The Seduction of Jac Frost (by Tatienne Richard) novel Chapter 119

Blessings

“What is happening?” Dana asked seriously.

“What she asked,” Wraith jerked his thumb at Dana nervously.

Jacqueline smiled at them, hoping it was offering comfort after the insanity of the last several minutes. “I’m going to

start with Wraith because he has already accepted his mate

bond and has pledged to be with River until they die.”

“It wasn’t a hard decision,” Wraith smirked, “look at her. My mate is hot as fuck, she’s going to be Queen of the Southern Realm and not only is she strong but she’s brilliant. She’s the kind of woman that they make movies about and not the cheesy porn ones my buddies in college like.”

“He was so close to making me like him and then he finished

in Wraith style,” Rafferty grunted. “That’s our sister you’re talking about, fool.’ He glowered from where he knelt at Jacqueline’s feet. “In much older times he would have been a

court jester with all the jokes even in the midst of something as serious and sacred as receiving gifts from the Queen of Kings and Queens on behalf of the Queen Mother herself.”

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‘I’m nervous,” Wraith blurted out as he rubbed his hands over

his forearms. “I crack jokes when I’m nervous.”

“Your claiming must have been filled with laughs,” Wilder shot River a sympathetic look.

“Actually, he was crying most of it.”

“Hey! You said you’d keep that private.”

“You just compared me to a porn star in front of my parents and the Queen of Kings and Queens while she is in her role.” River gave him a pointed look.

“Why’d you cry?” Dana asked him, not even trying to hide her worry. “Did it hurt?”

“No. It was sexy as fuck but like I said, look at her. I’m but a speck of dirt under her shoe. I didn’t deserve her love and to hear her say she’d be mine for all of eternity? What man wouldn’t sob out of gratitude?”

Jacqueline noticed he was shivering and the lifted her hand up and watched as he immediately looked at her in surprise.

“What did you do?”

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“Do you not like it?” Jacqueline retorted with a smile.

“I’m warm.”

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“Fae blood means you adjust to the temperature around you. Whether here in the snow or in the desert, your body will regulate.” She smiled at Dana, “you will also have this gift. It

will come in handy being next to a bear.”

“This is cool. Like I feel the cold, but I don’t feel the cold. Are you always this warm?” Wraith asked River and she nodded with a smile. He gave her a wicked grin back, “I know what I’m going to want to try in the cold later.” His eyebrows bobbed excitedly.

“One would never guess that your stint in a sex rehab is for show,” Wilder commented dryly. “To echo my twin, that is our sister you are talking about. Can you try to be even remotely

self–aware?”

Jacqueline chuckled, “Wraith, I need you to get into the water up to your waist. It should not be as frigid for you now.”

He entered in on tiptoes and made wide eyes at River and spoke in a high–pitched voice, “it’s still cold. I may need you

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to warm parts of me up.”

As Wilder, Rafferty and Hugo all groaned at the joke, Jacqueline smiled, “never lose that, Wraith. What they call

immaturity and joking is your gift to your family, Wraith. Your ability to lighten the mood, bring levity and lightness in

situations which feel dark, is something this family needs. You are needed and we do not want you to change.”

“Yes we do,” the twins spoke in unison, but their lips twitched.

“You are loved as you are, Wraith. The Queen Mother herself has very special gifts for you. In addition to your lifeline being completely aligned with your mate, meaning neither of you will ever live without one another, she is giving you the gift of youth.”

“Youth?” He frowned.

“You will continue to age but like fae, your body will stop overtly aging in your mid–thirties and you will grow old in tandem with your wife. You will never need to fear growing old and grey while your mate remains how she is today.”

“Oh, thank God!” he threw his hands up excitedly. “I’ve spent

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look like fifty years from now when my wife is three times my age and I’m old and decrepit looking.”

“She has heard your worries. She is also giving you some gifts that you do not have because of your humanity, but she cautions you to not to lose your humanity. It is important.”

He nodded his face serious for the first time, “I’m listening.”

“You will be able to teleport the way River does. You will be given strength comparable to that of other fae who are not

of royal blood so you can train as Hugo has done. You are also being given a very unique gift Wraith, one that will help you in your role as the consort to the future Queen of the

Southern Realm.”

It was clear he was waiting with bated breath.

“You are not adept at reading when people are using you or lying to you. You trust people without having all the facts and this has in the past put you at risk. Your college roommates, your coaches, your manager, your parents and so many others have treated your trusting heart as something to use for their own gain.” Jacqueline watched the man’s face redden with emotion, tears filling his eyes. ‘You are my opposite,” she gave a bitter laugh, “I trust nobody. You blindly 5/13

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trust. The Queen Mother recognizes this, and she does not want you to be jaded and so she gifts you with the ability to see intent.”

“Intent?”

“Intent.” Jaqueline confirmed. “It is an ability to feel whether someone’s intentions are good or self–serving. Basically,” she shot him a toothy grin, “you’ll be able within minutes of meeting someone to tell if they’re using you or your family and to sense good or evil.” She touched the water and a

current rippled through the water, jolting him and his eyes

widened.

“What was that?” his hand dove into the water to cover his

cock.

“The other gift. You feared your human DNA would make the future Queen of the Southern Realm, your future daughter, weak. Rest assured, the Queen Mother has delivered a boost if you will to your DNA. Your children will be exactly what the realm will need.”

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River frowned, “you didn’t tell me any of these fears and you want me to help you now?”

“River!” he hissed, “Jacqueline just jolted electricity into my pecker. Can we discuss this when I’m not fully erect from lightening bolts in my junk?” He begged Jacqueline, “Jac, can I get out of the water now?” He was staring into the water in

a worried expression. “That can’t be normal.”

“Yes, Wraith you can get out. In fact, you can teleport right

back to your room, grab a blanket and zap right back. Just picture the room.”

His shout of excitement as he popped back right next to River

made everyone laugh.

“Dana, step forward, it is your turn.” She waved at the woman and smiled as Dana’s body temperature evened out.

“Oh, I like that!” Dana grinned at Wraith, “it is a warmth all

over.”

He nodded at her excitement.

“Bjorn, can you join your mate?”

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Bjorn was climbing to his feet with a speed which made everyone snicker. He looked at Dana, “may I hold your

hand?”

Dana nodded shyly and then looked at Jacqueline in wonder, “what was that?”

“You are being gifted the ability to feel the pull of the mate bond, Dana. What I did not feel for my mates, you are being given.”

She leaned forward as if wanting to whisper but wanting to

Jacqueline to hear, “I get his comments now,” she looked to Wraith with concern as she squeezed her knees together. “What the hell is that?” She was wading quickly into the water as if desperate to cool herself down.

“Primal physical attraction.” Jacqueline chuckled. “Get used to it. Your mate is literally a bear. It’s a very animalistic relationship. The Queen Mother does not want you to give up the power in who you are as a person, Dana. She is bolstering your strength and your resolve and your sense of right and wrong. Your partner has made grave mistakes in his life, and he may be compelled in the future to get ahead of himself. Nobody will have the influence over him that you

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will have Dana. Despite the strength of the bond you are feeling right now, the Queen Mother is gifting you the ability to stand up to the bond.”

“You’re saying I won’t be a slave to this bond. I can go against this drive and desire to please my mate?”

“Yes.”

Bjorn smiled at Dana, “I am thrilled for this.”

“You are?”

“Yes. I do not want a simpering pandering mate. I want you to keep me on my toes, hold me accountable and remind me every single day that the gift of you is one I can lose. You deserve your autonomy Dana.”

Dana nodded, “okay.”

“Also,” Jacqueline cleared her throat, “there will be an influx of shifters being pulled to this town. I will be relocating here and as I come into my powers more and more we will see other shifter species coming to pay respect but also for help. To that end, this town is going to be protected, by you Dana.”

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“By me?” she frowned. “How?”

“You like Wraith will age in tandem with your mate. You will live and die with him, so long as you accept him.”

“I accept him,” she blurted out earning a wide grin to pull Bjorn’s face.

“We will get to that,” Jacqueline smiled at the couple. “First, Dana, you are going to be the sentinel of this town. This town

is special. It has protected others with love and kindness.

The town will continue to be a safe haven for beasts and

creatures, and you will be the one to protect your town, Dana. You will be given an amount of power akin to a priestess. The way they protect my temple, you will protect this town, Dana. You will be given powers and abilities to sense who is coming, what they are and whether they are a threat. You will be able to protect the townspeople, your family. You will be given resources.”

“How will she do that from our kingdom?” Bjorn asked quietly.

“Your kingdom is changing King Bjorn. Change with it or lose it.” Bar interrupted.

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“Understood,” he nodded, clearly conflicted. “If this is her calling, to protect her people, then it is my job to be here with her.”

“Yeah it is,” Bar shot back.

“We will figure it out. I will find a way to be where I need to be.”

Jacqueline waved at Bjorn and at his gasp, explained. “You now have the ability to teleport.”

“Thank you,” he nodded respectfully with watery eyes.

“Dana, this town protected Bar and because of that they will be blessed. We will be meeting the families of this town over the next while to explain things to them.”

“Even Tabby?” Dana grinned suddenly.

“Even Tabby.” Jacqueline chuckled. “Dana, you will receive similar abilities to Wraith. You can teleport and you can regulate your body temperature. You’ll be strong and

children you have will be no different than those of any other fae or shifter species.”

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“Thank you.”

“The Queen Mother is watching you both. Dana she watches you protectively. You have an inherently good soul, and she feels your concern over being mated to someone who disregarded his family the way Bjorn has. Bjorn, she watches

you

to make sure you treasure Dana and to monitor you do

not follow in the footsteps of your father.” They all looked

to where Oberon watched the blessings with sadness. “Do

better, Bjorn.”

“I will.”

“To this end, the Queen Mother has offered her blessing of your bond.” Jacqueline paused, “we are done here. My priestesses, please help the King and Queen get Oberon. situated. River and Wraith you can go. King Jack and Winika,

you should return home to have that conversation you need

to have. Brother Jack, please ensure they arrive safely. They

will need to finish interviewing staff for traitors. Bjorn and Dana, you are permitted in this sacred place to seal your

bond. We will take our leave and let you do what nature

intended.”