Chapter 9
Clubbing Fun
It was a week before Winter Solstice. Holly had her spies on lookout for the Cauldron after Ella reported the King didn't have it or knew they located it. Azriel had disappeared to talk to some of his in other courts to see if they found it, but nothing. It was like the Cauldron wanted to be found then just disappeared. Holly was pulling out her hair and she spent time in the library reading up on what she could about the Cauldron.
Mor found Holly putting books on the shelf.
"Let's go." Mor said. Holly looked at her friend she was now conisdering a sister.
"Go where?" Holly asked.
"We're going to Rita's. You, Me, Azriel, and Cassian. Let's go." Mor said, grabbing the books from Holly and putting them down.
"But..."
"No buts. You been cooped up in here and Azriel just got back from talking to some of your spies. We're partying tonight." Mor said. Holly knew there was no arguing with Mor. "And you were invited to the Court of Nightmares ball at the Winter Solstice so tomorrow. We're going shopping for a dress." Holly groaned as they head up to find the boys.
"Haven't we shopped enough for presents and stuff already?" Holly asked.
"Yes, but we just got word that your invited with the rest of us." Mor said, not looking happy on that.
"I hope your father doesn't expect me to dance with him." Holly said.
"No. Just stay with Cassian, Azriel, and me that night." Mor said. Holly wasn't sure with Azriel. She had a stinking suspision he was hiding something from her. Especially feeling some weird emotion and then Azriel saying that he felt her fear. Now he was getting distant with her and now Holly was hardly sleeping with the nightmares that plagued her.
Holly was soon dressed in a tunic that was short that showed off her navel and a black dress with a slit up to her thigh. They were walking down the road of Velaris heading for Rita's. The one club that Mor absolutely loved. Holly loved it there as well. Rhys had turned down the offer to come tonight. He had some things to attend to and Amren went to her apartment. Mor and Holly had their arms linked as they walked ahead of Azriel and Cassian, who were talking about something. Holly's long black hair was down for the night. All curly from being in a braid all day.
Rita's was busy. Holly had a glass of wine in her hands and Mor was yanking her to the dance floor. Holly closed her eyes and let the music lull her into dancing. She loved music and loved dancing growing up. That was the only thing that she looked forward to with her father's parties. Though she mainly danced with Cedric and Ella. Mor was dancing around. Holly took a long drink of her wine. Cassian and Azriel were near the bar.
"Party poopers." Mor called over the music. Holly just shook her head. "You grab Az. I'll grab Cas." Mor pushed through the crowd as a slow song came on. Holly quickly followed. The men turn. "Come on. Let's dance." Mor grabbed Cassian and pulled him on the dance floor.
"Let's go." Holly said, grabbing Azriel and pulling him out after setting her goblet on the bar. His calloused hand was rough in hers. Azriel chuckled as they made their way back to the dance floor. Holly turned when they reached the floor. Holly wrapped her arms around Azriel's neck as his hands wrap around her waiste. They moved to the music and Cassian and Mor weren't to far away. Azriel looked down at Holly. She looked beauiful in the outfit Mor had put her in. Holly's eyes sparkled.
"Penny for your thoughts?" Holly asked, looking up into Azriel's hazel eyes. Azriel looked at her. He grabbed her hand and swung her out in a twiwl. Holly turned and looked at him.
"You look beautiful tonight." Azriel said. He didn't know if it was the alchol talking or himself. Holly blushed. Mor and Cassian were watching the two. Azriel had a small smile on his face. Azriel swung her back around and Holly gasped as he pressed her against his body. Their noses inches from each others face. Mor had to bight her lip. Holly looked into Azriel's eyes. She saw pain, hurt, confusion. Azriel saw her eyes searching his as they stood on the dance floor. Her hands rested on his chest.
"Are they?" Cassian whispered. Mor hushed him.
Azriel pushed some hair out of her face. He didn't know if it was alchol but Azriel leaned down and kissed Holly. Holly closed her eyes and melted into the kiss as she kissed him back. Azriel pulled her body against his. Mor was smiling ear to ear. Cassian chuckled.
"It was a good idea to bring the two." Cassian said.
"Now if Az will get his head out of his ass and talk to her about being mates." Mor said. Holly and Azriel pull apart and press their heads together. Holly realized then as she looked into Az's eyes.
'He's my mate.' Holly thought.
AN: And I'll leave it there. Just a warning. Next chapter. Won't be good. Till next time.
