Bash’s roar echoed through the entire house. “What are you saying?” he yelled.
“Sir, I apologize. We couldn’t locate it,” Elena replied in a meek and timid voice.<
Gaia arrived home late from the "Paint & Sip" event. She sipped probably a little too much if she were being honest with herself. As she stepped into her apartment, Gaia’s foot caught on a piece of folded paper lying on the floor.Gaia yawned as she bent down to grab it. What’s this? She thought.She opened it, but the handwriting wasn’t familiar. It read:Dearest Gaia,
“Drop it, Bash!” Quin yelled.Bash seethed while holding an ancient vase, about to smash it to pieces. Quin had seen such behavior before, not in Bash, but in other vampires not yet sealed to their mate. Sebastian was out of control, and Quin had to make him see reason. Quin felt it was a pity that Bash wasn’t his real progeny because if he were, Quin could simply command Bash to stop. Sebastian wouldn’t be able to resist Quin’s order, because it would cause great physical pain.But because Quin was only playing as
Gaia spent Friday evening, all of Saturday, and most of Sunday at Mads’ house. They cuddled, painted each other’s nails, and binged a helluva lot of Netflix. Several times, Gaia wastempted to go to the address on the paper despite her fears. But she couldn't find the paper anywhere. She was sure that she put the note in her purse for safekeeping, but it was gone.
Gaia shivered with anticipation as Bash crept closer. He slid his thumbs under the straps of Gaia’s bra and moved them off of her shoulders. He leaned in and ran his tongue across her collarbone before capturing Gaia’s mouth in a kiss.
Elena met them at the door. A shot of jealousy hit Gaia the moment she laid eyes on her. Even though Elena wore a maid’s uniform, her killer figure was plain to see, and she was stunning. Her dark hair and bright blue eyes accented her heart-shaped face.
Bash surveyed Gaia as she patiently kneeled at his door, the riding crop in her open palms. He took it from her, and Gaia lowered her arms and crossed them behind her back. Bash admired the splendid sight in front of him.The sheer black lace caressed each curve and line of Gaia’s frame. Sebastian reached out with the crop and tilted her chin up to look at him. Her aqua eyes peeked back at him from behind the delicate mask that covered the top half of Gaia’s face. Bash died to kiss her pouty pink lips, but his nymph had gone through a lot of trouble to present as a g
It was seven at night when Gaia woke again. She knew she’d need more rest later before class in the morning. It would be difficult to get used to spending her nights with Bash, who stayed up till dawn and still get enough rest to fuel life during the day.Well, it’s only until school is over. If I’m working doing commissions, I can do that anytime and anywhere.
Gaia unlocked the deadbolt on her door and cracked it. “Hi,” she said.“Can I come in?” Oliver asked.“Yeah. Come in.” Gaia let Ollie past her. She shut the door behind him and silently watched as he scanned her apartment.
After the last guest had gone, and she had dismissed the help, instead of going home, Matilda walked to Quin’s room and reached up to knock. Before her knuckles could touch the wooden door, it swung open. Quin stood on the other side, shirtless and still damp from a shower. His joggers sat low on his hips and Mads couldn’t help noticing he was bare beneath.
Gaia did as he instructed her. Bash guided her inside.“Okay. Open them.”Gaia opened her eyes and a smile spread across her face.“Do you like it?” Bash ask
Gaia knelt before Bash in the center of the room, her naked pale skin exposed to the cool air. She held her back straight and proud. Gaia was no longer weak and mortal. In the two months since her turning, Bash realized Gaia had inherited her ancient sire’s strength. She was much stronger than a typical fledgling.But Gaia would always kneel in submission to her sire and mate. It was a show of love and trust and not a show of weakness as many people believed. Bash would always be her master, her lover, her everything.
One Month After Gaia’s Twenty-Eighth BirthdayAren’t you nervous or scared?" Matilda asked as they watched the workers set up a tent in the backyard.“As strange as it sounds, no. I’m at peace and excited. This is the first step before Bash and I can be sealed as mates,” Gaia replied.
The June After Oliver’s DeathGraduation. They’d finally made it.
Three Weeks Since Oliver’s DeathIt was the first day of the fall session, the beginning of Mads and Gaia’s last year of college was about to begin. Gaia fought Bash the three weeks about dropping out of college. She had finally emptied her apartment and rented to someone Mads knew who planned to renew the lease in their name at the beginning of the year.
Matilda threw herself into Quin’s arms and kissed him. This time, Quin kissed her back. Their lips smashed together in desperation and need. Quin’s arm snaked around Matilda’s waist as he pulled her closer. Mads’ nails raked up the back of Quin’s head as his tongue forced its way into her mouth.But even as Matilda kissed Quin, she thought, Yep! I've lost my ever-loving mind.Quin groaned at the taste of her, and his cock grew harder. It had been an incredibly long time since he’d known the touch of a female and savored her essence. The passionate kiss his mate showered on him drove him wild. Matilda’s tongue rubbed sensually against his as she kissed him with as much hunger and desire as Quin kissed her. Mads wasn’t like his meek Livia, whose strength lied beneath the surface. Matilda would not submit easily. The challenge excited Quin. She’d kneel at his feet, even if she didn’t know it yet. Quin would tame his wild-haired beauty.Matilda moaned; Quin’s hands felt even colder on her
There was a light knock on Matilda's door. She’d just finished slipping on the black leather heeled booties Quin had also purchased for her. “Coming!” she called as she walked over to the door.Matilda opened it and had to catch her breath when she laid eyes on Quin standing before her. A slight smirk played on his lips as he gauged her reaction. Mads couldn’t help it. Quin stood before her with his short blond hair neatly combed back, in a light blue, long-sleeved shirt with the sleeves rolled a quarter of the way up his arms. The tailored black pants he wore clung in all the right places. Quin was fresh and clean. Handsome; without even trying. The blue of his shirt brought out the blue in his hazel eyes. Mads had noticed how they changed. In the green shirt Quin wore the day before, they had looked greener. Just one more thing to mesmerize her.“Elena said you might be ready to go home to pick up your things,” Quin said.“Um, yeah. That would be great. Are you sure it’s not too mu
Gaia barely slept. Bash kept watch over her and held her throughout the night. She’d doze off, then wake shortly after, screaming in terror and fighting off invisible foes. Bash fought off sleep for as long as he could once the sun rose, but around ten o’clock, he lost the battle.