Chapter 50 Erzulie Red-EyesThey all gather in the dining room for supper, when Niklaus and his entourage walk in. They hug and welcome them making room at the table, But Niklaus, a man who likes to get straight to the point, goes straight to Sophia, his face grave with determination, as he pulls out the chair next to her and Sam and stares at her trying to figure out if she is worth his effort. "Sophia, we need your help," Kie said. "We need to summon Erzulie Red-Eyes, the loa of vengeance. Can you arrange a meeting with the Voodoo priest?"Sophia's eyes narrowed, her expression serious. "That's a dangerous request. Erzulie is not to be trifled with. But I understand your desperation. I'll speak to my connection, and we'll see what we can do."She paused, her eyes widened with a hint of concern. "But be warned, the loa of vengeance will not come cheaply. She'll demand a price, and it may be more than you're willing to pay."Niklaus's jaw clenched. "We're willing to take that risk.
Chapter 51 Shades PrisonerDeep in the pits of the underworld, Raven slowly wakes up in unfamiliar settings, she struggles to see her eyes barely open. she hears deep breathing and she freezes. then it hits her the horrid stench of Shade Marcus.Shade's eyes gleamed with malevolence as he gazed at Raven, her pale naked body, illuminated by the dim light in the underworld lair. (He had intercepted her on her way to get groceries, snatching her from the limo screaming and fighting him, as he dragged her down to his lair through a portal he had created.)"Ah, Raven," he whispered, his voice dripping with sinister sexual intent. "You're even more exquisite now, than before. The transformation suits you, my love."Raven's eyes flashed with defiance, despite her fear. "You fucking monster," she spat. "What have you done to me?" As he spoke, he snapped his fingers, and chains materialized, binding Raven to the stone wall. She struggled against them, but they held fast.Shade chuckled, his
Chapter 52 Waiting is PainfulBenoit looks at him with great concern. "Well for one, he has her in the underworld, and she's probably been hexed to do his bidding. So any link you guys had before was severed.Sam and Lucas who have been quietly observing the conversation, spoke up. "How can we help rescue Raven?"The private door opens and Niklaus enters his voice booming. "So we have a plan?"Benoit is in awe. he lowers his head in respect, "King Niklaus! I am honored to be of service to you." with a slight bow.Niklaus's piercing gaze swept the room, his eyes lingering on each face before settling on Benoit. "Ah, Papa Mojo's son. I see. I am King in my own Kingdom not far from here.. My son Kieran, Reins as King here. It seems we have a mutual interest in destroying Shade and rescuing Raven. Tell me, what do you propose we do to get her back?""We were just talking about why Kie's mind-link with her has been severed," he fills Niklaus in. Niklaus doesn't tell them that he is still l
Chapter 53 Prepare for The RescueBenoit and Papa Mojo set out on their perilous journey, navigating the treacherous world of voodoo and magic. Their first stop was the Bone Dagger of the loa, hidden deep within a dark and foreboding cave. As they ventured deeper, the air grew thick with the scent of decay and death. Suddenly, a figure emerged from the shadows - a towering loa, its eyes blazing with fury.Papa Mojo stepped forward, his voice steady and respectful. "We come for the dagger, great loa. We mean no disrespect." After explaining why they needed it, the loa regarded them for a moment before nodding its head. "Take the dagger, but be warned: its power comes at a steep price from the one who has taken another's mate."Next, they sought the Heartstone of Erzulie, hidden within a lush and vibrant garden. But as they reached for the glowing stone, Erzulie herself appeared, her beauty and grace belied by a fierce determination. "You shall not have my Heartstone without a test,"
Chapter 54 Going In"This is my Son-in-law, well soon to be.. He's a seer!" Kie explains."Ah yes, the baby seer, I have heard of you!" he turns to Kie. "He's not just a seer, he's a physical empath! he will be of great help. I also brought a healer, my granddaughter, Mykilia. She can help him and heal him if it's necessary."Matt nods and turns to Kie. "Bella is worried sick, she asked if we could open the link to her and Karma.?" "I'm not strong enough for that much distance but Dad might be able to." They all look at Niklaus as he reaches for Kie and Matt, Two fingers are placed in the center of their foreheads, as he speaks in an ancient language. suddenly they can hear Karma and Bella's voices. *DADDY!** Hey my loves, don't you worry, we'll have Mom back in no time, ok?"* Niklaus does the same for the rest of the crew, *We'll need this so the demons can't hear our plans*Papa Mojo is impressed as he hears them all in his mind and does a slow bow to Niklaus with great respe
Chapter 55 The Journey Home I see you didn't let me down, she holds out her hand for the soul crystal as Niklaus steps forward and hands it to her, its pulsing energy seeming to resonate with the goddess's power."Well, well, well," Erzulie Red-Eyes says, her voice dripping with excitement, "The soul crystal, is finally in my possession. You've done well, Niklaus." She turns to him, her eyes gleaming with an otherworldly intensity. "Now, let us proceed. Xibalba awaits.""Niklaus, come with me she motions to him, the rest of you will wait here." Erzulie Red-Eyes demands, after admiring the soul crystal. As he follows her, the darkness of the underworld appears to swallow them whole, leaving the others waiting in suspense.The sound of dripping water and distant whispers echoes through the cavern, making the waiting group uneasy. Kie's eyes narrow, his mind racing with concerns for his father's safety. "What's going on?" he whispers to Jorge, who shrugs, his expression equally worr
Chapter 56 Back HomeAs Niklaus walks into the clearing Raven is asleep in his arms, Kie rushes to Raven's side, concern etched on his face. "Niklaus, let me take her," he said, his voice laced with urgency. Niklaus not willing to give her up, says, "I've got her son, let's get out of here." By this time the tide was down and they could walk half of the way back Raven started to wake up just in time to suit up for the rest of the dive out...she was very confused and didn't know how she got in an underwater cave. They all agreed to just say Shade took her and he's dead now. "Where...where am I?" she whispered, her voice laced with disorientation.Niklaus's expression softened, his eyes filled with a deep understanding. "You're safe, Raven. You're with us. Shade took you, but he's dead now. It's over."Raven's gaze darted around, taking in the unfamiliar surroundings. "Shade...? I don't remember..." Raven allowed Niklaus to help her suit up for the dive out, No one but the two of the
Chapter 57 The LocketAfter checking out Lyra's room, and getting settled in, his feeder, who is also his maid from his palace, busily unpacks his things, Raven has cleared out the closet and dressers for him. Everyone is busy doing their own thing. Back in the kitchen, Niklaus's gaze turns to Raven, his eyes filled with affection. "Your safety is of utmost importance to me, you must know by now that there's nothing that I wouldn't do to keep you safe."Raven's cheeks flush, her heart racing. "Thank you, Niklaus...that means a lot to me, I'm really glad that you're here."Niklaus steps closer, his voice gentle. "You're family to me, Raven. I'll always be here for you, to keep you safe and happy."He takes her hand, his touch comforting. Raven feels a surge of love, gratitude, and warmth toward him, and she knows that she's got to keep her needs hidden. As they all settle in for the night she snuggles close to Kie, Both naked in bed, he smiles at her. Her eyes closed as he caresse