He nods and turns into his bird form to check on her. I decide to stay out on the terrace and watch the ocean. Maybe the tide will bring me ideas on how to make this right. So far, I have nothing. I am pretty sure that when she calms down and I can explain, she will understand. But, will she still trust me? Eventually, Kegan comes back. His hands are in the pockets of his tan shorts and he does not look like he is bringing good news. “Company is not what she wants right now. Nor does she want food or drink. I think it best to give her some time.” He sits down in a chair next to me. “Why did you not tell her about Xenia?” I lean forward with my elbows on my knees and sigh. “I thought that we would be living out our lives in the Cowan realm, so there was no need to even bring it up. And then Grandmother arrived and we really did not have any privacy until earlier today.” “And you took that opportunity to focus on other things?” he says with a laugh. I give him a dirty look. “Yes, if you must know.” Sitting back in my chair again, I say, “How do you tell your girlfriend that another woman thinks she is married to you?” Kegan shrugs. “You just say it I guess. There is really no way to sugar coat it. It is what it is.” I shake my head. “Your grasp on the situation astounds me. You will be considered a sage in no time.” He chuckles. “I suppose it is easier to give that kind of advice than to take it. But you have to explain everything to her now. Soon. Before she really does leave you. Though, that might work in my favor so feel free to keep your mouth shut. Ow!” He had to have seen that coming when the words left his mouth. He is rubbing his sore arm as he glowers at me. “Whether she is still mine or not, she will never be yours.” With that, I stand up and turn into my raven form, leaving him chuckling on the terrace. I find Xandra sleeping when I fly through the balcony doors. I watch her for a few minutes without disturbing her. She is so beautiful. Her black hair is spread out over the pillow and the anger lines on her forehead have smoothed out. Her red lips make me want to change back to my Fairy self and kiss her breathless. I cannot stand it anymore; I have to wake her so we can talk about this. I move to her pillow and gently tap her cheek with my beak. She wipes at her face but is still sound asleep. So, I do it again. This time, she opens one eye and startles. Once she realizes it is me, she scowls. “Go away.”
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