Emma POV Tears streaming down Leo’s face broke my heart and sobered me up instantly. I could not stand seeing my brother cry, it ripped my heart into million pieces. For a second, I just held his hands and looked at him intently, my heart stuck in my throat, not knowing what to say to assuage his obvious pain. I simply kissed his hands and told him I loved him. His breathing evened out, but tears were continuously streaking down his face. I reach out to wipe them, yet he tried to stop me. “Don’t! I,.. I betrayed you. Our dreams, the family, I betrayed that too. I cannot help it Emma, but I betrayed you. It’ all my fault!!!” The pain was etched on his face. I would have given my life to take it away and for that moment, I did not know what to do. I just wanted to be there for him, comfort him, do whatever he needed to, but I was stuck. “What are you talking about? What is your fault?”, I somehow managed to mutter, my heart fluttering, seeing him in pain. “I love you baby girl. You a
Emma POV Preparing myself for the fateful phone call, I knew after my conversation with Leo that I was doing the right thing. Some of my fears were still here, but I decided not to dwell on it. If I were to ever resolve any insecurities and fears about my job, the best way was to tackle them. Besides, my brother and his happiness come first. Also, I tried to further rationalize to myself, as Myra said, I could learn something in the process, and given the generous compensation package, I could also finally fain some financial stability, as a result. However, if I really were honest with myself, my real motivation was Leo. Knowing what I knew now about him, I felt even bigger sense of pride and love for my brother, but also a tremendous need to protect him and keep him safe, no matter what. So, I took a deep breath, to calm my nerves, and I dialed. Here goes nothing, I thought to myself. The phone rang, maybe twice, and on the other end I heard Angela’s melodic and vivacious voice. “M
Lily POV The skies were darkening, and the stars were coming out when Mateo pulled up to our Malibu property. A cool wind was blowing but there was tension in the air. I knew Kal was coming to see me. I sensed a great disturbance in him, a pain that had opened within him as a chasm. He will come looking for answers, and I will tell him. I need to tell him everything, although it may not be what he wants to hear. The Malibu house, or as the family called it The Beach House was strategically designed and placed for various reasons. I selected this location centuries ago when the Earth first formed. In one way or another, this little rock overlooking oceans was always a home to us. I remember many family gatherings here. Sadly, the world has come between us, the lies have come between us, and we do not do that as much lately, at least not with the whole family. Some still come visit. When we started building here, it was important to have an easy access to Thalia’s Kingdom through south
The she-wolves on the bed were moaning… Sara, the ebony skin long legged she-wolf with raven locks was suckling the breast of her red headed friend… “Harder ladies!”, I said, bored with it all already. Megan’s moans intensified. “I SAID HARDER!!! BITE HER!” The sound of whip from my hand grazed Sara’s plump ass and made her shiver. They were beautiful. The red hair’s skin was pale, the perfect contrast to Sara.. They were completely naked in a large, purple covered bed in my Art Room. Sitting on large leather chair, I was watching them. “IS NOBODY LISTENING TO ME!!!!???? BITE HER. AND SUCK HARDER!!! Sara’s canines came out and the red liquid started coming out of Megan’s large, plump breast followed by smell of arousal and more moans… I was still not pleased. “I want MORE!! Fukc her!” Sara was playing with Megan’s clit fingering her.. The arousal was spreading all over the room, thick. They were starting to sweat and moan together in concert. The room was filling with smell of sex…
Cassius POVIt felt like walking forever to Mother’s chamber. Our houses were identical on the outside. However, opulence, tackiness and extravagance could be felt the moment one steps foot inside Mother’s house. The long crystal chandeliers, gold-leaf imprint ceilings, crown moldings and marble were everywhere. Literally everywhere and too much! Priceless art was hanging on the wall, some of the best human and supernatural artists. Love of art was one thing we genuinely shared and enjoyed and this I understood. But mother was an extreme case. Nothing was never enough, she always had to have MORE of everything!Halfway through, Milena, my mother’s guardian and closest confidant, appeared. For a centuries-old Lycan, she still looked no older than 35 and had developed some unique and extraordinary talents. Nobody could see her movement – she would literally appear before you, like an apparition. Unlike my mother, Milena did not care for aging spells or anything that she called “unnatural
Cassius POVMy eyes were scanning around her, and the fact that there were so many younger looking creatures and very young humans disturbed me greatly. “How old are they???” I asked, disdain evident in my voice. She arched her eyebrows, drinking and looking at me with her ice-purple eyes. “What does it matter??? Did you come here to ask about my parties and my sex life? Interested in joining??? Judging from that bulge in your pants, perhaps you need somebody to help you with that???”, she said, smirking at me.“We have not seen you here in a very long time after all”, her menacing smile was on her lips, her eyes drilling into me.The memory flashed in the back of my mind and both Marcus and I shuddered. Centuries ago, while I was still a virgin, my mother orchestrated a party, as she called it. A party where she ensured I “grew up and manned up” according to her. She brought humans and creatures alike, all experienced in some way…And she had me fuck them. While she watched!Cold shive
Cassius POV “My MATE”, I said, putting emphasis on the word “is MY MATE. And it is not a “she” – my MATE is a HE!” I retorted, my jaw clenching from stress. Marcus was fighting me for control. Agitated and upset, he wanted to fight. He wanted to scream and trash the place. The faces of those children still haunted us both, Marcus always having a soft spot protecting young ones. The person I called a mother has become even more depraved than I assumed, and it shook me to my core. I now understood why Milena did not want me to enter, alas it had to be done. Time was of the essence. Her manicured, long nail fingers were tapping on the table in a weird rhythm, her eyes not betraying any sign of emotion. However, I knew she was not pleased to put it mildly. “A he??? Is he now your mate????” she said mocking me. “Yes, my MATE is a male! Is that a problem for you???” I raised my voice. “Well, ok, which Lycan family does he come from? Do I know his parents???” I was afraid of this line of q
Emma’s POVLeo and I walked back in, sitting down back at the table with gregarious Myra and Nick – they were laughing and enjoying the dinner. I sat there, looking at the three people I loved most in the world. I called, I said. Money Bags, Money Bags.. Myra started teasing and laughing.. I blushed slightly looking at Leo.He looked like weight of the world was lifted off his shoulders. Seeing my brother happy warmed my heart. So, you’ll take it, asked Nick,Yes, I said. They are coming tomorrow to take me shopping and for a makeover I said shyly. WOW, Myra exclaimed. That is SOME PERK! Shopping! WOW – I want to work with you she was giggling. You landed in the lap of luxury she said. Err… I was getting little uncomfortable.. There is a business trip – a conference of some kind, I said.. Mr. Locke has expectations regarding appearance, I said. Nick was nodding. I can only imagine. He looks like a God – always dressed impeccably – did you see him on the cover of Time recently he menti
Leo POVThe night with Cassius was beyond words.. Beyond comprehension. I had never known love like this was possible, never knew that I could open up my heart to that extent. I did not even know that I had room for such love, that I was capable of such love. The only love up to this point in my life, the only belonging I felt was to my only family – my sister Emma. However, now, I understood that there are different kinds of love, that different possibilities existed within me, that I was capable of more, worthy of more, able to do everything, powerful enough to balance my life, and finally, my whole self. For the first time in my life, I felt complete. I did not know how to explain it. Being orphaned, Emma and I always missed that familial connection, that Sunday lunch with family, those kisses and hugs from your mom or dad, the way your parents smell, the way they smile at you.. The ways you will mess up and they will pretend to scold you, only to teach you about life, yet love you
Emma POVThese people were crazy! Totally and absolutely bat-shit crazy!!! There was no other explanation – no other possibility. Somehow, when I accepted the job opportunity with Mr. Locke, I somehow walked into a world of crazy people, a world of strange events and strange individuals, a world which almost seemed like an alternate reality. I should have known that all of this would have been too good to be true - regardless of their obvious support and well-wishes. It has become clear that whomever mysterious Ro is or was, that she was likely onto something, and her warnings obviously warranted. I should have listened when I had a chance, I really should not have been swayed. If only I had trusted Ro and Myra, I would have already been gone, safely somewhere with Leo, away from these crazy, cult-like people. Dear God, what did I get myself into???I felt a great sense of frustration, unease and felt completely stupid for trusting them, trusting them with my brother, trusting them wi
Angela’s POV “Was she going into heat??? Or shifting???” Celia asked the same questions that were stuck in my mind as well. The three of us were sitting in a lounge sipping tea after Emma’s episode. She was strong, much stronger than we anticipated and in a state that we did not understand fully. Dr Sina was thinking. He had this habit of rubbing his chin whenever he was in deep thought, and by the looks of his behavior, he was definitely going to rub some skin off his face. Looking at us both with his soulful, wise eyes, he nodded at first, getting up and starting to pace around, obviously stressed out. “It is possible. It certainly felt as if she was about to do both, and had we not injected her, chances are she would have become a full-blown dragon, likely leveling the hospital down, killing everyone in it”, he replied gravely. The confirmation did not surprise me. However, things were not adding up. Usually, she-dragons would go into heat once she found her mate. Dragons went int
Emma POVThe anxiety and heat within me subsided gradually, but the sense that I felt complete, where I was discovering something new stayed with me – even in the darkness of my dream. However, I was not sure if I could call this a dream. Once Dr. Sina injected something into me, the darkness claimed me. However, I did not sleep. Fully alert as if I was awake, I started moving toward a sensual scent, a scent of pinecone and berries, a scent that was pulling me in a very specific direction. All my senses were enhanced, and I could feel everything around me.“There you are!!”, I heard the now familiar voice of the mystery man in my dreams. His strong arms were wrapped around my waist tightly, while he pulled me to him from behind. I still could not see his face, but his scent, and the sense of familiarity, sense of knowing this person, and sense of belonging were overpowering me. It felt right to be in his arms. I felt happy.His warm breath was on my neck, his soft, warm lips gently ki
Emma POVMy heart was full for Leo. He had found him a man, a person to love him the way he deserved, the person to hold him, wipe his tears away when the skies go dark and cold, the person to make him laugh. He found his true love, or as the voice of my other-self within me said – his mate. Somehow, in my heart I knew this from the first time I ever saw Cassius. Everything within me screamed family, screamed recognition, screamed belonging, and the clarity hit me - as if I could see their life before them, their love and their day unfold. When Cassius called me to get advice as to how to set up a romantic date and dinner for Leo, I was only too happy to oblige. Plus, planning a romance took me away from dark thoughts about Mr. Locke, dark doubts and fears that were currently plaguing my mind. I was trying to give him the benefit of the doubt, as Leo suggested. I knew that life sometimes turns good people into bad ones. However, all that I have seen in the files could not be justifie
Lord Alwyin POVSo.. It was true. The prophecy of Amelia’s betrayal had come to pass. My wife and I had held on all this time, and tried our very best, including extreme measures to somehow offset and change her fate. Alas, what Lord Krimus had reported was dire. Aramah was back. And not just Aramah, its Queen Witch, Verena. I felt like I was in hell, betrayed by those closest to me, namely my child. I knew that in her own mind she held justification of what had happened, justification I could not negate, given that she thought her mate Darius was dead at my hands. When I saw her last, I could sense her anger and hatred towards me. At this point, she had hated me so long, that it was likely hard to pinpoint the origin of when that had begun.Xidna was a whole other story, her demands and her threats something completely else. I knew that I failed her, and whatever she had planned for us, was entirely my own fault. In truth, I should have known better. I should have known that she wou
Leo POVI had no words for what just happened. I had no explanations, no prior understanding, just the raw unbridled emotion cursing through my body, pure pleasure and euphoria. And another feeling which dominated every ounce of my being. Cassius was MINE!!! MINE ALONE!! I heard the grumble in my chest, the determination of those words. I had not spoken them as of yet, but my whole being was screaming that this was my guy, my person, and my love. MINE. And MINE ALONE! There was something that happened to me the moment he kissed me, the moment he fell on his knees. The moment of recognition of some kind, somehow, someway, I knew, without a shred of a doubt, that he was my soulmate, my everything, and the only person other than Emma that I would give my life for. The veracity of those feelings hit me unexpectedly, yet not irrationally. Right before he showed up in my life, things were different. And now, with him here, and what just happened, I found myself in a vortex of emotion, stood
Cassius POVI wanted tonight to be perfect. I called Emma in advance to learn more about Leo’s favorite foods, what he liked to drink, even what kind of flowers he liked. I realized that they came from humble backgrounds, and I desperately did not want to be a show-off, but at the same time I wanted to give him the world – everything I had, my heart included, already belonged to him anyway. I also had a surprise help from an unexpected source. His friend Theo, who worked at the garage with him, was there when I went to see Albert and asked discretely about him. Somehow, he overheard our conversation and decided to chime in and share that Leo’s dream car was a Mercedes G63, and I decided to buy him one as a present. The car I drove tonight was Leo’s and I hope he liked it. I was going to give it to him at the end of our date as a gift – I did not want to have him apprehensive during dinner. “We do not need to throw wealth in Leo’s face, Cassius. He is not like that”, Marcus advised. I
Leo POVCassius’ phone call was exciting. He said he had planned a special date for us, and I felt as if I was walking on clouds. My stomach tightened just at the sound of his voice, and I grew weak in my knees thinking of his plump, gentle lips, his chiseled jaw, and body the Gods themselves would be jealous of. My favorite thing about him was his smile. When he smiled at me, I felt like the only person in the world. That smile reached into the depths of my soul and touched my heart. Every time I heard his voice, my stomach and chest would both flutter as if dozens of butterflies danced around it. Timing worked out great - with Mr. Locke rescheduled the dinner. I had time to have my date with Cassius.Emma’s words and files I read weighed heavily on me. However, somehow, I was willing to give Mr. Locke the benefit of the doubt. Somehow, the timing of all this seemed too perfect, and too coincidental, and I was not a man that believed in coincidence. Moreover, the voice, my inner voic