Destined

"A Challenge, That will Change Our Lives"

„I am allright, Callida, please, I'll come with you, you can't leave me here. Moreover, me being the twin of Amarin could come in handy",  Conor pleaded with me.

I send Ai a wary gaze under lowered lids. She nodded in understanding. We had to convince Conor, that he had to stay here in Nefaria.

„Conor, I know you are a strong hybrid but even you must rest and heal. You went through a surgery. We removed an organ. You are at risk of contracting an infection if your wound is not treated properly. We can't really ensure the right treatment on the road. It means risking your health and life."

Conor searched his brother's face for support in this matter. Gaisgeil sighed.

„Look, Conor! You are my brother. I can't decide to put your life at risk because your resemblance to your twin could come in handy. What kind of brother would I be, if I sacrificed your wellbeing for our goals? Listen to Ai and Callida, they know best. Keep your patience, get well and relax. Enjoy you time here."

Conor clearly wasn't happy. „Enjoy your time here", he mimicked his brother's words. Gaisgeil rolled his eyes, while we others snickered. 

„Must say, Conor, you'd be a good comedian...or a jester at the castle", Yrina mocked. Kane shook his head at her smiling. 

„I heard a lot of stories about you, my love, and I start to believe, that most are true", he scolded her lovingly. "You like to tease and provoke people ..." Yrina blushed at his words. 

Oh, Kane would be sooo good for her. "Yes, YRINA, perhaps Kane is very interested in MY stories about the time we spend together?", I cackled. Yrina's eyes widened.

"You wouldn't...", she scanned my stoic face in alarm. "Would you....?", she asked in a small voice.

Kane's amused face gave me a mental push, to take my little play a bit further.

"You know, Kane. Once, Yrina branded a cheek of a Cuan man with a design the Laidir provide for their horses. She punished him for disrespecting me. He touched my bottom without consent."

All heads whipped to Yrina in shock and astonishment.

I laughed inside my head at the memory but kept a calm composure. "And let me tell you, it wasn't the cheek of his face she branded." 

All heads whipped to Yrina again, this time to cheer on her.

Ronan burst out laughing. "That's our Yrina we love and value", he said between his laughters.  

Kane was gaping like a fish on land. Yrina's face changed to different shades of red. 

Ronan neared Kane. He patted Kane's shoulder in a patronizing way. "Congrats man, she is a spitfire, you'll have much fun with her."

Kane woke up from his stupor, a pride expression on his face now. "And that's what I love about her." Yrina exchanged a look with Kane, that made my eyes water. My strong Laidir friend was in love for the first time in her life.

All we present girls awed at that statement. They were so cute together: wild Yrina and calm Kane. They fit together perfectly because they were so different. What one lacked, the other would provide. I was very curious about their future together.

A deep sigh was heard. "When will I meet my destined?", Ceallach, who was also with us, uttered in sadness. Her brother put his arm over her shoulder.

"Not all humans and creatures have a destined, sister. You would have known, if you had one by now."

"What?", she asked taken aback. "Why didn't I know that fact?"

"Because, you were always busy fighting, training and roaming the lands with your wolves. My researches always bored you beyond belief."

Ceallach looked on the ground in shame. 

"Callida is the first one, who listened to my findings with the same eager interest as I have", Ainmire stated.