[Josiah’s POV] Kali was meticulous in planning his attacks to stay under the radar of supernatural leaders and councils of North America. During our time with him, we learned that he had already built a base of operations in Minnesota, as he sensed the presence of an important being there that he was hunting.Chelsea and I were required to lure and capture weak-minded beings to seek information on the special being and to build and feed his army. Initially, we were ordered to go on missions together. However, during a mission in Ohio, we made the mistake of trying to escape and for our punishment, torture was not enough.We were tortured in his mobile psycho chamber, which he kept in an RV that was ever present in his line of vehicles that we all traveled with. Afterward, as we lay at his feet bloodied and broken, he instructed that we were to be separated during missions.Chelsea would have to steal mates of high interest to Kali, by luring them with her beauty and then bringing the
[Gia’s POV] The attacks on the villages outside our borders pushed the start of the ceremony back a few hours. The moon will be opposite of the sun around midnight, so we still have time to make the most of our plans. Dante is in with Jackson and some helpers to get him ready in his little tuxedo. Jace escorted me to my and my mates’ room, where several women were waiting to help me get ready. After a relaxing bath in essential oils and rose petals, I finished getting ready before heading into our room.The room was lined up with the beautiful dresses we chose and one of the ladies helping me had me sit down to do my hair, while another beautiful she-wolf did my makeup for me. Normally, I do not wear makeup, but with this being a special occasion, I am willing to go out in style for my mates. My mind keeps racing back to the attacks though, and the potential for Kali to be behind them, but why would he order attacks on the villages, then retreat? What is he planning? If it was a pl
[Gia’s POV] These two handsome gentlemen and I reached the back patio of our home. The door frame is lit up with warm fairy lights and bouquets of white roses in vases lined up outside the door.We walked under the door threshold, and I was struck by the most fantastic scene. Candles, fairy lights, and hundreds of bouquets in shades of whites, blues, and purples lined up a pathway, which had a floral archway above it, and led to my three mates standing on a half-moon-shaped stage.Never in all my life had I imagined I would ever get married like this, nor could I have pictured it so perfectly, as they had created for me. I have spent my life waiting for the other shoe to drop, living in survival mode, and often being made to feel like less than others.Yet, my mates, my guards, and all the people who have filled the hundreds of seats on either side of the aisle are here for them and me. My heart feels full, but my mind still worries this is all a dream.Holding back the tears that th
[Gia’s POV]It has been the most magical night! I am married to the three most wonderful men I have ever met. We danced for an hour together, before I was ready to retire for the night.Sam carried a very sleepy Dante up to his room and the four of us tucked him in and kissed his adorable forehead as he drifted off to dreamland. Jace and Jason both made a vow to me to protect me with their lives, then they went off to their rooms. Max carried me over the threshold of our suite door. Sam put on a warm bath in the huge tub, while Damen unzipped my dress. It is so late, but I will not spoil this beautiful night with sleep, besides my mates are all creatures of the night, I thought to myself with an inner giggle.Damen and Max disappeared through a door in our suite that I have not ventured through yet, while Sam left sparks on my body as he gently bathed me. After the bath, he told me to meet him by the door that Max and Damen went in through. I was so excited about the surprise and wan
[Gia’s POV]Feeling the flogger sweep away from my behind, I hold my breath in anticipation of what Damen is about to do to me. First, I hear it, then I feel it slap against my behind. The sensation of pain mixed with pleasure causes my hips to buck forward and my vaginal walls to clench.Damen whips my derriere several times and each time my desire races to the forefront. When I open my eyes, I see Max licking his lips and Sam rubbing his bulge through his satin pants. While I am enjoying the view of my other two mates, Damen brings the flogger between my cheeks, and I feel it hit my labia. The sensation is like nothing I have ever felt, and a muffled scream of pleasure tears through the binding on my mouth. As I am practically already on the verge of an orgasm, Damen walks around to my front side, and brushes the flogger against my nipples, causing even more ripples of pleasure to fill me.Not knowing how much more I can take from not having him inside of me, I give him a pleading
[Max’s POV]Damen went to light the candles in the red room bathroom and got the new tub ready for us. We had our crew put in a large drop tub made of amethyst and rose quartz geodes, as we know how much Gia loves them.They did an amazing job. The walls in the room are painted in deep shades of purple with black accents. She still does not know this yet, but there is nothing in this world we would not do for her and our son. We knew when we met her that she has been through hell and back so many times, and that we would need to exercise large amounts of patience with her trusting us.Our only two worries right now are Kali and that she is human. Losing her would be the complete and total destruction of each of us.Closing the gap between her lying her arms and head on Sam’s chest and shoulders and myself, I give Sam a soft nudge, and he helps to place her in my arms. We might have pushed her a bit far tonight.She looks so exhausted. Carrying her to the tub, the smell of the rose a
[Gia’s POV]After a relaxing breakfast of pancakes, eggs, and fruit, we decided to spend the day walking around the three beautiful cities. Dante got to make so many new friends.He loved spending time with the fae children. Some have wings and he became so fascinated with the realization that so many beautiful beings inhabit this Earth as we do.While the children played tag in one of the parks, I spent time getting to know our amazing neighbors and people. A group of older women showed me how to make pottery with them, we joked and laughed and my first vase turned out so awful, but it was so much fun.We visited the training grounds and watched the many warriors do hand-to-hand combat. Each of my mates’ warriors learns many martial arts techniques alongside their own special abilities.I suggested to them that we create a large central training center where the warriors of each city can go to cross-train with different beings. Normally, in the human world, any ideas I would have wou
[Gia’s POV]“Are you expecting anyone,” Jace asked me while walking towards the door. “No, I am not,” I said while staring at the door.It was as if a strange energy was on the other side of it, pulling me to it. I followed Jace to the door and stood by his side while he opened it.“Hi, my name is Adam Bentlee, and I have a gift for the newlywed mates,” I heard the strange man before me say.He looks like he is in his eighties and was leaning on a cane, with a gift box tucked under his other arm. Time seemed to pause momentarily as he stared into Jace’s eyes.Jace said nothing but just stepped to the side. “Thank you, Mr. Bentlee,” I said as I stepped closer to him, his eyes are mesmerizing. One eye is white and the other is a deep almost inhuman green. “It is my pleasure, my Queen,” he said.Then he opened the box, and inside was a beautiful plant with a large flower bud. “That is gorgeous, I have never seen a plant like it before,” I said as I looked closer in the box at it.“It is
[Gia's POV]The moment of impact of their magic upon my head produced tidal waves of energy into my being. It felt like a thousand hurricanes had collided with my skull, each with its unique fury and force, and they were all converging in an opus of chaos within my body. It was an experience beyond words, beyond comprehension, and yet, somehow, it was also beautiful in its terrifying way.The air around me seemed to ripple and distort. The world's colors blur and warp as if viewed through a broken lens. A bright light flashed before my eyes, momentarily blinding me before fading into a pulsating aura of energy that engulfed my entire body.I was thrust through an invisible portal in the sky and found myself falling feet first as the perception in the portal inverted. It is as if the two realms mirror each other's gravity, one where on one side you fly upwards, and the other you fall downwards.As my human vessel fell through the portal, a burst of energy filled my ears, drowning out a
[Gia’s POV]Staring up at the four goddesses, I began feeling even smaller in these vast phenomena of life, death, the after, and in-between. “Once again, I see your wheels turning in your mind, my child,” Visha said. “How do I become what you want me to be? My soul has not even progressed to the next stage of the divine being. I know I was on the “soul” path to leveling up, but I failed in this life,” I said in a melancholy tone. “We brought your body here with you. We need that vessel specifically, as we coded it for your transformation. You did not fail! You are still on your soul path, but with an extra boost in leveling up,” Hecate declared.The word transformation pressed forward in my mind. “Yes, you will go through a transformation, one that will change you from mortal to immortal,” Visha replied to the thought in my head. Of course, she can read my mind, I said with an internal giggle. “Wait, immortal! But I will outlive Max and my son,” I questioned in panic. “The blessings
[Gia’s POV]Time slowed as the towering goddess walked from behind the triple moon goddesses' thrones to me. My soul buzzed with electricity the closer she got. Like an Amazon woman in some cheesy 70's movie, her height was unbelievable, standing at least ten feet tall. Her skin shimmered as if every cell was made of diamonds. In contrast, her dress is the boldest color of sapphire. The dress was knee-length with triangular-fringed ends. A shawl covered one of her shoulders, and both garments were bound at her waist by a diamond-studded belt. My eyes followed the trail of her exquisite beauty to her dark black hair that disappeared behind her shoulders. Upon her head, she wore a triple-banded gold crown with fourteen dangling Lemurian stones placed approximately two inches apart. When my eyes locked on her sapphire-colored eyes, I felt mine roll back into my head. A warm and gentle breeze flew through me, and I could feel her large hand take hold of me. A feeling of warm sand unde
[Someone’s POV]“She sure does not disappoint, does she,” an unknown woman’s voice said in the distance. The voice was like a silk thread being pulled through a needle's eye, weaving through the air with a hint of mischief and curiosity.Feeling weightless in my once physical self, as if my body had been stripped away and all that was left was my consciousness, my eyes struggled to open to see which side of the karma coin my soul landed in this time. A loud metal-on-stone sound reverberated in my mind, as light seeped in through my sight. The sound pulsed through my mind, it felt like sharp vibrations were shooting through my entire body, causing my muscles to tense and my bones to ache.With a sudden burst of force, my soul slid back into a physical body. The feeling was jarring, like being thrown into the world without warning. As I gasped for air, the pressure of the cold floor on my face brought me back to my senses.Unsure if anyone could hear me, I managed to get the words, “Wh
[Max's POV]Still in awe of the magnificence of my mate’s ability to open the portal in front of us all, stunned my whole being. The portal shimmers and glows with an otherworldly light, illuminated by my mate's power. I stand mesmerized, unable to take my eyes off the scene unfolding before me.It wasn’t until Sam snapped at Damen and me through the mind link that I was fully drawn back to the present. “Is the spell wearing off for you both,” Sam asked. “I don’t feel any more effects from it, and the wolfsbane is almost out of my system as well,” I replied. “Great, I have already loosened the binds on my wrists and am working on my ankles now. Max, I know the silver is the worst for you, but can you and Dom manage enough strength to get free,” Sam inquired.My mind felt a jolt as Sam's message reached me through the mind link, causing a tingling sensation in my head. My fingers continued to fumble and struggle against the chains, causing them to dig into my skin.The silver chains ar
[Gia's POV]Staring into Kali’s eyes, I knew our fates were sealed. Kali's eyes were a deep, soulless black, like dark pits of coal. In them, I saw swirls of fiery red, reflecting the flames of destruction and death that burned within him. His grin was wicked and sadistic, revealing his true malicious intent.I did not falter or look away, as he marched straight towards me, with a grin that was twisted and malevolent, a clear sign of his sadistic joy.Our destinies seemed to align at this moment as if guided by the spark that had opened the portal between worlds. A mere mortal against a beast of all beasts, not quite the devil himself, but built by the devil with the sole purpose of the extreme demise of the beings of this globe. Every move he made exuded power and pure evil.Stopping roughly two feet away from me, Kali’s smile grew wider with a profound sense of inflated ego. “You have done well, my Queen. Your work is not only exquisite but spot-on and accurate. Bringing me directly
[Gia's POV]Staring at Kali’s eyes, black as night, glaring back at me with a demonic intensity. They seemed to pulse with dark energy, and I could see the twisted smile on his lips as he spoke. My mind quickly processed his words, “Open the portal, or watch as your mates lose their heads.” Fear gripped me, but I refused to let it show. My mates were counting on me, and I couldn't let them down. With a racing mind, I tried to come up with a plan. I knew I had to open the portal, but at the same time, I couldn't let Kali have what he desired. The triple moon goddesses' instructions were clear - the portal must be opened.Stop it, Gia, I scolded myself within my mind. I couldn't let fear control me or cloud my judgment. Taking a deep breath, I looked at Kali with determination, I can do this. The instructions from the triple moon goddesses flash before me, like a hologram projected onto the air. I can see the glowing images of Hecate and Selene, their expressions solemn and determi
[Gia's POV]We walked through a different door out of the ritual chamber and entered a long hallway. The air was heavy with incense and the sound of our footsteps echoed against the stone walls. I couldn't shake off the feeling that I was being watched, that the very walls were observing me and whispering secrets to each other.As we ventured down the hall, the torches lining the hallway seemed to ignite on their own as we walked by. It was both impressive and unsettling, the way they lit up without any physical touch. What type of craft is this-magical motion detectors, I thought with an internal giggle as I followed death with the others in tow. When we reached the end of our path there were doors made of rich, dark mahogany, their polished surfaces glinting in the light of the torches. As Death pushed them open, blinding white light flooded through, temporarily blurring my vision.[Max's POV]Waking up from Cyrstalla’s spell, I felt my wrists and ankles burning from the silver
[Gia's POV]The darkness seemed to stretch on forever as I flew back, the walls of the tunnel closing in on me until I hit something solid. It was pitch black, but I could faintly make out the outlines of the walls and ceiling. The darkness was so thick that it seemed to swallow every trace of light, the only source coming from a faint glimmer bouncing off the walls. I could see a liquid pooling around my hands, a viscous black substance that seemed to pulsate and writhe in the dim light. Again, in this darkness, I thought as I stood up and wiped my hands on my dress. "It will not be long now, my child," I recognized Hecate's voice as I stood in the darkness. Her words echoed around me, bouncing off the walls and filling the void with her presence. "Hecate?" I called out, my voice trembling slightly. I couldn't see her, but I could feel her energy surrounding me. "Yes, my dear," she responded, her voice coming from all directions. "What is this place?" I asked, looking around in