Fae Street (6 page)

Chapter 14

Liana arrived at the Seelie Fae palace in the other realm without much trouble. She avoided every Fae she could and arrived at the gate, still uncertain if her husband would even see her. She left without much warning and after that wouldn’t have anything to do with him and wouldn’t let him see their daughter for her safety.

Liana approached and waited until a guard approached. He scowled as he noticed she wasn't Fae. “Whoever you are, you must leave immediately; only Fae are allowed in this Palace.”

“I am the wife of Lachlan the Enforcer. He is expecting me. I’m sure he won’t be too angry when I tell him I was refused entry.”

“No! Wait. I’m sorry, ma’am, I will be right back.” The guard seemed shaken at that pronouncement. He scurried off and returned with a woman. She looked like the Fae version of a secretary. Her hair was in a tight rainbow bun and she wore a sensible flower pattern dress. The woman gave Liana a warm smile.

“Liana, so very glad you are here. I am Emily. Lachlan wanted me to escort you to his office.”

Liana nodded and followed her inside the palace gates.

“This is such a delightful surprise. I never knew Lachlan had a wife,” Emily said as she walked.

“We have been apart a long time.”

“That’s too bad. Maybe this will be a good time for you two to reconcile. He could use some light in his life.”

Liana just smiled, not giving that statement any further comment. She knew exactly what Emily meant. Lachlan wasn’t the most pleasant Fae, but he was handsome and dangerous and she just couldn’t help herself. She also found that with her he was a totally different person. He was loving, caring, and even a sense of humor.

The palace wasn't what she expected. It looked like any stone castle from the outside, but inside was a whole other story. She felt like she was walking through a luxurious office building. They passed many waiting areas with couches and chairs where several Fae were sitting, daudling with various things—reading, chatting, and some Fae even had iPads and laptops. After walking and walking what seemed like half an hour, they finally reached a door. Emily opened it and they walked inside a waiting area.

“Have a seat, Liana. I will check and make sure he is ready for you.”

Liana sat down on one of the couches and she watched as Emily walked down a long hallway. While she waited, she began feeling nervous. She hadn't spoken with her husband in thirty years and thought she would live her long life never speaking with him again. Blake wasn’t too thrilled when she insisted on making the trip alone. She knew her husband, and Blake's presence would just annoy him and she needed him to be focused on helping with Richard’s little problem.

Emily returned and took Liana back to Lachlan's office.

“Would you like a drink or a snack before I go?” Emily asked.

“No thank you, dear.”

Emily nodded and shut the door behind her.

Liana looked around the room. It seemed efficient, but not very inviting. Dark wood and black leather furniture encompassed the entire office. The wall was lined with various weapons as decoration. They were anything but comforting.

Liana was now face to face with the man she never stopped loving and the one man who could practically give her an orgasm with one look. She found it hard to breathe, as if time had stood still. It seemed like the last thirty years never happened.

***

Lachlan was sitting across from the only woman who ever held his heart. The one he loved so much, he shared with her his lifespan and gave her eternal youth. She still looked elegant and beautiful; the same as they day they met. He could still remember the last time he was inside her like it was just yesterday. Her pussy clenching around his cock until she came, whimpering and moaning was like Nirvana. He finally shook himself out of that train of thought.

“My dear wife Liana. This quite a surprise. The last time we spoke, you said if I even breathed in your general direction you would curse me with erectile dysfunction.”

Liana couldn’t help but smile and laugh a little. That was quite brilliant. Even though she had the ability, she would never do that to him no matter how mad she was at the time.

“I had no choice; I had to protect my child.”

“Things have changed; you know things are not like they were thirty years ago. We are at peace now. I assume you are here about Richard?”

“Yes. I need your help. I need to know what the warrant is about and what we can do.”

“I have done some checking and it looks like he slept with the wrong Fae woman. A vindictive society girl, spoiled rotten and very power hungry like her father. She says Richard raped her.”

“I don't think I have to tell you your grandson is honorable and would never do something like that. He has his wild streak but he's settled down. He's even found a mate, even though they can't be together at the moment due to circumstances.”

“I have a plan and I will get this sorted out.”

Liana took a deep breath. It wasn't as bad as she thought. She was trying so hard not to look directly at Lachlan as his lips and eyes had a way of distracting her. Her fingers had a mind of their own, unable to stop the endless fidgeting.

Liana recalled the man’s kiss was so delicious and toe curling she was tempted to get a refresher just for old time’s sake.

“I have talked with Gretchen through the portal. I want to be part of her life, but I'm uncertain if she will allow it,” Lachlan said with a heavy sigh. “I suppose I can’t blame her. I haven’t been there like I should have.” Lachlan leaned back into his chair with a sadness to his posture. Liana had never seen him show any signs of regret before.

“I remember the first time I saw you. My girlfriend warned me of your seedy reputation, but it only made me want you even more,” Liana said, trying to lighten the mood.

“I love you, Liana. Still do after all this time.” Lachlan looked at Liana with such yearning, like she was the only woman in the world.

Liana felt her breath quicken. After everything she had done, he still loved her. “Lachlan, we shouldn’t talk about this. It's been too long; the past is the past.”

“For us, it's only a drop in the bucket. I am a patient man. I can, and will, wait for you to come back to me.”

“Let’s stick to talking about our mutual problem—Richard.”

“I think the best course of action is to find the woman in question and convince her to retract her accusation. I can be quite persuasive.”

“Normally, I would tell you not to hurt her, but the bitch messed with my family. Do what it takes,” Liana said with a hate in her eyes Lachlan had never seen before. He couldn’t help but think that was such a turn on.

“Will you stay the night? We have many guest quarters and a full service spa in the palace.”

“I don't think that would be a good idea. Richard is waiting at home.”

A man entered the office and rushed over to Lachlan and whispered something in his ear. He scowled and stood up. “I think you need to stay. A bounty hunter named Blake has captured Richard and they are on the way to the palace. They are about a two day walk from here.”

“That's impossible. Blake would never do that!”

“You know the bounty hunter?” Lachlan yelled, not holding back one bit of his anger.

“He's been living with me.”

“You dare cheat on me?” he shouted, standing up and throwing his hands in the air.

“No; it's not like that. I mean, he wants to mate me but I haven't even kissed him. I'm not interested.”

“I think once this is settled, it’s time to talk about our situation.”

“We don't have a situation,” Liana countered.

Even though they weren't technically divorced, it was just not something she even wanted to consider.

Chapter 15

Blake and Richard walked until they finally reached the end of the Fire Pixie forest. The area they walked in was now much more normal looking. The grass was green and had normal looking trees with exotic blossoms.

“Are we safe now, from the crotch eating fairies?”

“Yes, but that doesn't mean you can let your guard down. That group of soldiers we passed a few hours ago has probably told the Seelie palace to expect us and when we don't show up as expected, they will come for us. I know a Fae nearby; we can stay with her tonight.” Blake led Richard deeper into the forest until they reached a small cottage. Blake knocked and the door swing open and a little troll woman ran out and jumped into Blake's arms and kissed him like crazy on the cheek and forehead.

“Richard, meet my sister, Marley,” he said with the woman still attached, hugging him excitedly.

Richard smiled at Marley. She was short, only about four feet tall which was average height for a troll, and she had beautiful small features—a small slightly pointy nose whitish blond hair and round cheeks.

“Your sister… you want to tell me how a fugly mother like you is related to a hot woman like her?”

“I'm not a woman. I'm a troll. But thank you. Come in; both of you.”

They both had to lower their head to get through the short doorway, but once inside they could stand comfortably. They sat on pillows that sat on the ground near the fireplace. The house was warm and cozy. A beautiful rug spread out through the room and a black and white animal similar to the mix of a cat and a cheetah slept soundly.

Blake sat next to Marley and she took his hand. “I know you wouldn't be here unless you needed something, so what can I do for the most awesome brother ever?”

“I need to borrow the necklace; I need to locate someone and I don't have time to do it the slow way.”

“Are you crazy? If we use that black magic, it will have unknown side effects. Mother said it wasn't worth the risk.”

“I'm willing. I promise to return it.”

“It's not about that. I hate that thing. I just don't want anything to happen to you.”

“Sister, you have always taken care of me and I love you, but I need it. Please do this for me.”

Marley slowly walked over to a small single bed and knelt down to pull out a box. It was a small, simple, wooden box with intricate carvings of trees. She handed it to Blake.

“Please be careful. It’s pure evil.”

Blake put on the necklace and Richard thought it was most fugly thing in existence. He was only a small part Fae, but even he could sense the evil emanating off of it.

Blake and Richard watched as Marley made stew. Once again, Richard tried conversation, but Blake wasn’t biting. Marley, however, was a chatterbox and was happily telling stories as she chopped vegetables.

When the food was ready, they all sat together and ate dinner. Richard ate three bowls. He hadn’t realized how hungry he was. Blake ate just as much as he did.

“I have to say, I have never seen anyone eat so much,” Marley said, finally breaking the silence.

“It’s been a long day,” Richard said.

Marley smiled at Richard and she looked him up and down not too subtly. Blake seemed quite annoyed at his sister’s attentions toward Richard. “Marley, he’s taken. Stop leering at him.”

“I don't leer, I show appreciation. Besides, I don’t see a ring on his finger.”

“He has a mate.”

“The good ones always do.”

“Come on, Richard, we should get some sleep. We leave at first light.”

***

It was barely light out when Richard and Blake started once again on their journey.

“Tell me again why we couldn’t bring a car?”

“Not allowed unless it’s supplies coming from the human realm. And yes, if we tried we would have gotten caught.”

“So you never told me who accused me.”

“Do you remember sleeping with a Fae named Alexa?”

“Vaguely; although I didn't know she was Fae.”

“She says you raped her. We need to find her. That's why I needed the necklace. She hasn't been seen in years, hidden away somewhere deep in the forest. She had a match set up, but it was cancelled for no apparent reason and she disappeared.”

“Gretchen is so going to rub this in. She always said my man whoring was going to get me in trouble.”

“It has been my experience that sisters are always right,” Blake said.

“And it fucking sucks,” Richard grumbled.

“We are getting closer.” Blake looked down and saw the necklace glowing slightly. It also emanated vibrations, directing them in the right direction.

They’d been walking half the day and Richard was tired and exhausted already. He thought he was in pretty good shape, but walking all day wasn’t his idea of fun.

Blake sat on a fallen log. It wasn’t the most comfortable seat, but was a little better than sitting on the dirt. “We stop here to eat and rest.”

Blake never showed much emotion except when he talked about his grandmother. Richard nodded. The only thing he could figure is Blake must be a very broken man.

“What do we have to eat?” Richard said, trying not to look as exhausted as he felt. Blake didn’t look the least bit tired.
He must be made of steel like superman
, Richard thought to himself while stifling a laugh.

“Marley packed some bread, leftover stew, and cheese.”

“Your sister is so fucking awesome.” Richard grabbed some bread and stew and sat on the ground to eat. As hungry as he was, even cold stew tasted divine right now. “I have to ask: why is your sister a troll? You’re just a regular looking Fae.”

“My mother died when I was too small to remember and my father was a horrible bastard. I left when I was only 7. I did anything for money to survive. My adopted mother saw an older man taking me for services and rescued me. She said I was a little boy who needed mothering. She already had six children but she made room. And she is the best mother anyone could ever have.”

“She sounds wonderful.”

“I was lucky; many others are not.”

Once they finished eating, they started walked again. Richard was feeling his legs getting stiffer as they continued walking.

The forest once again changed. The grass turned purple and the trees were white with red leaves. The flower stayed mostly the same and he wondered what fucked up thing was in this part of the forest, though he was almost afraid to ask.

“Be aware there are dragons in this area.”

“Let me guess: they like to eat crotch, too,” Richard said sarcastically.

“No, but they spit fire and they like to aim for the hair. They don't usually attack without a reason.”

Richard looked up at the sky as they walked. He saw something zoom past with lightning speed and he ducked while covering his head. “I saw one!”

Blake couldn’t help but laugh. “Don't be a pussy; get up.”

It was getting dark and Blake could see the exhaustion in Richard’s face so he decided they should stop for the night. Up ahead was a small Inn where they could get some rest and start again the next day.