The door closed shut as a magical barrier sealed it. I let out a loud sigh and leaned against the wall. I still feel a bit fuzzy in the head."What will you do now, Lippy?"I look at Talima. "I think it's time for my friends and me to go home.""So soon?""Yeah, I only came here to find answers, not for a vacation. Besides, things would get ugly if the other knew of my demon side." I brush my hair back. "I don't want to trouble you and the others who have been so nice to me. Tell Queen Bisera and Queen Ingrid I'm sorry I can't spend time with them.""I understand."Just before I headed back to my room, sounds of thunder caused me to stop as men in armor blocked my path and pointed their weapons at me."What is the meaning of this?" Talima stands in front of me, her tone in anger."Oracle," a man steps forward with dark brown hair and eyes, wearing formal clothing like he's in the renaissance period; armored. I feel his mighty aura, not powerful like an Alpha but that of a beta. I reme
"It's nice to meet you...Child of Prophecy." The demon smile was so menacing and taunting that I got a slight chill."Who are you?" I snarl."I'm Illim, one of Lord Demir's trusted servants.""Why are you here?" It seems her snake speech impediment is gone.Illim smile. "To kill you, of course. But also pick up a package for Lord Demir" She says it so boldly, and giggling it makes me angrier."Package? What Package?" Before I could ask again, I realized that there was one thing she came for...Merkon."Of course, I couldn't do it myself. I needed help.""Are you talking about Alvin and Leah?" I shift my eyes to Leah and Alvin, who don't show any emotions with their innocent expression."They were following orders. Those two will no longer be useful to me after I'm done here.""So, you shapeshifter yourself into me and then blamed me for the murder.""I was waiting for you to be condemned, but these fools," Illim looked over at the Elders. "They were taking too long talking with emotion
I can feel Dominic growing impatient. He wants to rush and save his grandmother, but one mistake can cause Queen Ingrid's life and his. That feral was the werewolf who Illim killed pretending to be me. After his death, the demon must have become feral to cause trouble."Nick," sending through a mind link with Dominic, he flinches at my voice. "I have a plan. Will you listen to me? Just nod your head."He nodded."Good," I say. "Now, first, I want you to calm down. If you risk saving your grandmother, both of you will die. Remember what I said about ferals? They are strong. So, here's the plan. Once I get that feral away from Queen Ingrid, I want you to grab her at once. Understand?""How are you going to do that? What about the demon?""The Elders are busy with her. I'm going to flash the both of us behind the feral, and once I get his attention on me, you grab your grandmother."Dominic stays quiet, giving a thought as I can feel his emotion of worries consuming him. "What if that th
I grab my dagger off the ground and hide it away."Lippy!"I shifted my head until I was pulled into an embrace by Dominic. His arms wrap around my waist and his head to my neck. After being stunned by this sudden intimacy, Dominic pulls back and cups my face."Are you okay?" He checks my face to see any scratches or bruises.I smile softly and take his hands off my face as I hold them. "I'm fine. See," I twirl around. "Sure, I got hit here and there, but I'm perfectly fine. Don't worry."Dominic pulled on that face as it made me smile at how worried he was for me. I felt his emotions rising through the link that I almost lost focus while fighting Illim."Lippy?"I drop my smile as Ingrid, and the others approach me. I back away from Dominic, and I can see that the queens felt my anxiety about dying. I know I already accepted my faith once they all saw the demon magic I used. I'm not ready to die again."Lippy, we..." Ingrid looks back. "We, including my husband, wanted to thank you."
I waved my magic as it gave Elder Eldings a curious expression. "What's this?""A soundproof barrier," I explain; my whole body seems too close to a nervous breakdown that I took a step back, giving this Werewolf King and me some distance. If he does something to me, I can poof myself."Don't be fret, Lippy. I'm not going to harm you as I promised my mate."I feel uncomfortable talking to the man in control, who's technically the leader of the Elders, because he was the first to receive the gift of becoming a werewolf by the Moon Goddess - as they said."First off," he clears his throat. "I would like to apologize to you."I blink my eyes, shocked at his words."I was skeptical about you the first time we met," he states. "I heard stories about you, a human living in a werewolf packhouse, and being with my grandson wasn't ideal for a wolf pack to raise. But when I heard before the Mating Ritual, you decided to leave. It was quite a relief at first, but it made me curious why. Did you
"What are you talking about?" Malik asks."Once Leah made a deal with Illim, she had her eat the root of the black tree." Alvin"Black tree?" Bisera looks at her husband, who shrugs."Shit." I hiss after I knew what Alvin meant. "The black tree is known as the Wishing Tree. I know what he's talking about. Although it is called a Wishing Tree, once you eat the root from it, it can grant one wish and come true, but there is a price. To grant a wish, the tree needs an equivalent exchange, which can be anything the wisher desires. It is also the source of the miasma, making you into ferals. My friends and I searched for it but could never find it.""Ferals?" Questioned Vanessa."That's what I name them because they are much worse than a rogue," I explain. "I've been searching for the tree."When Arlo and Saye told me what they had found out, the miasma was flowing because it leaked from a Black Tree, a tree created by a demon with his blood. Grows in the soil and demon blood makes it grow
They keep coming. It's a never-ending cycle of killing a demon. When one dies, another replaces it.Leah is so much eager to have everyone here killed. She's the gate that needs to be close, and if those demons leave this castle, the world will be in chaos.I will not let that happen.After I crushed the heart of a demon with my bare hands, I took a moment to watch everyone fighting. The Elders, who have been retired for 500 years, look crazy excited. They are all out, showing their strength and skills while protecting themselves and each other.So this is what they were five centuries ago. These are the true power of the Elders.Amazing.I know they are powerful, but not that powerful. They are equal strength to my parents. I guess that makes them the most powerful beings in the world.In a blink of an eye, something fast passed by me. I turn to look and see a large black wolf crushing the head of a demon with its fangs. He turns his head, demon blood gushing out from his mouth as hi
Leah charges at me, swinging her claws around, flailing. I dodge each claw aiming at me as I jump up an eye level and land another fast straight punch to Leah's jaw, and her head whip back, her body arch backward, all of her momentum snapping back in her like a broken rubber. She lifted right up off her toes, clearing the ground. For one long moment, her body hung in the air. Then she landed with a thud that shook the ground.I paint and brush myself, feeling the adrenaline inside wearing off. I'm losing so much energy that I collapse to the floor."Lippy!" I turned my head slightly but was pulled into Dominic's embrace. He pulls back and cups my face as I stare at his distraught expression. "Are you okay?""I'm fine," I giggle to ease the tension going on and have Dominic be less worried.I hear a snapping of the bones behind us. Leah screams, and at high speed, she disappears in a blink of an eye."Shit, where did she go?" I muttered; Dominic had me in his arms as we both had our se
I pace around the room Dominic used to stay in when visiting occasionally.My anxiety as a new parent and the need to learn about Camila's curse is crucial.I paused, trying to devise a plan and visit the library's secret archives that only the Elders and their spouses and assistants are allowed.I groaned and ruffled my hair in frustration."Hey, hey, you are going to peel that beautiful head of yours," Dominic stopped me, pulled my hands away, and gently rubbed my head."Nicky..." turning to face him with a desperate look.Dominic smiled and then pulled me in his arms. "I know how frustrated but Michael is fine with his grandma."When Bibi took Michael away, we followed to the main hall and found all the queens surrounding the child. Ingrid had the child in her arms while the other queens played with him, gave him gifts, and loved him like any grandmother would do to spoil their grandchild.Being a half-demon, the queens quickly accepted him. But if they knew who his biological fath
The portal brought everyone to where I had asked the Fairy Chief to take us."Tell me why we are here again?" Camila asks as she gazes up at Castle Luna De Argint."Because Cam, I promised Nick's grandfather that I teach him and his men to fight ferals.""Haven't they fought them before, even before we are born? Why ask you?"I sighed.Camila is becoming antsy right now that we are back at the place where I was accused of murder. When I was taken to be interrogated by the Elders, she held back her anger. Luckily, Clayton was holding her back.Camila had experienced something I went through, and it almost released her inner darkness.I need to do something about her powers before someone gets hurt.Michael squirmed in my arms before going back to Slumberland."Camila, we won't stay here long," I assured her without making her uncomfortable. "The ferals they fought long ago are different. Demir creates these ferals from his magic; they are twice as powerful and dangerous. If the Elders
I follow Dad into his room. He waves his hand and immediately shuts the door and locks it. I can feel the tension in the air as I'm thinking about hearing Saye about Dominic and me having sex right in front of my Dad. He didn't raise me, and I didn't grow up with him, but I'm an adult. I decided to do well in my relationship with Dominic. Even if he knew that his future son-in-law killed me in my past life. Still, I wanted to continue being with him. After all, Dominic was under a spell. I don't blame him for being naive when he was a child and didn't know his birthday gift was cursed. Dad and I just found each other, and having that father-daughter bond is still new to me. I have act natural and accepted him as my father, learning the truth. Is Dad mad I had sex before I married? I'm waiting for Dad to say something, but I can only wait. I took a moment and realized the room design. It's like I stepped into a modern Victorian chamber. A room the size of a house, fancy expensive
Walking hand in hand, I found Dad and the others huddled in a group when their eyes landed on us, curious and suspicious about where Dominic and I had been.Heat rash spread across my face."Your face is red, babe," Dominic says through our private mind link.I glare at him, and he chuckles.I elbowed him in the side, but he was still laughing."Master, why do I smell the sweat and...erotic coming from the two of you?" Saye asks as she and Arlo pull on a smirk.Damn, those sex demons."Oh my god! Did you two finally do it?" Camila squealed excitedly.My face heats up even more.Oh god, this is embarrassing.This awkward situation is worse because my Dad knows I had sex with Dominic. The look in his eyes, I can't tell if he's upset with me or if it is something else, and talking about sex is making things more complicated."Saye, don't make Master uncomfortable," Kaze turns his head as I pat his head for praise.I need to change the subject. I clear my throat. "Anyways, I have somethin
Dominic's tongue twirls playfully in my mouth. I got aroused by the way he was pressing his body against me."Nick, stop," I said in between kisses. "If this continues, we will never leave here."He pulls his lips and looks at me devilishly. "I don't mind. I'm not done savoring your body."Why does he have so much stamina?Oh, right, werewolf.But I'm a half-fox. I should have equal energy as he, but my body feels exhausted and sore. And I trained my body not to get worn out, yet, when it comes to sex, I'm drained.Dominic parted from my lips and lowered himself, kissing my skin. He kissed the side of my thigh as his face reached between my legs. I let out a small moan feeling his hot breath."They are going to wonder where we are.""Hm.""Nick, please don't- AH!" I gasped out as I felt his tongue swirling in me.I spread my legs wider for better access for him. I grabbed his hair as the surge built up inside me."Oh god! I'm getting close," I moan louder and grab his hair to pull clo
I didn't think making love would come to this where Dominic and I became one. Though he hadn't marked me, he wanted to give me the best ceremony, and I couldn't help but fall for him all over again.I played with his hand, measuring the size or counting. I continued like this as we leaned against a tree. We are still naked but fully covered with a blanket I provided with magic. I have myself leaning against his chest.Dominic breathed against my neck and planted a kiss. I giggled and looked at him. "Don't.""Why not?" He asked seductively, kissing the nape of my neck."We've done it four times," I blushed and could recollect how many times I climaxed. And thanks to him, I'm a bit sore.While our lovemaking, Dominic's erection got hard after each release. Now he wanted to continue.Just picturing each time we release got me all blushing from my face down to my naked self. "I can't help myself," Dominic chuckles and kisses my face. "I just love hearing your moan and calling out my name
Dominic and I locked lips as my moan escaped. I pinned him down to the ground, continuously kissing him."Wait, baby," Dominic says through our kiss, trying to get my attention. He lightly pushed me back. "Is it okay to be doing it here? What if your Dad or anyone sees us?"I smirk.It's cute how worried it makes me want him even more. If someone sees us being intimate will cause a disruption. Everyone will know what Dominic and I had done. Surely Dad wouldn't like to see his daughter naked and with a man. He will probably feel uncomfortable and scold me.But I don't want to wait for the ceremony. I want Dominic to mark me now.Every part of my body wants his touch, and between my legs is aching.I snapped my fingers as the entrance to this cave part was sealed with a makeshift wall."Now, no one can interfere," I bent down and captured his lips.His hands stroke my body as things start to get heated.Dominic's tongue slipped into my mouth and danced with mine. I moan and rub against
"Dad, where are you going?""I just want to have a little man-to-man chat with my potential son-in-law," my angry demon lord Dad is making his way to find Dominic."Dad, please stop. This is my issue, not yours.""You're my daughter, and anyone hurting you, I will teach them a lesson. Even that wolf is your mate." Dad announced.After I opened my mouth and complained about Dominic not paying attention to me, Dad had the impression that he wasn't happy.I told him I had to solve my problems with Dominic, but now that he's a parent and wants to protect his little girl, he is on the verge of murdering my mate.I can't convince my dad, who doesn't show but has a temper, not to seek Dominic. How can I calm a Demon Lord?If only Mom is awake.I tugged on his cloak and pulled him. "Dad, this is Dominic, and I own problems. Let me handle it.""And let him ignore the fact that he killed you!"I froze as my heart skipped a beat. "H-How?"Dad frowned and sighed. "Azazel told me."Azazel then it
"Baby, you okay?" Dominic put the robe on me to cover. I swallowed hard and continued to breathe. I looked up at Dominic and smiled. "Yeah, I'm okay." I cup his face and pull him into an embrace. "Nick, I'm so sorry. I didn't want to hurt you." "No, I know you would never do something like this." "I don't know what came over me," I pulled away and got off the bed holding the robe. "I felt...I felt that I was myself in the past." "About that, Lippy." I can feel Dominic standing behind me. "I remembered that night. The night you..." I covered my face and turned to face him. "Nick, I'm so sorry. I had no intention of doing that to you, but it was the only way you became mine. I was selfish." Everything has brightened that speck of light at the end of the tunnel. "And about you being reborn, did I-" I cup Dominic's face. "Do think about it. Don't even question it. You were under a spell and didn't mean to kill me." "But I did," he pulled down my hands. "I...killed you, Lippy. How-