[Atticus’ POV]I take Anthony’s form in for a couple more minutes before turning and making my way upstairs, where Tabitha should be sound asleep. I could only hope that she had gotten enough rest because I wasn’t going to let her sleep for the rest of the night after what happened.Letting out a growl of frustration, I try to ignore the memories of her with that damned vampire to come forward, but despite my best efforts, I can't, and as they come, so does my dark side wanting punishment and possession.Stopping in front of my bedroom door, I consider whether or not this is a good idea, but nature takes over, and I’m heading inside, where I pull off my clothes and throw them on the ground before climbing onto the bed and cuddling up against Tabitha so that I can begin to knead her breast while my other hand finds its way between her thighs.“Mmm, Atticus,” Tabitha whimpers, attempting to roll over but stopping as I tighten my hold.“Don’t move,” I murmur, slipping my fingers between
[Anthony’s POV]My head throbs, followed by my neck, as the world around me begins to come back. Beneath me is hard and cold, causing a chill to enter my body before I slowly pry my eyes open to find that I’m lying on the floor of someone’s living room.Groaning, I slowly sit up while the room around me spins. Fuck, did I drink that much to end up like this? As this thought hits, images of the previous night with Atticus and Tabitha begin to appear, and before I can even piece them together, I’m jumping up.Letting out a growl of frustration, I take in the area around me once more and realize that I had slept on the fucking floor of Atticus’ living room.“Bastard,” I hiss, taking in the cup that I had been given before passing out. Lifting it, I sniff until I can make out the scent of herbs. “He fucking drugged me.”Throwing the cup on the ground, I look at the stairs and begin to move, making my way up them until I spot Tabitha moving silently down it towards what I can only assume i
[Tabitha’s POV]What was I doing? How the hell did I let myself get sandwiched between these two men, one of whom I should hate with my whole being? This had to have something to do with the vampires marks on me, it had to be. That’s right, that was it. Since they marked me, I couldn’t seem to stop myself from wanting to be touched, tortured, and taken by whoever touched me. It was their venom that made me so horny and sensitive.You wish. A small voice in the back of my head giggles.Ignoring it, I find myself deciding this had to be the reason. I let myself become lost in the feel of Atticus and Anthony moving in me until I’m crashing into orgasm.“Fuck!” I moan, leaning my head against Atticus’ shoulder so that his mouth could find mine once more, muffling the moans that were escaping me as I continued to get fucked hard and fast until both men were cumming deep in me.Panting, we remained in place as it became increasingly clear that neither man wanted to move first.Rolling my ey
[Anthony’s POV]I watch with wide eyes as Holly rushes forward out of nowhere with a knife in hand. Not stopping, she lifts it in the air, and when she reaches Tabitha, she attacks. However, before she can make contact, Atticus is moving and grabbing her wrist.Giving a twist, he makes her drop her weapon before pinning her to the ground and pulling out a set of handcuffs.For a moment, I consider moving forward to help him, but that damned draw that I usually felt when Holly was near pressed against me, and I felt keeping my distance would be for the best, at least for now.“LET GO OF ME!” Holly hisses as Atticus finishes cuffing her and then lifts her. “WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE TO…”“Your worst nightmare,” Atticus growls, letting his icy aura erupt from him. “I suggest you fucking cooperate before I hurt you.”“You wouldn’t hurt a woman, would you?” Holly gasps, fixing her gaze on his.“If I feel threatened, possibly.”As the words leave his lips, Holly gives him a confused look.“W
[Tabitha’s POV]I stare straight ahead at Bonnie as she lounges on my desk with a look of amusement on her face. I knew the minute she came bouncing in and beelined for me that she had seen the two assholes who stood outside, and now she wasn’t going to let me get away with not telling her what was going on and why they were here with me.When I had that run-in with Holly, all my patience was already gone, and my frustration was at an all-time high. Especially now that I knew what that bitch Holly was and couldn’t necessarily stay angry at Anthony like I wanted to.“Well?” Bonnie pushes as I continue to remain silent. “What’s the story?”“I don’t know what you mean,” I respond, playing dumb.“Don’t try to hide it,” she giggles. “You’re radiating with fae energy, and your neck is covered in hickeys. It’s clear you’ve been busy, but is it only the iceman, or are you back with Anthony again too? I didn’t take you as the type to be into threesomes, but…”“Enough,” I hiss, looking around t
[Tabitha’s POV]My eyes fly open to find that I’m lying on what feels like a bed adorned with silk covers. Blinking a few times, I try to clear my vision, only to find that everything remains blurry.Frowning, I attempt to get up but stop as I feel an arm around my waist, and when I wriggle around, I feel a strong body pressing against me.“Are you awake?” A deep voice that sends my heart racing asks. “Why didn’t you say something?”“I didn’t want to bother you,” I hear my voice respond. “You were sleeping so peacefully earlier.”“I wouldn’t have minded waking up to your beautiful face.”Immediately, understanding began to rush through me about what was going on, but I still didn’t quite understand who I was supposed to be in this.“Are you hungry?” The one I’m with asks as strong arms wrap around my body. “It has been quite a while since the last time you fed.”“A bit,” I admit. “But are you sure it’s okay?”“Of course,” he husks, nipping at my neck. “If it makes you happy, then I wi
[Anthony’s POV]I move slowly down the street while trying to calm the raging emotions that are threatening to drown me. Fuck, it was frustrating how things were with Tabitha, but thanks to that fucking succubus, there was no way we could go back to how we were.Fucking supernaturals. This was why I hated them all. They used their abilities to play with you as they please, and they didn’t give two shits if they fucked up your life or not.“Dammit!” I growl, punching the wall beside me while those on the street watch me. “Holly,” I continue, not giving two shits what they think. “When I get my hands on you, I’ll fucking kill you.”It wouldn’t make a difference if the world had one less disgusting succubus, and I was sure I could easily claim self-defense in the process.Letting wonderful thoughts of drawing that bitch's blood cloud my mind, I continue to move until I arrive at Morte Diem and head inside. Since it was early, there weren’t many people around, which meant that I wouldn’t
[Allister’s POV]I sit alone at the bar, eyeing the few people that dance together. Though it was early, I had come as soon as the sun went down so that I could complete my mission sooner. Since that bastard fae had hidden his hiding spot, I would need the help of his same species to help me unglamour it. And I had no luck the previous night.“Are you just going to sit there?” The bartender asks me.“And if I am?” I counter.“At least have a drink while you wait for whatever it is that you’re waiting for,” he responds. “It isn’t fun to be sober in a place like this.”A place like this. It was all but a sex club. Of course, being drunk or high was ideal, but for what I planned on doing, I needed to be completely sober.“I’m fine,” I huff, continuing to eye the dance floor until a man storms in and takes a seat beside me. “What’ll it be?” The bartender asks.“The strongest thing you have.”Fighting the laugh that wanted to escape me due to how fucking sad the man sounded, I begin to go
[Tabitha’s POV]“Then we have tonight.”If you asked me if this was the outcome I was expecting after taking down Titus and ending one threat, I would say no. I wasn’t an overflowing fucking optimist, but to know that in the end, the ones who stood beside me through this time would disappear one by one was a punch to the gut.Atticus would be leaving to go to the unseelie court, Vance would need time to calm his clan and gain control, and Anthony was gone and would never be back.“I think the lady wants you,” JD chuckles, breaking the silence that had fallen around us. “Why are you just standing there?”“Shut up,” Atticus growls, reaching out and grabbing me.It doesn’t take long for us to arrive back at Atticus’ home, and the minute we step in the door, my clothes are being ripped off along with his. Once they’re out of the way, Atticus is dropping to his knees and burying his face in my folds.“Atticus,” I gasp, spreading my legs wider. “The door.”“Fuck the door,” he growls, contin
[Atticus’ POV]“His help doesn’t come easy.”The words leave my lips as I take Tabitha in, waiting to see if her resolve will quake. Maybe this was the reason that I fell for her, or maybe it was the undeniable draw that I felt. Whatever it was I knew, with or without my memories, I would choose her again and again because of the strength she radiated.“I don’t care,” she says, beginning to move. “And if you’re just going to stand here and argue, you can..."“No,” I sigh, hoisting Titus as he begins to slip. “Let’s go.”I begin to move, heading into JD’s domain, and then lead the way to his room, where he should be waiting. When we arrive, the door swings open, and a broad smile rests on his face.“Did you succeed?” He asks, eyeing the wrapped-up lump on my shoulder. “Or did you bring me another gift?"“No,” I chuckle, throwing Titus on the ground. “It’s what you want.”“But before that,” Tabitha adds, making her presence known. “There are some things that we would like to ask him.”“
[Tabitha’s POV]I wait until Atticus disappears out of the room and the sound of his steps grows distant before turning my gaze to Vance, who is watching me curiously. I was sure that he was curious why I was still standing here. I wanted to speak with him alone. And probably, what the hell was I even doing?“Promise me,” I begin, deciding there was no point in beating around the bush. “That you won’t disappear.”I knew I was asking a lot, and I wouldn’t blame him for denying my request. Technically, it was because of my existence that his brother and father are now gone. And that his clan was undergoing something so serious. But I didn’t want to lose the one solid thing I had beside me.“I know I'm asking a lot and that you don’t owe me, but..."“Shut up.”Leaning forward, Vance grabs my chin and then presses his lips against mine. Immediately, the world and all the fucking problems we are facing disappear, and all I can feel is him. Is it because of his mark on me? Because of everyt
[Tabitha’s POV]I stand up and take in the room in front of me. Atticus and Vance are both here, staring at me as if they’re looking at a ghost, and laying on the ground is Titus, and someone clearly beat the shit out of him.“Good job,” I say slowly, nodding toward the bastard on the ground. “I’m glad the two of you managed to take care of him.”It was probably ridiculous to say this after dying and then coming back, but the awkwardness was beginning to get to me.“How?” Vance rasps, moving forward.Reaching out, he attempts to touch me, but lets out a hiss when his fingers touch the sunlight and begin to burn.“Dammit,” he growls.“Here,” I say, climbing through the hole that was made in my cage while I was out of it. When I’m out of the sunlight and standing in front of Vance, I grab his wrist and bring his hand to my face so that he can feel it. “Better?”Growing quiet, I wait as he processes what is happening, and when understanding finally seems to dawn in him, he is reaching ou
[Tabitha’s POV]I feel like I’m floating. In the blissful darkness that surrounds me, I’m weightless. My body drifts in and out of what I can only assume is oblivion. Did this mean that I died? If I did, I could only hope by this point that Vance and Atticus would be able to defeat Titus, and if not... Well, there was nothing I could do at this point.Letting out a sigh, I try to drift away again so that the worry I’m beginning to feel doesn’t continue to haunt me. However, with each passing minute, I can feel my consciousness becoming clearer and clearer until I can’t remain oblivious, and it’s frustrating.Slowly, I begin to open my eyes, but I have to close them again as dazzling light attacks them, and when I open them again, I have to squint.Frowning, I begin to take in the area around me, trying to determine exactly what was happening and where I was. Was this the afterlife? But how could it be? As a sinner and a member of the undead, wouldn’t hell be the place to which I belon
[Vance’s POV]Shouts and snarls erupt around me as I burst into the mansion ahead and begin to look around. Why the fuck would Tabitha be stupid enough to go in alone when she knew that my father was most likely waiting for her?As this thought hits, two of my father’s men rush toward me. Growling, I lift my hands and connect with them. Once I’ve got control, I liff and throw them into the next line of men that are making their way toward me.Behind me, I can hear Atticus, and when icy bullets begin to erupt around me, I extend my senses until I feel Tabitha.“I’m heading up!” I announce, taking in the scene around me. “Can you handle it here?”“Yeah,” Atticus puffs, switching out the weaponry on his arms for something stronger. “Just don’t forget; I need that heart.”Nodding, I begin to move, only stopping long enough to dodge a sneak attack.“Nice try,” I grin, kicking out and sending the man crashing into the wall and then moving forward so that I can grab his head and twist until
[Tabitha’s POV]I keep my gaze fixed on the hole where the slowly-lightening sky can be seen. I had maybe twenty minutes at most before the sun was high enough to shine down on me. Shit, what the hell was I going to do?“Don’t look so afraid, my pet,” Titus murmurs. “This was always your fate from the moment you came into existence.”“Wouldn’t that mean it was the same fate for you?” I ask."No, because I wasn’t born a monster, I was turned, and in finally getting rid of you, my true love will forgive me and bring me and my people out of the shadows.”“Your true love?” I repeat as I feel my consciousness being tugged on.Gasping, I feel my eyes roll into the back of my head as images of a beautiful field with white flowers swaying in the breeze appear. Standing in the field are Titus and a woman with flowing blonde hair and bright golden eyes. She wears a white gown that is almost transparent, allowing the perfect view of her body beneath.Instantly, I feel a sense of familiarity and
[Tabitha’s POV]I can feel Vance’s hesitation as he tries to make sense of my plan. I knew that it was a suicide mission, but to see Allister suffering so fucking much because of his own father, I couldn’t stop the burning desire I felt to kill Titus.“You don’t have to join us,” Atticus offers, breaking the silence that was settling around us. “We don’t need you anyway.”“Do you really think you stand a chance against them?” Vance counters.“I wager I have a good chance at surviving,” Atticus chuckles. “I would just have to breakout the heavy ammo.”As he speaks, ice starts to wrap around his muscular arms and form into what looks like machine guns. Damn, he really was capable, wasn’t he? With his ice magic, Vance’s blood magic, and my combat skills, I was sure that we would be okay.“Fine,” Vance huffs. “But remember, my father is mine.”“I need his heart,” Atticus counters. "Therefore, I should be..."“He’s mine,” Vance repeats more firmly. “I’ll give you his fucking heart before i
[Vance’s POV]My gaze stays fixed on Tabitha as she stares in the direction that ice fae bastard disappeared in. As much as I tried to tell myself that I didn’t give two shits if they had something, seeing her so fucking hurt over his leaving left a bad taste in my mouth.“Are you just going to sit there?” I ask, unable to continue to watch her misery. “Don’t you think we should get out of here too before someone finds this?"As I speak, I motion to the pile of ice, flesh, and bone that covers the floor. It was only a matter of time before someone realized that August’s remains were up here, and I didn’t want to be present when that happened.The fae stuck together through most things, and to kill one of their own would make you all of their enemy. I couldn’t wait to see how things would work out for Atticus due to what he did, but for now, the repercussions would have to wait.“No,” Tabitha says softly, finally snapping out of her daze. “I’m not.”“Then let’s go.” I huff, pulling up