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Our fleet of vans shot toward the bridge ahead, and my pulse picked up. “No ambush this time please,” I murmured, staring at the bridge like an eagle, ready to leap out of the van at any time. If someone bombed this bridge, we’d all plunge into the water far beneath.“Relax. We’ve got it all covered,” White said. “Our warriors are patrolling the area.”I didn’t relax, but I let out a breath of relief when our fleet passed over the bridge and it remained standing. It seemed that with Jason, I had better luck.As the sky brightened, the lake turned out to be the bluest water I’d ever seen. Behind the lake were colorful mountains. The sudden serenity almost felt surreal after a hard battle.“The west has its own laws and rules,” White continued. “No supernaturals or humans dominate Utah, though there’re a few religious groups that gather big crowds and preach the coming of the end of the world. They don’t bother us, as we don’t invade the lands where their clans reside.”“I thought you
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This room stirred up memories of Alpha’s son. The night after he’d had me, he’d brought me to his suite, a place that radiated luxury and privilege. Yet, even when I foolishly thought we had a future, I hadn’t felt like I fit in there.The memory still stung, sharper than I wanted to admit. Not because I harbored any lingering feelings for Asshole—that part of me had died the moment he’d slipped that ring onto her finger. No, the pain was rooted in something deeper. In the way he’d played on my vulnerability, fooled me into thinking I was special to him, only to discard me when it suited him. I’d almost let him stomp on my dignity and self-worth like a stain on his suit.He’d left his cousin to settle me in, and I’d spent the night alone, sleeping on his spotless sofa. A day later, Asshole proposed to my rival, slipping a huge diamond onto her finger. I clenched my fists, remembering that day, how I’d sat on that cold, unforgiving sofa in his suite, surrounded by all his gaudy display
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The two servants entered, their movements graceful and precise, as if every step had been carefully rehearsed. I grinned at them, glancing down at the array of dishes they balanced on their trays. Despite my smile, they kept their gazes respectfully lowered, not daring to meet my eyes.“Put the dishes on that pink ivory table,” I instructed, gesturing toward the delicate table in the center of the room. “I’ll enjoy them slowly, savoring every bite.”They didn’t respond verbally, but they moved swiftly, arranging the plates and glasses with practiced hands. Every dish looked artfully presented, each item spaced just right, as though even the simplest meal had to match the luxury of the room. One of the girls stepped forward and pulled out a velvet balloon chair for me, and I arched an eyebrow in surprise.“That’s nice,” I said, genuinely pleased. “Thank you.”After I settled onto the plush chair, she gently placed a folded violet napkin onto my lap, her movements soft but precise.“I’m
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Two vampire guards flanked the massive redwood double doors, their black leather coats glistening in the dim hallway light. Their gazes were sharp, unyielding, and each was as still as a statue. Beside them stood Henry, the cantankerous old butler, guiding a small group of humans toward the entrance—two young women and a young man, all with downcast eyes and subdued postures. Their anxious expressions made it clear they weren’t there by choice.A wave of instinctive protectiveness surged through me. There was no way I’d let them step inside and reach Jason. Without hesitation, I slid between the group and the door, reaching for the bronze knocker to lean on it in what I hoped was a firm yet casual pose.“How’s everyone doing tonight?” I asked with a grin, feigning an easygoing charm.They all stopped, shooting me looks that could have burned through steel. So much for pleasantries.The butler’s lip curled, his eyes narrowing at me. “What brings you here, Lady Ollivara?” His tone was p
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I slanted him a look. “I’m not Jason’s woman. We’re more like Batman and Robin, and he’s my Robin.” Over the vampires’ confused look, I added with an exasperated sigh, “Don’t you guys watch any shows?”“We don’t like American movies,” White said, and the vamps all nodded their agreement. “We don’t like anything American.”“So you’re French,” I said. “But I’m telling you, Jason was my sidekick when we were on the road trip before you guys showed up.” No one looked even slightly convinced. I sighed. “My point is, this Batwoman takes it upon herself to look after her Robin.” I shook my head. “Why am I even explaining myself to you French dudes when you obviously don’t get it?”I pushed open the door, still shaking my head, but turned to the guards, who stared at me with identical, expectant expressions. “Come get me if I start screaming.”Every vamp blinked, then narrowed their eyes.I rolled mine. “That was a joke,” I muttered and shut the door behind me.“Do you think that was funny?”
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"Just don’t get too hooked on my incredible blood, vampire," I teased, giving him a lighthearted warning. "The last thing I need is for you to get addicted. Trust me, the last thing I want is a blood junkie trailing me around—especially one who’s so particular about his feeding habits."He pulled back slowly, visibly holding himself back, his mouth lingering near my wrist for a moment before he licked the tiny wounds to seal them. I could tell it was an effo
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Even wounded, he’d cleaned himself up nicely. His hair smelled of dark rose and pine. His breath smelled of powerful male, mint, and lust.His tongue probed, and I parted my lips for him and allowed his delicious invasion. He thrust his tongue into my mouth, and pleasure burst in me like electric fire. I gasped, only to find that I couldn’t get air into my lungs. He’d sealed them, telling me with his brutal kiss that he now controlled the air and decided when I could breathe.At my moan of pleasure and need, his chest rumbled.I’d never imagined that a single kiss could ignite every part of me like this. Jason’s touch had unlocked a fire inside me that I didn’t know I possessed, a spark that only he seemed capable of lighting. Every dormant cell within me blazed to life, sparking and humming as if woken from a centuries-long slumber. This connection, this heat—it was unlike anything I’d ever felt. Asshole, the mate I’d once thought was my destiny, had never even come close to stirring
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The feeling was incomparable. Feeding Jason from my own wrist had been powerful, yes, but nothing like this. This was something else entirely—a raw, visceral ecstasy that flooded every nerve in my body. I couldn’t hold back the moans that tumbled from my lips, each sound pulled from somewhere deep within. My hands tightened in his hair, desperately anchoring me as waves of intense sensation radiated outward, filling every inch of me with a heat that bordered on agony.Inside, a firestorm of need blazed, primal and relentless. My body throbbed, each pulse an ache demanding to be filled. This wasn’t just about desire; it was something instinctive, a feral longing that went beyond sex. I needed to be claimed, to be taken so completely that I’d forget everything about myself—my past, my pain, even my own name. Nothing mattered but this moment, this aching, primal urge to be bound to him in the most fundamental way possible.I felt Jason’s body shudder against mine, his control hanging by
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The light witches approached me cautiously, not entering through the French doors but appearing from the shadows on the other side. They’d been training me nonstop for days, testing my resilience and patience, pushing the limits of my powers. Barbie, always efficient, had drilled me on spells and potions, memorizing incantations and identifying herbs, understanding the delicate balance between dark and light magic. She made sure I could distinguish between what was forbidden and what was celebrated. Meanwhile, Fin had taken a more hands-on approach, guiding me in channeling my energy, summoning my power, and holding it steady in my grasp.Smooth, however, was relentless. He spent hours with me, determined to help me uncover the hidden elemental magics he claimed I possessed. “You should have command over all the elements,” he insisted, his gaze fierce. “Wind, fire, water, metal, and earth. They should respond to you.” Wind came naturally to me, flowing through my movements like an ext
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The servants bowed to me and said if I needed anything, I should just ring the bell in the room and they’d come to serve me, before they departed to give me privacy.I immediately went to check the walk-in closet and found dozens of new outfits in my size inside. This was another type of lifestyle I needed to get used to.I headed to the bathroom to do my business and take a bath. When I came out, a tray of several dishes, including two hamburgers, sat in the center of the table.The hamburgers didn’t taste like the ones I’d shared with Diane and the girls, so I guessed it was the company. One shouldn’t eat a burger alone. I missed my friends dearly and hoped they were safe. But I knew no hunters would go after them since I was gone.I finished my food, sipped the juice, and rang the bell.A servant girl who looked my age came in and asked me if she could remove the remaining dishes. I nodded and thanked her.“Where is everyone?” I asked.She looked behind the open door, and Henry ste
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But Jason? He wasn’t playing any games. There was no hidden disrespect, no fake flattery behind closed doors. When he recognized me, he did it wholeheartedly. Even if he teased me in private and let me know exactly when I got under his skin, there was an honesty about it, and a respect that felt genuine.We started toward the mansion, and as we did, I noticed a vampire heading toward us with purpose. He was young, by vampire standards, looking as if he’d been turned in his late twenties. His hair was a sandy blonde, cropped neatly, and his eyes were a bright blue that held a glint of intensity, an energy I didn’t see in many vampires. His sharp, square jaw only emphasized his striking features, but there was something else that set him apart: a perfectly groomed mustache, twirled at the ends in a way that would have looked ridiculous on anyone else. On him, though, it somehow worked, like he was channeling some old-world charm no one else had the guts to attempt. I couldn’t help but w
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We left as soon as the sun set.Over a dozen black armored vans were lined up in front of the house. I shared a vehicle with my former companions, and I watched everyone vacate the fort efficiently.“Are we abandoning the fort?” I asked as our fleet cruised out of the gate.“The shifter army is coming here,” White said. He sat with Faerry in the last row of the seats. “This compound is compromised.”“The shifter army is coming?” I shrieked. “They’re still chasing us? When will they learn to give the fuck up and just go home?”“The dogs are hunters,” Faerry said, polishing her nails. “They never give up their quarry.”“Who’s the quarry?” I demanded. “They’d better not think it’s me.”“It’s you.” Faerry smiled at me. “But that’s okay. We’re with you. They lost face when we stole you right from under their noses. They need to even the score.”I narrowed my eyes in displeasure. “So this is a my-dick-can’t-be-smaller-than-yours thing?”“Our dicks are definitely bigger,” White said confident
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“You’re his daughter,” he repeated, his voice steady but laced with an intensity that made my pulse spike. His gaze never wavered, and the weight of his words settled like a stone in the pit of my stomach. “Sues only confirmed it for me, but he’ll pay for that betrayal.” His jaw clenched, and I could see the flicker of rage in his eyes, a dark promise of vengeance. “I’ll make sure he doesn’t live through our next confrontation.”The wind howled outside, mirroring the chaos churning within me, and blood pounded so fiercely in my ears that it drowned out any other sound. Everything in me felt like a storm—a whirlwind of fear, confusion, anger, and something dangerously close to hope.“You know I’m an abomination,” I said, voice trembling yet defiant. “You know what I am—what I could do. That I’ll probably bring mass destruction.” My breath caught in my throat, but
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“Shove the family talk up your fat ass,” I snarled. “Or I’ll have the witches do it for you.”“You’ll never touch her again,” Jason snarled, his fangs out, his eyes darker than nightmares. I shivered, not because of fear, but because he appeared so sexy in his dark glory. It’d turn any woman on when a male would go to war to protect you, and the Vampire King had just issued a challenge. “I’ll tear you to pieces and erase your essence and soul forever.”“You don’t even know what you harbor in your keep, Vampire King,” the vile male snorted. “She’ll wreck your world again and rain down fire and death on Earth. I’m not the bad guy. I’ve been trying to save what’s left of Earth, but she’ll leave nothing standing when her monster comes out to play. And don’t you know we aren’t the only hunters? The entire Earth has risen up against her, or the idea of her.The Defenders, Guardians, Watchers, just to name a few. If anyone points them your way, the tsunami will sweep over you, and you won’t h
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The words were a shield around me, a possessive claim that sent a warmth curling in my chest. The protective instinct in his tone sent a wave of comfort through me, but the warmth was short-lived. Just as quickly, something colder and sharper slid through me—a flicker of doubt. Would he still think of me as his if Nossy’s poisonous words managed to turn him against me? If she whispered enough of her twisted truths, would Jason still stand by me? Or would he, too, start seeing me as the thing everyone feared?I shoved that thought aside, but it lingered like a shadow, clawing at the edges of my mind.Before I could even form a response, the chill in the air thickened, and a bone-deep sense of dread swept over me. I started to speak, to snap at Nossy to shut up, but the words died on my tongue when her head jerked backward with a sickening crack. The movement was unnatural, contorted—like something had taken hold of her, something that wasn’t her at all.Her eyes turned black—pure, soul
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My throat tightened as I stared at Nossy, her sneer a constant reminder of the chaos she had caused in my life. I must get the truth out of her—alone. The thought echoed in my mind like a mantra, desperate and urgent. If she said anything that didn’t sit right with me, I’d just snuff her out quietly. No one would know. No one would have a chance to turn on me. Worse, no one would start hunting me. It was safer that way. Easier.I had heard enough whispers in the Shifters Uni to know that the rumors surrounding Deathroh’s daughter were growing louder by the day. They said she was still alive, walking the Earth, her very existence a threat to everyone—human and supernatural alike. The idea of her had become something of a myth, a whispered warning among those who sought to protect their own from his wrath. And the most terrifying part? They believed that she was me.I couldn’t even begin to comprehend it. Deathroh’s daughter? Me? How? How could I possibly be his daughter? I was a hybrid
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Jason, for his part, didn’t say anything. He didn’t need to. His gaze, his quiet intensity, said everything.I cleared my throat, breaking the moment, but a small, teasing smile still tugged at the corners of my mouth. “You didn’t sleep on the job, Henry,” I said, glancing at the man holding the tray of coffee.Henry shot me a look, his eyes narrowing slightly as though he was offended. “I never sleep on the job,” he replied curtly, his tone firm and almost defiant. His posture didn’t shift an inch, still rigid and professional, and I could see the faintest traces of amusement in his gaze, though it was expertly hidden behind his usual stoic demeanor.“I’m glad and surprised,” I said, grinning a little as I took a step closer to him. “Is that coffee for me?” I asked, my voice light, teasing.Henry’s snort was immediate. “Who else could get me to serve her coffee?” he muttered, barely containing his distaste.I laughed softly, the sound unexpectedly easy, and then it clicked—this had b
