WHAT'S MEANT TO BE-AND WHAT'S NOT
by Lady of the Wolves
Dedicated to Phantom the cat
This fic is in no way related to my first one. That means that it isn't a sequel. Anyway, I just wanted to write something besides my first one. Please review!
*Lady of the Wolves
Chapter 1: At The Tower
Veralidaine Sarrasri and Numair Salmalin strolled casually down the white, sandy beach in front of Numair's tower. They were staying there for the summer because it was too hot in the palace where they normally lived at. It was a beautiful, warm evening and they both were feeling romantic. The two lovers were engaged to be married and felt completely at peace with the world and each other.
Daine, as she preferred to be called, listened lazily as Numair talked about their wedding. It was going to be in Corus, in a beautiful meadow, and all of their plans seemed perfect. Absolutely perfect.
"And your dress will be made out of white silk, with a long, flowing train, and-" Numair stopped talking. "Magelet? Are you listening to me?"
She twirled around, enjoying the feel of sand beaneath her bare feet. Upon hearing him stop his endless chatter about their wedding, she admitted, "No."
"Come here, you," the tall mage growled, lunging for her playfully. With a shriek she jumped out of the way and allowed him to chase her for a ways before he caught up and scooped her into his arms. He whirled her around before encircling his strong arms around her and kissing her with a passion they both enjoyed. She loved the feel of heat and fire that swept through her at his touch. They kissed until neither one could breathe, and then sprawled across the warm sand next to each other. Together they watched the sun set over the ocean.
As the full moon slowly ascended to the sky, Numair rested his head upon his fiancee's and wondered Daine would ever regret her decision to marry him. And would he? He certainly didn't think so. He kissed her head and carried her back to the tower.
Disclaimer: I own nothing but the plot, the characters and setting belong to Tamora Pierce.