Tess Sunrise pov Sitting on the chair at the dining table I continued to pull down the micro mini skirt Eros had picked for me to wear. The skirt, along with my thigh-high boots and halter top, made me look like a street walker, but it was my idea to dress each other so I couldn't back out. Plus, it was worth it, considering all the vintage clothing Eros purchased for me from his friend's shop. Faro and Samson looked at us both and wanted to know what happened so Eros explained that we picked each other's outfits. “Eros got the best outfit,” I huffed, still squirming from the draft on my nether region since I was also wearing a thong he had chosen. “You look amazing,” Eros chuckled as they continued looking over their menus. When the waitress came for our food order I gave her mine first. “I would like a burger with fries, oh I mean chips and another Coke,” I mumbled softly. Smiling, she nodded, then asked Samson and Faro next before proceeding to Eros. “And what wo
Tess Sunrise pov “TESS STOP!” Eros called out to me. Slowing my steps I stopped and turned. “What do you want?” He appeared upset which confused me. “I am sorry for what I am, and what I have to do so I don't get destroyed,” he said with a sigh. “And you're telling me this, why? We aren't a couple, nor have we confessed any feelings for one another. You have, however, totally ruined your attempt at being a good soulmate,” I asserted rudely because I was still upset about how I was feeling. Giving me a confused scowl, he grunted and asserted, “Apparently, I was mistaken about trying to explain myself.” “You smell like cheap perfume and sex,” I commented before leaving him standing there as I went to find Samson. Going to the room in the back I saw Samson standing outside with a raven perched on his wrist and was fuming. Opening the door to the outside patio I shouted, “You're spying on me?!” The raven quickly flew off into the forest and he chuckled. Turning to
Tess Sunrise pov Seeing street lights up ahead I side-eyed Eros. “We're this close to civilization?” “I needed to be close to a populace to find women, but this area's individuals don't change much, so I don't come here often,” he said disparagingly. Scrunching my face I told him that it must be difficult finding new holes to fill, making him frown. Reaching the small main street I could see a bar sign called The Lusty Lad and snickered. “Is that the pub,” I asked him and he nodded. “Conveniently named for a man like you,” I snickered, and he gave me a fake haha. “Come on, I need a whiskey," he muttered as he rushed past me and opened the door to the establishment. Entering I glanced around the dimly lit room and the sparse patrons. Music was playing from a jukebox in the corner filling my ears with a melody. Eros continued his way to the bartender and looked back at me. “I'm coming,” I informed him. “You want a pint of Guinness?” He asked me and I shrugged. “
Tess Sunrise pov Placing my clawed hand into his I was surprised by him squeezing it and telling me that we should stick in the trees. Side-eyeing him, I asked why, causing him to chuckle. “Our appearance may startle anyone who is wandering around here,” he informed me and I huffed at my stupidity. “I'm uncomfortable with these shredded clothes hanging off of me and I ruined a pair of the new jeans you bought me and lost my shoes,” I complained with a frown. Side-eyeing me, he grinned at me and said, “I can get some more for you, and you can remove your ruined clothing if you like.” Rolling my eyes I laughed at him. “I don't want to shift back and be bare-assed,” I asserted, and he shrugged nonchalantly. “I wouldn't mind.” “I'm sure you wouldn't, Eros,” I giggled and stopped to take off my shirt. When I unbuttoned my jeans, they just fell off me, along with my underwear, since they were no longer covering much of me anyway. “There I'm now in the buff,” I growled a
Tess Sunrise pov I woke up hearing humming and a shower running. It was the same tune that Eros and I had danced to, and I grinned. “I'm his bitten soulmate,” I murmured to myself and was in disbelief still it caused me to giggle. “All of this is so unreal,” I muttered as I slipped out of his bed and patted my bare ass over to his dresser to borrow one of his tees. Holding it in my hand I glanced at the closed bathroom door and pinched my lips. Curious about whether or not I should join him, I decided why not. What could it hurt, I surmised as I turned the doorknob and entered the steamy room. “Hey, is it alright if I join you,” I called out to Eros. The shower door opened and my mouth dropped. Eros looked twenty years younger. His eyes no longer had crow's feet, and his face was smooth. The creases in his forehead were non-existent. “Wow…you look fantastic,” I sputtered at him grinning at me. “Yeah, I guess having a mate has some perks because not only do I l
Eros Draeger's pov Standing on my patio I hissed at the sudden burning sensation that occurred on my neck and reached up to cup the area. “What's wrong with you?” Samson asked me, and I snapped back at him that my neck felt like it got poked by a hot iron. He exhaled deeply, turned away from me, and said, “Forgive me, my friend.” “What in the fuck does that mean!” I growled sourly, and he just shook his head and didn't say anything else as he continued walking down the stairs to the backyard. I rubbed at the area and furrowed my brow, not feeling the mark that Tess had placed on my neck, and hurried inside to find a mirror. Wide-eyed, I stared at my blemish-free skin, and I saw a red area where her mark had once been. I studied my reflection and saw my wrinkles beginning to reappear and felt my heartbeat slow and then my heart harden. “What in the fuck happened,” I snarled and went to find Samson since he seemed knowledgeable about something. Just as I stepped out o
Tess Sunrise's pov Wringing my hands as I paced the small room I frowned over my dilemma. I didn't understand why this person, Marcin, had me and why he took Eros’s bite mark from my neck. My stomach growled and I huffed bitterly at forgoing breakfast earlier. My ears perked up hearing the door unlock once again and I watched in bewilderment as a strange little creature scurried inside and gestured for me to follow. “Where are you taking me,” I asked what I believed to be a female. She started speaking in that strange fae language, and I just pinched my lips together and figured that I would do as she asked for my safety. Plus I was curious about where I was. As I stepped from the room my eyes widened at the smooth obsidian stone walls of the hall. They were illuminated by torches but not by fire. It appeared to be a blue light that fascinated me. My eyes were so busy taking in my surroundings that I wasn't paying attention to the small creature. She patted my thigh and
Eros Draeger's pov “I saw him standing right there within the trees,” I announced to the other two as I stood where Samson had just blinked his yellow eyes at us. Coming up to my side Faro glanced around and shrugged. “Well, he's not here anymore, and I am not picking him up by his aura either,” he said in frustration. We all jumped back, startled by Samson appearing suddenly before us. “I didn't know that you were capable of teleportation,” Faro commented to him. Shaking off my shock, my eyes narrowed at the wizard and I asked him bluntly what he meant when he left me to go into the forest. “He's the Unseelie king Samson Falconspur,” Gideon chuckled and both Faro and I gasped at each other. “Hey assassin, it's been a while. Heard you became a king as well,” Samson muttered softly as his eyes met mine. Befuddled I gritted my teeth and asked him what in the hell was going on. “My son, Marcin, is the person who turned me into the cat because I wouldn't relinquish my
Tess Sunrise’s pov Sitting on the small patio of our gifted house from Alpha Akim, I watched Eros stripping and shifting into his Lycan. He wanted to show me his fire so I watched with an appreciative grin as his muscles contorted before being covered by fur. Turning toward me, Eros grinned and suddenly burst into an orange flame, growling, “Tada!” Giggling I clapped my hands for him as he ran off into the forest. “Goofy man,” I mumbled happily and heard Severin call out that he was leaving. “I'm going to go hang out with Katya!” “Okay, be back for dinner!” I responded back and heard him groan out, “I will try!” Shaking my head I told my Lycan that I believed that they were mates. “I'm certain that they are and you will become a grandmother,” she chuckled as I rubbed my eyes. Smelling Eros, I looked up at him standing there naked in front of me, holding a handful of wildflowers. “Thanks, sexy, you look like a forest imp,” I teased as I took the flowers from his hand. “Did
Tess Sunrise’s pov Eros and I got married, officiated by my grandfather, and remained living with him and my grandma to learn more about our Lycans. Our son grew up to be a very powerful man with his Lycan and fae gifts. Samson never returned but I see ravens occasionally that act differently than the normal wild ones. Sitting on the patio Eros sighed. “We should travel, I feel stagnant remaining here for so many years.” Side-eyeing him I grinned. “And where is it you want to go, dear? We could return to Vegas and go to your penthouse since it's still available,” I offered. Shaking his head he said firmly, “No, I don't want to be around noisy people. I enjoy being outdoors now. I was thinking about going to the Ural Mountains in Siberia. Gideon informed me that there are others similar to me but their wolves have flames. I'm curious if I can call the fire with my Lycan and do that too.” Furrowing my brow I sighed. “Well, I can't teleport us there because I can only do it
Tess Sunrise’s pov Watching my toddler son, whom I had named Severin Draeger, wobble on his legs chasing after Samson, I thought about his father. Eros would have been thrilled to know that he had a son; at least, I thought that he would. My son looked like him but had my green eyes and fae magic. He had grown quickly and Gideon informed me that it was due to his Lycan. Severin was already walking and speaking words. Samson agreed to be his teacher and the pair spent lots of time together. Currently, they were running around the fountain located in the center of the gardens on my grandparent's estate. Severin was laughing at Samson disappearing and then reappearing in front of him. Resting my chin in my hand I sighed. I missed Eros, and my heart refused to relent to another. Even though Samson continued to try and weasel his way inside my heart, I continued to refuse his advances. Feeling a shift in the air near me I turned to see Faro appear. He looked at me with a
Tess Sunrise’s pov The dinner with my dad was already a week ago and went better than I expected. It turned out he wasn't the man that Faro and I had seen from the ridge. No, Ciaran looked like his dad, my grandfather, and his mate had been wonderful. She greeted me as if I were her own child and it was refreshing. Currently, I was trying to sleep, but I kept dreaming of Eros, and hot flames seemed to consume me each time I tried to reach him. In the dream tonight, he told me that he loved me and that I had to stay away,, hurting my heart. I woke up with tears running down my cheeks in the pitch darkness. “Is Eros still alive?” I questioned myself because this visit seemed too real to be just a dream. Unable to sleep anymore, I scooted from my bed and went to the bathroom, hoping that my period would come. I was late and figured that I was pregnant. Fearing it was Marcin's I debated on what to do. If it was Eros's, I would be devastated if I aborted, so I made the decisio
Eros Draeger's pov Appearing in Lucifer’s personal dungeons, which I knew were located underneath his bedroom in his house, I shuddered. I was going to be tortured before being tossed into the eternal pit of fire. Glancing around, I didn't see him but knew he would arrive shortly, so I stood and waited. It wasn't as if I could escape. “Well, well look at who has graced me with their lying mated ass! I suppose that you have a heartbeat, too?” Lucifer sneered appearing behind me. Gritting my molars I turned my head to see him gripping a razor chain whip. “Oh goody, you're going to use your favorite torture weapon,” I muttered sarcastically and watched the steam coming off his skin. “I don't like being lied to, Eros,” he snarled and I snorted. “That's ironic since you're the king of lies,” I spat bitterly, and he snapped the whip across my cheek, causing my flesh to tear. Deizel! Bind his wrist and ankles to the post, I don't want him to escape…not that he could,” Lucif
Tess Sunrise's pov Despite Samson and Faro's protest I ignored them both and headed upstairs to find Eros. I loved him and hated that he was suffering. When I came to his bedroom, the door was closed, so I knocked softly to announce that I was coming inside. When I did I saw Eros sitting on the edge of his mattress with his face buried in his hands and quickly went to stand before him. Raising my fingers to his temple he glanced up at me and said, “Kryoz saw your mate mark on my collarbone and will inform Lucifer…you are in danger.” Pinching my lips together I stared into his eyes and said, “We are in this together, Eros.” Shaking his head as he lowered his eyes from mine. He hesitated briefly before saying, “I need to let you go; I don't want you harmed, Tess.” Furrowing my brow I inhaled sharply and told him no. “My heart is breaking, don't say that. I love you, Eros!” Giving me a glare he growled, “You will DIE because of ME! The devil will tear you apart limb by limb an
Tess Sunrise's pov As we entered the kitchen, I noticed Samson, and when he turned around, his eyes were centered directly on me, making my cheeks begin to blush. I lowered my eyes from him and kept my attention on Eros. Unsure about what had happened between us, I peered over at him, curious about the dream that I had and why it seemed so real. I loved Eros, that I had no doubt, but my dream was very intense, and it made me feel something different. Shaking my head when Eros asked me if I wanted some breakfast I told him that I would just like a cup of coffee. “Samson, if you would, please pour Tess a cup of coffee and bring it to the table,” he asserted as he pulled out a chair for me. “Here you go, sweetheart,” Samson said softly as he set the steaming cup before me. I glanced up at him and said, “Thanks,” and he winked at me. Swallowing uncomfortably I ignored it and took a sip of the hot drink. Seeing Eros rise and head toward Faro I turned and grabbed Samson’s arm and
Tess Sunrise's pov Turning on my bedroom light I stepped into my room and noticed that the plants that I passed began to bloom. Colorful blossoms started to emerge from each plant that was within the space and I creased my brow. Curious if I was causing it I stepped out onto the balcony and glanced at the foliage. Seeing them all doing the same thing I snickered and decided to ask Samson about it. Closing my eyes, I think about him, and a whoosh of air brought me to his bathroom and him in the shower. “Oh my God! I'm so sorry!” I shrieked and rushed out of the restroom. Hearing the door open Samson asked me why I was there. Glancing over at him soaking wet I stammered, “I made the plants in my room all bloom. Do you know why?” A grin came to his face as he nodded. “Let me get dressed, and we can talk,” he said firmly, and I told him okay. As I waited for him I scanned his bedroom and noticed that it was full of magical stuff. My skin was humming when I approached d
Tess Sunrise's pov Relaxing next to Eros I was smiling after I had shifted back to my normal self alongside him. The fear of my possible pregnancy had waned, and I felt that I hadn't conceived, which brought me peace. “That was incredible,” Eros commented and I side-eyed him and nodded. “Yes it was, thank you for that,” I mumbled softly and turned to face him. His face had returned to its younger appearance, and I raised my fingers up to caress his smooth cheek. “If you want to meet your mom, we should hurry and locate her because Samson is certain that Marcin isn't going to stop trying to get you,” he said sullenly. He turned himself toward me and wrapped his arms around my midsection to hold me close. “We can go anywhere you want but not to Vegas since you're wanted for questioning,” he muttered. Nodding, I chewed on my bottom lip and said, “We could go stay at my grandparent's house, and then I could see if I can meet my dad. Plus we can learn more about what we are.” He ch