book #2 Ice Queen: the snow dragon shifter ***completed***

#11 magic lifted

it had been a week since they found Scarlett in the woods. drago said the dark magic she was under had been ripped from her leaving her body weak and in need of healing. the healer had come in several times a day to check her vitals and make sure she was still doing well and healing like a dragon should. drago rested a hand on liams shoulder patting it. " it's been a week drago. I'm worried." Drago shook his head in understanding. Liam was growing more impatient with worry. His dragon was giving him a headache as he paced inside his head with worry. They both had a need to hear her voice.

" she has been under a great deal and her body needs to heal. the black magic was very powerful. it was taking over and trying to change her. It was trying to unmark her. her dragon is trying to restore her mind and her soul. give it some more time. you need to eat and rest. maybe even have a shower for when she does wake up." Drago placed a hand on Liams shoulder trying to reassure his restless heart.

Liam just looked helplessly at his mate. he took in all her features admiring her strength and her unwavering courage. she had killed maleek without even touching him. Liam chuckled at how maleek must have been surprised at her own power. " I can't leave her."

drago frowned at Liam. " then you sleep next to her but seriously shower first. go I will watch over her. use the shower in here so if something happens you are close. then I will have dinner brought to you here. She will need you to keep up your strength. No need for her to wake up to a dying and smelling mate." liam hesitated at first but he knew he trusted drago. he shook his head standing up. once in the bathroom he let the water cascade around him washing quickly so he didn't waste time being with Scarlett. His memories drifting to when he was four and waking up to her beautiful voice for the first time. He wanted to be the first person she saw. He prayed to the moon Goddess that she would remember who he was. if she woke up he wanted to be there. he knew they needed to find out what witch was helping maleek. maleek was no longer a threat but he knew the witch was and whoever maleek and the witch was working for. drying off Liam grabbed sweats and a t-shirt pulling them on quickly. he needed to be close to Scarlett. he needed to hold her hand and breathe in her sweet intoxicating scent. walking into the room his gaze fell on the beautiful girl laying there in the bed. she was perfect in every way. he admired her strength even when she didn't know she had it. drago was true to his word. there was a bed pulled close to hers and food on a table side next to a chair. drago was there sitting next to Scarlett his head popped up to Liam as he came in. " I can feel her spirit fighting hard. she is a fighter this one. she looks frail but she has a fighters soul. she will be your equal. I can see it. you will fight together no matter what. this bond is very powerful. haven't seen one this strong since your parents. love grew first solidifying the mate bond. it is very rare but the moon Goddess she knew what she was doing. you should eat then rest. I will leave you two alone for now." drago rose to his feet bowing his head at Liam in respect and walked out leaving Liam to his thoughts as he watched Scarlett lay peacefully in the bed. waiting could drive a man crazy. he could feel his wolf restless inside him. he needed to be close to her to feel her. he placed a kiss on her forehead and whispered into her ear.

" little rose bud I love you." her hand twitched a little in his. he felt it. she was not awake but he could feel her fighting to heal. she would come back to him. she was a fighter. he sat in the chair in the corner eating just enough to keep his strength up. he needed to stay strong for her. help fight for her. he could feel her dragon reaching out to him soothing his inner beast. Xander purred in his head letting the calm she brought him wash over him like the sprays of a shower bathing him in its feeling. when he was finished eating what he could he climbed in the bed next to her holding her close to him and allowed the sleep to over take him. he could feel as he slipped into the abyss he needed.

another week slipped by and Liam could feel himself growing more agitated with each passing day.he could still feel her dragon reaching out to Xander his wolf. it was the only thing calming his restlessness. he wouldn't be able to hold it off much longer. he needed her to wake up. he hadn't left her side in two weeks. drago came daily to make sure she was doing well and checking on liam. liams head rested on the bed as he held scarletts hand. the door opened and liam looked up to see her parents walking in. he stood and bowed out of respect to her father and mother. " king, queen, she still hasn't woke up. drago has come today and he says it won't be much longer that her dragon has almost healed her." they nodded as they came closer. They looked concerned for Liam knowing he was barely taking care of himself.

Dante looked upon his daughter. " liam go shower and we will sit next to her." liam didn't look away from her soft face. he didn't want to leave her side. he wanted to be here but he knew he needed to wash. he nodded his head and walked into the adjoining bathroom. letting out an exhausted breath. he let the shower wash away some of the stress from his muscles. he was rinsing off when he saw a face flash before him. the woman had long black hair and pale skin. he had seen her before when Scarlett was taken. the witch. he took her face into his mind so he would not forget her. he would find her and kill her for doing this to Scarlett. his little rose.

he could hear her voice sounding in his head. Her voice sounding out like nails on a chalkboard causing him pain." you belong to me. she can not have you. I won't make the same mistakes. you will be mine." liam shook his head riding himself of her in his mind. he had to talk to drago to see what this meant that she could talk to him like this and appear whenever he let his gaurd down. he turned the shower off drying and dressing quickly to be near Scarlett. he could feel a shift in the room. a shift that seemed to be coming from scarletts bed. her parents sat there quietly as they watched over Scarlett. Liam came over quickly on the other side grabbing her hand.

" it's time to wake up little rose bud. I love you." he watched as her eyes fluttered open revealing her beautiful icy blue eyes. it was like diamonds sparkling in the sun light staring straight into him. she could see every emotion he had. she was awake! His mind eased as the stress melted off of him. He waitd with baited breath for her to say something. Praying she remembered him and their life together.

" hey," she said as she brought her hand up to his face. he could feel the tingles flowing through him leaving the heat everywhere she touched. her smile was the most amazing thing he had ever seen and he craved for more.

leaning down he kissed her forehead. " I thought you would never wake up my love. I was worried." she looked around the room seeing her parents. everyone waited to see if she would remember them. remember her past and who she was. praying to the moon Goddess that she would.

" I remember all of it. I can feel your anxieties. Liam I can feel yours the most. "

everyone let out a breath not even realizing they had been holding their breath waiting for their answer. it was like relief washed over the room and the stress and anxiety of the last few weeks were fading away. knowing the black magic had lifted and no longer kept its hold on her. now was the time they needed to find the witch. the one who was still a threat to them. to him and to Scarlett. he knew they wouldn't have much time. he could feel her close. he could feel her watching. he knew he needed to tell drago of what was going on and who he saw. he was just hoping that drago would be able to help him stop her and whoever were loyal to her evil.