My Perfect Mate by Caryn Moya Block Page B

he’s
happy.”
    “You don’t think she’ll keep him a
prisoner?”
    “When it comes to Fae women, I’m not
sure what they’ll do. Let’s have a look around. This underground
complex Aisyt has created is fascinating. I had no idea it was
here. The Witches Council will want to know of it.” Jean-Paul
paused at the door and whispered something under his breath. A
white light suddenly filled the doorway blocking the dogs inside.
She pushed her hand through it, feeling tingles against her skin.
JP took her hand.
    “It’s only a one way barrier. It will
keep the dogs in, but anyone can enter.”
    They started down the corridor. The
dogs whined behind her, but didn’t come through the
barrier.
    “The Witches Council? Why would they
want to know about this place?”
    “The Witch-kind know the Fae as the
Averys,” JP said. “An old bloodline from the beginning of their
history. They can’t see through our glamour spells like the
shifters can, so our existence is a secret.
    “Still, all Averys are allowed a seat
on the council if they wish it. My father sits on the council for
Canada. They would want to know a powerful witch resides in the
Arctic. There are all kinds of rules about territory and
trespassing. Most of them are obsolete now that everyone can get on
a plane and fly anywhere in the world. The Arctic isn’t like that
and Aisyt is one of the first Fae to make Earth her home. She’s
been here millenniums. She will have old ideas and may not know
what is happening in the rest of the world.”
    “I doubt she would even care.” They
walked into the main chamber.
    “You’re probably right.”
    A sudden growling and snarling made
them rush toward the sound. Ahead, they saw Aisyt and Ujarak
surrounded by six snarling, angry amarok. They were all focused on
Ujarak.
    “That’s enough!” Aisyt’s voice seemed
louder and deeper than normal. “Know this, a strike against my mate
is a strike against me.” Her body seemed to grow bigger. Sparkles
of light surrounded her. Susan shivered. Aisyt continued. “You live
because I saved you.” Her voice reverberated through the cavern.
Susan vibrated with its intensity. “I’m not asking for your
obedience. I demand it. If you can’t give it freely, than leave
this place and never return!”
    Silence filled the space. No one
moved. The wolves turned and slunk away. Susan blinked. Aisyt was
just a woman again. Ujarak drew her into his arms. She put her head
on his chest, her eyes glowed with a cold fire.
    Susan squeezed JP’s hand, needing
reassurance, afraid to move.
    “It’s all right. I think we
should leave after dinner,” JP sent
telepathically. Susan nodded.
    The tunnel suddenly brightened, the
sun appearing for its short journey across the pole. There were
several hours before dinner. The crowd of people that appeared
slowly dispersed, leaving Jean-Paul and Susan. Aisyt, seeing them
smiled and hurried over. Susan was glad to see her eyes looked
normal now.
    “I’ve ordered meat for your dogs. It
should arrive shortly. If you don’t mind us leaving you alone for a
while, Ujarak and I want to freshen up.” She turned and looked at
the polar bear shifter. Susan could tell that the woman had more
than getting clean on her mind.
    “I’m sure we can find something to
amuse ourselves. The pull of a Destined One is strong.”
    “Yes, after dinner we could perform
the binding ceremony. You for us and me for you.” Aisyt suggested,
her face suddenly blushing.
    “A wonderful idea. I would be honored
to join you with your mate,” JP said.
    Aisyt nodded regally and walked back
to Ujarak. Taking his hand, they disappeared.
    “What is she talking about? What
ceremony?” Susan asked.
    “The ceremony of Destined Ones. If you
were a witch, it would bind our powers. We could share our magic
and strength.”
    “What happens when you bond with a
shifter?”
    “Truthfully? I don’t know. I’ve never
heard of such a bonding.”
    “Aren’t you worried