Page 45 of Enchanted with the Orc (The Kingverse Orcs #4)
Tasia
“ I can’t wait until you see all the toys we got for you for when you get home,” Zara told Gabbi, who was clinging to her neck and swinging from side to side as Zara tried to stuff her new toys into the suitcases Enka had bought for her.
Even with the new ones, they were overflowing. I sent a mild glare my mate’s way, but he was humming happily as he folded my clothes, lifting them to his nose every once in a while to take a deep sniff.
Goddess Mother, I love this orc.
“More toys?” Gabbi squealed, wiggling wildly, almost throwing Zara off-kilter. She giggled, spinning my daughter before tossing her onto the bed.
“You’re going to spoil her more than you already do ,” I told the other females in the room, sending censuring looks their way, but they ignored me and Zara continued spinning with Gabbi.
The carefree way my daughter laughed sent a pang of relief into my chest. I never had to worry about losing that ever again. I sent another look my mate’s way, but this time one of gratitude. He winked at me, leaning over for a kiss.
“Gag,” Floria said, but her tone was mild and there was a smile on her face. “You’ll make us sick with the mushy stuff.”
“Sorry, but was it Enka and I or Zara and Rudgar who did the dirty on the shared sofa?” I asked, tapping my chin.
Zara’s face whipped in my direction and everyone else turned to gape at her.
“You didn’t ,” Tabitha gasped, from where she was checking all the cupboards for anything we missed.
Zara sputtered for a long moment before bowing her head in shame. Floria marched over and smacked her over the head, making her yelp.
“I eat breakfast on that sofa!” she gasped, and Zara turned her bent head to send me a small glare. I bit my lip, struggling not to laugh, nodding my head in agreement instead.
Gabbi giggled, hopping up to smack Zara across the head as well. Our High Priestess just rolled her eyes, dropping my daughter back to the bed to blow on her stomach instead, making her scream with laughter.
A few more laughing arguments later, our bags were packed and we were making our way out the door, everyone rolling a suitcase. I peeked back into the room, my heart clenching at the sweet memories it contained.
Gabbi had passed out and was draped over my shoulder, dribbling spectacularly, as usual. We’d come into this place like this. With Gabbi asleep and with a bag. But it wasn’t the same. There wasn’t an ounce of fear inside me anymore.
With David in Hellplane and with Enka by my side, nothing could touch me anymore. There wasn’t anything that I had to worry about that my orc couldn’t handle.
I was already working with Kor—the lawyer Dristan had recommended—to get my divorce finalized. With David gone and not answering the summons it could take some time, but it would happen and then I could marry my mate.
Tasia had already scheduled a hearing with the Magickal Bureau to get my powers back. It was easy to prove that I was defending myself with the evidence I’d gathered over the years of David’s abuse.
I was as free as a bird and could decide to do and go anywhere I wanted. It had been so long since I had that choice that tears clogged my throat.
When a big palm spanned my waist and the male who owned it ducking to press a kiss to our daughter’s head, I leaned back against his chest. Gratitude and hope filled me as I cuddled against him. I had a real family now. My mate, my daughter, my coven and a new clan.
I took a deep breath, savoring the scent of him---the scent of safety and love.
“Let’s go home,” he whispered against my hair, and I squeezed my eyes shut, a tear leaking out of my eye before I nodded, turning to press a soft kiss to his lips before taking a deep breath and releasing it, finally looking forward to the future.
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