two of them would hinder that. “Okay, Reiya. Call us if you need us, but I doubt you will.” She winked at Reiya, then smiled at Brody. “Are you going to ask me for a dance, or do I need to ask you?”
Brody playfully pawed at her nose. He smiled appreciatively at Reiya for also being considerate of him, and then he led Chelsie away.
“So, you kicking me to the curb?” Dex grinned.
Reiya giggled. “I think I should get to spend some of my evening with my mate, don’t you?”
He nodded. “I’ll walk you to your door, then. How should I inform Leviathan?”
Reiya smiled and turned her gaze to Lee. “There’s no need. He’ll find me.”
“I’d rather know for sure he’s with you,” Dex said with a frown.
Reiya smiled and tilted her head toward Dex. “Okay then. I can tell him what I’m doing.”
“Well then, do that first, and then I’ll walk you to your door.” Dex crossed his arms, unwilling to budge. He couldn’t just leave her alone after everything.
Lee …Reiya focused on the light blue energy inside her head. It was different from mindlinking. When mindlinking, she only had to think of Brody, and she could speak with him effortlessly. With her summon link, she simply had to concentrate and connect with the light inside of her.
She watched his eyes twitch in her direction, and she gave him a small smile.I’m going back upstairs. If you aren’t busy, maybe I’ll see you up there.She watched his lips curl upward as he looked ahead of him to the crowd. His stiff demeanor seemed much happier in that moment.
I’ll be up there waiting, princess.
Reiya looked up at Dex and smiled. “Done.”
“Okay then, shall we?” He extended his arm to her, and she took it happily. The party was nice and all, but she was more excited about leaving. She wanted to be with Lee, to spend some rare alone time with the man she loved.
Chapter 75 Freed
Dex left Reiya at the door to the stairs, and she was slowly making the long journey upward. She glanced toward the top where she knew Lee would be waiting for her. Her mind drifted to Hunter and Chasen. The Black Ice Pack was a strongpack, and with her parents joining them, they would be in good hands. Still, she was concerned that it was more than just a visit. She was worried that there might be a problem with the demons there as well.
She pushed the floor door open and climbed the final few stairs, a bit surprised to see that she was still alone. She spun, looking around, but she didn’t see Lee there. He had said he would be waiting for her. She walked over to the kitchen to prepare some snacks, hoping they could maybe watch a movie or two and snuggle for the next several hours. Being in his arms was the best feeling in the world.
Reiya suddenly felt a strange warmth. She looked up to see that the room was beginning to glow in a mysterious, radiating light.
“Reiya,” a soothing voice called to her.
She looked up as the energy began to come into focus. Standing in front of her was a beautiful woman with long flowing blonde hair. The woman smiled at her. “I am Selene, the Moon Goddess. Deep inside, you know me well. All of my werewolves know me.”
Reiya stood there, looking at Selene in shock. The Moon Goddess just showed herself to her, in person or in deity form, she wasn’t sure, but here she was. She looked young, just like Lee did. Her pale white skin glowed lightly. She had a gentle face and a familiar feeling to her, which made sense since she was, in a sense, the mother to all werewolves.
Selene smiled. “I know you’re confused. You don’t understand why I’ve kept Lumi from you. There is an important reason for this, and you’ll know the answers tomorrow. I wanted to keep Lumi locked up longer, but I’m afraid there is no more time. Things are moving quickly with the demons. We cannot wait any longer.”
“So, I’m finally going to get my wolf?” Reiya asked in quiet excitement. She couldn’t wait to be reunited with Lumi.
“Yes, I am releasing Lumi. Reiya, understand that the moment I do, everything is going to happen fast. The future will begin to unfold rapidly. You cannot hesitate. You must be decisive. You’ll know what must be done,” Selene said in a gentle yet commanding tone. “Not everything will be as predicted, but I know what your future has in store for you. Trust in yourself. Trust in Lumi. She is a very special wolf with a unique power. Together, the two of you can change the future. And you will.”
“I have so many questions,” Reiya’s soft voice spoke out.
Selene shook her head. “No, sweet Reiya, the journey is what’s important, not just the answers. Lumi, come forward.”
Reiya felt an instant gush inside her. A blinding white light flowed around her as she closed her eyes. She was standing in a misty field under the brilliance of a full moon, watching a large wolf running toward her. She felt like she was finally whole. She reached out and hugged Lumi. It was such a sweet moment. The other part of her consciousness had been awakened.
Reiya, now we can speak whenever we like,Lumi said happily as she wagged her tail in Reiya’s mind.
