Supernatural Villain (Supernatural Captivity #3) - Avery Song Page 0,63

flowing sensations from this cozy spot were doing their part to ease away the anxiety that I'd somehow built in this short period of time.

It felt as if I were dealing with a midlife crisis only this was what happened when you were a supernatural like me dealing with the revival of my boyfriends after awakening a land that was owned by my past-life parents and attempting to keep my sanity with the brief acknowledgment that I hated my appearance.

Yup. Sounds like a supernatural midlife crisis.

I hadn't realized Adonis had moved his arm from my waist until his fingers wrapped around my right hand and squeezed very lightly.

"Cass," he quietly whispered.

"Sorry...uh." I had to make him realize why I may have a delayed, zoned-out response at times. "I'm still adjusting to these feelings. Not my own but the sensations of the land, I guess? I know my mother mentioned that as queen the world thrives on her magic and moods and that's why she's stuck within the kingdom unless for emergencies and stuff. I'm trying to adjust to the heightened sensations, but it's becoming rather difficult."

"Can you request the land to give you you a break for a few hours?" Adonis offered.

"Ask the land?" It seemed almost preposterous in nature, and yet it didn't seem like a bad idea. "I could. I mean, why not?"

Adonis bobbed his head while I concentrated on mentally voicing my request.

My kingdom of pride and joy, please hear my simple plea. Allow me some moments of peace from the sea of sensations that whisk through me while giving us the privacy this nest delivers respectively.

There was a shift in the air as a light breeze buzzed by. Like the knob of a faucet being switched off, the sensations were gone, which left me feeling less overwhelmed.

"Did it work?" Adonis asked, but I felt like he already had the answer.

"Yes," I replied in relief. Thank you so much.

"You're going to eventually have to think of a name for your kingdom," he suggested and tugged me forward to warm up near the fire.

"I agree," I replied. "When things settle...whenever that will be."

We settled upon the blankets as we warmed up by the fire, and I was later amused by Adonis as he excused himself to use the washroom, only to return with everything we needed to make s’mores.

The moments that followed were peaceful as we appreciated this moment of being lost in creating our chocolate marshmallow treats and watched the burning force of the fire that danced marvellously. There was no pressure to speak, which was one of the qualities I cherished when it came to Adonis.

Sure, he enjoyed flirting and making conversation when the time was right, but he understood that everyone experienced a desire for silence, and it never left him feeling uncomfortable.

It had to be a musician creative quality he'd gained for himself, for during those moments of creativity, he'd have no choice but to get lost in his thoughts while the world remained silent in his realms of concentration.

I don't know if it was the silence that cradled us in our little spot that made it seem as if we'd gone on a getaway or this charitable moment that allowed me to be me and enjoy the sweet things in life that cut through the hidden threads of worry, but my spikes of anxiety and fear lessened every minute until I didn't feel as if I'd drown in a sea of endless expectations moments later.

I could grasp the idea that I was in a safe environment and with a man who wouldn't judge me. It took me a few mental repetitions of the obvious circumstance I was in, but when it finally clicked, I could breathe easier.

"I feel a bit better," I admitted.

"Ya?" He reached out to hold my hand, inspecting while his fingers gently massaged the back of my hand. "Do you want to stay here until the others return?"

"Yes," I replied. "You said they were going to three different crystals, but as a unit. It didn't feel that way at first," I admitted.

"The original plan was for them to go in the directions of the crystals, which they did, but Otis said they realized it would be better to go as a unit to each crystal because this is a new land and who knows what was invested into the protection qualities prior to its rebirth."

"Good call," I whispered and tried to look away, but he reached out to turn my