The Fae King's Curse (Between Dawn and Dusk #1)

by Jamie Schlosser

The curse never specified who it would be love at first sight for. Those tricky witches. Kirian’s fated mate has been under his nose this entire time. And it’s me. I’m his soul mate. Coming to a stop, I lean against the counter in the kitchen for support. Because I might pass out from hyperventilation. “No wonder he got so pissy when he didn’t get to see me for a long time. He couldn’t help it.” Astrid nods. “I’m surprised he lasted as long as he did. When you were a child, the pull wasn’t as strong. But after you became an adult, the bond would’ve been very hard for him to resist.” I rub my temple as my head swims. Obviously, I know it’s possible for a fae and a human to be soul mates. After all, it happened for Brittney. I just never thought that was the case for me. “I figured since I’m human…” “You are, mostly,” Astrid replies, stepping close to me with a magnifying glass. She grabs my arm and pushes up my sleeve before inspecting the veins on my inner wrist. “But you’ve got some fae blood in you. On your maternal side. Probably a great great grandmother.” She pauses at the crease of my elbow. “Nah, add one more great. It’s faint, but it’s there.” “You’re saying one of my ancestors got knocked up by a fae dude?” “How long has your family owned your land?” She looks up at me. “Like, five generations.” “A lot of portal access there.” Letting go, she walks back to the table. “It’s likely she had a tryst with the man, never even knowing he wasn’t human.” “Is he still alive...