Page 102 of Forever My Siren Luna

Once he is transformed, he emerges once again into open water, and the rest of the knights begin dropping into the bay around us, transforming freely since their magic would never be mistaken for the king’s.

“Cedric,” King Brennus glided up to me, his face worn and tired. Worry mixes in with that too, after briefly scrutinizing my face. “What is it? What happened to my daughter?”

“Nothing! Not to the princes, my king. Her friend, the pirate woman with dark hair, and the Beta, along with a group of warriors were attacked last night. Ela and most of the regiment held at the castle are leaving on a rescue mission. I was sent to inform you. Only the navy and a few select guards will remain in Hidden Cove.”

“The princess,” Lillian swam up next to king Brennus. “Is she in danger?”

“She is with her mate.” I answered her, then smiled at my king. “They are mated, your majesty. Fully.”

“At last,” he grinned softly.

“At last,” I nodded, then my worry returned. “The demon attack came soon after.”

Gasps vibrated in the water around us. Demons are the reason I raced to get to King Brennus. This will not be a simple battle. This will be hell, and my princess is riding straight into it. I wish to join her where the battle is to take place, and by the look on King Brennus's face, he is thinking the same.

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Elelira

“You’re not sure if she is going to make it?” Lachlan repeated, standing over Mimi unconscious in her bed. He’s gripping me tight so I don’t crumble to the floor.

The room felt so stuffy. The doctor and Gemma ordered everyone out but us and Gemma, who was standing in the corner crying with a handkerchief to her face.

Everyone loves Mimi. Everyone in the castle came running to her side at the news of her health. She is so cherished. She is too important to too many people. She can’t go. She can’t leave us.

She can’t leave me.

How could this happen? She was getting treatment. Things were changing. She was happy. She looked healthy. She can’t be dying now.

“Alpha," the doctor looked weary. "If she had a beast, then maybe she could. The Lycan could heal the damage to her heart after the attack. I’m sure you know this, but lower omegas are at risk for such health conditions because they lack the same ability as us to heal. She is blessed to have lived as long as she has. She is holding on now, but,” he pauses, shaking his head, “Another attack will come. Her heart rhythm is too unsteady.”

“How long?” Lachlan asked.

“One day,” I whispered. “It was not even one day after the first attack that the next one came.”

That day was the longest day of my life. Both my lives. There was nothing I could do to help her. I was powerless back then.

Now, even being a true Luna, and all the authority of my husband resting on my shoulders, I still feel powerless. There is nothing I can do to save my second mother. Not in the last life. Not in this one.

“I thought she would be fine. I thought, since she was under little stress, and since she was not experiencing any of the pain or small attacks, that she would pull through.”

“I’m sorry, Luna,” The doctor smiled grimly at me. “These things can rarely be prevented.”

“I just wish,” my eyes began to burn, “I just wish we had had more time. She was… She was….”

“She was our family, Lira. You gave her the love of a daughter. You did all you could.” Lachlan was trying to soothe me, but I could tell he was bothered too.

“Ela,” Mimi croaked, turning all our attention to her as she began to wake up.

“Oh, Mimi,” I fell to her side, burying my face into her lap, gripping her hand as I pleaded with the goddess not to take her from me. Not yet. Not today. I’m not ready. My heart can’t take any more loss, and I want to give Mimi even more happiness. I want to bless her with all the finest things in life before she goes. The best foods. The best drinks. The finest clothes and amenities. I want to take her to see the world and all the beauty in it. She spent her whole life in this castle. Why didn’t I ever think of taking her to see the world before today?

“Hush, child. No one is dead yet,” Mimi rested a shaking hand on my head. “This quack doesn’t know what he is talking about. I will be fine. I’m planning on going clam harvesting later with Gemma.”

I smiled sadly, a tear falling from the corner of my eye. “I love your clam chowder.”

“I know you do. That is why you have nothing to worry about, my Ela.” Her fingers rest weakly on my face. “I’ll have it ready for you when you get back.”

When I get back, she won’t be there. I’ll be losing my second mother for the second time.