Chapter 307

Chapter 34 – Gabriel POV Chelsea was... I thought my mate – our mate Max interrupted after being silent for hours – handling a gun was a turn on, but I was mistaken, watching Chelsea lay down the law here on the island after using my gift she inherited when we solidified our bond was the most attractive I think I’ve found her. I loved all the parts of her immensely but that moment where she straightened up faced them all, no beating around the bush or trying to out do her self to gain their trust. She was my match in everyway and I couldn’t have been prouder of her, she didn’t need to go to lengths, making a large dinner or barbeque to gain their trust. Previously she had done so only to be let down at times, this way was better, if they didn’t want to be loyal to her, then that was them. You okay? I asked regardless of her taking the reigns just now, I could sense her emotions were conflicting, sadness mingled in with anger. Her jaw clenched, I watched as it twitched as we walked away from everyone on that beach, “We need to go to the hotel, where Marlon went,” she murmured not saying much else. “Do you feel bad?” I asked knowing that Chelsea wasn’t like me, but she stopped walking spinning to stand in front of me, “Bad? About what?” she asked like I slapped her, “Him?” the scoff following echoing around us, “Telling them the truth?” “No, everyone I care about is here, Gabriel. You remember when we first came here what Marlon said? We asked if we could stay here and he said that this was my island. These people are forgetting that.” As far as they know, I can’t make them leave – they think I’m afraid the Elders will find me, but I can make memories go away Gabriel, you know that, she nodded continuing on our way. It was quiet on the island, but thoughts were louder than ever right now, everyone mind linking discussing what was to come, the secrets they held and how Chelsea treated Brian Simeon. Many understood Chelsea’s position, her no tolerance attitude for abusers, even respected her for it, knowing that their family would be safe. Thought the way she handled it was better than anything the Elders had done, noting that she hadn’t done anything the Elders didn’t say would happen. It just so happen that no one really saw the Elders carrying out punishments, so humans and shifters a like were walking all over each other. The others, a small group thought that as the Chosen One she acted too rashly, but I was willing to bet that those people were the same that had committed their own crimes and were worried about punishment tomorrow. I tried to enter Chelsea’s thoughts, hitting a block and curiosity flared, “You don’t really care about this Fabian guy’s condition do you?” she snorted, “No, I’m going there to talk to that family,” Chelsea said nothing else until we were right on the steps heading inside. Entering the room, the one son – Shane – sat with his arms around his mother, while shockingly Andre sat holding Hope, their daughter asleep on two chairs pushed together. “Come to gloat,” Shane snapped his arms protecting their mother, Chelsea snorted, “Is that what you think? That someone won here? No one is victorious, your father preyed on children, he knew she was locked away and used that for his own heinous activities.” Sitting across from the family, “He isn’t dead though, he’s burned and being dashed with salt water on the beach, a simple bullet to the head like you’re just itching to get from either Gabriel or I, is much to easy for him,” she answered dryly and I couldn’t understand what had happened, her words nothing like I was used too. I wouldn’t let that show to these strangers though, but I knew something was wrong with Chelsea, “I also didn’t come here to see how your brother was doing,” I rested back against the wall, completely stymied by my mate. “Jasmine,” she said evenly, serious, “I’m not sorry I killed your husband, he was a bad man. The person he was with you and your children was an act. What I’m here to know is if you ever had any inclination into his activities? Did you know he was this man and remain in denial and think that since he wasn’t hurting your children that it was okay? That you didn’t want to be alone or start over? Did you know what he was doing but selfishly turn a blind eye?” before Jasmine could answer Shane stood, “How dare you?” “Shut up and sit down,” Chelsea snapped, I just smirked, Jasmine put a hand on her son, pulling him back, before turning to Chelsea, and shake her head, “No, he traveled a lot, since we got married, first he said it was because he was new and had to earn his stripes but the trips never went away, twice a month sometimes more,” I searched her mind which I’m sure Chelsea was doing as well finding nothing a miss. This was completely out in the left field for her, “Good. Next thing is this, you’re a Fae Jasmine, your children half Fae,” Jasmine nodded slowly, she won’t hurt us, safe here. “Why are you here? What did you do to the Elders that they wanted to kill you?” Jasmine blinked; “They thought I knew where the Queen was…” my mind instantly goes on guard, “they killed my whole clan in North Dakota when I was twenty years old, I managed to escape. I was on the run for a while going from clan community to the next until I met Br-” she cut herself with a sob. “I hid in the human world and then two years ago, the clan community nearest to my home was attacked. Jason came to my doorstep and offered us a way out, the kids wanted to stay with me – we all came here…” her eyes welled glancing at Chelsea she just blinked, “They were going to kill me – no one even knows if the prophecy is true, in my clan, they didn’t know about you or the Queen and they still killed my family.” “Right,” Chelsea nodded, “I came here for three reasons, the first being what we’ve discussed. The second, is that while you are on this island you will not use magic unless I give you permission to do so,” the command clear I watched as their eyes focused on her words, especially Jasmine. “The final thing is this, while you are on this island, you all will stay away from Rainella and Chris, their children and family. You guys are going to have to decide whether you’re with me or against me as will the others, but if you’re against me you won’t be allowed to remain here.” Ignoring their thoughts, Chelsea stood, “Oh and if Fabian ever hits me or anyone else on this island, I’ll have someone amputate his limb before handing him over to the Elders when the time is right,” her voice even, she gave me a soft smile, offering her hand. I snorted rolling my eyes as we left, walking back to our place, a light rain starting by the time we arrived. Lost in thought when she didn’t go the way to our room I was puzzled, until she stopped and knocked the door for Nora and Walters quarters. When Nora opened the door, Walter behind her, their eyes wide, “Yes Luna?” Nora murmured softly her brown eyes wide, Walter hovering curiously. “I need something from you,” Chelsea said, Walter went stiff, “I know you wanted nothing to do with the violins, however Oakley, Ben and I need to learn how to play…” Nora nodded, “I can teach you… I mean I’ve given lessons back when I was in Camden, do you all have any experience?” she said eagerly, I wouldn’t have anything without her… Tia and Cole are safe… “When I was adopted my father tried but I didn’t stick it out, I wasn’t very good, I liked dancing to it more than I liked creating it,” Chelsea admitted humorlessly, “I stuck to the guitar a bit longer, a few months… Oakley and Ben – neither can play any instrument I believe.”