the war between the Supernaturals and Trackers ended, we were all insanely busy. We had to get the word out to other Supernaturals that we were finally safe and a truce had been made. We spent more time learning how to utilize our powers and become stronger independently and together. And, Ace and I had grown closer because of these gifts. As my new friends and I learned more about one another and our magic, Ace and I spent more time together. We became inseparable as he took his new role as protector to an all new level. He had become kind, sweet, patient, and encouraging as I continued to learn new spells and found new ways to love myself again.
“Hey, will you take a walk with me?” Ace asked, as he spotted me sweeping up the kitchen. I had been busy helping Electra make some minor repairs caused by wind damage in our large kitchen area.
I hadn’t seen him until he was standing right beside me. I looked up and smiled as I took in his dark as night air and mysterious, beautiful eyes.
“Sure,” I said, placing the broom back into the kitchen closet.
Taking my hand, Ace began to lead me toward the large glass doors overlooking the back of the property. I spotted Electra smiling at us as she continued working in the kitchen.
We made our way onto the covered stone porch and I shuddered as a cool wind swept around us. The sun was just starting to settle in the evening sky and rays of oranges, reds, and purples covered the sky. It was breathtaking, but so was the guy walking with me.
We walked in silence as Ace led me to a small garden behind the Academy. He pushed open the waist-high black iron gate and we walked inside. Weeping Willow trees lined the black iron fence that enclosed the garden. Black and red roses littered the area and a small, winding gravel path took us to a stone bench under a large tree.
We walked along the path, the gravel crunching under our feet. Soon, we made our way to the bench just as the sun fell from the sky and the silver moon made its appearance. Stars sprinkled the sky and gave us just enough light to see one another’s faces.
“I am in awe of your power,” Ace breathed.
My breath faltered and my heart stopped beating for a moment. The heat coursing through me had me about to faint. “I am no different than you,” I admitted, and I truly meant it.
Ever since coming to the Woodsong Academy, my life has been transformed for the best. I had made friends, I had learned so much about myself and my self-worth, and I had met Ace.
“I want you as my own,” Ace stated firmly. Placing his hand gently under my chin, he lifted my face up to meet his. Our eyes locked before he leaned in and kissed me with such passion and intensity, it took my breath away. “Together, we can possibly one day lead the Academy. You are far stronger than any other Fae I have met and smarter and more beautiful than any other girl I’ve met,” he smiled.
I reached up and kissed him gently. This is what I had wanted-- to feel a sense of belonging again. I could never bring back my parents, but I have gained a whole new life and family here at the Woodsong Academy.
Once we parted our lips and took a breath apart, I smiled at him. “Are you asking me something?” I teased.
I had never wanted anything more than what Ace was asking and promising me. He was offering me love and acceptance and the chance at having a real future. And, I couldn’t say yes fast enough.
Throwing my arms around his neck, I launched myself at Ace as I squealed in delight. “Yes, I love you, too. I want to be with you forever, too,” I cried out.
We sat there for what felt like forever, smiling and embracing one another in the cast of the moonlight. I sighed as I looked up and saw the lights glowing in the Woodsong Academy. Our friends were busy inside, moving about their lives as they repaired our home-- Our place of acceptance. I sighed, feeling Ace’s heart beating against mine.
I was home. A power had been ignited inside of me and, forever, I would be a powerful Fae. And, forever, I would have Ace and the Woodsong Academy at my side. With one last glance at Ace, I smiled to myself. I was finally home.
The End