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The Witching Hours

Evelyn Valentia believes herself as nothing more than an average witch. Refusing the help of her late mother's coven, she navigates her magic on her own until the day she becomes the chosen protector of the fae. However, the dark fae that were cast out of the fae kingdom long ago did not stop amassing their own powers since then. Now, it is up to Evelyn to stop them before war breaks out. Clyde Dillington is a ruthless, cold royal vampire, but he cast the crown aside long ago. Unexpectedly, he finds his mate in a young witch. Clyde will do anything and everything he can for Evelyn but tell her that he is her mate. He has many enemies, and he worries for Evelyn's safety should her connection to him be made know. Will her secrets keep her loved ones safe? Will Clyde ever allow Evelyn to know the truth of the secrets he is caring? . . Slow burn romance with R18 content. . "Clyde smiled tightly, “well, you did ask for a story,” he replied. Evelyn laughed quietly. “Do you ever miss your home?” She asked. Clyde sighed and stared into her deep green eyes, “sometimes I miss being near the resting place of my father, but that is all it is to me now, a resting place. I have built a life here that I am proud of and I can only continue to improve upon it,” he replied truthfully. Evelyn admired the way that Clyde carried himself. He was never afraid to simply be what he truly felt and wanted to be. She could only hope that she would one day match his spirit. For now, she was too nervous about the weight of her responsibilities to worry about anything else. “You should get some rest,” Clyde said and moved to get off the bed. Evelyn reached her hand out and stared straight into his eyes, “I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for me,” she said sincerely. “I know that this is probably the last thing you thought you would be doing, but I am glad that you have chosen to stay by my side. I promise you, I will get stronger from here on out.” Clyde smiled, his eyes full of sincerity, “you are already enough. Try not to worry so much about letting us down. We are here to catch you if you fall,” he replied. Evelyn smiled softly and released his hand from hers, the sparks of their bond still lingered under her skin. She wanted so desperately to be close to him, but she knew that she needed to become strong enough to stand next to him before she mentioned that she could feel their bond." . . . Follow on discord for updates and discussions https://discord.gg/Afk48f3B

Sarah_Couse · Fantasy
Not enough ratings
259 Chs

The Vampire's reaction

Maxine found Clyde in his usual spot at their table in the inn. He had just sent the waitress away when she knelt in front of him. "Sire, you are being summoned to the Dutchy," she said softly.

"Is that not where you are meant to be?" He asked as he took a long sip from his goblet. 

"Well, something has happened, and you are needed," she said while avoiding his eyes.

"Maxine," he said coldly. "Look at me."

Maxine fixed her eyes up to meet Clyde's and froze at the coldness in them.

"What has happened?" He asked in a colder voice than usual.'

"I do not know how to say this," she began, but Clyde cut her off. 

"You will tell me plainly what has happened that I am being summoned to the very place you are meant to be keeping watch over."

Maxine shivered. She knew this was not going to be easy, but she had not expected him to be so angry. "I have met my mate," she whispered and avoided his eyes.