A/N : Hi everyone. I hope you liked the last chapter and I hope you like this one. I'm running out of ideas, so pleaseeeeee review or PM me and feel free to share anything you think I should add and any advice. Thanks! :)

P.S. Sorry for not updating in so long. I know that not many people have read or reviewed on this story – perhaps because they don't like next generation stuff – but I plan to continue writing it because it is actually one of my favourite stories, and the first story I have written like this.

Kaia

I brought up a hand to massage my temples as I slowly sat up. The small throbbing in my head eased slightly, but not enough to be truly comfortable. Then last night came rushing back to me. My cheeks blushed just thinking about it. Despite the fact that we had only been talking, it felt very intimate. I looked around the room. It was large for one of the cabins. There was a fireplace, a few armchairs that looked comfortable enough to sit in all day.

On the edge of the bed I was sprawled on was some expertly folded clothes. I pushed the blankets back reluctantly and carefully placed my legs over the edge. I used the bedside to stand because I didn't feel like falling again. My legs were surprisingly steady. They ached, like from when you have been walking all day, but other than that they were fine. I walked slowly over to the clothes and pulled the brown leggings on. I slipped my feet into my fur lined boot's which they must of gotten, and pulled the sky blue tunic over my head as well as the cream coloured sweater. I left my hair out, running my hands through it to straighten any knots. I carefully and slowly walked to the closed doors.

I cringed at the creak it made as I pushed it open, but continued to walk to the stairs. It was set up like all the other cabins, except with a few extra rooms. I gripped the railing as I made my way downstairs. Voices floated to me, all voices that I recognised.

The moment I stepped off the last step, I saw a blur rushing for me, then a small body collided with me. I gasped as my wounds were hit and my fingers slipped from the railing. I felt myself tilted towards the ground when a large hand was placed on my back and set me upright. I didn't have to look to know it was Aidan. I looked down at Shreya's small body which was now wrapped around my middle.
" Kaia…" she said happily and pulled her arms tighter around my body. I winced but did not ask her to let go.
" Good morning sweetheart." I said, stroking her hair. I felt her little arms around my waist and Aidan's hard warm body behind me, supporting me.
" How are you?" I asked Shreya. She let go of my waist and grabbed my hands with a massive smile spread on her face. Her eyes flickered to Aidan then back to me as she swayed my arms.
" Well… I asked Aidan if he would take me flying, but he said no because he didn't have your permission. I told him you would be fine with it but he wasn't sure so I asked Priya and she said that she thought that you would be fine with it but he still wouldn't take me," she whined. I smirked at Aidan before turning back to Shreya. " He said he would only take me for a fly when he had your permission and your permission only!" She huffed, trying to imitate Aidan's deep husky voice but failing successfully. I heard a chuckle from the sitting room and saw the high lord stride confidently into the room.
" Oh, and I also asked Cassian, Azriel, Feyre and Rhys." I cringed.
" Apologies High Lord." I said with a small bob of my head. He chuckled again, very similar to Aidan's, but somehow, I found Aidan's a much sweeter sound. He waved off my formalities.
" Please, call me Rhys." He smiled at Shreya who smiled back without restraint. " How are you feeling?"
" Much better, thank you." I said kindly. He smiled in return.
" Let me know if you need anything." He said before walking out of the room, then the house.

Only moments after I heard the snicker of the door closing my stomach let off a rumble resembling that of thunder. And Aidan pushed me lightly towards the kitchen.
" I thought you said all of those formalities were too extravagant." He said and I could tell he was smirking.
" Your dad wasn't the one I found buried in the mud with arrows sticking out of him!"
" Hey!" He feigned hurt and lightly bumped my shoulder with his. Shreya still clung to my hand as Aidan's reassuring hand on my back guided me into the kitchen and into a seat around the wooden table. Shreya sat next to me and Aidan across from me. There was already food on the table, still steaming, no doubt from the magic of this cabin. I chuckled at Shreya as she immediately dug in. Aidan chuckled too, and I thought it was the most beautiful sound I had ever heard. I slowly ate my meal, my stomach still feeling slightly off from… you know.

Aidan

I was contempt to stay there forever, watching this incredible female and that small smile of hers. that small smile, that I would devote my life to widening. Shreya was rambling on about something of little importance, but Kaia watched her with a smile as she bounced around in her chair and waved her spoon around, showing us something. Then she had bounded out of her chair and was running over to me.
"Pleaseeeeeee Kaia?! How else will I learn?!" she whined with an unrestrained smile, whilst clambering onto my back and flapping her arms furiously, trying to get us aloft. It was then that it happened. When she smiled, full and unrestrained, it was like a million stars, and when she burst out laughing I thought that I might combust into pure starlight. She put a hand over her mouth in an attempt to reign in her laughter. Shreya slowly climbed off my back and just stared at the two of us before announcing.
" You two are boring," and marching out of the room.
But I was only looking at Kaia who was now lowering her hand.
" Do that again." I murmured to her. She placed her hand on the table. Then her lips peeled back into a wide smile and she burst into laughter again. I think I was laughing along with her, I wasn't sure. "Beautiful." I murmured in awe. Her laugh eased into a chuckle before she gasped as she saw Shreya trying to get aloft in the living room by jumping off of furniture instead. But I was already there to catch her and put her on my shoulders. She laughed hysterically and began flapping her arms again, attempting to fly.
"I suppose we could go for a flying lesson, but I won't be able to teach you." She didn't need to elaborate. I had seen the feint bruises on her wings from where they had been no doubt crushed against something. Just thinking about it filled me wit an undying rage, but I brushed it away and focused on that smile. That beautiful smile that was full of life and love and joy. I hoped that one day, she would smile that stunning smile for me, every day.
"Lets go then." I said, gently putting Shreya back on the ground and lead Kaia over to where a heavy, thick coat was waiting.. Shreya began to ramble about something, but I wasn't exactly listening as I watch Kaia grab the coat and wince when she tried to manoeuvrer it onto her body.
"Here," I whispered, helping her shrug it over her shoulders and accommodate the wings.
"Thankyou." She replied quietly without looking me in the eye.

Shreya raced out the door but Kaia hung back a moment. I placed my hand gently under her chin and lifted it so I could meet her beautiful green and gold eyes. I tucked a stray golden hair behind her ear.
"Do you want to go out, or would you like to stay here?" I asked.

Kaia

I looked into his blue grey eyes, and was surprised to see no judgment, only kindness and was that…longing?
"I'll be alright," I tried to sound confident, and I did in my ears, but he saw right threw and to the me inside that was curled up in a ball, dreading stepping from the safety of this house. "Just…please stay close to me?" I asked. He nodded and pulled me in gently for a hug.
"Of course. I will never let anything happen to you. Never." He said, rubbing his hand in soothing circles on my back. I sighed, breathing out a breath I hadn't realised I had been holding and felt some of the tension leave my shoulders.
"Thank you," I murmured.
"You need not thank me. I promised myself the moment I found you that I would never let anything like that happen to anyone again, but especially to you." I smiled weakly.
"Are you sure you want to go?" He asked again, making sure I was comfortable for which I would always be grateful. I nodded.
"If I don't go outside for myself, I'll go for Shreya." He smiled and held the door open for me.

I felt like all eyes were on me, and I hated it. It was common knowledge that I was not treated well within my house hold, but no one ever said anything. No one ever tried to stop it. The females could do nothing, but the males had always seemed to brush it off. But now they couldn't avoid it, and maybe I was glad. Maybe I wanted them to acknowledge it, wanted them to imagine me being beaten. I wanted them to feel guilty. That wasn't so bad, was it? I held my head high and walked down the stairs of the front porch, Aidan a solid wall of strength and reassurance behind me, otherwise perhaps I may of crumpled and ran back inside.

Laurent

I felt like I had been watching that house for days, waiting for her to come out. I had visited her father one since he was locked in one of the cells dug underground. I had asked about the arranged marriage, and he had told me it was still happening. Kaia was beautiful, and knew when to shut up and follow males orders, at least, that is what I had thought before she had gotten her own father locked up. but I had nothing to worry about, I would be able to fix that with little persuasion.

I leaned against the training ring, watching that high lords house out of the corner of my eye, when the door finally creaked open and Kaia's younger sister bounded out. All of the females smiled and awed at her, but I was looking at Kaia through the slightly open door. Her and the high lords son were deep in a serious conversation, but I could get no closer to hear. And when they finally came out, I knew immediately that I had competition. He was a solid wall behind her, the look in his eyes threatening to murder anyone who came too close. But there would be nothing he could do when I take her as my wife. Because that's what she was now. Mine.