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"You don't become Tethered. You are Tethered."
"So, Atlas and I…?"
"I couldn't be sure unless I observed both of you in action." Riggs crosses his arms over his chest, processing his thoughts. "If we look at the history of the rare Light and Shadow affinities, then you two have been tethered your entire lives."
"But you said Oryn and Naya's magic called out to each other – "
"How long did you drink the magical suppressant your parents gave you?" His question throws me for a second, but I say, "All my life."
"Right," he bobs his head, some excitement in his eyes. "Your magic has been hidden, stifled. Though his magic has been searching for yours, he never stood a chance of finding you, until you stopped drinking the tea."
"So, the reason my magic reacts differently, stronger, around Atlas is because…"
"Because your magic has found its missing half." He confirms.
"Do you think Atlas and I are fated mates?"
His blush deepens. "Oh, Princess, I can only theorize about magic – "
"Your opinion as a neutral third party, please."
"If I were a betting man," he says simply, "I would say without a doubt, you and Atlas are fated mates."
Eleven
Shaye
This week, I intend to use my time wisely during my visit to Calmara. Instead of pouring over sex books and attempting to hide my glowing hands each and every time I think about Atlas, I am determined to spend the afternoon looking for books about Tethering. I haven't been able to shake what Professor Riggs explained to me days ago and I haven't had the courage to bring it up to Atlas. I don't want to frighten him with that lore and push him away. Regardless of whatever I'm feeling, I need him to continue teaching me and making him uncomfortable isn't on the agenda.
Penelope is eager to show me to a new section of the vast library, Nyx fast on our heels. When we pass by a row where Cleo is furiously stacking book after book back into place, she glances over at us and flashes me a small smile before her face falters when Nyx comes up behind me. She twists away from us, grabbing two enormous leatherbound tomes and slithers out of sight.
Blissfully unaware that anything has transpired, Penelope continues onward, and although we follow after her, I shoot Nyx a menacing glare and whisper, "What the hell did you do?"
He slaps a hand to his chest with a surprised look plastered on his face. "Why am I the one accused of doing something?" he angry whispers back.
"Nyx," I hiss.
"I took her out last week and we slept together." When my eyes widen, he puts a hand up and says, "Listen, I told her I'm not the relationship type of man. I was honest with her about what I wanted, and she was more than willing to comply."
"I assume from her glare that you made no attempt to see her again?"
"Why would I?" He shakes his head. "Kitarni, not everyone wants to be in a committed relationship. I'm not interested in wedded bliss."
"Are you saying you never take a woman out more than once?"
"Not usually."
I scoff. "Careful, Nyx, you might run out of women to sleep with at the rate you're going."
"Not you too," he huffs. "Finn and Eris are always on my ass about this."
"Do what you want, just not with anyone else in Calmara. The last thing I need is for you to offend the wrong person and we both get banned."
"Noted." He agrees. "Calmara is off limits."
We continue down the long aisle after Penelope in silence, but when the Dwarf turns the corner, Nyx grabs my forearm and spins me to face him.
"What are you doing?" I furrow my brow.
