Clovis sensed the powerful aura pouring off his father in law . The shadows seemed deeper, but he couldn't help but wonder if the Shadow king was doing that or if it was because he knew who he was . Clovis decided better safe than sorry and held his eyes as his heart beat faster with anxiety . The Shadow King felt his heartbeat and he smirked, realizing the boy was smart enough to be afraid . He loosened the hold on his eyes and glanced at his daughter .
Kyera didn't seem ready to step in, but she was holding the shield up . He wondered why until he saw it . Her energy was all over him, he glowed with it in a way only the Shadow King could say, no wonder Kyera had blocked his oppression from the boy . That would have been a dangerous mix .
Advertisement"Father in law, I am Clovis of the Dancing Winds . It is a pleasure to meet you . Thank you for rescuing Kyera . I will have to be more attentive in the future . " Clovis spoke with a smooth and apologetic tone . His words were honest and his eyes hid nothing . The Shadow King slowly walked closer to Clovis, till he stood directly in front of him .
His face was serious, the sudden pick up of wind gently lifted and toyed with his hair . The aura around him grew slightly darker, it was enough to make Ramsey pull Myra behind him . Clovis stood his ground ready for anything his father in law could throw at him, or almost anything . What he wasn't prepared for was a powerful hand to land on his shoulder patting it hard before gripping it, at the same time that serious expression broke and gave way to a hearty laugh .
"You have courage . That's good to see, refreshing even . However it seems you have a lot to learn about your newly wed bride . " The Shadow King replied breaking the tension and letting his aura retreat back to him . The clearing seemed much more relaxed now as the tension drained away .
"I will do my best to learn, if you wish to teach . " Clovis replied formula, but the Shadow King just chuckled lightly .
"I simply mean that you married a woman who is not one a father can just explain . Kyera is as pretty as a Moon fire but as wild and unpredictable as each individual flame . If you think you could do anything to stop what just happened, no matter how attentive you are, your wrong . " The Shadow King smiled with pride at his daughter . He was very proud of the woman his cub had become, but also aware of who she was at heart . "Kyera doesn't need tending . Occasionally she will need rescuing but she's a strong woman . All you need to do is learn your side of the dance . "
Clovis looked thoughtful, taking in his words, but then he looked at her . The radiance of her profile against the caress of a sunset's light . Fiery colors played across the plains of her face shadowing some areas and bringing out others in bright yellow light . It was the first time he truly realized he married a Demi Goddess .
"Either way we are in this together . " he replies looking back at his father in law . "No matter if it helps or not, trying at least shows I care . " he replies smoothly . The Shadow King grinned .
"Ky, I like this one . Now go on . All of you . It's getting dark and I must return home . I hope to see you all again soon . " He replied nodding at the group, and preparing to leave .
"Wait, what about the Matriarch!" Myla cried out in panic, she was terrified she wouldn't get another chance . Kyera was startled by her cousin's sudden outburst . Her eyes flicked between her father and Myla .
"I know . The festival is in just a few days . The Matriarch Mother will survive till then . " he replied, unruffled by the girl's shout . He dissolved into the shadows as the moon's first beams caressed the land .
Chapter end
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