Chapter 78 Gemini Twins
Reiya, the fairies will need the Gemini twins for victory in the upcoming war.
I had to keep you two protected and secret for as long as possible.
With Lumi out, your souls will both have awakened, and your powers will now be released.
When the two of you are together, you will be a powerful force.
Your ability to unite and command will be imperative with the interspecies war that is coming.
But like before, they will try to take you both out.
They will try to kill you when you are separated.
I wanted to wait even longer, but the demons are moving quickly.
So, Xander is my soul brother? That’s the connection we’ve been feeling. It’s kind of weird. Reiya giggled a bit, thinking about how a dragon was her soul brother. Though, Brody was her brother too, and he was a werebear. Maybe it wasn’t that weird.
It’s very smart. Creating a bonded relationship among the species. And, in this case, among three species.
You planned this, to protect the fairies? The Moon Goddess had the power of premonition, which meant that this was all planned.
Not just the fairies, but also my wolves. They will be just as caught up in this battle. I know the memories are painful. Painful, but necessary.
I feel like there’s more, isn’t there? There’s more about the Gemini twins that you aren’t telling me. She could be wrong, but she felt strongly about this.
You know what’s important to know right now, Reiya, and that is what your connection is to each other. You were given the memories of the past, which are a gift, so that you are more cautious this time around. Now you know. Now you both know.
Wait, Xander knows now, too? Selene never responded to Reiya, drifting from her mind. She really didn’t answer a lot of questions. And she’s gone again. Lumi, you still here, too?
Yes. It’s a bit overwhelming. I feel like more of us is waking up.
Lumi laid down in Reiya’s head. It was a lot for her to take in, too.
The pain of her past life stabbed at her heart.
She wouldn’t make those same mistakes this time.
She was too gullible. If she had to, she would protect Reiya.
Reiya was too nice, and still fairly trusting.
Reiya felt herself drifting back from her subconscious, first becoming aware of the big, burly arms of her brother around her.
She could feel the dampness from her eyes still dripping down her face.
She opened her eyes and slowly breathed in, smelling the fresh scent of her mate.
Her insides calmed down from his scent alone. The mate bond was a wonderful thing.
“Reiya.” Lee sighed out a breath of relief, seeing she was no longer in pain.
Brody slowly let down his arms, and Reiya turned and looked at him. He was dripping with sweat and looked exhausted. “Brody, are you okay?”
He slumped down into the couch and Chelsie went to his side.
He was panting heavily as he nodded. “As long as you’re alright.
What was that?” He put his arm around Chelsie and rubbed her arm to reassure her.
He knew she was worried about him, but he was fine.
Just a bit exhausted now, but he was okay.
Reiya felt Lee’s warm arms wrap around her, and she leaned into his comforting chest. Her life was finally being pieced together. She now knew her connection to both Lee and Xander. One was her mate, and the other her soul twin.
She heard the door open, and she looked up to see Xander quickly popping up from the stairs. His eyes darted around the room until they settled onto Reiya. His gentle amber eyes met with hers, and he smiled as he closed the distance between them.
Reiya stepped away from Lee and toward him.
He wrapped her in his arms and leaned his head on her forehead.
“I guess we have our answer,” he said quietly.
An intense energy grew around them, gently pulsing and flowing through both of them as their souls reconnected.
A warm light resonated softly over their skin before it began flowing between them as well.
“So, I am kind of like a superhero.” Xander chuckled.
“Hold the invisibility, though.” Reiya giggled and looked up at him.
She caught a glimpse of Lee in her peripheral vision, his jaw set with worry.
He still had no clue what was going on. Reiya reached out to him, taking his hand in hers and pulling him in toward her and Xander.
She let out a dry laugh. “Well, you said that I would keep your life interesting.” He looked down at her with confusion as his eyes flicked between her and Xander.
Xander took a small step away from Reiya, and Lee took the moment to wrap his arms around her again. “Speaking of interesting, I haven’t seen the two of you for a whole night and half a day now. And Reiya, you smell completely like Levi here.”
“Shouldn’t you have been busy tending to your mate, too?” Lee asked with a small smirk.
Xander was about to answer, and then his eyes bulged. “All this time?! All this time? You’ve been … you know, all this time? Man, I don’t have the stamina.” Xander shrugged, then grinned, seeing Reiya’s deep red face. “Why do you smell like him, though?”
“La la la la, not hearing this … la la la la!” Brody said loudly, shooting Xander an annoyed glare.
“I’m not sure. I guess after … well, afterward … it changed the way I smell,” Reiya answered in a quieted voice.
Lee grinned down at his bashful mate. “Anyway, are you two going to explain what just happened?” He cleared his throat, trying to escape the topic of his night for Reiya’s sake.
He had nothing to be embarrassed about. If anything, he was quite proud of it.
He wouldn’t mind broadcasting his night to everyone, but the timing still wasn’t quite right for that.
“Did you feel the pain, too?” Reiya asked. She watched as Xander nodded.
“Sure did. Man, that really hurt.” Xander looked up from Reiya and gazed into Levi’s eyes. “I’m sorry to say that I am very connected to your mate,” Xander said, trying to mess with Levi’s head. “We’re really close.”
Reiya shook her head and smiled. “I don’t think you can mess with his head anymore. Not after the evening we spent together. My wolf said he’s our mate.”
It then clicked for Xander. “So that’s what happened.” Xander smirked and looked at the two of them. “I guess your wolf wanted to seal the deal more than Levi’s beast.” He heard Levi let out a low chuckle as he continued to poke at him.
“Get back on topic, young whelp.” Lee gently stroked his hands over Reiya’s arms as he held her close. He was no longer worried about Xander being her mate, but he did want to know how they were connected.
“Reiya and I are connected by our souls.” Xander told the story while Reiya filled in the gaps.
A small frown rested on Lee’s face after they finished explaining.
He knew about the Gemini twins and knew of their first fate.
He felt very concerned and protective. The two people he was closest to would have a big target on their backs.
At the same time, they would be incredibly strong together.
He stood there, deep in thought over everything.
The fates had their hands in this. It was no coincidence that someone who was like a brother to him and his fated mate happened to be the Gemini twins.
He was in their lives to protect them. He wasn’t the only deity watching over these souls, though.
They would have several that would back them.
Maybe this would be enough to get the other deities to accept his relationship, since he was mated to one of the Gemini twins.
“So, when the two of you are near each other, you’re immune to magic and fire resistant?” Brody had intently listened to the story, since it pertained to his sister. “In a sense, you’re Reiya’s brother as well.”
Xander smiled and nodded. “She always seemed like a sister to me. I guess this is why.”
“Well then, I guess you’re my brother too.” Brody hopped up and patted Xander on the back.
Xander’s eyes widened and he jumped back a bit, shocked.
“What?” Brody asked, looking around.
“Didn’t touching me burn you?” Xander looked at Brody incredulously.
“Xaaannndddeeerrr … I’m a guardian.” Brody chuckled. “You really didn’t think your pathetic dragon skin could burn ME, did you?”
“Wait! I’m a guardian, too. Let me see.” Chelsie walked up and touched Xander. She then removed her hand and wiped it on her pants. “It didn’t burn, but it’s just a bit gross. I hope this smell comes off.” She raised her hand and grimaced at the scent that remained. Dragon musk was gross.
Xander stood there, staring in awe. Inwardly, he could barely contain his happiness.
These were people who would be staying in his kingdom, and they could all touch him.
For someone who started out so alone, he felt like a family was growing around him.
Even Chelsie was becoming like an annoying little sister to him.
He had his mate, his brother, his soul twin, and now the two guardians.
He had a houseful, and he would never feel lonely again.
Xander reached out and clasped hands with Brody. He then leaned in with his other hand and patted him on the back. “I told you we would end up being great friends.”
Brody chuckled and nodded. “I never would have imagined it before.”
Reiya leaned into Lee and smiled. This felt like such a good moment.
She didn’t want it to end, didn’t want the future to come.
Couldn’t the demons just disappear? She tilted her head up to look at Lee, his eyes already on her.
He lowered himself and gently kissed her nose.
She enjoyed the tiny sparks she felt from the contact.
The sparks and electricity had gotten stronger since she got her wolf.
Oh … her wolf. She finally had her wolf! She wanted to shift.
About damn time you thought of me. I need to stretch my legs. You know I’ve only been stuck in a bubble forever, Lumi teased, but she was also enjoying this moment with Reiya. It had a very familial feel to it, one that Lumi craved as well.
Sorry. You’re right. I’m ready for my first shift. Reiya turned and looked at Lee. “Any chance a girl who just got her wolf might be able to shift and go on her first run?”
He smiled down at her. “Yes, but I want to be there with you for your first shift.” He nuzzled his nose into her hair, taking in their joined scents.
“Let’s go to the far end of the woods. It’ll give us plenty of privacy. I want to see her shift, too. Lila is busy today anyway,” Xander said with a small pout.
“I’m so excited! I can’t wait to see your beautiful wolf.” Chelsie was bouncing around in excitement, so happy for her dear friend.
“Reiya, I can help you with your shift. Like how Chasen helped Hunter. The first shift can be painful. Let your wolf guide you, and I can help alleviate the pain as well.” Brody could use his gift as a guardian to draw the pain into himself when she shifted, just like how he had taken the pain away from her earlier.
“You can help guide me, but I don’t want you taking the pain, Brody. This is mine. And it will get better after the first shift. Lumi is pretty ready, so I don’t think my first shift will be too hard.” Reiya smiled as she felt Lumi bouncing around her head in excitement.
The group stood under a canopy of shaded trees, all excited to be part of Reiya’s first shift.
“Okay, Reiya. Connect with your wolf. Feel for her and let yourself drift back as she comes forward.” Brody watched Reiya nod.
Okay, Lumi. Are you ready?
Is that a joke? Just relax, Reiya, and let our energy flow together.
Let it flow freely and don’t fight it. Fighting it is what causes the pain, which is why the more wolves shift, the less it hurts, because they learn how to shift properly.
We can do this together. We can do this painlessly.
Just let go and hand the reins over to me.