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
Davina's P.O.V. After Maelani's arrival through the portal, we decided to keep it guarded in case anyone else tried to come through. We just sit down to have our breakfast when we receive a mindlink. "A demon and a hound just came through the portal. What do you want us to do?" Jessi looks at me before replying to the guard. "What do you want to do?" She asks. I'm curious to see who they are. "Let's go to the portal and see who decided to grace us with their presence," I reply. Jessi shakes her head with a smile. "We're on our way." After handing Camilla to Zoe, she teleports me, Jock, Wyatt, Trevor, and Rmina to the portal. When we arrive I recognize the two people immediately. It's Melantha and Dion. What are they doing here? "What do you want?" I ask, stepping in front of everyone else. I'm not scared of anyone from
Asmodeus's P.O.V.I'm waiting anxiously for Melantha and Dion to return with Maelani and her mate. I refuse to allow any of my children to disrespect me so blatantly. I will make an example out of them so if any more of my children get any bright ideas, they'll think twice. I'm impatient, so I go to the room to view the cameras and look at the footage from the one facing the portal. There's no one there. I thought Dion was going to wait for them. 'I rewind the footage until I see him and Melantha approach the portal. I'm relieved until I see them share a kiss. What's this about? Then, as I watch in horror, they hold hands and jump in the portal together. What the fuck is going on around here? Everyone is betraying me. They will die; they will all die. I push my panic alarm, and all my hounds come running. Well, all except my head hound, that bastard betrayed me."We're going through the portal. It's time to attack." I yell at them. They look at
Davina's P.O.V. I look at the man I've known since coming to the palace. Why would Alberto do this? He's been one of King Ryder's most loyal assistants. Or so I thought. I can tell Jessi is about ready to attack, but I'm scared he'll touch the silver blade to Camilla's neck if she does. I prepare to make myself tiny but stop when he speaks to me. "Don't even think about using one of your tricks, you stupid fairy, or I'll kill this little rodent." He snarls at me. Oh, that does it. This son of a bitch is going down. I see movement out of the corner of my eye. Tania is taking a deep breath, and Adrick moves so fast that he's a blur. Before I can blink, Camilla is out of Alberto's hand, and Tania breathes fire on him. He screams in pain as he burns, and everyone backs up. "He was one of Asmodeus' spies," Dion says, coming to my side. Adrick hands Camilla to Jessi. "Wh
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
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
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
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