Reigns-
The next morning Nova woke up with an arm around her, a warm breath tickling her ear. She smiled. She never thought she could feel this way or be this happy. She sat up and walked over to the window and looked out, this place looked beautiful in the morning.
"Nova", she turned to see Roman wiping his eyes and looking around for her.
Opening his eyes, he saw her and smiled. He relaxed and laid back.
"I just had to use the restroom", Nova said.
He smiled.
"Are you excited for today? You finally get to meet a real live Mermaid", he said stretching.
Nova giggled and nodded. Roman stood and wrapped his arms around her. He kissed her cheek.
"Let's shower and get ready to go. We have to go to the lake I showed you", Roman said.
Nova walked back and took Roman's hand, pulling him towards her and to the bathroom. He followed.
Demons-
Ryback and Konnor walked into the castle and went straight for Kane and Undertaker. They got on one knee and bowed their heads.
"So?", Kane asked.
"Bray has agreed as long as he gets Reigns land", Ryback said.
Kane nodded.
"I just want the girl", Kane said.
"And I want my Hellhound. As long as everyone plays their role, we will all get what we want", Finn said.
Batista and Apollo behind him. Paul Heyman walked in, behind him his Hellhounds following at his heels, they each had a chain around their neck. Finn glared at it.
"Eyes on your own Hellhounds", Paul said.
"I just don't like the way you treat your mutts. I would never chain mine or whip them", Finn said, brushing the shoulder of his shirt.
Paul laughed.
"You have your way and I have mine. They're animals, let me treat them as so", Paul said.
Finn rolled his eyes.
"Are you two done?", Undertaker asked.
"What did Randy say?", Kane asked.
"Randy wants the girl just as bad as you do. You have to make your move before he does", Paul said.
Kane nodded.
"Bray agreed", Undertaker said.
"We must get the Fairies, Mermaids, and all the other members of the Council to agree to Finn getting back his Hellhound", Kane said.
All four men nodded, it was going to be difficult to get everyone else on board.
Roman-
Nova noticed the redish brown wolf following them. Roman smiled.
"Its ok, that's Sami Zayn, he's pack", Roman said.
Nova nodded. Getting to the lake, Roman kicked off his shoes.
"Sami, don't look", Roman said.
The wolf turned and laid down. Nova looked at Roman. He's been naked in front of his pack before but Nova hasn't.
"What's going on?", Nova asked.
Roman smiled.
"You need to strip my love, we have to dive", Roman said.
"You didn't say anything about swimming", Nova said.
"You wanted Mermaids baby", he said.
Nova pouted but started stripping. She stayed in her bra and underwear. Roman stayed in his shorts.
"Ready?", Roman asked.
Nova nodded. They got in the water, he moved closer to the wall of rock and looked at Nova.
"Just follow me", he said.
Nova nodded. Roman dove and she followed, it was a cave of sorts. Roman surfaced inside a cave, the only light coming from the opening at the top.
"Just thought you would like a chance to breath", Roman said.
Nova smiled and Roman placed his hands on her hips. He lifted her onto the flat rock, then lifted himself.
"How much further?", Nova asked.
"Just right past this wall, it's a beach they love to sunbath on", Roman said.
Nova nodded.
"Did you, have you, was", she didn't know how to ask him if he slept with one of them.
Roman was confused.
"You said you've slept with others before me", she said.
Roman caught on and shook his head no.
"Not with a Mermaid, that would be a death sentence", Roman said.
Nova nodded.
"I would never hurt you that way. The ones I've slept with aren't from this world", he said.
"Their from the human world?", Nova asked.
Roman didn't want to talk about this. He didn't want to hurt Nova. She might not have been in his life yet, but in some way it feels like he cheated on her and he didn't like that feeling.
"Yes", he said softly.
Nova nodded.
"But I didn't love any of them. If I would have known they were going to give me a mate I wouldn't have slept with them", he said.
"How many?", she asked.
"Two", he said.
"That's not a lot", she said.
He chuckled.
"Not to you but for me, it was one too many. I should have waited for you, I feel like I cheated", he said.
"But you didn't", she said.
She sat up and kissed him, resting her forehead against his.
"Lets get going", Roman whispered.
Nova nodded. Roman pushed himself off the rock and helped Nova into the water. They dove again and she followed. They came out in a small lake and Roman helped Nova out. They walked through the woods, a path was marked. Getting closer, she could hear female voices, laughing and talking. Once they appeared, each smiled.
"Alpha Roman, my how you've grown", a red head said.
"Did you come to have a little fun with us?", another asked.
Roman looked from them to Nova, their eyes fell on her and they gasped.
"You've brought us a gift. Can we play with her?", another asked.
Roman stood protectively in front of Nova.
"Relax Alpha, we won't hurt your little mate", a blonde woman said.
Roman looked at Nova.
"Nova, this is Kelly. She's an elder and on the Council. She brings the vote of the Mermaids", Roman said.
Kelly smiled at her, she held her hand out to Nova.
"Come child", Kelly said.
Roman placed his hand in front of Nova.
"She's no threat Kelly. One hair out of place and I will rain hell down on you and yours", Roman said.
He knew that if they felt threatened by any other female besides Mermaids, they would kill her. Kelly rolled her eyes, the others hissed at him for threatening them. Kelly raised a hand towards them and they stopped. She held her hand out to Nova.
"I just want to see the child who tamed the almighty Alpha Reigns up close", Kelly said.
Roman looked down at Nova and sent her a small nod. Nova stepped closer to Kelly. Once standing in front of her, Kelly looked her over.
"My my, aren't you a strong one. You've got great taste in females Alpha", Kelly said.
"If you're done, I would like my female back", Roman said.
"Not yet", Kelly said.
She wrapped an arm around Nova's waist and pulled her to follow.
"This is Eva Marie, Dana, Peyton, and Billy", Kelly said.
Nova smiled at them. They each stood and played with Nova's hair. They felt her cheeks and lips with their fingers. Peyton was braiding Nova's hair, Roman watched closely. Kelly went over to him.
"You broke the rules", Kelly said.
"I love her", he said.
"I see that but that is no excuse and you know it. That won't be enough for the other Council members", Kelly said.
"What about you?", Roman asked.
She smiled.
"Roman, I've known you since you were a child. I still remember when your mom use to bring you here. You loved walking along the beach with her. We aren't the only reason you brought her here, you wanted to share this place with her, your safe place", Kelly said.
"My mother would bring me here to protect me from Finn. I want her to know she can come here and be safe from whoever wants to harm her. They can do what they want to me, but no one and I mean no one is hurting my female", Roman said.
"Then you have my vote to keep her, but it looks like you might have to bring her often. My girls seem to enjoy her company. She's extremely special Roman", Kelly said.
Roman watched as Nova made the other women laugh with her jokes.
"Thank you and I know", he said.
"Keep her safe", Kelly said.
Roman nodded. He was afraid to ask his next question.
"Ask", Kelly said.
"Has she been here?", he asked softly.
Kelly looked at him.
"No, not since you left to the human world", she said.
Roman nodded. The last time he came, he walked along the beach hoping to clear his mind on what to do about Nova. If he should go and find her or wait. He spotted his mother watching him or at least he thought it was his mom or it could have been his mind playing tricks on him. The wind blew and he heard her voice say 'Go to her', so he did. He made the decision to find Nova.
"So then it was her, wasn't it?", he asked.
Kelly nodded slowly.
"But how? A Hellhound loses their humanity", Roman said.
"Some do yes but not all. You needed her and she felt it. Who they once were is just buried deep down inside, only the strongest love can bring it back. A mother's love for her child will do that. Her parents should be waking before you have to be put in front of the Council", Kelly said.
"How do you know that?", he asked.
"The first Witch, Trish, she was the one to tell us of your rule breaking", Kelly said.
Roman nodded.
"Rumor has it the Demons are interested in her. Don't know why. Might want to check in with the Fairies. They overhear everything", Kelly said.
"I'll do that", Roman said.
"Alpha, Queen Brie is awake", Dean said.
Roman looked at Nova.
"She's going to be happy", Kelly smiled.
Roman smiled and went over to Nova.
"Ladies I hate to cut this short, but I need my female back. It's time to go home", Roman said.
Nova looked at him. His aura was different.
"Your mom's awake baby, let's go", he said.
She quickly followed him. Getting back to the other side, they dressed and quickly made their way home.
"Alpha, Demon Kane was sniffing around here", Sami said.
Roman looked at him.
"Did he see you?", Roman asked.
I don't think so, he lifted her clothes and smelled it but nothing else", Sami said.
Roman nodded.
"You really have to teach me to mindlink. I hate not knowing what you two are talking about and I bet everything that it was about me", Nova said.
Sami laughed.
"I promise tonight", Roman said.
"He's been saying that since yesterday, not once has he tried to show me", Nova said to Sami.
Sami laughed and so did Roman.
"I promise tonight before bed", Roman said.
"It's really easy, you'll catch on quick Alpha", Sami said to Nova.
"Oh please just call me Nova. I'll leave the Alpha to him", Nova said.
Roman smiled.
"Now come, your mom wants to see you", Roman said.