Chapter 129~


    Irma


    As soon as Joaquin gave my parents a map to find the Well Of Fates, they ditched us.


    I’m not mad about it. Spending some alone time with my mate is probably a good idea. We need a


    closer connection, but the problem is that I have no clue how to build that bond.


    For the most part. I’ve always been a popr girl who loves parties. I’m loud and extroverted, while


    Joaquin is silent and sweet. I love that about him, I do, but I sometimes get flustered by how open he is


    with showing his feelings for me. Probably because none of the guys I’ve dated in the past ever had


    that level of emotional maturity.


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    I rise from the wooden bench and stretch, taking a deep breath of the pine-scented air. Joaquin is in my


    bra but looks up at me as if to ask what I’m doing. Naturally, I start bbering.


    “So, my parents said they would find us once they were done at the well. That means we should


    probably build a shelter here and wait for them, even if it will be boring. I mean…time passes quicker


    here than in the human world, so yeah…”


    Joaquin smiles. “We should probably find food.


    It’s obvious that his “we” means me since he is already making himselffortable in my bra. His fairy


    wings spread and fold against his body as he leans against me with his eyes closing. The littlezy f**k.


    Sighing. I begin walking over to what looks like a huge pond. I would sayke, but there are no waves.


    It’s as still as a mirror, perfectly reflecting the cloudy sky above. Enormous dragonflies are skimming its


    surface, and I can hear the asional plop of a fish, so at least there’s potential for food there.


    “We’ll need something to fish with,” I say, turning my attention back to Joaquin, nestledfortably in


    my bra. He opens one eyezily, then sighs heavily. With a flick of his tiny wrist, he summons a


    miniature fishing line,plete with a hook and bait.


    “Really?” I snatch the tiny contraption from him incredulously, holding it between two fingers. “This is a


    freaking toothpick. How am I supposed to fish with this?!”


    Joaquin’s grin grows wider, and he merely shrugs, fluttering his wings in a way that suggests


    amusement. ‘Are youining about your mate giving you a fishing rod for free? Im quite proud of


    it. He teases.


    “I expected you to create a normal-sized rod, not…this tiny thing I huff, exasperated.


    But Joaquin merely chuckles and dozes off again. I resist the urge to shake him awake and, instead,


    sigh while eyeing the toothpick-sized fishing rod.


    I suppose I could shape-shift and try to fish in my wolf form in the shallow waters.


    “Alright, I’m going to shape-shift,” I announce to Joaquin as I pluck him out of my bra. He pouts at me,


    but I just roll my eyes and ce him on a nearby rock. “You will thank meter when there’s fish on our


    table.”


    “We don’t have a table.”


    “That’s not the point! It’s just a human expression. You say ‘food on the table’ when you’re going to


    bring home something to eat. I can’t believe they didn’t teach you that at fairy school.” I shake my head,


    even though I know he’s only teasing me.


    Joaquin grins mischievously, showing his tiny teeth. “I shall wait for you to catch me dinner then.”


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    1 frown. “It’s usually the man offering to serve their woman, you know.”


    “Oh, so there is no equality in the werewolf world?


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    Ignoring him. I shape-shift into a wolf, and once I’m in wolf form, I turn around to deliberately push


    down Joaquin from the rock with my tail. It makes himugh.


    “What did I do to deserve such harsh treatment from my mate?” he asks, but his voice is amused, not


    offended.


    Since I can’t talk in my wolf form, I just shoot him a re before thinking of the answer. “You didn’t spoil


    me.”


    He chuckles. ‘Do you want me to fish for us instead? I could do that, you know. All you need to do is


    ask.


    “Forget it.”


    I head over to the shallow waters, leaving my amused mate behind on his darn rock. Whatever. I don’t


    need him.


    Wading carefully into the murky water, I scan for fish. My sensitive nostrils re, alert to every scent,


    until I finally spot a shadow in the water.


    “I found a fish!’ I announce through our mind-link, excited until realize the fish’s shadow is getting


    bigger and bigger…and even bigger.


    Not good.


    Adrenaline fuels my blood as I try to escape from the approaching shadow.


    But it’s toote.


    The head of a gigantic koi fish emerges from the depth of the water, its bulging eyes and gaping mouth


    unnerving. Its massive body trails behind, a swirling design of vibrant oranges and cks, like a


    colossal watery dragon from an ancient tale. My breath catches in my throat as I realize that I am face


    to face with something far bigger than the dinner I had anticipated.


    en my voice


    “On second thoughts, maybe you could fish instead… I send through the mind-link to Joaquin, trying to


    keep my steady despite the terror coursing through me.


    Laughter rings out in response, not in my mind but from the direction of the rock. ‘Don’t get eaten.”


    ‘I’m trying!


    The koi fish, either oblivious to my terror or simply uncaring, swivels in the water to face me, itsrge


    eyes regarding me with healthy interest. The water gurgles as it shifts its colossal body, causing waves


    that nearly knock me off my feet. With a gulp, I back away, my fur prickling with fear and my mind


    racing


    “Help! My mental plea is met with Joaquin’s heartyughter.


    x, darling. It’s not going to eat you.


    y replyes out as a snarl in my mind. ‘And how do you know that?”


    Before Joaquin can respond, a second fish approaches. This one isrger, and I howl in terror when


    the koi fish gets swallowed whole by a huge pike.


    The pike’s long, slender body shimmers in the scant sunlight that filters through the water. Its razor-


    sharp teeth glisten


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    menacingly as it turns its attention to me, its fresh, bright eyes rowing,


    Okay… this might be a tad bit problematic’ Joaquin admits within audible gulp.


    A tad?’ I retort, my mental voiceced with panic.


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    I don’t even get a chance to prepare myself before the pike lunges at me. It’s fast, yet I manage to roll


    onto my back to avoid the attack. The creature’s giant mouth snaps shut just inches from my belly.


    ‘Do something! My mental cry echoes through the connection the pike gets ready for a second attack,


    and I know I can’t avoid it since I’m on my back like a helpless cockroach.


    Luckily, Joaquin’s oversized dark grey hand saves me. He grabs the pike in a secure grip. With a flick


    of his wrist, he snaps its neck with ease, and I turn my head to look at my grown mate, who is lying on


    his stomach.


    “You okay?” he asks.


    1 shape-shift back into a human. “Y-yeah…shaken, but okay. And my god, you’re huge.”


    Joaquin blushes and averts his eyes. ‘Don’t get used to it. I prefer my tinier self since I can fit in your


    bra…


    “Pervert.”


    He simply smiles down at the ground and I take the opportunity to gawk at him unabashedly. It’s hard


    not to stare, but I know shouldn’t. I can already tell Joaquin is cinbarra*sed about his size. Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org.


    The poor thing.


    I carefully approach him and sit down beside his arm. He nces down at me when I lean against him.


    “Why shouldn’t I get used to it? Isn’t size-shifting part of being a fairy?”


    I remember Joaquin telling me he sometimes feels an itch to either grow or shrink.


    ‘It is, he admits quietly, ‘But you get so jumpy when I’mrge. It..disconcerting


    I offer him a small smile. “I’ll try not to be so jumpy, then.”


    His eyes soften, a small grin ying on his lips. ‘Deal


    We share a moment before my stomach gurgles. I’m hungry, and Joaquin snorts.


    “Wanna share the pike?”


    “I would love that,” I say as I stand up to walk around Joaquin’s right arm. He watches me in silent


    curiosity, arching an eyebrow when I plop down in front of his chest to lean against his dark skin.


    It makes him breathe augh. ‘Is this your version of being inside of my bra?”


    I crane my neck to meet his eyes with a grin. “Payback is sweet,” wink at him and reach up my hand to


    squeeze his nipple, eliciting a yelp from him that echoes between all the freaking trees in the forest.


    Hey, easy! he scolds yfully, swatting my hand away with the tip of a gargantuan finger. It causes me


    to rock back a little, but his chest serves as afortable cushion, preventing me from falling.


    He looks down at me, an amused sparkle in his eyes. ‘Is that your way of saying thanks for saving your


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    “I could say thanks another way.” I suggest, my grin widening.


    ‘Oh?” There’


    a yful curiosity in his voice. His giant form still feels strange, but I’m beginning to enjoy it.


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    Since his head isn’t far away. I quickly stand up andunch myself at his face with vampiric speed. I


    press my lips against his lips, albeit muchrger than mine. It’s hard to kiss him when he is this size,


    but the surprise and delight that fill his eyes are worth any effort. I can hear himugh into the kiss


    before pulling back slightly.


    “Okay, let me fix this, he says as he shrinks back to his “normal” fairy self, who is only a couple of feet


    taller than me. “There,” he says. “Is this better?”


    My response is to attack him.


    With a yful growl, Iunch myself at him. Now that he’s within my size range, it’s an easy win.


    We tumble back onto the soft forest floor, a tangle of limbs and breathlessughter. Joaquin’s muscr


    arms encircle me protectively even as hends on his back with an oof. Wey there for a moment,


    catching our breaths,


    my


    head nestled against his chest and listening to the steady rhythm of his heartbeat.


    He breaks the silence first. “So… still hungry?” His voice vibrates through his chest and reaches my


    ears in a soothing hum.


    Iugh lightly at his reminder of our yet-to-be-eaten dinner. “Starving, actually,” I admit, my stomach


    chiming in for good measure with a timely growl.


    I can feel him chuckle beneath me. ‘Well, in that case… Joaquin says, gently disentangling himself and


    sitting up. watch as he approaches the giant dead fish. ‘Do you want to share this thing?”


    A smile breaks over my lips. “dly.”


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