“Well, about that, Dad. I sort of put a spell on the house, so you will not be able to use your magic for a little while,” Nate explains.
Michael steps toward them snapping, “How in the world did you get Grandpa’s bag?” The boys laugh loudly and pop out!
Serenity turns and follows a glow she sees toward an exit.
“Going somewhere, my Queen?” Michael asks blocking her path.
“I, Michael, I had nothing to do with this?” Her heart is screaming at her, as she drinks in the sight of him.
Michael glares at her with anger and fury, “How dare you walk out on us!”
Serenity crosses her arms across her chest, and starts to speak, but he takes a step towards her, effectively shutting her up.
“You will hear me out, Serenity. Then if you decide you still need to do this, I will not stop you.”
“Do you know what a Saint does? Truly does? We guide and protect those who are hurting or in pain. Of course we can’t help everyone, but the returns are immeasurable. The Saints of the world are too numerous to count, they live to help and protect those under their care. It is an honor. Some of us help by bringing joy to the children of the world, and some of us help the poor or sick. The job is too big for just one person, Serenity.”
“That’s the point Michael! You are needed and I am not a Guardian! You deserve to be happy!” she cries out desperate to make him understand.
“I never felt like I could be a Saint, without my other half. My guardian. I was never ready to step into that role, until you. You are my guardian! I know it in my soul and if you are not, then I am not meant to be a Saint.”
Serenity can’t believe what he is saying. Tears fill her beautiful eyes and he draws here close kissing her lips softly, “If I am only a man, and a father, would I be enough for you, just as I am?” Serenity laughs and cries at the same time.
“If I am just a singer and a woman, would I be enough for you, Michael?” he crushes his mouth to hers, drinking the taste of her in. When he pulls his mouth from hers he whispers, “The boys are right, we are keeping you!”
They are married at St. Carlisle cathedral in Ireland, by a monk named Daniel. Surrounded by family and friends, they exchange vows as man and woman, not saint and guardian. After the kiss announcing them man and wife, the boys walk forward and offer a gift.
“What’s this, son?” Michael asks Nathan.
“It’s a special surprise, for Serenity,” he explains. Sincere giggles and takes her hand pulling her forward.
“You didn’t have to get me anything,” she says as she unwraps the gift. She gasps when she realizes what she is holding. She can feel the power vibrating from the jar! Her eyes snap to Michael’s and she looks down at Nathan.
“Before we went home, I snuck some of the water from the well. Serenity, it’s yours. It was always meant for you.” Her hands tremble as she holds the jar, Michael closes his hands over top of hers and smiles into her eyes.
“I thought it was done? I had given up my chance… I don’t understand!” Serenity gasps.
Nick’s booming laugh fills the halls of the church. “Don’t question the magic, just ask yourself, do you want to be his guardian?”
With tears in her eyes she looks at Michael, and nods. Holding tightly to her hand he twists the lid from the jar and watches as she drinks. The power floods her body and purple light glows from within. Her eyes flash and twin snowflakes dance with joy. Excitement fills the church as a soft snow begins to fall, inside the church.
“Welcome to the family, Serenity,” Noel whispers.
Lynn Landes is the author and independent publisher of The Covenant Series. Her stories span the spectrum of Romantic Fiction from Paranormal, Romantic Suspense to Christian fantasy. If you like fantasy, temptation, and adventure be sure to check Lynn’s blog for upcoming titles.
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