Blood Union Part One by Vela Roth EPUB & PDF – eBook Details Online
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THESE WERE THE LAST hours Cassia would ever spend as a mortal.
She had survived the twenty-two years of her human existence. Tonight
it would end, and her life would begin.
Before this night was through, she would have fangs, magic…
immortality. She would be a Hesperine.
At last. Her Gift Night had arrived.
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“Your heart is pounding.” Lio touched a hand to her chest.
She looked up at his handsome, beloved face. He was at her side, just
like every night since she had come here to Orthros, leaving her old life in
Tenebra behind. He would be at her side every night from now on. Forever.
“I almost can’t believe it. We made it this far. It’s finally happening.”
The front doors of House Komnena stood open before them, waiting for
Cassia to make her grand entrance to her Gift Night celebration. Spell light
and familiar voices, happy music and the aromas of her favorite foods
spilled out into the night. The grand white marble edifice of Lio’s bloodline
was filled with guests.
Her home, her bloodline, her family and friends. All gathered here
tonight for her.
Lio leaned down and gave her a tender kiss on her lips. She sensed his
veil spell close and reassuring around them. She knew his concealing magic
was the only reason no one spotted them and pulled them into the
celebration.
Lio ran his hand up and down her back in soothing strokes. “We don’t
have to go in until you’re sure.”
“Of course I’m sure.” She swallowed.
Her hound stood near, concerned and attentive. Knight’s shaggy fur
would soon be all over her and Lio’s formal silk robes, but the shedding
was just more evidence of his comforting presence.
“Is there anything else you wish to do first?” Lio asked.
“I’ve had weeks to prepare. And if we wait any later in the season, there
won’t be enough time for my seclusion before we leave for Orthros Notou
on Migration Night.”
She glanced up at the bright stars overhead. Orthros’s astrologers assured
her that tonight’s celestial portents were auspicious for a Gifting. Even the
martyrs’ constellations agreed that she was ready. So why were her palms
sweating in her silk gloves?
“Come.” She took Lio’s hand. “Everyone is waiting for us.”
He tugged her closer. “The entire world can wait for as long as you need.
This is your Gifting. This night is for you. You don’t have to take a single
step until you are certain and comfortable.”
He adjusted her cloak and kept holding her. The garment might be
enchanted to protect mortals from the cold of Orthros, but Lio’s embrace
was her true warmth. She knew he would stand there with her in the polar
night for however long it took her to feel ready.
She leaned into him. “I love you.”
“And I love you, my rose.”
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