"Damien?" I called out quietly as I looked around the room.I frowned as I realized he wasn't here.Going over to the same curtains he had left out of, I pulled them open to see a glass door.Opening it though I quickly realized it led to nothing. I looked down seeing the depths of darkness and let out a sigh before walking back over to the bed, leaving the door open.I definitely had to get out of here before this ceremony. There was absolutely no way I could go through with this.I knew his plan now and there was no need to stick around a second longer but with Damien now nowhere to be found, how would I leave?I had no idea how to make my wings pop out, let alone use them. I didn't know which river would take me back and that was if I could even there without getting caught which would extremely difficult considering there was always someone outside my door prowling the hall.I got up and began pacing the room and didn't stop until I was completely exhausted.Retreating to the bed,
"So...ah... what now?" I mumbled as I sat down on a surprisingly smooth large rock near the water."I'm going to go let Salem and Lucien know where we are and get some supplies. In the meantime, you can learn to use your wings and get some fruits picked." Levi states and I raise my brows."I have not even the slightest clue on how to even get these wings to come out!" I hiss making him chuckle."Figure out... I'll give a hint though. Climb a tree and jump, instinct should trigger them to come out automatically." he replies, and I nod my head."Thanks..." I say."Be cautious, we still don't know they found her last time, they could be watching one of us and the last thing we need is them following you back." Damien states cutting in."I know, I'm going to wait till night then I'll get Lucien and tell Salem to leave after, so we don't draw attention. We won't bring Crimson or Beau or tell them where we are. The less who know right now the better." Levi replies and Damien nods in agreeme
After a warm bath to soak my sore back, I wrapped a towel around myself, drying off and pulling on one of Salem's shirts that was long enough to cover my butt before making my way to the small living room where Damien sat by the fireplace on the large soft fur rug.Sitting down next to him, I held my hands towards the fire to warm them."I had a lot of fun today, thank you for teaching me and helping so I could see the whole area." I murmur softly and I look over at him to see his lips pulled into a thin line before he slowly nods his head."I'll admit... it was fun. Seeing you fail and needing help was quite amusing." he said, smirking at the end and making me roll my eyes."Although... I do still think you owe me a proper thank you and a good one at that. I did save your life, after all." he states his smirk widening but I only smirk seductively in return."Your right... and I think I know exactly, how to thank you..." I murmured biting my lip, teasingly."How is that...? Temptress?
"Don't you dare go to sleep, Temptress." Damien's voice hissed deeply making my eyes flew back open."Mmhmm." I manage to murmur too tired to actually talk.I felt him move and push us up before standing up with me in his arms, supporting all my weight.My eyes began to droop once again as he begins to move and as I start to let myself drift off, a sharp sting to my ass has my eyes open, once again.I open my mouth to tell him off but instead a sharp hiss left my lips as ice cold water suddenly covered me from head to toe."Awake now?" he grumbles as he gently set me on my shaky legs and began to clean my body.My teeth instantly began chattering and I grabbed onto the bar to keep myself up as my legs began to tremble more from cold and all I could do was shoot daggers at him to show my displeasure.After a few minutes he turned some warm water on and cleaned himself up before taking me out and drying me off and pulling another one of Salem's shirts on me and pulling on a pair of Levi
"I see you two got into the good stuff." Salem smirked taking in the sight before him.I smiled excitedly, jumping off the couch and running as fast as my drunken legs would take me.As soon as I was in arms reached, Salem opened his arms and I eagerly jumped into them wrapping my arms and legs around him, catching him off guard.Nearly knocking him over, he quickly caught himself as he wrapped his arms around my waist and laughed."I missed you and you're cooking." I murmur holding him tightly.Seeing Salem was like a breath of fresh air, I hadn't known I needed."I missed you too, Angel." he chuckles."How's Crimson? Beau?" I ask as he sets me back down."Both good and miss you, of course. They're going to hell so that they can go to the library there, Crimson thinks she may be able to find something to help since we can't hide you forever. Until then, though. She enchanted this ring for you, as long as you wear it you will be safe from anyone trying to get in contact with you throu
"I need some air." I state getting up as Lucien reaches out to stop me."Let her go, Luce." Salem says calmly."I haven't finished." Lucien quickly retorts."Give her a minute to take this in. I, myself, am shocked...let alone her." Salem quickly reasons."Fine." Lucien mumbles clearly annoyed.I give his hand a squeeze before making my way outside.I follow the path back to the water, taking my time before finally reaching the spot.I make my way a little bit into the water before sitting on one of the large rocks that stuck out of the shallow water but gave a nice view to the deeper part where you could make out the different colored dragons long bodies swimming beneath the surface.I sat there just simply watching, waiting to see if just maybe one would raise up on the surface for who knows how long, until a familiar sarcastic voice brought me back to reality."You know... getting some air and leaving, are completely different right?" Levi's sarcastic voice asks from behind me."Th
I sat yet again on the couch, back in my shirt but with wet hair this time, letting everyone around us know I had definitely gone for a swim and so did Levi."Did you guys... swim... together?" Salem manages to ask complete shock ringing through his features making me and Levi laugh."Of course not! She was drowning so I rescued her just for you." Levi smirks shooting me a wink and I grin."Can I finish now?" Lucien groans impatiently."I just...I can't believe..." Salem mutters trying to take it in."I know, but react later." Lucien replies with a sigh before turning towards me."I said no." he states, and I raise my brows in surprise."You... said no..." I murmur confused."I'm sorry, baby girl. I know it wasn't my place, but I can't just let you do that! It's my job to protect you and wither he gifted you or not, doesn't mean you should be soulmates with him! You didn't get to live your full life, and this is your chance! You will choose who you want and wither you want that strong
I moaned as I snuggled into the cold body next to me.My body was warm, my core tingling and craving something real. The feeling was so intense, I knew it wouldn't take much to relieve it. Not after the dream I had just had.Cold strong fingers begin running up and down my arm softly, but every touch made my body shiver in delight."Baby girl?" Lucien's familiar voice murmured softly.My eyes flew open, and I realized I was on the couch, my body pressed up and safely tucked in Lucien's embrace with my head on his chest."Mmh." I mumble out."How are you feeling?" he asks quietly."Sleepy... horny... warm..." I mumble as my eyes shut and I relaxed into his embrace."How do I feel?" he asks, and I let out a soft sigh."Cool..." I murmur just wanting to go back to sleep... and back to that dream.I suddenly felt him sit up, taking me with him and then lifting me up."Luce... I don't want to get up yet." I groan annoyed.He sets me back down onto the couch and I sigh as I snuggle into it.
Today marked 375 years since the day I died and started my new adventurous life. You would think after this many years, I would feel tired, bored, stuck, but no. Never aging and having an endless amount of time has felt nothing less than amazing. Even after this many years, I still feel like I haven't had enough time in the world to enjoy my 6 amazing lovers, but thankfully I don't have to worry about running out.375 years has brought me many memories and experiences and I've been on more journeys then I can count, but I feel it's just helped prepare me for this very moment."Mila, darling... are you still with me?" Hera's voice rings through the air, snapping me out of my thoughts."Yes, sorry... this is a big moment for me." I murmur softly and she smiles."What is it I can help you with, darling? Don't be shy, you know after all you did to help me and support me through the war and even after as I settled into my new role as Ruler of all us gods and godesses that I will help you h
We all stood in a large circle with Crimson in the middle with a small table which only held a small bowl and a small uniquely designed dagger. One by one, starting with herself, Crimson sliced the hands of each of my lovers and I stood and watched as their blood dripped into the bowl. As Damian finished, Crimson stirred their blood around in the bowl with the dagger, chanting as she went. She proceeded to soak the blade in their now mixed blood before she stepped towards me with the bowl in her hand."I'm sorry, Kitten... but this is going to hurt." she tells me softly as I feel strong hands wrap around me from behind.Just as I recognize Damian's embrace, Crimson quickly but steadily plunges the dagger straight into my heart. Immediate pain radiates throughout my body before a burning sensation quickly replaces it and everything goes black.********************************************************************A soft melody flows through the warm air and as my eyes adjust to the brig
"Okay, Princess, what's on your mind?" Beau questioned, pulling me from my dazed state."Who said anything was on my mind?" I retorted playfully."Well, staring at the same tree for about 5 minutes is a dead give away." he replied as he sat down on the grass next to me."You've been watching me for 5 minutes? That's a bit creepy, Beau." I joke giving his arm a playfully punch and he simply shrugs his shoulders."You looked so beautiful even in your dazed state, plus I wanted to see how long it would take for you to notice I was there, but you were taking too long." he replies, and I blush."So, what's bugging you?" he asks, and I let out a small sigh."You ever get tired of making big decisions?" I ask and he chuckles softly."I think we all do after a certain point." he replies, and I nod my head."I'm conflicted about the bonding ritual Crimson wants to do with you all." I tell him truthfully."Well, maybe if you explain to me how you feel about it and what your conflicted about, I
When I arrived in Lucien's room, I made sure this time to not even give him an opportunity to say a word. If something else had suddenly popped up, it was going to wait as far as I was concerned.Straddling his lap, I quickly removed his shirt before smashing my lips against his and kissing him deeply.My hands roamed his muscular- toned chest as his hands laced themselves into my hair, holding me close as his tongue left his warm mouth and entered mine.As his mouth explored mine, I trailed my hands down to his jeans and began unbuttoning and unzipping them.Giving him one last kiss, I pulled away and climbed off his lap and he quickly followed suit and removed the last of his clothing before reaching out and helping me out of mine, leaving wet kisses all over my body as he did so.Before he could try and indulge himself though, I pulled him back up towards me before pushing him back down towards the bed.I got on my knees in front of his legs and ran my hands up his firm thighs befo
"Alright, Luce, I'm all yours." I announce as I walk into Lucien's bedroom.I had finished up my time with Salem and Levi and after a small nap and shower, I was finally back in Lucien's presence which is where I knew I needed to be most for both of our sakes... but more importantly, his."Unfortunately, not quite yet." his clearly displeased tone responds.Standing up from the bed, he steps towards me and pulls me into a tight embrace before quickly letting me go."Crimson needs to talk to you about something important and as much as I want her to have to wait, I do have to agree with her that the topic is important and it is for that reason only that I am going to sit back down and wait another hour... an hour and a half at most for you to go and hear what she has to say but after that come hell or high water your mine for a full, undisturbed, 24 hours. You got that?" he tells me, and I nod my head before leaning up to pull him into a deep kiss."I love you, Luce and I'm going to sh
After being bombarded with hugs, kisses and covered in tears of relief and happiness, myself and the rest of the group successfully left the Underworld without any further issues.Deciding it was best that myself, Hera and Aphrodite all stayed together until we took care of Zeus, Hera was kind enough to invite us all back to a hidden safe house where she believed we would all be safe and unfound by Zeus.The safe house as I had come to learn was more like a mini palace and apparently was completely covered with a cloak that kept us hidden from anyone else, all gods included. Hera wouldn't say who had helped her create such a large piece, but she assured us we had no reason to worry.Although extremely reluctant to let me go, I managed to convince Lucien that some time with Salem and Levi would be best for me to help get over the heat I had been dealing with for much too long. I knew most of the others were a bit bothered that I hadn't chosen one of them to help me first but the fact o
I was definitely losing my mind.We had finally arrived to where we needed to be and were currently waiting for Mr. Ferryman to arrive.My vision was so blurred I wasn't sure I was seeing anything clearly, so when the dark large shadow of a man on a boat came near, I thought to myself that this was it.The moment we had been waiting for.Until I seen not one... but two familiar faces.Like a bucket of cold water being poured ontop of me... I instantly realized I was truly losing my mind."That was easy." Damien's familiar voice was speaking."Extremely..." Levi's voice replied.My imagination was so vivid... it was hard for me to focus on the fact that it wasn't real.Every inch of me wanted to run and drop into their arms... but I did my best to try and keep myself rational."Aphrodite..." my dry voice cracks as I try to get the Goddess of love's attention."It's going to be okay, Mila. Even in the depths of Tartarus, your love prevails." she tells me, making me scrunch my eyebrows i
~Lucien's P.O.V~With every moment, I was growing more and more frustrated. The stress, anger and worry that was a never-ending wave crashing throughout my body was beginning to drive me mad. I knew how important it was to remain calm, cool and collected, it was the only way to ensure I was thinking clearly but no matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't get to that state anymore. My personal feelings for Mila were just too strong for the perfectly trained mind of the guardian in me. I could only rely on my senses and Beau's mind to help with my rationality."Where could she be? I don't understand." I growl out in frustration as I slam my fist into the hard wall next to me."We have checked almost every inch of the Underworld... we know she isn't with Hades, and we know she isn't in any of his prisons or torture chambers... it only leaves one place." Beau replies coolly but I shake my head."That doesn't make sense! Why would he send her to Tartarus? That completely goes against anyth
~Mila's P.O.V~I knew too much time had passed from the moment I began to feel my heat begin to set in... I knew things really weren't looking good for me when it only continued to worsen, but it wasn't until I was doubled over in extra pain and beginning to hallucinate that I knew I had to try to do something before I completely lost myself to the madness it was causing me both mentally and physically."H-h-hera." I struggled to call out."Yes?" her voice from close by replies."I think we have both waited here long enough... I don't think anyone's coming... and if they are... looks like it may take a bit..." I begin to say."Perhaps your right..." she replies distastefully."I think... we should... get out... together." I tell her making her chuckle slightly."In your condition? I don't see us getting far..." she mutters, and I let out a small sigh."Maybe... but I would rather give everything I have trying then continuing to waste away here... and it's not like we can die. Not sure