Once inside the carriage, Kyera leaned back and closed her eyes . She felt tired, and though most of that had been for show she felt drained . Her hand gently caressed the bump as she tried to relax and do a internal inventory of her system . Something had to be wrong for her to feel so drained .
Clovis looked surprised, a a bit concerned as he realized there was a weakness to her aura . Raina sensed it too and moved to beside Kyera, kneeling on the seat . She carefully brushed Kyera's bangs from her face .
"Are you okay, Mommy? Did my uncles bully you?" Raina asked rather defensively . It was unforgivable, though her parents had tried to hide it, she knew her family didn't treat her mother well . Why else would they have left home like that?
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"No, the Cub just makes me tired . "Kyera replied, internally apologizing to the baby . She didn't have much of a choice but to blame the child . Afterall, she and Clovis had decided to try not to influence her feelings on her family . It wouldn't be fair to the child or her grandfather and uncles to poison her against them . Let Raina make her own decisions, while simultaneously protecting her from harm .
"Okay, you rest . Daddy and I will keep watch . " Raina replied looking down at the baby a bit thoughtful . There was something in her eyes that made Clovis wonder if his daughter had heard more than she was admitting .
The rest of the trip passed in quiet vigilance . Kyera rested with her eyes closed as she traced all of her power lines . There were no blocks our wounds, but it felt weaker . Her power was simply weak . The shadows were pouring into her veins repairing whatever was causing this oddity .
"Daddy, isn't that Queen Fae?" Raina asked as she looked out the window .
The beautiful queen stood with her son, it was obvious she was causing trouble with Alexi . However, the young man stood strong, ignoring her pleas . She raised a hand and slapped Alexi across the face, hard but Alexi didn't move . Raina flinched and Clovis's face turned dark as he watched this woman abuse her own son . No wonder she was such a snake in the grass, she cared not even for her own son if he crossed her .
"You made your choice . Leave before you disturb my guests . " Alexi ordered as the carriage came to a stop in his courtyard . Raina frowned as she slipped out of the carriage before the wheels had even stopped rolling . Her little feet carried her agilely to her uncle's side, landing lightly at his side . Her dress was swaying around her feet .
"Uncle we are here!" Raina greeted and Alexi smiled taking her hand . The red mark on his cheek didn't seem to affect him . She frowned touching his cheek and glared at the Second Queen .
"Leave . " Raina replied coolly, her domineering spirit backed by her father and mother, who stood nearby . "If you don't want and respect my uncle, then I do . You can go, bad mommy . " Raina added, her speech the only hint of her age . There was a clear difference in the mousy little girl and the warrior princess standing before them now .
"You little Motherless brat . " Fae Growled and Kyera stepped forward .
"I am afraid you speak to the wrong child, Lady Fae . How dare you speak as such to a child . I believe our host has asked you to leave but if I must I will be glad to escort you away . " Kyera added with a sweet smile . The Tiger and Panther behind her both stepped forward baring their teeth in warning . Fae frowned growling under her own breath, but forced to retreat .
"Take care of your health mother . Don't do anything you shouldn't be doing . " Alexi added as he took the lead, showing his niece into his home . Her parents followed, Kyera casting her a withering glance and waited till the child and her mate were out of earshot .
"Raina may have once been motherless, but I am her mother now . Challenge that if you dare . " Kyera whispered before turning and following the others inside .
Chapter end
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