MATES

T W E N T Y - T H R E E

Rose 

We followed the two men through the forest as they argued back and forth with each other 

"Rose" Greyson whispered "What the hell was that about?" 

I looked at him

 "That was me saving your behind" I whispered back 

"But if their Queen doesn't approve..." he trailed off 

"Then we'll think about another solution" I grabbed his hand and his eyes zoomed in on our hands "Trust me" 

"And if, by some crazy chance, their Queen does believe us" he started "You do know that..." 

He blushed and looked away 

I felt my face flush too and I squeezed his hand harder "I know" 

"Besides," I cleared my throat "We'll only be Married in the eyes of the Fae"

His blushed deepened "But we'll still be married" 

"HEY!" the big fae barked "Hurry up!" 

I looked up and noticed that we stood in the backyard of someone's house 

"What are we doing here" 

Neither one of the men answered me 

"Hey" Greyson barked out "She's talking to you!" 

"Quiet Mutt" the Mysterious fae said before going to the pool and muttering strange words 

The pool shimmered and glowed a pretty blue color 

"Jump in" Oak said before back flipping into the pool 

I watched in amazement as the water shifted violently and he disappeared below the surface. 

"Now your turn Princess" the man nodded towards the pool 

I stood straighter "Greyson goes first" 

"Rose..." Greyson started 

I cut him off "If I go first, then there's no guarantee that they'll let you follow" 

He grabbed my hand "I'll follow you to the ends of the earth, no matter what" 

I smiled gently, angling us so that we were both closer to the pool's edge 

"I know you would" I put both hands on his chest