Sequal to The Mate

Kane was bored. He was tired of playing in the human world and he was tired of watching his lovesick big brother walking around with his head in the clouds. The only good thing about being back in Seramids was his nephew Baron. Baron had just turned 3 years old and loved to play, especially with his Uncle Kane. He smiled at the thought of Baron...he really loved that little warlock.

WISHES! WISHES! Baron screamed, running into Kane s room. Hey Lockie. Kane said, grinning when he heard Talen groan. Unk Kane! Baron screamed, jumping into his arms. Must you call him that? Talen asked, hiding her smile. Yes Toenail, I must. Kane said, using his nickname for her. Watch it Monkey boy. Talen said, pointing a finger at him. Want wish. Baron said, tired of the adults. What wish can I grant you? Kane asked, using his Genie voice. Want float on head. Baron said. Granted. Kane said letting go of Baron and with a flick of his wrist the boy turned upside down in midair and floated around the room. WHEE! YEAH! Baron squealed. Daddy look. Baron screamed, seeing his father standing in the doorway.

Taker walked into Kane s room and smiled, seeing his son on his head, floating around the room. Look at what? Taker asked. Me. Baron said, floating by him and clapping his hands. I see you. Taker said, hiding his smile. Float on head. Baron said, making another turn around the room. I see that. Taker said, shaking his head. DONE! Baron yelled and he was in Kane s arms, right side up. Want nother wish. He said, placing his small hands on each of Kane s cheeks and mashing his lips together. What wish can I grant you? Kane asked, smiling when Baron looked around the room. How do that? Baron asked. Magic. Kane said, his voice filling the room, his lips not moving. Like. Baron said, letting go of Kane s face and laying his head on his shoulder.

Talen I need to talk to you. Taker said, his hand running down Talen s back. About? Talen asked, thinking she knew exactly what he wanted to talk about. I received a gift from one of the outer regions today. Taker said softly, knowing how his mate s temper was. A gift? Talen asked. On our mating...so to speak. Taker said. That was almost 4 years ago. Don t you think it s a little late? Talen asked with a smile. Not really. Taker muttered. Spit it out mate. Talen said, knowing when he hedged around a subject. I think he got a.. Kane trailed off, when Taker shot him a dirty look. Throwing his head back, Kane laughed. What? Talen asked, getting tired of both of them. It s tradition in some of the outer regions to send the ruler a...gift after he s been mated for a total of four years. Taker said. That still doesn t tell me what it is. Talen said, tapping her foot. Itsasexslave. Taker said in a rush, his words running together. What? Talen asked. Taking a deep breath, Taker said It s a sex slave.

Send it back. Talen said softly, barely keeping her temper under control. I can t, it wouldn t improve the relations between Seramids and the outer regions. Taker said softly. I don t care. Talen said, her teeth clenched together. I thought we d just use her somewhere in the castle. That way no one gets hurt. Taker said, thinking it was a great solution to the problem. If she comes within 20 feet of you, she s a roach and I m stomping her. Then YOUR cock is coming off. Understand? Talen said, her face just inches from his. I don t want her honey; I just can t send her back. Taker said, trying to calm her down. I asked if you understood what I said. Talen hissed. Who is ruler here? Taker demanded, getting tired of her attitude. Talen is. Kane said, biting back his smile, having overheard the entire conversation between them. Fuck off Kane. Taker hissed. Nope, I think I want to see how this is going to end. Taker shot him a dirty look and then turned his attention back to his wife. Honey calm down. Nothing is going to happen between me and that girl.

Where is she? Talen asked. I don t know. I left her with the guards. Talen walked out of the room, Taker following her saying Don t get pissed baby, I ll take care of it. Kane shook his head and looked down at his nephew. Your daddy is so whipped. He said, hugging Baron closer to him. Want daddy have monkey tail. Baron said, his eyes heavy with sleep. Granted. Kane said with a grin. He walked out of the room and whispered, Look Lockie. Baron opened his eyes briefly and smiled, seeing a long curled tail sticking out the back of his daddy s robes. Monkey tail. He said, his eyes dropping shut. Kane chuckled and turned to go back into his room when he heard DAMN IT KANE!

Kane waved his hand and the tail disappeared as Taker rounded the corner of the hall. I m not in the mood to play right now brother. Taker said, his eyes narrowed. You never are. Kane said softly, setting Baron on his feet. Monkey tail gone. Baron said, looking from around Taker s back at Kane. Daddy s not playing right now. Kane said. Going. Baron said with a huff. Both Kane and Taker turned, their mouths dropped open as Baron turned on his heel and stomped down the hall. God he s got Talen s temper. Taker said, his eyes shutting. Kane smiled and said But you know how to deal with it, give him what he wants, just like you do Talen. Sometimes I wish I were an ONLY child. Taker said, shaking his head and walking down the hall.

Talen find the gift ? Kane asked, following him down the hall. No. I don t know why she s so upset. Who knows with women? Kane said, shrugging his shoulders. Taker looked at Kane and stopped walking. Kane, I think your mate is somewhere near. Taker said softly. Not funny brother. Kane said, stopping and looking at Taker. I m not joking, you re glowing. Taker said. Kane looked down at his arm and groaned.

Kaylor was tired. If she didn t sit down soon, she d fall. She hadn t slept in 4 days and it was beginning to get to her. She d tried every way in the world to get out of her bonds and escape from her captors, but it was no use. She had no magic to use and that was a big problem. You couldn t fight magic if you didn t have any yourself. She sighed and looked around the room of the great hall she was in, wondering how long she d be here before she could run.

I m Paul. I assume this is the bride gift for our ruler. Paul said, coming up to the guards. Yes, she is sent from the region of Pril. We hope that the ruler is happy with her. One of the guards spoke. I m sure he will be. Tell your lord that the ruler is very happy with his gift and will take great care of her. Paul said, fighting the urge to roll his eyes, something he d been doing a lot since he d met Talen. The guard bowed and handed the silken rope binding Kaylor s hands to him. Paul took the rope and nodded, watching as the guards left the castle. With a sigh, he looked at Kaylor and said, Let s find you a room. He started to walk off, Kaylor behind him when he heard a commotion to his left, seeing two warlock s about to fight, he handed the rope to a passing maid and said Find her a room. Then he hurried toward the two angry warlocks.

Kaylor looked at the girl now in charge of her and sucked in a breath, this girl did not like her. Her eyes were narrowed and she looked at Kaylor like she hadn t had a bath in 6 months. Come suca. She said, jerking the rope and almost causing Kaylor to fall. She led her up a flight of stairs and then turned a corner, seeing another female, the maid pushed Kaylor into a corner and said If you move, I ll have you whipped. Then she dropped the rope and walked toward the other woman.

Kaylor watched her walk off and then slowly slid down the wall, resting her head against it. Letting out a deep breath, she closed her eyes, trying to ease the headache she d had for several days. Her eyes popped open when she felt a small warm body crawl into her lap, looking down she saw a little boy gazing up at her with big purple eyes and auburn hair. Hello. Kaylor whispered, not wanting to scare the boy. Tired. He said, laying his head on her shoulder. Me too. Kaylor whispered, pulling her bound arms over her head, giving him a better resting spot on her. She placed her arms over him and her eyes drifted shut again.

Give me the child. Kaylor heard, and she forced her eyes open. Looking around she saw an old man reaching for the boy in her arms, from a distance. She tightened her arms around him and struggled to stand. Her legs were so weak she didn t know if she d make it. Give me the child. The man said again, reaching his bony arms toward her. Kaylor eased her way down the wall, keeping the man in front of her and the wall behind her. Go away. Kaylor crocked her voice rough from sleep and dryness. GIVE ME... The man started and then faded from sight.

Make it stop. Kane said, holding his arms out from him like something was crawling on him. I can t make it stop. Taker said, hiding his smile. You don t glow. Make it stop. Kane said again. That s because I mated Talen. You ll stop glowing when you take your mate. Taker said softly. Or I get far FAR away from her. Kane said. Calm down brother, you look like you re going in front of the witch burners. Taker said. CALM DOWN? I VE GOT A BALL AND CHAIN SOMEWHERE IN THIS CASTLE AND I NEED TO GET AWAY. Kane said, his voice loud. I ve not seen you this scared in a LONG time. Taker said with a laugh. I m not scared, I m thinking of self preservation. Kane said in an offended tone. If you...BARON! Taker ran down the hall, Kane hot on his heels, both feeling the danger to Baron. Talen was pacing around her room, knowing Taker was going to be there shortly and then, then they would see who won this little match between them. She couldn t believe he d accepted a sex slave as a gift. What was he thinking? He wouldn t be thinking long, that was for damn sure. Talen stopped in mid stride, a feeling of danger washed over her so quickly she was almost brought to her knees. BARON! She screamed, running through her bedroom door and down the hall.

Taker and Kane approached from one end of the castle, Talen from the other and all three slowed their mad dash, looking at the girl that was holding Baron and staring at something none of them could see. Go away. They heard Kaylor s hoarse voice say, her grip on Baron tightening and then she took two steps along the wall before she relaxed and slid down it, still holding Baron to her. Talen slowly walked up to the girl holding her son and softly said. It s ok; I ll take him now.

Kaylor heard a soft voice and her head flipped around, seeing the most beautiful woman she d ever seen standing in front of her. Her grip tightened around the little boy in her arms until she saw her eyes, the same eyes the boy had, slowly she lifted her arms and Talen reached for Baron. Mommy tired. Baron said, his head lifting off Kaylor s shoulder and onto hers. I know sweetie; I ll take you to bed right now. Talen whispered her arms locked around her only child. Taker and Kane rushed up and both reached for Baron wanting to make sure he was fine. TIRED! Baron yelled at them, his eyes filling with tears. With all their attention on Baron, they didn t see the maid come and grab the rope around Kaylor s wrists, leading her away.

Here this is the only room we have left, don t try to run, the ruler has a protection spell around the slave quarters, you won t get very far. The maid said shoving Kaylor into a room and then looking around she gave Kaylor a mean grin and said Fix it up any way you like. Then she slammed the door and walked away.

Kaylor looked around and sighed. She d slept in worse places before. Walking over to the bed, she smiled, seeing the clean sheets and blanket. She sat on the bed and brought her hands up to her mouth, pulling on the knot to try to free them. She was trying her best to undo the knot when something white fell in front of her face. Looking up she saw a hole in the ceiling and snow falling in swiftly. Taking a deep breath, she stood and pushed the bed toward the fireplace, out from under the hole. She looked longingly at the grate, again wishing she was a witch so she could start a fire. Sighing she lay down and awkwardly pulled the blanket around her, wishing never got her anything but trouble. Closing her eyes she drifted into a deep, troubled sleep.

Want Kane s. Baron said, reaching for Talen. You want what of Kane s? She asked, picking him up and hugging him. Want Kane s. Baron said again, wiggling against her, trying to get down. Honey I don t understand what you re trying to tell me. Talen said, putting him back in his crib. WANT KANE S! WANT KANE S! Baron started screaming over and over, his little face becoming bright red. Sweetie calm down. Talen said, reaching for him again. NNNNNNNOOOOOOOO!! Baron said, kicking his feet at Talen, before she could move, Baron disappeared. He reappeared beside Kaylor; he touched her face and her eyes popped open. Cold. Baron said. Here, get under the blanket with me. Kaylor said and Baron scrambled under. He snuggled his little body against hers and then with a laugh said Snow. Un huh. Kaylor muttered, struggling to keep her eyes open. Kane s cold? He asked, rubbing his face into her shoulder. Very cold. Kaylor whispered her eyes drifted shut.

Then he started screaming and then he just...just...VANISHED. Talen wailed, her arms wrapped around Taker s waist while she cried on his shoulder. Calm down honey, we ll find him. Taker said with a smile. He couldn t believe that this was the woman that had refused to cry when he d had her tied to his bed but she was crying her eyes out because Baron had wondered off. It s not funny; my baby s gone. Talen cried. He s not gone; he s still in the castle. We just have to find him. Taker said, unable to hide his smile, but who knew how hard it would be, raising a natural. Why are you grinning like a fool? Your SON is MISSING! Talen said, pulling out of his arms and pacing the room in front of him. Because my boy is only 3 years old and has already learned how to disappear. Kane was four when he learned. Taker said, pride filling his voice. Talen s mouth opened but before she could say anything, they heard I didn t disappear, I became invisible. I was hiding from you.

Taker looked around the room and not seeing Kane said Where are you and why were you hiding from me? You were mean to me. Kane s voice filled the room, but he still wasn t there. I was NEVER mean to you. Taker said indignantly. You turned me into a PIG. The cook was getting ready to butcher me when I changed back. Kane said, his head appearing in the room. Taker opened his mouth to respond when Talen screamed I ll turn you both into pigs if you DON T FIND MY BABY! Kane s head disappeared and Taker turned to her. Honey... He started and she just said Find him. Then turned and walked out, going to the moon room.

Baron s eyes opened when he felt Kaylor shaking beside him. He turned his head and said Kane s wake up. When she didn t answer him, he put his little face in front of hers and said Kane s get up. When she still didn t answer, he pushed her shoulder with his little hands. When that didn t work, his little body disappeared from the bed.

Kane was in his room, trying to think of what Baron had wanted of his. He couldn t imagine Lockie disappearing just because Talen didn t know what he wanted and if it was something of his; it would be in his room. He couldn t see anything missing right off hand and he decided to talk to Baron. If he was in the room, he was invisible and until he learned how to control it, they had to get a fix on him. Lockie, where are you? Kane asked, his eyes scanning the room slowly, looking for a glow from Baron. You want some wishes? Kane asked, knowing that would bring him out. When he still didn t get an answer he walked the corners of the room, feeling for Baron s energy. UNK KANE! Kane flipped around when he heard Baron s cry. There he sat, in the middle of Kane s bed.

Kane rushed over and picked him up, hugging him tight before he realized how cold he was. Where have you been? Kane asked, snapping his fingers a blanket wrapped around Baron. Kane s sick. Baron said, his eyes going to the door. No Lockie, I m not sick. Kane said. Kane s sick. Baron said again, his eyes filling with tears. I m fine Lockie, don t cry. Kane said. NNNOOO! KANE S SICK! Baron screamed, wiggling out of Kane s arms. Kane saw him start to fade and he grabbed his arm, both disappeared from the room.

Kane s sick. Baron said, pointing to the bed. What the hell? Kane said, walking over to the bed and seeing a girl laying there, the blanket kicked off her and her hands tied. The closer he got, the bluer she got, her lips, eyelids, fingers, arms...everything that he could see was tinged blue. Without thinking, he made the rope disappear and he placed his hands over her shivering form. Closing his eyes he searched for the reason she was so sick. He sucked in a quick breath and picked her up. Come Lockie. He said and Baron ran over to him. Hold onto my leg. Kane said and smiled when Baron s little arms wrapped around his calf. Kane disappeared in a hail of wind and dust, his anger reflected in the air around him.

Back in his room, he laid the girl in his bed and said Lockie, go get mommy and daddy. Baron ran out of the room and Kane heard him yell MOMMY! DADDY! UNK KANE NOW! Kane shook his head with a smile and muttered, That child needs to learn to make a proper sentence. With a wave of his hand, a roaring fire filled the fireplace and the girls clothes disappeared. His mouth tightened into a thin line when he saw red welts on her stomach and wrists, where the rope had been tied around her. Her wrists were bloody where she d tried to get them undone and he got even angrier. He couldn t believe someone would treat HIS mate that way. Then, realizing what he d thought, he sat on the edge of his bed, his hands in his head. She was his mate.

Taker and Talen heard Baron s scream and both went running toward Kane s room, meeting Baron in the hall. Baby. Talen said, dropping to her knees in front of Baron and jerking him into her arms. Don t you EVER scare me that way again. Talen said, hugging him tight. TOO HARD! Baron wailed, pulling away from Talen s hug. Kane s sick. Baron said, looking up at his dad. Taker swept Baron into his arms, making sure he was ok and walked into Kane s room, Talen hot on his heels. Taker stopped at the sight that greeted him. His brother sitting on the edge of his bed, head in his hands and a naked girl in his bed. He couldn t hide his smile when Kane s head jerked up and he whipped the blanket over the girl s body a low growl escaping his throat.

I see you found your mate. Taker said. Shut up. She s very ill and I need you to help me...fix her. Kane said, at a loss for words. Taker sat Baron down and walked over, holding his hands over the girl s body he closed his eyes only to jerk them open a few minutes later and look at Kane. Who did this to her? Taker asked softly. I don t know. Kane answered. Talen I need your help. Taker said, motioning Talen over. Talen walked over and gasped, seeing how blue the girls lips and face were. What happened to her? Talen asked, her hands going to the girl s forehead. She s been...abused. Taker said, his eyes on Kane. Raped? Talen asked in outrage. No, beaten. Kane hissed sparks shooting in every direction from his body. LIGHTS! Baron said, chasing them around the room. It s going to take all of us to repair the damage to her insides. Taker said softly, knowing he had to keep Kane s anger under control. I ll kill whoever did this. Kane hissed, his hands shaking with rage. If you want her to live brother, calm down and help us save her. Taker said, his hand on Kane s shoulder. Kane looked into Taker s eyes and took a deep breath. With a slight nod of his head, the three gathered around the bed and Taker started a healing chant. The three were so focused on what they were doing that they didn t see Baron go to the side of the bed that no one was at and pick up Kaylor s hand, holding it in his small ones. 45 minutes later they all sat, each having used their energy to try to save Kane s mate. The rest was up to her; she would live...if she wanted to.

Taking a deep breath, Taker stood and picked Baron up a soft smile settling on his face. It s bedtime small one. He whispered, not wanting to wake Kane or Talen. Stay Kane s. Baron whispered. No...not tonight. Taker said, walking out of the room. He put Baron down for the night and then went back and picked up Talen. Holding her close to him he walked by Kane and whispered, I m going to get some rest, call me if you need me. Kane just nodded his eyes on the girl in his bed. Taker squeezed his shoulder with his hand and left the room. He knew what Kane was feeling and wished he could take it away.

Kane stared at the girl on his bed, his mate. He was confused, he was angry and he was scared. If she died, he d eventually lose his powers and grow to be bitter and possibly evil. If she lived, he d take her and never be able to be without her and if she died, he would too. He didn t want a mate now, he was having fun one part of his brain said, but the other was plotting revenge, finding who d done this to his mate and making them suffer the same pain they d put her through, only a thousand times worse. He watched her until he couldn t keep his eyes open. He laid his head on the bed, near her thigh and his eyes drifted shut, his hand holding hers.

Later that night, Baron got out of his crib and walked to Kane s room. Opening the door, he saw his uncle asleep and he crawled up on the bed, lying down beside his new friend. Putting his head on her chest, he listened to her heart beating slow and uneven. Kane s get better. He whispered, rubbing his little hand around her stomach.

Kaylor felt something hot on her stomach and she forced her eyes open. She looked down and saw the little boy from earlier that day, rubbing his hand over her stomach. His little hand glowed red then blue and finally white. Her eyes drifted shut as the pain left her body and she smiled. Baron looked up at Kaylor and smiled, not understanding what he d done, but knowing it was something that would help his Uncle. He snuggled up to Kaylor and drifted off to sleep.

Unk Kane. Baron whispered in Kane s ear early the next morning. Hmmm? Kane asked, turning his head. WANT WISHES! Baron screamed and then laughed when Kane fell out of the chair he d slept in. Unk Kane funny. Baron said, sitting beside Kaylor on the bed. How did you get in here? Kane asked, picking himself off the floor. Feet. Baron said, lifting his legs off the bed and wiggling his toes at Kane. Kane shook his head and then his eyes traveled to his mate. Worry filled him and he leaned over, making sure she was breathing. Kane s fine. Baron said softly, holding Kaylor s hand. Yes Lockie, I m fine. Kane said.

Kaylor heard voices and opened her eyes. She smiled when she saw the little boy sitting beside her and she tried to lift her hand, groaning when a pain sliced though it. Baron, hearing her groan jumped up on the bed and yelled Kane s wake. He started jumping up and down and Kane grabbed him, sitting him on the floor. I m awake little one. Kane heard her say and his eyes drifted to her mouth. He felt an unbelievable sense of joy as he instinctively reached for her.

Kaylor raised her eyes and saw a huge man reaching for her. With a quick movement, she sat up, keeping her eyes open when a wave of dizziness hit her. Slowly she inched her way to the edge of the bed, her arm going around Baron as she got close to him. Kane saw her move away from him and he stopped, realizing that she was scared of him. I m not going to hurt you. He said softly watching as she struggled to stand and then realizing she didn t have any clothes. Kaylor swallowed hard and then asked Where are my clothes?

Kane s eyes shut as her voice filled his senses. It was like warm water flowing through him, heating him from the inside out. He opened his eyes and said I destroyed them. He watched her eyes widen and her grip on the sheet tighten. He watched her breasts rise with her intake of breath and then she asked Why? They were filthy and full of holes. Kane said. He barely heard her whispered They were all I had. She looked around slowly and said Do you have something I could borrow until I find others? Kane narrowed his eyes and with a quick wave of his hand the sheet fell away and a beautiful white dress replaced it. She looked at Kane, fear in her eyes.

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