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Days End
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2023-02-21 09:17:01
Natashia_LouSorry it took so long to update. I have several other novels I have to catch up on now that I'm better, so please, please be patient, soon I will be able to update more regularly. For now there should be a regular update for this novel 2-3 days a week at the least. Thank you for all the support, and I really hope you enjoy the story so far between each character. Leave me a review sometime who you think Purity is fated with, or who you'd like to see her mated with. Would several brothers at once, be too much? Or not enough?
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Having fallen into a deep sleep right after watching through heavy eyelids as Johnathan walked toward the door in her dark room, Purity dreamt. The dream was strange to her because she wasn’t safe in her bed but seated on a cold stone throne in what looked like a castle. She noticed the gold and blood-red carpet that led from her feet to the large iron door at the end of a long spacious room. Details depicting elegant flowers and naked bodies intertwined like ivy crawling across the floor had her staring at it before a voice broke through her concentration, “Beautiful, isn’t it?” She jumped and looked at the person who had just magically appeared, sitting on a throne next to the one where she sat. Then, as panic started to rise, she hesitated, suddenly recognizing the face looking at her. “It’s...you, the guy in the garden,” she pointed out softly, knowing she couldn’t forget his bright crimson hair and blue eyes. He nodded and smiled, “Yes, it’s me, but you never gave me a chanc
Last Updated : 2023-02-265 Brothers & The House of Stray First Date Location Change
Lasci was sitting in bed when he heard Amorous call out to Purity from the other side of the door. The idea of his youngest brother going out on a date with her didn’t bother Lasci. Amorous wasn’t a threat. Instead, it was the vampire who showed up unannounced last night and his other brothers that made Lasci weary and aware of the possibility that Purity could belong to them. Those thoughts running through his mind faltered when he heard Purity’s voice through the wall call out, “No, I didn’t forget! Give me just a minute!” The walls weren’t thin, but his hearing was excellent, and it was no surprise when he heard fumbling and stuff being knocked around as she rushed. “Clumsy kitten,” Lasci whispered to himself as he got out of bed and stretched despite the headache from his hangover. He didn’t usually drink, but emotions got the best of him last night. Grabbing his phone, there was a text from the secretary at work saying both Libidi and Pru made it to work. That was one les
Last Updated : 2023-03-085 Brothers & The House of Stray Stormy Sky
Purity pondered Amorous’s actions while he went into the men’s room to grab her damp paper towels for her hands before he went over to the ticket booth to see if they had a first aid kit. Sucking in her breath as she slowly dabbed away the blood from her palms, she looked up to see Amorous had disappeared. Trying to stand up to look for him, she faltered because of the pain in her knee. Purity was suddenly kept from falling by a firm but gentle grip on her arm. “Whoa, careful, you took quite the fall earlier, my love,” a smooth baritone voice said. Startled, knowing it wasn’t Amorous’s voice, Purity looked up and stared into deep, familiar blue eyes. “Hello again,” Bastian whispered, giving her a tender smile. Stuttering a response, “Uh, oh, hello,” Purity couldn’t believe it was the same man from her dream, “It’s really you? What are you doing here?” Bastian chuckled and let go of her arm, looking to where the ticket booths were and back at her, “I’m here for some human amuseme
Last Updated : 2023-03-155 Brothers & The House of Stray Attempted Distraction
They drove in silence for a while before Johnathan parked on the street in front of Speed of Night Gamer Café. “Enjoy the rest of your date. I will return to get you both in a few hours,” the demon butler said while questioning Lasci with a look over his shoulder. “Thanks for the ride again,” Amorous said, following Purity onto the sidewalk. He was about to shut the van door, but Lasci’s hand suddenly grabbed around the edge of it, “Hold on, I’m getting out,” he said in a deep annoyed voice. Johnathan snickered, “I take it we aren’t heading to the office then?” Slamming the door shut, Lasci snapped, “Bingo,” and turned to face both Purity and Amorous, “I think I’d rather play a game or two.” Johnathan chuckled, “Oh boy,” before driving off in the van just as Purity was about to call after him. Turning back to Lasci, she scowled, “You’re doing this on purpose,” and then snapped, “We are on a date, and you are acting like a fifth wheel!” Lasci grinned before laughing in response,
Last Updated : 2023-03-155 Brothers & The House of Stray What's Another On The List
Looking at Purity while calling Pru, Lasci knew he had to be careful what he said. He had yet to talk to her about the situation with the vampire. She didn’t know that Bastian would be a temporary guest at The House of Stray for a little while. “Hey, you called?” Pru responded to Lasci, “Yes,” before explaining the forwarded email regarding the shaman's confession to him, “It’s legit. The vampire wasn’t lying, but rather quite truthful.” Pru went on to say he had the video and audio analyzed, and there was no coercion with the man's words. “Shit, so there’s no way around it,” Lasci told Pru. “Sorry, brother, I’m as uneasy about this as you. We can’t take a chance that what the older man said isn’t true, so Bastian will be moving in tonight. I have already contacted him, and he seemed expectant, like he knew I would call. I don’t trust him, Lasci, but we don’t have a choice.” Lasci swore and glanced over at Purity. She had at least let go of the seat belt and sat now staring out
Last Updated : 2023-03-155 Brothers & The House of Stray Our Guest Is Here
He could sense she was struggling to keep her composure, “It’s okay if you can’t handle it. I’m not human, so I don’t know how humans handle things.” Lasci found himself taking a note from Pru’s book. His beta always kept a cool head when dealing with situations like this. “I’m fine, Lasci. I’m NOT a child,” Purity yelled slightly in response, “Besides, there’s a good chance that this whole thing is a waste of everyone’s time.” Lasci shook his head at her conclusion, “It’s not, and it won't be. I found out last night there’s more to it. Do you remember the guy in the garden?” He knew the vampire had also visited her in her dreams, so she was fully aware of who he was. Purity nodded casually, but he saw her cheeks suddenly flush before she turned around, “Yes, the stranger. So he’s the vampire?” Lasci scoffed at her choice of words as he felt anger and possessiveness take over, “Stranger, huh? That stranger is about to become a temporary guest in my home. But, unfortunately,
Last Updated : 2023-03-155 Brothers & The House of Stray A Demon's Patience
Lasci stared at Bastian with dislike when he walked into the kitchen. “Yes, my pack, my house, remember you are a guest here. I don’t tolerate bullshit from my brothers, so I won’t tolerate it from you either, King or not,” Lasci threateningly responded. Bastian grinned at him innocently in return before responding, “My apologies. I was only formally introducing myself to the young lady.” They both stood there, making everyone uncomfortable while quiet tension filled the room. Johnathan’s sudden light cough broke the heavy air of silence, “Might I suggest that we save the beef because we are having seafood for dinner? Now, I am unsure of what to make for the, um, guest. We have plenty of raw steaks if you prefer?” Lasci had turned to look at Purity’s face the moment Johnathan mentioned raw steaks for Bastian and swore he caught the look of disgust. This made him feel amused and hopeful that the vampire’s need for blood may gross her out and, in turn, create distance between t
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Johnathan slipped with the knife while banging the cutting board before he sighed and turned to answer her shaking his head, “No, I do not. Well, not to visit. I can go back when I’m charged with handling something pertaining to the Stray family, but other than that, I have no love lost for that place.” Again Purity responded, “Oh,” before sipping a glass of water. She watched Johnathan turn back around and decided to probe further, though she knew she was being a little too nosey, “So why, then?” “Why what, dear?” “Why don’t you want to visit home, without it being some job to do or whatever? I mean, I read Hell was an awful place and all, but if you’re a demon, isn’t that normal? Wouldn’t you want to go back home? Don’t you have a family or something?” Silence filled the stark white kitchen before Johnathan finally burst out laughing and turned back to look at her, “Well, that is truly a first for me! You are asking if I have parents? My dear, you are charmingly oblivious. To a
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Unfortunately, I got very sick in early 2023, and in October of 2023, I was diagnosed with multiple myeloma type cancer. I have finished chemo, and it is officially in remission (yay! thank the Lord). I will be updating soon, hopefully, as my energy returns. I want to finish my stories and continue others soooo badly, it is driving me crazy! I am soo sorry for the lack of updating, and keeping in touch. I hope everyone is well and I look forward to writing for you again soon. Please be patient and thank you for waiting on me, I promise to hurry!
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Braced Against Tile
It was Tener. Standing there with one hand holding the towel closed and the other on the stall, he looked at her with deep blue eyes. Water was dripping from his tawny hair plastered along the side of a very trim, muscular arm. She could see the muscles on his stomach rippling south below the towel. Letting out a loud squeak, Purity turned, hiding her face, “TENER! This is the women's shower!” He didn't respond, but she could feel the burn of his gaze on her naked backside. At that point, the shower sound was muted because she clearly heard the slip and drop of his towel. “What are you doing?” she asked, still hiding her face, not daring to turn around. Suddenly warm, gentle hands slipped up her waist and beneath her arms before gently cupping her full breasts. “Shhh, don’t move…,” he said, pressing his hardness against her backside and leaning to her ear. Purity was stuck. She didn’t want this, even as she protested, but something in her made her stay still and not resist, “Te
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Shower Thoughts
Johnathan's laughter rang through the phone as Lasci started to undress to ready his wolf, "What's so funny?" he asked, kicking off his shoes. "A moment, please, let me gather myself," Johnathan said, trying to calm the laughter, "You have no need to rush out as if saving the day, Lasci. The shifter is harmless. We've already had a nice chat over the phone, and as for Purity, I will say she's enjoying her dominance over Tener. I brought them to the gym for some blood-pumping exercise and discipline. It turns out our Purity is quite the little fox when it comes to handling your brother. She has had him on his back several times after learning only a few moves. I admire her capabilities, to be honest." Lasci took a deep breath and leaned against the wall in the foyer, "You took them to the gym, for a date?" "Yes, why? It's perfectly normal, and it allows them to be close physically. Is there something wrong with that, Lasci?" As much as Lasci wanted to yell into the phone, "YES
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Bastian's Certainty
Bastian smirked, “Thought you’d find that worth staying in my company for a moment. After your bad form toward my love, everyone left the dinner table. So, eventually, I found myself waiting on her balcony with no intention of eavesdropping. But, mind you, it just happened that way. I must have caught the tail end of something because one minute, they were talking about your nasty declaration, and the next, the female wolf was attempting to open the balcony door. I was about to hide myself when your brother, Pru, came in the bedroom door and caught her attempting to leave.” Lasci shook his head, irritated, “You’re telling me something I already know, Bastian. Get on with it, or I’ll lose my patience.” Bastian smiled innocently, “I’m getting there, be patient. Now, where was I? Oh yes, her leaving and your brother coming in. So they had exchanged a few words, and the female wolf left.” Bastian acted like that was the end of it, and Lasci snapped, “You’re wasting my time.” “
5 Brothers & The House of Stray No Sign
Lasci paced the floor, his mind on edge about Purity and everything he said the night before. Now that Fahal had left, he was worried Purity might hate him even more. The front door opened, breaking his thoughts when Pru came in. “Any luck?” Prus shook his head, “Nothing. She’s either covered her trail perfectly or had help.” Running his hands desperately through his hair Lasci swore, “Fuck, I bet that vampire helped her. Where is he?” “I haven’t seen him since dinner last night. It’s possible he helped her leave, but we can’t be certain. If the female wolf was here, in fact, looking for a mate, I doubt she would have left regardless of what the situation was. Not all of us will be mated to Purity, so she had a chance. If you ask me, I think she was just looking for a place to hide before moving on. Refuge, in a manner of speaking.” Lasci nodded in agreement but still felt uneasy about it, “What do you think we should tell Purity? 'Her newfound companion just up and left b
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Sometimes It's A Smile
Purity watched as Johnathan threw a wave out the van’s window and drove off. She was nervous about being left in Tener’s care but decided she could fend for herself by turning away from him and heading straight into the kitty café. Small mews from the kittens in a small enclosed sitting area reached her ears, and the smell of baked goods and tea filled her nose. A standing sign greeted her and read, “Find your seat, lift your feet, and get cozy. Our fluffy friends will find their way to you. They are well behaved and will let you enjoy your meal in peace (All cooked breakfast is chef’s choice, baked items are created fresh every morning.).” Purity giggled because at that moment, a large, short-haired tabby rubbed against her legs and meowed loudly, demanding attention. “Awe, aren’t you precious? Come here, big guy,” Purity cooed as she picked up the tabby to cuddle him. “Welcome! Sit anywhere you’d like, and I’ll be with you shortly,” a cheery male voice said from behind a high d
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Tener Hates Cats
Walking over to the kitchen window, Lasci peeked through the blinds. Only blackness looked back at him with the occasional light display from the storm that stayed in the clouds. He wasn’t worried about Fahla but about how Purity would take the news that the female wolf had left. At dinner, he couldn’t help noticing the easy conversation between them and the laughter coming from Purity. They appeared to be close in such a short amount of time. It was the same with his brothers, too. She could talk comfortably with them and joke about things. So why did he always feel outside her circle, like a stranger sometimes? Purity lay in bed with her eyes closed while the morning light tickled her lashes. She didn’t dream but a tiny bit about Lasci. Recalling it, she could remember the feeling, and the images remained of them both staring across from each other, standing on opposite sides of a small creek. There were urban displays of everyday human life behind Purity, and behind Lasci wa
5 Brothers & The House of Stray The Anomaly Of No Wolf
Pru ran to the balcony and was sure he caught sight of her for only a moment before she disappeared along the dark tree line. Going back inside quickly, he shut the door as quietly as possible, seeing Purity was still asleep. Walking fast, he left the room to run down the stairs and chase after Fahla. But he stopped, suddenly hesitant. Pru knew if the female wolf wanted to stay, she would have. He couldn’t understand why she’d left, but what was even more confusing was how she managed to jump down off the balcony when that was something even he couldn’t do without almost injuring himself. Of course, Lasci had jumped off his own balcony a few times in wolf form, but Lasci was an Alpha, so it was understandable. “Is Fahla a true Alpha female?” Pru wondered to himself. “Are they asleep?” Lasci asked, coming from the great room and looking up the stairs at Pru. Pru nodded, “Well, Purity is, but the female wolf is gone.” “Gone? Gone where?” Pru shook his head, “No clue Lasci.
5 Brothers & The House of Stray Quietly Leaving
Everyone had managed to sit down for dinner, but it wasn’t the usually pleasant and funny atmosphere. Libidi still held a grudge against Fahla, and Lasci was unhappy initially. Purity tried smoothing things over, but none of the brothers or Bastian seemed comfortable. Finally, after an argument with Lasci, causing him to get up from the dinner table and leave, Purity lost her appetite and invited Fahla to stay in her bedroom for the night. “Ignore him. He’ll get over it,” Purity said, referring to Lasci and slamming her bedroom door after Fahal made her way in. The female wolf laughed in amusement, “You’re impressive, kid. Every Alpha I’d ever come across wouldn’t just sit there and argue before finally pouting and leaving the room.” Purity laughed nervously, “Yeah, well, I'm sure he’ll make me pay for it later. But I don’t care. He had no right saying that.” Purity plopped on her bed, and Fahla jumped up on the creamy pink sofa across from her and lay down, “He’s right, tho
