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.Surtur's P.O.V.How was Maelani able to leave the underworld without me feeling it until it was too late? I filled her with darkness, so all she could see was me and my agenda. I convinced her that she was my mate when, in reality, I would never mate with a worthless demon like her. In the underworld, it's better to not mate with anyone. Now I find out that not only did she leave, but she mated with Darian. He's the last Raven Phoenix. I don't think he even knows why I went after his family. The Raven Phoenix is the most powerful of all the Phoenix. Now that he's mated to Maelani, his power will be released. I didn't think that little bitch had it in her to defy me, but I see now that was a mistake. I should have never trusted her. I know Asmodeus wants the fairy, but I need her and the others she's with. They are all unique in their own way, and I must use their abilities so I can take over Earth. I will then be able to defeat Satan and the gods. I am
Davina's P.O.V. I walk past Maelani's room and giggle. The demon likes to scream. It looks like she and Darian accepted each other. I'm happy for both of them. I wonder who else is going to come and help us. I run to mine and Jock's room. There will be training this afternoon, but right now, we are going to keep trying to get pregnant. When I open the door he's waiting for me. I run into his arms and wrap my legs around his waist. "Are you ready to try again?" I ask as I kiss him. Jock smiles when I pull away. "Do you want toys or no toys?" He asks, carrying me to the bed. I love our fun toys, but I just want him right now. "I want you. Jock, with everything that's happening around us, don't ever forget how much I love you. I know it's all chaotic right now, but knowing that I have your love and support is what keeps me going." I'm not usually one for serious talks. However, I need him
Tania's P.O.V. Why on earth did I agree to this? I don't do favors. No one has any control over me. I'm a loner; I've lived happily for centuries alone. Selene asked me to help those at the palace, and I'm walking through a forest because it's too risky to fly. I'm a dragon shifter. My dragon is large and purple, so it would definitely be noticeable if I was flying while the sun was still out. I should have waited until it was dark. "Will you stop already? You're a few hundred years old, and you sound like a damn toddler who had their favorite toy taken away." I roll my eyes at my dragon, Izzy. She was excited to help out because we never go anywhere. I prefer my own company in my house on top of Mount Everest. I'm in a location that no human would ever be able to reach. It's perfect. "No, it's not. How are you going to find our mate if you never leave?" She scolds me. Again, I roll my eyes.
Davina's P.O.V."I don't understand. Did I do something wrong?" Adrick asks as we all run outside and watch the dragon fly away. I don't have an answer for him, but I'll try and get one. "Stay here. I'm going to talk to her." I prepare to make myself tiny, but Jessi grabs my hand."I'll go with you. I'll teleport us. Did you see where she flew to?" Jessi asks. I saw the general direction, and I doubt she went far. "Try the nearest mountain," I reply. Jock kisses me, and Wyatt does the same to Jessi."Be careful," Jock says, kissing my forehead. "We will." Jessi teleports us, and we're suddenly standing on the nearest mountain. It's much cooler up here, but neither of us can feel it. I look around but don't see the dragon anywhere."Do you see her?" I ask Jessi."I'm right here," I spin around and see Tania peeking over a boulder. "Are you okay?" I ask, walking over to her. She sighs as Jessi, and I sit nex
Jessi's P.O.V."Alright, while the demon, phoenix, dragon, and vampire are busy in their rooms, it's time to weed out the rats," I tell everyone after Tania and Adrick shut the bedroom door. I have been ready to rip Cerita's head from her shoulders since Davina discovered what she was up to. Now it's time to take care of her and her mate, Uroy. "I spoke to Satan's head hound. They know that Asmodeus is up to something, but until he makes a move, they can't intervene. Same with Surtur. The head hound said there's a portal in the forest that Maelani used to come here, so we can meet him there when we're ready." Davina giggles. She's the only one who can talk to a hound from hell and giggle about it. She really is a badass little fairy. "How do you know how to contact Satan's hound?" I ask her. She twirls happily while Rmina rolls her eyes. "I know lots of things, but I only share all my secrets with Jock." I want to ask her more, but I won't. Ha
Davina's P.O.V. Cerita and Uroy were killed, as they should have been. However, as we eat dinner, I wonder what other snakes are hiding among us. I look around the dining hall and feel uneasy. There have been a lot of changes since we defeated Cressida, but were there too many too fast? The palace has many new staff members, and a few of the old staff remain. What if we didn't find all the original snakes or let new ones in? "What's wrong?" Jock asks me. He's the only one who can tell something's wrong, even when I'm pretending everything is okay. I glance at him and smile. "I feel like there's something off. I thought it was because of Cerita and Uroy, but now I'm concerned that there are others just as bad or worse. If we're going to have to fight people from the underworld, then we need to be surrounded by those we can trust." I mindlink him. I'm feeling vulnerable as I take in the people around us.
Jessi's P.O.V. After feeding Camilla, I changed her diaper and laid her down in her crib. She was asleep within minutes. I'm anxious to play with all the toys Davina left for us, but like hell am I going to tell her. I'll need to walk around with my eyes closed tomorrow. I open our bedroom door and freeze. Hot damn, I'm wet already. Wyatt is standing with his arms crossed, wearing a pair of black leather pants I didn't know he had and nothing else. He's running his fingers through the flogger and has his stern boss face on. "It took you long enough. You will get an extra punishment for every minute you made me wait. Now shut the door and get over here." Okay, folks, how can I walk to him when my legs are already like jelly and I'm dripping wet? Should I play with him or do what he wants? "I was feeding our daughter. I don't feel like playing anymore. I'm going to get a sho
Melantha's P.O.V.I can't believe Maelani left to be with Davina. Now I'm all alone down here. Dad said she found her mate, and he's a raven phoenix. I know she never felt comfortable here, but I didn't think she would leave. I wonder what it would be like to have a mate. We don't usually have mates in the underworld because, according to Dad, they make us weak.I roll over onto my stomach on my bed and sigh. Maelani and I are different from our other siblings. Their mothers are either demons or from the underworld, whereas our mom is human; she was brought down here by Dad. Now, he considers us the weakest of all his children because we're part human. Mom is barely functioning, and Dad doesn't care. He's too busy with his young whores. He has a control over us that's hard to get out from under. I don't know how my sister did it, but I would like to be free as well. Everyone thinks I do what Dad says, but that's only for survival. I know that when I sto
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