Chapter 123: We Just Got Back Together

Knock. Knock. Knock.

“What...." I groaned, rolling over and colliding with Jared's chest.

Knock. Knock. Knock.

“Jared, Eliza?" Miriam's voice called from the hallway.

Jared sighed heavily and sat up. I pulled the covers over my head again. Once we got up, the magic from the night before would be gone for good and we'd have to face the world.

“What is it, Miriam?" Jared asked. He grabbed the sheet and pulled it down from my face.

“Hey," I whined quietly. I grabbed at the sheet again.

Jared pulled it away from me and shook his head. He winked at me and tickled my sides.

“Stop it!" I gasped, trying to stay quiet so Miriam didn't hear us goofing off.

“Jared, there's been an influx of refugees from the capital. Your messenger has returned and has a report you'll want to hear," Miriam said.

Jared immediately stopped tickling me.

“Sorry, love, it is time to get to work."

“I know." I sighed and stretched.

“We'll be right there, Miriam."

We dressed quickly and met Miriam in the hall. She gave us a look, like she didn't approve of something. Knowing Miriam, she probably thought we shouldn't be together since the mate bond was severed.

“Come with me."

I glanced at Jared with a sheepish grin and shrugged. He took my hand and we followed Miriam to the kitchen.

The messenger was at a table, scarfing down soup, sandwiches, and crackers like he hadn't eaten in days.

“Get this man some more food. He's starving," Jared said, motioning to one of the cooks.

“Right away!"

I sat down across from him. He was pretty dirty, too, his clothes ragged. He'd come straight to the kitchen to eat, it seemed, without cleaning up first.

“Are all of these refugees coming in from the capital?" I asked, opening the conversation.

The messenger swallowed a soggy lump of bread and nodded.

“The capital is a mess. Residents are leaving like crazy. They all want to get far away." he reported.

“Can you tell us what happened?" Jared asked. He sat beside me.

The messenger pulled something out of his pocket and handed it to Jared. It was my engagement ring....

“I couldn't deliver the message. I couldn't even get close to the palace." He hung his head somberly.

“That's not important right now. What did you see?" Jared encouraged.

my leg. I

and so much love when there were so many dangers

was a mess, but the royal

I creased my

still there. Now, they are just attacking to cause mayhem. They don't have the goal of a rebellion, which makes them

explains why all the

“The capital

I even got there. It was a total

I asked, tapping my fingers on

and queen barricaded themselves in the palace with their children. No one has seen them for a while but from what I gather, they are

their own

are in the capital now, working together. They are draining energy

Knock. Knock. Knock.

groaned, rolling over and colliding with

together again–it had been too much to

Jared's eyes on me and I glanced in his direction. His look told me he was

need words to know that Hestia and Aries were up to no good

get cleaned up. You can tell us anything else

“Thank you."

plate

left him to keep eating. When we were alone in the

are you

my left hand. He lifted it up to the light and carefully slid my

stay forever, from now on," Jared said. He

ever want to take it off again." I examined the ring for a

moment, Jared

situation at the

should lead a small group to scout out the situation. I can send word to

full-on attack is wise?" I

But I want our allies at the ready. I should get some more hands here to help with the

“I can do that."

you're supposed to be taking it easy."

scoffed. “I can help the refugees get food and clothes and supplies. That won't strain me too

of the refugees." Jared

chest and wrapped my arms

in before you

my lips quickly

garden, where Giselle and Scarlett were gushing over some new fabric that had

two look like you need something to do," I

sight for sore eyes! I'd love something to do,"

I boring you that much?" Scarlett

“What do you have

head. “We've got refugees pouring in, and I'd like to get some supplies distributed and

you are such a humanitarian," Scarlett winked at

village. This

of supplies and headed

several men to help

the shelters," I said, motioning to a few of them. “And you over there, I want you to go around with this clipboard and take everyone's names, first and last.

clipboard

do?" Giselle asked motioning

out blankets and clothes? We don't have a lot, so prioritize

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