THE LONG THIN VEIL
by Marly Mathews ©
"Damn." She shook her head, rubbing her temple in an
attempt to dull the headache that pulsed in her head.
"Och, how I could go for a nice steaming cup of brewed
tea ... that would make this ache in my head feel so
much better."
"Would it?"
The voice startled her. She'd lost track of how far
she'd traveled. The sound of a rushing waterfall
filled her ears. She tensed. "You don't need to
disguise yourself from me ... not tonight. I realize
you are there."
"You look bewitching, even though you are burdened by
those ill fitting mortal clothes."
"What would you have me wear?" She tried to keep her
voice calm ... but her palms had grown sweaty beneath
her gloves. Perhaps, she could still find a way to
elude their pact ... if she acted now ... maybe he
would let her go.
"I won't."
He'd answered her unspoken question. Her heartbeat
quickened. She moaned when his mind touched hers. It
felt as if tiny butterfly wings slapped against her
temple. "You are invading my privacy."
"Nay, I am only taking advantage of our newfound
closeness. You were in full understanding that the
magical bargain we made would come into being as soon
as the sun set. The sun has set in case you did not
notice."
"Don't be cheeky with me." She stopped short of
speaking his name.
"You don't have to live in fear of me, beloved. You
can embrace me and hold onto the bond we've shared
since before you were born."
"I'm not going to listen to any of your blabbering. I
just want this night to end."
"It will not be the end ... when dawn comes ... for
us, it will only be the beginning ... the beginning of
eternity. We will spend that eternity loving each
other."
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