One Year Later
Davina's P.O.V. My whole life changed a year ago when Selene asked me to help her and gave me one of her warriors as a mate. Now, I have a family. I don't have any children yet, but everyone else at the palace is now my family, even if sometimes I make them angry. I think it was only fair to make Wyatt feel what Jessi was going through when she was in heat, so I gave him the heat. I look down at my little goddaughter Camilla in my arms. Jessi said both Rmina and I are her godmothers, but we all know a witch can't be a godmother. It's supposed to be a fairy; that's why they're called fairy godmothers. Jock and I have been trying to have a baby since returning from Nevada and helping Selene's daughter Hailey. That was a fun little trip. I think she and Dante will be okay now. We haven't had any luck getting pregnant, no matter how many times we have sex, and we do it a lot. I hope nothing is wrong wAsmodeus' P.O.V. I feel a rage like never before as I stare at my daughters, Melantha and Maelani. I told them to get Davina and bring her to me, but instead, they came empty-handed. Well, not entirely empty-handed, they gave me the news that my fairy was mated to another, and they had marked each other. Who does she think she is? She promised that she would bear my children so I could take over the underworld as I planned. I can't do it without her. No one understands why I'm adamant that it has to be her; that's because they don't know what I know. Davina is more than a fairy. She's something special, only seen every few centuries. I need to get her back before anyone else discovers the truth. "Why did you leave her there? Why didn't you bring her with you?" I scream at the incompetent twins who dare to bear my name. Having sex with their mother was a mistake, and letting them be born was an even bigger one.
Jessi's P.O.V. I watch Davina with Camilla and I know she's hiding something. She thinks when she laughs, we can't see the pain behind the giggle. I know it's there, and after what she told me today about not being able to get pregnant, she's in even more pain than she lets on. Davina looks like an innocent little fairy, but there are many people who are scared of her because of her magic. I'm pretty sure all the men in the palace do whatever they can to stay clear of her after what she told us about Satan. Jock's the only one who has nothing to fear because, let's face it, she's not going to make herself suffer by making his penis shrink. I try to take my daughter when our food is served, but Davina shakes her head. She loves Camilla, but I also know she sometimes uses her as a shield to take her mind off what's bothering her. If this ass man is coming for her, she's not going to fight alone.
Asmodeus P.O.V.I'm lying in bed trying to go to sleep while I think about how I'm going to get my fairy. Now that my idiot daughters let her know we'll be coming back, I'm positive Davina and her mate are making a plan to stop us. As long as she doesn't find out the truth, then I should be able to get her. I look toward my door when I hear it open. It's too dark to see who it is right away, but as she gets closer, I see it is Maelani, and she's naked. What the fuck is she doing? I decide to watch her for a minute to see what her plans are. She tiptoes to the bed and sits on the side. She slowly turns and lays down. After a few minutes, she slides over next to me, and just as she's about to straddle me, I sit up and throw her onto the floor."What the fuck are you doing?" I'm a demon, yet I can tell her soul is so dark she's practically oozing black blood. "Come on, Daddy, don't you find me attractive?" Maelani stands up and tries to get on the bed
Davina's P.O.V.Maelani looks at me in surprise but quickly recovers. She tries to grab me, and I can't believe she has the audacity to think she's going to come into the palace and take me without a fight. When she grabs my arms, I grab her neck and squeeze. She lets go of my arm, and I throw her against the wall."Come on, demon bitch show me what you got," I say as Jock gets out of bed. He stays back, though. The others are still invisible, so I don't know exactly where they are. Maelani stands up and glares at me."I don't know why my dad is determined to have you, but I'm going to take you to him. First, he has to do something for me, and then he can have you as his prize. Now let's go, you stupid fairy." She runs towards me, but I'm busy watching her eyes. Let's see how she likes my song. I twirl away and giggle while she keeps trying to grab me."The demon bitch and her father. The demon bitch and her father. She wants to ride his dick so she
Maelani's P.O.V.I can't explain it, but while I was trying to fight Davina, I felt almost at peace. There has been so much darkness around me that I forgot I wasn't always evil. I had hoped a mate would claim me and take me away from my family. When Davina touches my hand, I can't hold back my tears. "I'm so sorry. They all got in my head so much that all I could see was darkness. I don't want to hurt anyone." I tell her honestly. I have no right to expect anyone to forgive me. "Look at me," Davina says. I look into her bright green eyes, and she smiles."Your eyes are no longer black; they're dark green. So pretty." She says from where she kneels on the floor in front of me. How can anyone radiate so much positivity and happiness all the time? I don't know why my dad is intent on getting her, but I can't let him. I can't allow her light to be dimmed by the evil of that realm."I feel different. I promise I won't let my dad or anyone else g
Davina's P.O.V. I look at my mother, and I feel so many things. Happiness that I have a mother, anger because I've been wondering aimlessly for so long, not knowing where I came from, and confusion as to why they're telling me now. Jock is on his knees next to me, holding me in his strong arms. He may be the silent type, and I'm the loud, flamboyant type, but we can move mountains together. He helps me stand when he knows I'm ready without me saying anything. "Why am I only hearing about you now?" I'm not able to hide the anger in my voice. I'm hurt that all this time, I thought I was just a plain fairy when really I'm the daughter of a goddess who turned me into a fairy. So what am I? A goddess fairy or a fairy goddess? Laetitia walks toward me. "I'm sorry, Davina. I was scared if someone knew who you were, they would kill you to get to me, and I refused to put your life in jeopardy. You've been on Earth for
Darian's P.O.V.I'm making my way to the palace in order to help defeat the demons who will be attacking them soon. I need to get revenge on those in the underworld for my family, so Selene asked me to help; I willingly agreed. I fly overhead in the darkness of the night, looking down at the world below. It's best for me to fly at night so the humans don't see me. As a phoenix, I'm rather large and would be noticed immediately. I could walk to the palace or drive, but I prefer to fly. My bird, Shadow, is good at blending in when we fly. He's pure black with red eyes. The fire demon Surtur killed us when I tried to defend my family from his rage. When I rose from the ashes, I was alone. It's not easy to kill a demon, especially one like Surtur. He had wanted my family to work for him, but we refused; we don't do evil deeds. We just want to live in peace. I see the palace ahead as Shadow lands in the forest and shifts. Being a phoenix, I'm not like
Maelani's P.O.V.Is it possible that the handsome man in front of me is my mate? I feel drawn to him. I hear what Davina sings about him being a phoenix. The look on his face makes me freeze. Is he angry at me? I take a couple of steps back in fear."I'm sorry. Did I do something wrong?" I ask Darian quietly. His face softens, but I'm still scared. "Can we talk outside?" He asks. His voice makes my insides quiver, but I should prepare myself for rejection. I turn and walk out of the dining hall. When I hear Davina yell after us, I can't help smiling."If you hurt her, I'll bury your phoenix ass so far under the ashes you won't be able to rise again." She sounds serious even as she begins to giggle. When we get away from everyone's prying eyes, I turn to Darian with my arms crossed. If he's my mate, I'm sure he doesn't want to be mated to a demon. Honestly, who would?"Are you my mate?" I ask him, looking into his gorgeous blue eyes.
One Year LaterDavina's P.O.V.I look down at my sleeping daughter, Aleigha, in my arms and smile. She's almost six months old. If she only knew what we went through to have her. One day, I'll be sure to tell her. She has red hair just like me and dark brown eyes like Jock. Despite Trevor's constant teasing that our baby could be Karl's, Rmina assured us that the spell would have killed any viable sperm, so there was no way it could cause me to get pregnant. After defeating Surtur, everything calmed down around here. Jill and Karl returned home to have their twins with a promise they would visit and that they could visit us any time. I didn't let them fight with us because they hadn't trained, and Jill was pregnant, but I was so grateful they had come to help when we needed it. All of our other guests remained at the palace. Zoe and Ryder were fine with all the new people. We're truly a family.Everyone has little ones now. We have a baby phoenix,
Davina's P.O.V. Xantha moves to stand with Surtur while the other demons run toward us. It's time for the battle to begin. Izzy and Shadow return to the skies to do what they can. Our side spreads out, with everyone sticking with their mates. A demon runs toward me and Jock. I leap in the air and kick him in the face while blowing my dust on him to blind him. Jock uses his sword, piercing it through his heart and then cutting off his head. We toss him into the crack that Surtur made. It actually helps us so we can send all the demons where they deserve to go, to burn in hell. We move on to the next one, and I see the others are doing the same as we did, sending the demons to hell. Izzy swoops down, chomps two demons in half, and spits them into the hole in the ground. Shadow picks one up with his talons and tears him apart before sending him to hell. Malantha and Maelani are working with Dion to
Davina's P.O.V. "How did they get you and the kids?" I mindlink Zoe, Ryder and everyone who's fighting with us. "We were hiding in the basement with the kids when we were suddenly outside, and the demons had us. I don't understand how it happened." Zoe mindlinks us back. I can hear the desperation in her voice. This sounds like something Cressida would do, but she's dead. It has to be a witch. Just as I'm about to mindlink everyone, a woman walks out from behind the demons. She's beautiful with long reddish blonde hair, but her eyes are completely black. "She's a witch and not just any witch. Her magic is darker than we've ever seen. Everyone be careful." I mindlink them. "Well, hello there, fine palace dwellers. I have been anxious to meet the people who killed Cressida. I'm Xantha." I glare at the witch. I want to squash her with my foot, but I can't do anything until
Davina's P.O.V.When we see the hounds and lower demons, I look at Jessi. We all know this is only Surtur's first attack. He'll save the best for last, so we need to reserve our energy. "Everyone stay back. Let me take care of these rats." I make myself tiny and fly over those running through the gates. I sprinkle my dust as I go. They all turn into giant rats. Hmmmm, what dance shall we have them do? I know this isn't the time for fun and games, but we need a little laughter before we face the fire demon. I've got the perfect song. I return to the others, and they all look at me."Come on, fellas, show us what you got." I clap my hands, and the rats all line up in rows, standing on their hind legs. When they begin singing and dancing, everyone howls with laughter. "You have them singing Y.M.C.A.?" Jessi asks while wiping the tears from her eyes."Yep, why was there something else you'd rather hear?" Jessi shakes her head while pulling out
Davina's P.O.V. After Karl gave his sample to Rmina. We got him, and Jill settled into a guest room. Rmina kicked me out of her bedroom when I kept asking her how much longer it would be, so now I'm pacing in the hallway. I could make myself tiny and get back in, but I don't want to make her mess up the potion. Jock is leaning against the wall, watching me. This is our chance to have a baby, and we both feel anxious. When the door to Rmina and Trevor's bedroom opens, I stop. Rmina walks out with a smile, holding up a small glass bottle. "I made it into an oil. You need to rub it all over your body and let it soak in for an hour, and then you can take a shower. After that, you should be able to get pregnant." She hands me the small bottle and I wrap my arms around her. "Thank you. I love you, Rmina." She chuckles and hugs me back. "I love you too, you crazy fai
Davina's P.O.V. "So, can I have some of your semen?" I look at Jill and Karl, and they both look like they're ready to run away. Jessi, Wyatt, and Trevor are laughing so hard I think they might fall over. This is no laughing matter."Why do you need Karl's semen?" Jill asks. I guess I should have explained it a little better."I need it so I can have a baby. So can I have some?" The others are laughing even harder while Jock's hold on me gets stronger. What is wrong with everyone? I'm telling the truth. Jill stands in front of Karl like she's going to attack me if I get near him."You want to have sex with my mate?" She asks through clenched teeth. I shake my head."Let me explain." Rmina steps forward. I wish her luck because I told them what I needed it for. What else is there to say? "I'm Rmina, and I'm a witch. The demon Asmodeus had a spell placed on Davina so she couldn't get pregnant with anyone except him. She is now mated to Jock, the man w
Rmina's P.O.V.While the others are going through the palace looking for any more spies, Trevor and I are working on a special project. Even though Asmodeus is dead, the spell on Davina is still in place. I need to find a way to remove it. I feel bad now that she's explained why she always picks on me. It has to be hard on her knowing she can't get pregnant when she wants a child so badly. "Any luck?" Trevor asks, putting his arms around me from behind. "Not yet, but I think I'm getting closer," I answer as he kisses my cheek. Most people see him as nothing more than a warrior, but I know the truth. Trevor has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. He doesn't always know how to show it because, let's face it, Gabe and Cressida weren't exactly good role models. His hands slide down to my belly to cover my small bump where our son is growing. "I can't wait until he's here," Trevor says against my ear. "Me neither. I know he's a pup, but
Gabriel's P.O.V. No one ever asks for my help. Most people don't even know I exist. They think of other shifters like wolves or bears, but there aren't many like me. I'm an alicorn. My alicorn's name is Thunder. He's dark gray with blue eyes like mine. We're running to the palace rather than flying because we'd be noticed by humans. Selene reached out to me and asked for my assistance. I was honored that she considered me. I spend all my time alone. After my parents left me when I was a foal, I've been alone ever since. They said I could take care of myself because I was a shifter. That was over twenty years ago, and I'm now thirty. Thunder reaches the palace gates and shifts. An advantage of being an alicorn is that we have a little magic and can shift without removing our clothes. I run my fingers through my golden brown hair while the guards look at me with their mouths open. Well, at least someone is impresse
Surtur's P.O.V. I can't believe that idiot thought he could go after Davina and the others with guns blazing but with no plan. Well, that's one nuisance out of the way. Asmodeus wasn't even worthy to be down here, in my opinion. He was too caught up in all his women. I understand he was the demon of lust, but there is more to life than sex. One of my hounds was spying on him, and he saw the entire fight. Even I almost laughed when he said Davina made Asmodeus and his hounds do the Macarena. That fool was probably madder than hell. He didn't have a firm grip on anything, it seems. Two of his daughters and his head hound turned their backs on him and chose another life. That would never happen to me. The people around me know if there was any type of insubordination, they would be dead. I look at the demons in front of me who have agreed to go against Satan and take over the Earth. It is time that w