The Tiger Prince's Witch

"What do you mean?" Anna asked as she and Kamryn sat down.

"Your child will have special abilities just like you two do. I don't think it was by accident you got pregnant so quickly or that you were given the rainbow flame. I have a feeling your child will play an important role in the battle." Anna put her hand over her flat tummy, already concerned about how her baby was going to fight anyone. Kamryn put his arm around her.

"Think of it this way, if we know the cub will play a part, then we have at least five to six months to prepare. Maybe more, depending on how long you carry him or her." He said, trying to calm the worry he felt coming from her. "He's right, Anna. This will give us more time to get ready for whatever's coming." Caprice tried to calm her daughter even though she was terrified.

"Okay, let's eat before everything gets cold. We'll cross that bridge when it gets here. It would be nice if we could already have this taken care of before the baby's arrival." Anna took a deep breath and forced out a smile. Kamryn hugged her and kissed her forehead. He would protect his mate and their cub at all costs.

The group ate the delicious meal and talked about less stressful topics like the two weretiger's fears. Both men were fine with them laughing at their expense if it kept Anna's mind from the baby and the battle.

"Anna and Jaz, why don't you show Kamryn and Micah around the coven. They may be here for a while, so it's good if they know their way around." Stanley was hoping to bring back their laughter from earlier. He was worried about his grandchild but understood everything happens for a reason.

"That's a great idea. Come on." Kamryn said, grabbing his mate's hand. Micah and Jaz followed behind them. When they got outside, the two women looked at each other.

"Where should we start?" Anna asked Jaz.

"How about the waterfalls? It's a nice hike up there." She said, looking at Micah. Typically they flew, but since he had to walk, they all decided to walk.

"You guys don't have to walk on my behalf. I can follow you from below." He said, not wanting to hinder everyone else. Jaz lightly touched his hand with hers.

"We don't mind walking. It's lovely going this route." She smiled up at him, and Micah felt his heart racing. He shifted slightly so he could hold her hand.

Anna and Kamryn were in front of the other two. When she looked back and saw them holding hands, she turned around smiling. Maybe it would work out for them. Shifters and witches tended to move faster in relationships because of their enhanced senses. They could feel the emotions and intentions of others better than humans.

As they followed the trail up the mountain, Kamryn and Micah looked around in wonder. They were surrounded by trees and boulders as far as the eye could see. Everything was covered in snow, making sparkles in the sunlight. When they had almost reached the peak, Anna led them around to a small walkway. They could hear the roar of rushing water ahead.

When they came to the end of the trail, the men stared in disbelief. There were dozens of waterfalls all around them, falling into a large open area far below. They could feel the power of the falls like they were part of them. No one spoke; they just stood there gazing around them. Anna grabbed Kamryn's hand.

"Come with me." She said and pulled him toward the edge. They jumped off and flew to the center. Kamryn circled around in astonishment. He would have never imagined seeing the falls from this angle. He could feel the mist on him as they flew.

"Jaz, you can go out there with them. I'm sure it's spectacular." She squeezed his hand and turned toward him.

"I like the view here just fine." Jazlyn looked into his green eyes and felt like she was swimming in them. Was it possible to feel a connection to someone she'd only met a couple hours ago? Before she could stop herself, she wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled his face to hers.

"Kiss me, Micah," She said softly, wanting to see if he was feeling the same as she was.

"I've never kissed anyone." He said as he put his arms around her. She felt so tiny in his embrace.

"Neither have I, but I want to kiss you." She put her hands into his thick dark brown hair, loving its silky feel. Suddenly she heard a purring inside him, and she laid her head against his chest, feeling the rumble against her cheek. "That's my tiger, Rocky. He wants me to kiss you. What if we kiss and find out we're second-chance mates? Are you okay with that?" He asked, running his fingers through her golden hair.

"I'm more than okay with that. I want it to be true. I want you, Micah, even if you're not my mate." She looked up at him, and he grinned down at her.

He slowly lowered his mouth to hers, and they moved their lips against each other. It wasn't a deep kiss, but they both felt something changing. As they continued kissing, a heat was building in them, and their hearts sped up. They felt tingly all over and a force pushing them together. When they pulled apart, they looked at each other with wide eyes and spoke at the same time.

"Mate."

Micah picked Jaz up and swung her around. She felt the ache in her heart evaporate from being rejected before. They laughed as they held each other. Anna and Kamryn came back over and landed next to them. "What's going on?" Anna asked, smiling.

"We're mates. We've both been given a second chance with each other." Jazlyn couldn't believe her luck.

"Congratulations," Kamryn said, smiling at the couple. He was happy his brother had a new mate. Elsie hadn't even been gone a whole day. That had to be record-setting for getting a second chance, mate. It made him wonder if there was a reason that Jaz and Micah had been mated.

"Thank you," Micah said, still holding Jaz in his arms. Rocky was doing a happy dance in his head. He was just as infatuated with Jaz as Micah was.

As the group headed back toward the houses, Micah and Jaz walked happily with their arms around each other. Anna and Kamryn followed behind them.

*"I told you I thought they would be good together. It looks like the universe agreed."* Anna mindlinked Kamryn. She was still getting used to the mindlink thing. Witches didn't have that ability unless they were mated with a shifter. *"You were right. I'm glad they were both given a second chance. We need to call my parents and tell them about these new developments. They may want to come here after feeling like they're being left out of everything."* Anna laughed. She really liked the king and queen. After the initial encounter with them, they were very supportive of her. When they arrived at the house, Jaz's parents were still there.

"Mom, dad?" She said as she and Micah ran to the kitchen.

"What's wrong?" Asked Maura, even though her daughter looked like she was glowing.

"Nothing's wrong. Everything is perfect. Micah and I are mates." She said happily, and everyone congratulated them.

"If you two are okay with it, I think you should mark each other as soon as possible. With you being given second chance mates so quickly, it may have something to do with what's coming. You won't be as powerful as Anna and Kamryn, but you'll be close." Stanley looked toward Jaz's parents, who were nodding.

"I know this is happening fast, but we agree," Bryson said. Jazlyn looked up at Micah.

"What do you think? Are you ready to mark me?" She asked, biting her lip. She knew he wouldn't reject her, but that fear of the last rejection was still there. Micah bent down and kissed her forehead before wrapping his arms around her. "Of course, I want to mark you. Let's do it tomorrow morning. That way, we can spend the rest of today getting to know each other and call my parents. I can't wait for them to meet you." Micah didn't bring up the fact that she would be a princess when they returned to the palace. He didn't want to throw too much at her at once.

Jaz hugged Micah tightly. She was going to mate with a mighty tiger. Now she was glad the human didn't accept her. Micah was the best mate ever.novelbin

Anna watched the couple, happy for them, but she couldn't help the feeling of dread that was coming over her. What was coming for them that they needed all this extra power? First, she and Kamryn, then their unborn baby, and now Micah and Jaz. Would they all survive?