Revelation - Chapter 39 (Patreon)

Iris

It’s warm. So warm. I slowly open my eyes, for once not afraid of what will meet me when I do. I immediately see the fireplace and look around me. I know where I am. The castle Remus made for me. The winter land he created. I can see the snow outside the window.

“You’re awake.” I jolt and look to see Sky coming towards me with a bowl of steaming liquid in her hands. My heart leaps out of my chest and tears of joy spring into my eyes.

“You’re alive!” I manage. It comes out in a cracked whisper that immediately forces a coughing fit. She hurries to my side, rubbing my back softly. She smiles at me.

“I could say the same for you.” She responds. I don’t care though. I hug her. The last time I saw her, she was hit by Braith and done for. I pull away from her, curiosity getting the best of me.

“But how?” I ask. Her smile quickly fades.

“Not without sacrifice.” She says. Tears spill over her cheeks as she thinks about it. She looks back to me.

“It was the only way to save Ezra. He doesn’t remember me. I’m nothing to him.” She says. My eyes widen and I feel my heart break for her.

“Sky…” I start but she shakes her head.

“No it’s fine… I would have done anything for him to live, and if this is what it takes then I’m fine with it.” She says. She wipes her eyes.

“Besides… Remus said I can stay here with you if that’s what you want…” She says. I immediately nod my head.

“Of course.”

As it turns out, I’ve been out for a week. Remus comes and goes to check on me and leaves me in Sky’s care when he leaves. My body was overly exhausted from the power Braith forced on me, and the exertion of that power. But somehow I am alive.

My mind is reeling at the thought of everything that has went on.

The doors open and Remus comes walking in in all his glory. He’s wearing his all white and his signature cape. His hair is pulled back in a half up half down style with a pendant keeping it in place as the white locks fall to his waist. And those purple eyes fall on me, sending me back to the moment I met him. But this time I don’t feel fear. Only joy.

His eyes fall on Sky and she immediately stands to leave the room, closing the door behind her. Remus takes a seat on the edge of the bed, and reaches out to me, catching me completely off guard as he pulls me in for a hug.

I’m shocked but I don’t move. I just take in his scent. Something I missed so much during that torturous time with Braith. Remus doesn’t say a word.

He just… holds me.

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“How are you feeling?” I look up from my bowl of soup. Remus is watching me with that intense expression on his face. His gaze is like a lie detector. I shrug.

“I feel fine.” I murmur.

“Your body was wiped out from all of the foreign energy that was running through it. Something a human should never go through without proper training.” He says. I put my spoon down looking at the bowl. I feel a churning in my stomach.

“What about Braith…?” I ask. He doesn’t miss a beat.

“I killed him.” He says. I feel a sense of relief at his words and regret. Braith was a product of Remus’ people’s making. He just wanted freedom. But I’m done fighting with Remus on who deserves what. I feel my cheeks burn as I start the hard conversation.

“So… about my pregnancy… are you going to keep me locked up here? So your wife and kingdom can’t see?” I ask. Remus turns and looks at me in complete shock but I don’t back down.

“I would rather you let me and the child live out on Earth, among the survivors.” I say. I look away from him unable to keep contact, but I tense when he moves.

“Iris look at me.” He says. It takes me a moment, but I do. His gaze is piercing.

“You and my child, will never live out your days in exile or hiding. You both will live out your days beside me. As my family.” He says. My eyes widen.

“But I don’t understand… what abou-“

“She is my wife no more. She is nothing to me. You will be my queen, Iris. You will rule alongside me and guide my people. I can only ask that you forgive me for taking so long to realize that you were the correct choice all along.” He says. I blink in shock and confusion. His words wash over me like a wave.

“But…why? How?” I ask. He looks away with a smile.

“I am the King. My word is law.” He says. He looks at me, his gaze completely serious.

“I will not have you bearing a bastard child into the world Iris. You will be my wife, my child will be my legitimate heir. You both are more important than any duty I thought to have had. I owe the world nothing. I owe you everything.” He says.

“I-“I trail off not even knowing how to respond. It’s all so fast. So much news this quickly. Remus grabs ahold of my hand placing a soft kiss on it, and I feel my body heating up from the contact.

“The moment I saw you, I knew you would be mine. It only took me a while to realize my feelings. You and I share a bond that will bind us through time and space, Iris. You and I are everything. I love you. I want to share my world, and my life with you. If only you would have me.” He says. I stare into his eyes as he stares into mine. The blood is rushing through my ears and my heart is beating a mile a minute. I can only bring myself to utter one tiny response to him.

“Okay.”