Dr. Luna
The Fairy’s Forbidden Mate Chapter 22

Rhea took bold strides towards the lone gentleman. He was staring off in the distance where the other dragons were dancing. When she approached the table, she could see that he didn't even notice her there.

"Excuse me for just one moment." Rhea watched the man jump almost startled seeing her standing beside him. She bent down and saw the ball tucked behind his leg. She tapped on his leg with her hand. "Could you move this leg just a bit." The moment he did she grabbed the ball and leaned back up with a smile on her face. She turned to the kids who cheered happily and then rolled it over to them. The moment they got the ball they took off running with it.

"Sorry to disturb you. I just wanted to return the ball to the children." Rhea watched the man staring at her like he had seen a ghost. His eyes looked her over and his mouth was slightly open. The man looked almost dumbstruck as he looked at her. Maybe he was someone of utter importance that wasn't supposed to have contact with anyone else. Maybe she just messed something really big up!

"Wait..." She heard his voice as she made a small step away from him. She turned around and met with his deep green eyes. "Can......." The man reached his hand out and, with just a finger, touched Rhea. The whole time he was studying her face. She watched a small tear roll down his cheek. Then suddenly he stood up and pulled her into his arms. Rhea stood there stiff for a moment. It wasn't until she almost felt his body sag against hers that she was able to recover from the shock.

She didn't feel violated by this man. She felt... sorry for him. He was clearly upset. Rhea took her hand and patted his back. "Are you okay? Do you need help? Why are you all alone?" She used a soothing tone as she spoke to the man.

"I'm sorry." The man pulled away and wiped his eyes. The whole time though he kept a hand on her shoulder Almost relishing in touching her. "It's just been so long..."

Rhea looked at him curiously. The man lowered his hand from her and then sat down. She reached and grabbed a chair and scooted it up next to him.

"I haven't touched anyone in ten years." The man said quietly.

"Ten years?! No one? Oh, my goodness." Rhea reached her hand out and placed it on the guy's hand. No wonder he was craving touch so badly. She couldn't imagine not being able to touch anyone for a week. Let alone ten years.

"No one can be around me. No one. That is why there is such a distance between me and the other guests. It is physically painful for them to be near me." The man looked out over at the other dragons. It was clear he had been very lonely. "I couldn't even be around my mate when I found her... it has been pure t*****e." The man's green eyes turned teary again as he glanced out at the dance floor.

"What on earth happened?" Rhea asked quietly.

"When I was sixteen... I was a young arrogant fool. I scoffed at another's feelings for me. She confessed her attraction towards me, and I dismissed her... mocked her even. I was a stupid kid. She was a young witch and I hurt her feelings... her pride. I even had others tease her. Her grandmother was the head of a very powerful coven of witches. She cursed me that I would never be able to be touched again. That I would never be able to feel the warmth of an embrace or to know love. We tried for years to get the curse reversed. It was too powerful. And no one dared to cross the matriarch of that coven... she even killed her own sister. So, I have been left with this curse. I'm twenty-six years old. And from that point until just now... you are the first person who I have ever touched." Rhea listened to the young man's story. It was so sad. He was a kid who made a mistake. He should not have to continue to live that punishment.

"I'm Rhea. It is nice to meet you." Rhea smiled and squeezed the man's hand.

"I'm Grayson."

"Oh Grayson... the king of the East?" Rhea was able to put the connection together then. That's why he was uninterested. That's why it was difficult meeting with Grayson. Because of the curse. "And you are the fairy princess that everyone is talking about... You are also on everyone's lips." Grayson's green eyes glinted with interest.

Rhea smiled. She knew everyone was talking about her. She looked at Grayson and wondered. She didn't have any experience... but she was a fairy. She came from a long line of healers... a very powerful line of healers. Maybe she could help this man? "Do you mind if I take a closer look?" Rhea asked quietly. She watched the man nod his head.

Rhea reached her two hands out and rested them on each side of his temple. She gazed into his eyes and concentrated. She tried to focus on the different lights. She could see the colors swirling and finally she was able to see a mass that did not belong. It had a cold feeling of dread with it.

"Please... hold still." Rhea commanded in a whispered voice. With that she focused on the ominous light. Her body began to react and retaliate against the threat. This light was poisonous... it was dangerous... her body knew it was unsafe. She could feel the icy stabs trickle up her arms. The frosted liquid seeped into her veins, crawling up her arms. Her chest hurt as her lungs clenched from the cold. A frosty breath blew from her mouth. Her nose stung from the cold. The numb stabbing pains jolted up her arms causing her to whimper but she didn't let go. She continued to draw out the curse taking it deeper inside of herself where she was purifying the poisonous light.

She could hear muffled calls of her name from behind her. She could hear Titus and Cody's voice. They were still at a distance.. the curse was still keeping them away. She wasn't done yet. She had to help him. She struggled to take in a breath as the air she inhaled became like icy needles entering her lungs. Her stomach clenched. It was like getting kicked in the gut as the curse flowed through her. It was almost gone. The light inside of him had almost diminished. She used her remaining strength to seer the icy light away. Once she felt the light dissipate, she began to fade. She fell forward into Grayson who caught her. She didn't have any strength left. She could hear the voices surrounding her but didn't have the energy to open her eyes.

She felt her body being lifted away from Grayson. Her icy body was being seared by a familiar heat. She snuggled into the warmth. Her body was frozen. She smiled as she nuzzled her head into him. "Lee." She whispered out with her eyes closed. "It's gone." Titus looked at Rhea. She looked so vulnerable all curled up in Levi's arms. What she said brought a realization and shock to his face. He turned and reached out to Grayson. He grabbed onto his hand and then pulled him up into a hug. "Grayson... she broke the curse!" Titus almost gasped out. Grayson had tears flowing down his eyes.

"She's an angel. She was an angel sent to rescue me." Grayson rasped out as he sobbed. After ten years the curse was finally over. He could finally go and be with his mate. This new realization hit him. He looked out over the crowd. He wanted to hold her. He wanted to smell her. He wanted to kiss her. He saw her in the distance and his feet swiftly carried him away.

Titus watched Grayson with a smile. He knew where he was headed. He then turned back to Rhea in Lee's arms. Cody was gently rubbing her head.

"Her body is ice." Cody said with a frown.

Lee growled and looked down at her angrily. "She is too reckless."

"Levi, she broke the curse. She is amazing. She basically saved Grayson Lee glared at Titus. "Not at her expense. Nothing is worth it if it is at he

"I think Rhea is in trouble." Titus rubbed the back of his head and look when are you not hungry." Titus smirked.

Cody nodded and looked back to Titus. "You're right. I know she is safe Rhea's side. She was with her summon... the dragon deity. She was in s Lee took Rhea into his room and pulled back the covers. He carried he her in the distance. He could see she was in distress and he wanted to remaining consciousness as he held her. This was too close for comfor Rhea felt like she was in a warm cocoon. She was wrapped up in warm