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PROLOGUE

Thirty years ago

"Do not be afraid; I aolden prince She swung her arm, and their clasped hands swayed between the and danced inin a soft, honeyed light The air around theh the woods, coardenias and passionflowers htheaded and content She looked around in wonder Even though she had never been here before, she knew she was in the very heart of the fae garden in the mystical city of Éire Danu

"I know you won't hurt me; you're my mate"

The prince looked down at her, his lavender eyes kind and gentle "That I am, little one"

Arow up before we can et mated when you were six years old

He nodded "But do not worry; we are tied together by the light of our hearts Someday ill find one another"

Aet?" She kneould be forever before she would be a grown up What if he forgot her between now and then?

Her prince placed a hand over his heart for a ers, a s, he lifted the orb to her chest where it flared brightly before disappearing Ientle presence surround her heart

"Now there is no way that I will forget you, for you carry a piece of ht with you," he explained

She placed a hand to her chest and bea years ahead and frowned

He tugged on her braid "What has you looking so sad? If it is so I can fix, I will," he promised

She looked up, feeling hopeful "Can you ht away?"

He shook his head and ruffled her hair She loved the feel of his large, warm hand in her hair He made her feel special and safe She silently thanked Fate for sending her someone so tender and kind

"I know to so years seem far away, but in reality, the time will fly by in an instant Before you know it, I will be standing in front of you, and ill be able to start our life together"

"Promise?"

He knelt before her on one knee, cupped her face between his two large hands, and kissed her forehead "I promise"

"I won't let you forget You're mine," Amelia declared fiercely

A delighted suish She felt herself blushing; her mate was very handsome

"And you areHe reached out to take her hand, and she felt herself tu backward

"No!" she screa into the darkness, the beauty and war