I sit there in silence thinking of all the possible outcomes. Planning on how to handle any situation that may arise from the predicament that I’m in. The girls don’t know of my past or of my parents. Xei is to be my future mate. I’m part vampire and I’m not sure the people in my fathers alliance will accept a half breed. I’m consumed by worry and darkness that the knock at my door startles me so much I jump. With a now shaky voice, I call for whoever it is to enter. Gin strolls in with his perfect dark hair and perfectly pressed suit looking like he just walked off a magazine for Armani. I let my gaze wander down his body taking in the thick muscles that flex softly underneath his suit as he walks closer towards me. He is much like me with how he carries himself. Both born of the Bravata, we know how important impressions are. Everything about him screams calm, collected and dangerous. His dark eyes that naturally narrow just a bit stares at me like he is reading all the secrets I h
It was just another day, Gin and I were wandering around the house playing tag. When we wandered into my dad’s office. We heard dad’s voice coming around the corner and ran to hide under his desk as usual, both of us thinking we were really going to scare him this time. We heard the old door creak open and suddenly the room filled with a sour smell. It smelt as if the room suddenly exploded with mold spores everywhere and I looked at Gin and saw he was holding his nose obviously clearly smelling the same foul smell as me. I was going to crawl out of my hiding space when Gin reached out and stopped me. He pointed toward the sound of the mens feet and I knew what he was trying to say. Dad would be angry if we interrupted work and neither of us wanted to do that. So we both sat there and quietly waited. “We are the hunters of your kind Agni. How dare you accuse me of anything.” I heard a man say with a voice that sounded as slimy as a snake. I heard footsteps again and I immediately kne
“Ali, you have a call.” Mer’s voice cuts through the warm water that is spraying out of the shower head as I wash my hair. “Tell whoever it is I’ll call them back” I pause for a second to see if she’s going to reply before continuing. All is quiet and the warm water flows down my body allowing my body to relax. I lean my head against the back of the shower wall when suddenly the door bursts open and Mer throws the curtain back with a look of panic on her face. “It’s your father.” She says with a look of fear, concern and surprise all rolled in one. She shakes her head and whispers, “I didn’t know you knew him.” Shit. I jump out and throw a towel around myself and race to the phone leaving a trail of water along the way. Whatever it is must be important, he knows never to contact me directly. “Father. What’s wrong?” “I can’t wait any longer, you must come home and claim your place Ali.” I hear him suddenly go into a raging coughing fit. I hear a bunch of rustling around and can te
My heart is pounding out of my chest like it’s about to come out. Her words keep repeating in my head over and over again. I’m leaving, marrying Gin, and taking over the family business. That was always the plan for my future. Why the hell do I care? She has made it clear she doesn’t want me. The bond! The fact that she is beautiful, smart and incredibly strong is only part of the allure. She is also stubborn, strong willed, argumentative and can be down right vicious. Some days I have no idea if I want to kill her or fuck her.The mate bond is undeniably strong and it's hard to think straight when she is around. Which is how that one strange night happened. Never have I shared a woman before. She truly makes me lose all of my thoughts. Since she came into my world she is all I can think about. Her long blonde hair, curvy ass and tits any man could get lost in and her eyes. Oh my Goddess, they are electrifying. I have never seen another so beautiful, and always put together.She is de
I leave the room not long after that needing to get my thoughts together. I decide a run is the best way to do that and take off. As my feet hit the ground and the wind brushes past me I think about all the different ways this could work, or could end in disaster. I always liked things simple. Do the job, do the girl, get in, get out. Simple. Ali is anything but simple. I run faster as my lungs begin to fill with the cool evening air and try to drown out the thoughts of her. I need to think rationally. No emotion. I run and run until my body finally decides it’s tired.I end my run at the lake and sit on a large rock and overlook the water. The sun has set and the stars are shining bright. I have no idea how long I sit there when I hear a branch snap behind me. I know who it is before turning around, I can spell his expensive cologne in the wind. “It’s just me.” I hear Gin say.“I know.”“We have to talk.”I exhale a large huff of a breath. “I know that too.”“Do you want her, Xei? Do
A lion slowly walking to her prey is what she looks like. Beautiful, I feel like I’m going to explode if I don’t get inside of her now but I know I need to calm myself. Taking a few breaths as she reaches me I undo my towel letting my cock out and in full display. The moment she licks her lips as she eyes it has got to be the sexiest fucking thing I have ever seen. “Suck.” That is all I can manage to say and no more was needed.Her mouth slides over my cock in one fell dip. She takes all of me as she glides her wet hot mouth down until she has swallowed all of me. Fuck! Soon she moves up and down in a constant rhythm tightening her lips as she goes. She moans and I feel the vibrations through my thickness. I watch her head bob up and down and my body fills with sparks of pleasure that spreads like wildfire. Shit, I won’t last long like this. I grab her hair and yank her head back making a soft popping sound as my cock falls out of her delicious mouth. I stand and lower my hand to hel
It’s been two days since I told everyone about my family. The girls asked a lot of questions but that was to be expected. We have spent the past few days spending as much time together as possible, well aside from that first night. I still can’t believe I did that again. I swear I feel like a damn harlot. With everything going on it’s been easy to push the thoughts of that night out of my mind, at least until I lay down to sleep. I’m plagued with images of each of them each night I close my eyes. Then each night my body hums with need and I can’t sleep until I pleasure myself just to get a little bit of release. It’s frustrating and infuriating, I have never needed sex or anything of the sort before, now I can’t seem to control myself, even when I’m all alone. Luckily, I am leaving in a few hours and I know leaving the both of them here will help me to put some distance and hopefully weaken the bonds a bit. I don’t need the hassle of men in my life as I try to figure out what’s goin
I look out the window and see my childhood home just the same as it always has been. The massive home has twenty seven rooms and thirty restrooms. All decorated and designed by my late mother. She had a way with decorating and making everything homey and classic. Goddess, I wish I had known her. The lawn is still landscaped to perfection, not a single rose or flower out of place. I watch and think back to the many hours Gin and I would run in this same yard all those years ago as we came up the long driveway. The car comes to a stop right in front of the main entrance and I see my old nurse maid, Nan, standing there. She is older but even with the now white hair and age that shows on her face I would recognize her anywhere. Excitement fills me and I don’t stop to wait for someone to open my door and jump out quickly. I run up the stairs and embrace her quickly as she does the same. I can hear the strain in her voice when she says she is so glad for me to be ho
The training command center of Bravata stands as a bastion of preparation and resilience. It is here that we gather, Ali, Gin, and I, along with Gin's father, Alister, a seasoned warrior and strategist who had witnessed the ever-changing tides of the Bravata. Our meeting is shrouded in secrecy, as we delve into the intricate and perilous task of capturing and neutralizing Ren.The room is awash in the glow of dimmed lanterns, casting flickering shadows that dance upon the stone walls. The map of Bravata and its surrounding lands lay spread out on a large oak table, marked with pins and notes that signify the movements and alliances of our enemies.Ali's eyes are filled with determination, her features illuminated by the soft light, and Gin, holds an air of calm authority. Alister, with his weathered visage and a keen mind forged through years of experience, offers a sense of wisdom and stability.As I take a seat at the table, my mind is focused on the task at hand. We have decided to
I sit alone, the flickering candlelight casting dancing shadows on the walls of the library that has become my home away from home lately. The events of recent times weighs heavily on my mind, and I find myself in a state of introspection, trying to reconcile my feelings and thoughts about all that had transpired.The troubles of our world have grown, and the challenges we face seem insurmountable at times. The revelations of betrayal and hidden alliances as well as death have shaken the foundation of trust upon which the Bravata. I have always prided myself on being a protector and a confidant, but recent events have made me question the very essence of our reality.I think back to the moment we had uncovered the truth about Zion's loyalty to Ren, about his role in the schemes that had endangered Bravata. It had been a revelation that had left a bitter taste in my mouth, a sense of betrayal that I couldn't easily shake.Zion has been a trusted comrade in arms, and the realization th
Just as Xei is about to leave, another knock comes from the door. "Come on in, Ali," I say, my voice warm and inviting, loud enough for her to hear as Xei and I exchanged a knowing grin. Ali enters the room, dressed in a soft, flowing nightgown that clings to her like moonlight on silk. It is an unusual sight to see her with her hair down, the blonde waves cascading over her shoulders, framing her delicate features.I can’t help but think to myself how incredibly alluring she looked, her long, firm legs moving gracefully beneath the white silk, the pale skin of her shoulders and arms kissed by the flickering candlelight. She had an air of sensuality that was impossible to ignore."I thought we could use some relaxation," Ali says, a mischievous glint in her eyes as she lifts a bottle of liquor and gives it a soft shake. A smile plays on her lips, one that holds a promise of shared moments, of leaving the burdens of our world behind.Xei, ever the pragmatist, is quick to express his a
As I lay in my chambers, the guilt still a heavy burden, I make a silent promise to myself. I will do whatever it takes to protect her, Xei and the kingdom we both loved. The past could not be undone, but the future is a blank canvas, waiting for the brushstrokes of redemption and hope.A knock comes from my door and I know it is Xei who was behind the door waiting to offer his personal guidance that even though I didn’t want I know I desperately need it. I sigh as I open the door to my new found brother and bond mate. It's crazy how he has become a steady presence in my life. His wisdom and insight were qualities I have come to rely on, and I know that I could turn to him in my moments of doubt and despair. As I go and sit in a dimly lit corner of my room, the flickering candlelight casting dancing shadows on the walls, Xei enters with a force that was uniquely his own. His eyes, filled with understanding and compassion, meet mine, and it was as if he could sense the turmoil that c
The weight of guilt has always been a heavy burden, one I have carried with me since the moment I left Ali. It was a decision forced upon me by my father and hers, a decision rooted in the fear of a love that was deemed forbidden. And yet, that love had blossomed between us, fierce and undeniable.Alone in the quiet solitude of my room, the memories of the past came rushing back, haunting me like specters in the night. The echoes of the past are inescapable, and they claw at my heart, threatening to consume me.I have known Ali since we were children, growing up in the world of privilege and expectations that came with being the children of influential leaders. From the moment our eyes had first met, there had been an unspoken connection, a bond that transcended the boundaries set by our parents and even fate. Love had flourished, and we had been drawn to each other like moths to a flame. The connection was deeper than just the imani bond.But our love had been forbidden, a sin in the
As we enter the basement Zion greets us with a nod.The atmosphere is charged with uncertainty. His expression was a mix of apprehension and determination. He may not know what exactly is going on but he is on edge. "Zion," I begin, my voice steady and firm, “sit.” I say gesturing towards the table. He stiffens and I can see in his eyes he has realized he is not here for what he thought. “What is this about?” He says and adjusts himself and I can see he is putting on a calm mask. “I wanted to speak with you about a few things. We have been keeping an eye on you and I have to say you are an amazing fighter.” I say as I take the seat in front of him and Xei and Gin stand behind me on either side. “While your fighting skills are impressive it got me thinking about where you came from. You seemed to have popped up from no where.” He was about to speak before I put up my hand to stop him.“Don’t say anhything just yet. I like to think I am an honest and fair person so before you say an
“Well it’s about damn time.” I hear Gin say as I start to wake up. I look up to see Gin sitting at the chair he was at the last time I saw him. Xei is still laying under my head with a grin on his face. “You both are exhausting.” I say and roll my eyes and start to get up and Xei squeezes me tighter before placing a kiss on my neck and releasing me. “Did you find anything out or did you both just party while I was working?” Gin says chuckling like finding us like this is humorous to him. “We actually did.” I say as I quickly put on my clothes. I look at Xei and see he is taking his sweet time. I pick up his shirt and throw it at him, “Can you hurry up you big Oaf.” I say and Xei cuckles mumbling that some things won’t ever change. I led him to the secluded corner of the library, where we were originally going over the scrolls and albums. I hand him the documents and watch as he pursues the contents, his eyes scanning the intricate details that paint a picture of Ren's past and th
“This is crazy.” I say as I push the book I'm looking at away from me and lean back in my chair. “I honestly don’t know how much more I can take Xei.” I whisper and I lower my head. Xei walks around me and starts to rub my shoulders and I release a soft moan as he rubs harder making me instantly wet. Now is not the time, I tell myself. However as he continues to rub down my arms I lean my head back and allow his touch to light the fire within me. “That feels so good.” I moan softly.“Stand up Ali.” He says and I do without hesitation. “You are extremely tense. Let me help.” He whispers and leads me to the soft bearskin rug in front of the fireplace and starts to unbutton my white blouse slowly. I undo her trousers and let them fall to the floor. He watches me as I lay down on my back and spread my legs giving him a full view of my black lacy bra with matching thongs.He starts with my feet and slowly massages my heels, making his way to the middle. I can’t help the giggle that com
As I enter the library, the scent of old books and the hushed atmosphere that filled the room seems to offer solace and focus. The shelves are lined with tomes that hold the wisdom of generations, and I know that we need that wisdom now more than ever.Gin and Xei arrive shortly after I do, their expressions a mix of concern and determination. “ We got your message Xei, what is so urgent?” Ali asks. “The information we have uncovered has left us with a conundrum. What do we do about Zion? We have had men on him since I first got the feeling something was off and we haven’t heard anything out of the ordinary. However with the new information, how do we navigate the complex web of loyalties, secrets, and alliances that surrounded him? It is a decision that I don’t think we can delay in addressing it any longer. The longer we allow Zion to stay within our ranks the more intel he is able to pass on to Vex.” I say and I hear the worry in my own voice. The training field was a place wher