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Cressida's P.O.V. Fuck, fuck, fuck. Why am I surrounded by fools? I told Gabe to bring me a virgin woman whose body I could take so those idiots in the palace don't know what I look like. He had to take a human who was with a wolf from Dark Moon. Now she's at the palace telling them all about her missing friend. The young woman is lying on the bed watching us. I can't use her body now that they know what she looks like. How hard is it for him to find one that's alone? Does he not understand there should be no witnesses? "What can I do to make it up to you?" Gabe asks while following me around like the pathetic dog he is. "Nothing. There is nothing you can do. Forget about it. I'll use her to relieve my frustration." He looks from the blonde on the bed back to me. "What do you mean? Use her how?" Some men are so stupid. "You know I prefer women oJessi's P.O.V.We get Dawn and Jose settled in a room inside the palace, but something is bugging me. Dawn said Aubrey was adamant they needed to go on a road trip and wouldn't take no for an answer. Why do I feel like she was up to something?"Davina, do you think you can do something for me?" I ask my favorite fairy. She twirls over to me excitedly."Anything, Warrior Jessi." I can't help smiling at her. One of these days, I'm going to sit down to talk with her about her life before we met. I bet it's an interesting story that would definitely require popcorn."Do you think you can go to the location where Dawn and Aubrey had a flat tire? I want to know if you sense anything strange there. I know you're more sensitive than most to the presence of supernaturals." She's focusing on me with a serious expression when suddenly she nods and jumps up and down excitedly."Yes, I can do that. Is there anything in particular you're looking for?" I don't
Cressida's P.O.V. Getting rid of Gabe was the best thing I could have done. Aubrey is better than he ever was, and she has magic of her own. I still don't know how Jessi and the others plan to kill me, but I figure I may be able to use Aubrey as a sacrifice so I can live. It's great having a woman who wants to be with me, but let's get real. Being with one person really isn't what I'm into. She's taking care of my needs right now, and I'll use her in the fight, but after that, her services will no longer be required. I should have left a better note on Gabe. It seemed almost childish now that I think about it. Oh, well. They know the time has come for them to die. I sent them the message yesterday, so I figure we'll attack tonight. I have all the rogues ready to go, and I've added a spell to make them stronger than the typical lycans. Aubrey's currently got her head between my legs, but I'm no
Jessi's P.O.V. I guess Cressida thinks the thunder and lightning are going to scare us, but we're beyond the theatrics. We're ready to kill some witches. Everyone is prepared. This time, she's not getting away. "She just breached the protection I placed in the forest," Rmina says from behind me. "Everyone, she's coming," I yell just as several rogues burst through the front gate. We left it unlocked, idiots, so you could die faster. The first round of warriors, along with Trevor, runs toward them. He's taken the loss of Gabe well. He said they were never really close. Gabe's focus had always been on Cressida. I can't believe the strength Trevor has now. He's taking two or three lycans at a time, even with whatever spell the witches have on them. I look over at Rmina, and she's beaming with pride. "Cressida and Aubrey are almost here," Ariel says from where she's standing next to Zoe. Wyatt,
Jessi's P.O.V.My tears start falling as grief takes over. I look at the spot where Davina was lying, and there's nothing left of her. My fairy can't be dead. My grief is replaced with rage, and all I see is red. We have to kill that bitch. Davina will not die in vain. Just as I stand up and prepare to wipe that smirk off Cressida's face, I hear something through mindlink that makes me freeze."Trick, trick, trick a witch and watch her die. Trick, trick, trick a witch, and watch her die." What the hell? Am I making up songs now in Davina's voice? "Don't cry for me, warrior Jessi; I'm still here. I just had to trick the witch so I could help you take her by surprise."I want to weep with joy and yell at the fairy at the same time. I understand having to trick Cressida, but why me? Does she know how gutted I was thinking she was dead? I look at Jock and see him smirking. That jerk knew what she was doing. "Tink, I swear when this is over, I'm going to throttle you.
One Week LaterWyatt's P.O.V.I can do this. I can do this. I faced Cressida, and she was pure evil. This can't be anywhere near as bad. It will be fine. I know it will."Why does Wyatt look green?" Davina asks from the back seat. I can't smack a fairy; that would be wrong. I would close my eyes but can't because I'm driving."He's scared," Jessi says, laughing next to me. She's not helping. This is no laughing matter. I've never done this before."Should I use some dust on him?" Come on, Jock, control your mate. I can't have her using her fairy dust to make me go into heat or something just as bad at a time like this. We're almost there. Would Jessi be mad if we turned around? We pull into the long driveway, and I'm so anxious I can't sit still. We're here. The Dark Moon Guardians Pack. Several people are waiting for us near the front of the pack house. I'm assuming Jessi's dad is the large, muscular warrior covered in tattoos. "Will you calm down? It's g
Three Months LaterJessi's P.O.V.They better stop before I get up and slap them both. Davina and Rmina are arguing about who's going to be the pup's godmother. I have already told them they both can, but they don't want to share. She's not even here yet, and they're already fighting over her. The men are no better. They're currently in the nursery with Nickolas and Ryder, making sure everything is perfect and arguing about where things should go. Bernadette, the new palace doctor, believes our pup will come today. She refuses to go by her last name and insists we call her by her first. I love her. She's a lycan and almost a century old. "I'm the fairy, so I should be the fairy godmother." Davina insists. I giggle as Rmina turns red and gets ready to argue. "Okay, that's enough. I'll be the godmother." Dawn says from where she's sitting next to me. She's expecting her first pup, too, but she has at least a few more weeks to go. Rmina and
Book 3 - Davina - More Than A FairyTwo Weeks Before Meeting JessiDavina's P.O.V.When I fly alone, I cry.When I walk alone, I cry.Why can't anyone see me?Why don't they understand?People see me as an airhead who likes to giggle and twirl.Don't they see there is so much more to me?I'm more than just a fairy.I want to love and laugh. I want a man to call my own.I'm more than just a fairy.I can fight, and I can sing.I can make myself big or make myself small.I'm so alone that, at times, I want to die.No one will miss me because all they see is a fairy.The loneliness is a darkness that surrounds me.I live in a cloud when I want to live in the light.I can't see through the pain in my heart.Why can't they see me for who I am?I'm more than just a fairy.I want to love and laugh,I want a man to call my own.I'm more than just a fairy.I can fight, and I can sing.I ca
Davina's P.O.V."Why are you here?" I ask Satan, glaring at him. I stand in front of the door so he can't come in. Most would be scared of him, but I'm not. He's a man, and like most men, he thinks with the brain between his legs. "I want you to reconsider and come back to me." Who would have thought Satan would beg a fairy to be one of his women? I cross my arms and stand my ground."That's not going to happen. I just spoke with Selene, and she has a mate for me. I don't want to be one of your women who tells you what you want to hear, so you'll pay me a little attention. When I was down there, I told you I wouldn't sleep with you, and that hasn't changed. Now go back to hell." I try to shut the door. He has the nerve to stop it from closing. He may be tall, dark, and handsome, but I'm a fairy, damn it, and I don't take no crap from no one. Not even Satan. I pull out some of my magic dust and blow it on him. "Does Satan have lots of women because
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