His eyes went down instantly, like magnets. His eyes were locked on my bare breasts for several lingering seconds. A droplet of dark red blood fell from the brush in his hand, staining the carpet beneath us. "They're pretty, aren't they?" I asked, my tone sweet and teasing. He shifted his gaze back to my face momentarily, only to return to staring intently at my chest. "Pretty? Is that the word you want me to use?" He inquired, stepping forward as his brush headed straight for the spot he couldn't tear his eyes away from. I was about to speak, but the cold brush touched my skin just above my breasts and I gasped softly instead. My nipples hardened instantly and Sam's focus remained locked on them as he painted my upper body. I stayed silent, focused on my breathing and maybe peeked down secretly at Sam's naked chest. He was still only wearing his jeans and I cleared my throat as I looked up again. Sam smirked, his eyes still on my naked breasts, and moved the brush down over my sto
I found myself staring at him just as openly as he had done to me earlier. I felt his gaze on my face, and before I could utter a word, he swiftly interrupted. "If you dare utter the word 'pretty', you'll be fighting in this war completely naked." Sam said with his King's tone. A snort involuntarily escaped my lips, and I continued to gaze downwards while tilting my head slightly. "I was going to say something else, but never mind." I responded. Signalling for him to turn around, he obeyed obediently and I placed the brush on his ass. "What? What did you want to say?" Sam asked, his face turned to me. "I forgot now." I stated as I drew a lovely little heart on his right ass cheek. On the other cheek, I wrote my name. This was art in itself. Suppressing a fit of laughter, I hurriedly painted his legs with my body bent down, then tapped his hip to signal him to turn around. He did, and before he was fully turned around, I went down on my knees. Sam choked on his words as he took i
"My brothers always used to have impeccable timing." Sam grumbled out. I tightened the blanket around me. "It seems the gods don't leave us be." I remarked pointedly. "Fuck the gods." Samael replied as he walked over to me with a piece of clothing in his hand. "Where are your weapons, my flower?" Standing before me, his eyes scanned down my wrapped form. "I'm not sure," I said as I dropped the blanket from my body, "I believe they're behind you." Eyes raked down my naked body. "You better fetch them." He whispered. "Will you?" I responded with a sweet tone. Nudity never bothered me much. "What is your weapon of choice today?" He asked me with a teasing tone. "I seem to remember I misplaced my knife somewhere. In the side of a rather awful attacker." I explained. "Oh no," Sam stepped towards me, "How did this... Awful demon... Attack you?" He stood directly in front of me, and his finger lifted my chin, tilting my face upwards. "He made me scream, my king." I whispered to his
We walked for what seemed like hours, the tension palpable throughout our journey. We maintained silence, and I refrained from mentioning my aching feet or gnawing hunger. When the area around us opened and the dense forest was traded for sandy ground with fewer trees, I knew we had reached the sea. Within minutes, the expanse of a boundless blue ocean stretched before me. There was nothing, no sign of life to be seen on the water. Perched upon a mountain, we gazed down at the grand ocean. Beneath us, there were hundreds of ships. Enormous wooden ships with colourful sails, all poised to venture deeper into the unknown. The atmosphere changed from tense to anticipation and a tinge of fear. This was a serious matter. "How are we going to get down?" I asked with a frown. Before anyone could respond, Adrian, Lucifer, and Belgephor leaped from the ledge. My shocked gasp was cut off when Sam grabbed me and jumped off with me in his arms. A scream welled up, but Sam pressed his hand ag
Samuel turned around and faced me. I stood aside, opening the pathway for him to board his ship. He strode past me, his posture proud and unwavering. I followed with a spring in my step. I relished the idea of being on boats, sailing, and swimming. Wruy followed me, determined not to let any fear show. Both men stayed in the middle of the wooden plank while I looked over the edge with interest. I would just love to jump down right now, right in the water. We walked up and up, until we reached the deck of the enormous ship. Sam jumped over the ledge, immediately turned around and held his hand out for me to grab. I would act surprised by his gesture, but to be fair, this behaviour was to be expected of any decent person. My fingers grasped his hand and his cool skin tingled against mine when he tightened his hold on me. With his assistance, I manoeuvred over the ledge, both feet landing on the grand wooden deck. As expected, the ship bore the signature black signature colour, adorne
With a speed that surprised me, given the size of the ship, we sailed forward alongside the other ships. As one, we sailed out. Some ships on the side held back, letting the ships with the kings on it lead the way. Ours suddenly shot forward a bit, overtaking all the others and we were the first ones to sail out the secluded, safe bay. Once we left the shelter of the surrounding mountains, the wind grew significantly stronger and colder. The ship swayed slightly on the waves and I walked forwards, all the way to the front of the ship. Placing my hands on the ledge, I looked down at the wild water crashing into the wood of the ship. "Fay." Sam called me from a few metres behind me. I turned to find Sam extending a sword toward me. I took a moment to scan the tattoos on his arms and looked into his eyes, which still looked fierce as hell with the black paint. "Show me what you learned in the carriage." Sam said as he took one step towards me. Demons around us got out their own weapo
"Sister. So nice of you to join. Too boring on your own ship?" Sam's voice dripped with feigned sweetness as he addressed his sister. "Just wanted to see how you're going to train a human against an army of dark ones, brother. Are you out of your mind?" Dagon replied in an equal sweet tone. "What will you have me do, oh wise queen? Lock her up and not train her at all? Leave her undefended? She will be safer with my army in the middle of battle than alone, where she's vulnerable. The dark ones will sniff her out instantly." Sam explained simply. Dagon looked at his brother and raised one perfect, plucked eyebrow. "I have a solution. You should've left her in your kingdom." She pointed out and shook her head like she was tired. "But now that she is here, I might have a few tips for her. Come, Fay, I will tell you." Sam's hold on my hand tightened. He thought about the offer for a while, and I looked at Dagon, who looked at Samael with a calm face. My eyes fell on Nija behind her, eng
True, the water would be freezing cold. But I had a thing for ice now. My fire burned brighter, anyway. I could withstand the cold. There was something about the wide-eyed stares that made me nervous. And I don't know where my balls were coming from, but I was feeling very feisty. Especially after him calling me a blood whore. And I knew exactly how to get under his skin. "I quite fancy a swim." I remarked out loud. "Fay." Sam warned, his body tense and his eyes so dark, I'm sure Satan was coming through. "Do you know how to swim, Sam?" I asked, lifting my foot to rest it on the ledge. "Do NOT do this. Nobody will save you." Sam threatened, but his tone was unsure and he seemed genuinely nervous. When he took one step towards me, I stood on the ledge with both feet. I spread my arms wide, and the entire ship seemed to hold its breath in anticipation. "Fay. You're going to die if you fall." Adrian's voice crackled with tension, his eyes betraying genuine fear. Sam didn't look at
“Are we really sure about this?“ Elle asked, her voice thick with apprehension. “We’re sure.” Elyse replied firmly, her eyes brimming with hope. Neither Elle nor I could bring ourselves to object any further. There was only one wall between this room and the dungeons, which were currently empty since all the prisoners had been taken out for the hunt. That's why tonight was the perfect night to do this. Sam wouldn't be here, and nor would be any of the hunters. Adrian had been invited to the hunt, much to his delight, and so even he would be occupied for the entire night. “How exactly do we do this?” I asked, frowning as doubt crept in. Half of me was convinced it wouldn’t work.The other half—the rational part—was terrified that it might. “Did we really have to pick the creepiest place for this?!” I jumped at the sound of a male voice, my hand instinctively gripping the hilt of my knife. Dante and Reggie had entered, Dante carrying a thick black book while Reggie laughed, pattin
I smiled and tugged on Sam’s pants, pulling him closer until his body pressed against mine. The thick branch beneath us held steady, but offered no protection from the cold wind gusting over our bare skin. Sam’s lips captured mine once again, and as his hand slid across my skin, feeling my goosebumps, fire burst from his fingertips. I gasped when the branch caught fire. Sam quickly doused the flames with his ice, but I stared at the charred spot, shock coursing through me. My mouth fell open in disbelief. "What... What is this?" I asked with disbelief. “I... I don’t know,” Sam replied, his eyes wide with uncertainty. “Have you always had this?” I questioned suspiciously, turning toward him. He looked at me, clearly unsure. “No,” he admitted, glancing down at his hand in amazement. I did the same. “I think it’s you. Your fire... it’s in my veins now.” I blinked, trying to process his words. "I noticed it every time I had your blood in my system. I felt the warmth. But I couldn
I bit my lip in torment, unable to tear my gaze away from Sam’s bare upper body. The fact that my body temperature was already too high didn’t help, nor did the way Sam moved in the fighting circle, calculating his next move to defeat his eight opponents. The scar I had given him long ago with a whip stood out starkly against his bronzed skin. The crown still sat firmly on his head, a testament to his rigid posture—even in the middle of combat. I almost groaned in desperation when Sam lifted the corner of his mouth into a smug smirk, taunting his enemies. Sam was intoxicated by the fight. It had been a long time since anyone dared challenge him, but tonight, nothing could stop him. He gave his challengers a simple choice: yield or die. A number of demons already lay dead at the corners of the ring. The vampires were nearly driven mad by the scent of blood, but Lucifer had kept them in check by giving each a bottle of blood wine. They lounged around, enjoying the company of several
I followed Sam's gaze and was met with thousands of silent eyes. It was still beyond me how such a large crowd could remain so quiet. My eyes first landed on Lucifer's wife, who was yanked back harshly by her husband. Lucifer looked regal, wearing a massive crown. His purple attire suited his large frame, and he puffed out his chest proudly when our gazes met. Shea stood a few meters away with the Lust crowd, her expression disapproving. The moment our eyes met, she quickly looked down. Moving on, I saw Adrian with his arms around Elle, both beaming with happiness and pride. I forced myself to suppress a smile, wanting to appear serious, and looked further. Dagon stood with Ren, holding hands. Ren gently stroked Dagon's arm. I almost gasped when I noticed a slight bump in Dagon's belly. I nodded in acknowledgment, and Dagon responded with a serene smile, nodding back. Elyse stood near them, arms crossed, looking as fierce as any demon king. The numerous knives strapped to her bod
“Don’t be nervous.” Elle scolded me from behind. I huffed in response. “I’m so done with these public events.” I replied, wringing my hands together. “Well, get ready for a lot more. You’re going to be Queen.” Elyse commented from the side. I eyed her, furrowing my brows. Elle finished the intricate braid, adding small wildflowers to my hair. Their colors popped against my dark strands, and I smiled at my reflection in the mirror. Elyse applied a final swipe of red lipstick to my lips, stepping back to admire her work. "You look absolutely perfect. Like a true Queen." I smiled again. My throat was bare. It would soon be adorned with a ruby necklace, similar to Sam's. Small rubies dangled from my ears, and a simple gold bracelet wrapped around my wrist. My dress was black and red, massive and encrusted with gemstones. I could barely walk in it, but apparently, this was how coronation dresses looked in this realm. Except for Elle, considering she was dressed in lingerie and a see
"Two bottles and one pack of cigarettes a month. That's my offer. Take it or leave it." Sam said, turning to Rhazien. The vampire sucked on his teeth, his fangs just visible, sharp and menacing. A shudder ran through me. They looked lethal. And painful. Lucifer, leaning heavily on the table, looked desperate. Around him, the vampires shared the same tense, eager expressions. Rhazien paused, letting the tension stretch. He scanned the room, his gaze lingering on each of us before it finally settled on Sam. He nodded once. "Yes!" Lucifer cheered, immediately turning to point at random vampires—each of them stunning in their own way. Lucifer's wife was going to have a heart attack. "I'll have my own harem!" He announced proudly. Sam sighed, clearly exasperated. "Oh, hell... What have we gotten ourselves into?" I snorted, nudging his chest. "Let him have his fun." "My brothers won’t be happy about this," Sam muttered. "I just gave the King of Pride something to brag about
I watched with interest as everyone around me became increasingly drunk. I kept my distance from the wine, not wanting to cloud my mind, and leaned comfortably against Sam. The vampires danced with the grace and allure of professional performers, putting on quite the spectacle. “I have some gifts for you, Rhazien.” Sam said, cutting through my distracted thoughts. “Gifts?” Rhazien’s eyes lit up with curiosity. “For your hospitality.” Sam reached to his side, producing a packet of cigarettes and a bottle of wine. Rhazien gasped, his excitement palpable. “Is that…?” Rhazien asked, his voice full of wonder. “Yes,” Sam smirked from behind me, “enjoy them.” “What are those?” I asked, eyeing the odd-smelling cigarettes. I recognized the wine as blood wine. “Blood cigarettes,” Sam replied. I froze at the words. “A delicacy for vampires. They can’t make them themselves. The process is intricate and involves working with a lot of blood,” he explained softly. Rhazien twirled the cigare
Sam cleared his throat and turned to Rhazien. “We agree—on my wife’s condition. My brother gets to take a vampire of his choice home. I’ll supply you with at least a dozen humans every month, in exchange for a dozen vampires.” Rhazien glanced from Sam to me, then over to Lucifer, who was still dancing. After a moment, he sighed. “Deal.” “Perfect.” Sam said with a grin, extending his hand. They shook on it, both clearly satisfied. I looked ahead, noticing some women dancing sensually on the bar. Their bodies moved like snakes, swaying their hips seductively, the atmosphere dripping with allure. Sam and Rhazien clinked their glasses and downed their drinks in sync, slamming the empty glasses down with matching grins. I knew Sam was getting drunk when he suddenly pulled me onto his lap. I gasped, instinctively resisting, but his supernatural strength held me still. He pressed my hips against his and my back against his chest. His arms encircled me, and he placed another glass of w
The dark ballroom got even darker when Rhazien clapped his hands, and the dangerous tension in the room rose considerably. “Do you think they’ll dance with me?” Lucifer asked, his eyes fixed on a group of vampires. “They would be honored, King of Envy,” Credence replied. “Many of us have never had the privilege of meeting a demon.” "Why is that?" I asked with interest, glancing at the human girls twirling around in beautiful dresses, their vampire partners looking down at them like they were a snack. They probably were. “We're not foolish enough to venture into the demon realm. That would be suicide,” Credence explained, tapping her glass with her long, blood-red nails. “Nor do we invite demons into our lands. Demons are too bloodthirsty. For your King, we made a exception." "We won't shed any blood here." I promised her, even though I couldn't see her. "Don't make promises that aren't yours to make, Queen of Wrath. Your husband has quite the reputation. We know the risks we’ve