Returning back to my reaper duties and a persistent princeI headed back into the mound not in the mood to celebrate anything any longer. I was pleasantly surprised by Salenis plopping down next to me and exhaling harshly. I turned my head and smiled at him."Thanks for helping me with all the annoying things that happened," I said sincerely and he winked and told me no problem. I laid my head back and thought about everything."I'm going to tell Rai to take his reaper king thingy back and I'll just return to collecting souls like I planned on doing before I supposedly fell in love and got burned," I mumbled bitterly and Salenis chuckled and turned towards me."Skye, love didn't hurt you. Someone who didn't know the proper way to love you hurt you. Don't confuse the two. The right person will give you all the love you'll ever need and you'll want for nothing," he said softly and I teared up a bit realizing he was right. Ellis didn't truly love me if he was drawn to H
Learning the truth about my late husband I ran down the halls heading for my brother's secret door to his bedroom and pounded on the door to hear him yelling stop. The door opened and my dear sweet brother was red eyed and obviously hungover. "Wow bro, you look like literal shit," I laughed and he grabbed my arm and pulled me into his room. I glanced over at the two naked sleeping women and one man on his bed. I glanced back at my brother with a raised brow. He grinned and shrugged."Perks for becoming king," he mumbled softly and I rolled my eyes at his after party."What brings you to my room at nine in the morning, sis?" I waved him towards his living room. Liam closed his bedroom door quietly and followed after me. I glanced over at him after sitting and inhaled deeply."Luric took me to his private house and fed me pastries and succulent fruits. As he handed me a cup of tea, our fingers brushed and it felt like I'd been electrocuted. Do you know what that m
A royal visit and police interactionsSebastian visited with the children for an hour longer and then took off telling us both to see Arram. I gritted my teeth knowing he meant for us to ask Arram about the curse. Curses and my family didn't mix well. My father, uncle and late grandfather all had been cursed and my poor uncle Eion had turned to stone because of it."I'm going to go to my parents to retrieve my reaper box and maybe check out the human realm because I have a craving for a pizza burger," I said softly and both men shrugged. Sebastian disappeared and I turned to Salenis."Ready to go to the palace?" He nodded and clasped my hand as I transported us both to my parents residence. When I opened the door I glanced around. Renee rushed forward to tell me my mom was in the kitchen. I thanked her and headed that way with Salenis on my heels. I opened the door and saw my mom drinking coffee. She looked up and smiled."Morning, sweetie. What brings you here
Interesting conversation with Luric I followed the tall prince out of the room and into a huge space room. I looked up at the high ornate plaster gold and painted ceiling with a huge sparkling crystal chandelier. "Wow," I mumbled softly and Luric followed my eyes and mumbled,"yeah it's overkill. This was once my father's residence before he became the king of Alfheim." I grinned up at him."It's obnoxious but pretty in a royalty sort of way," I replied sarcastically and he chuckled. "My sister told me you grieved deeply for Nekane and thought how amazing your heart was to love someone who was such a cancerous old soul. When she met you that second time and she realized who your husband was…she thought you'd be perfect for me." I looked away from his intense eyes searching within mine. I exhaled deeply and looked back up at him."I loved him with my entire being and felt a piece of myself leave with him. Starting a new relationship with someone isn't really something that I'm ready f
Living my day to day as I plain reaperFive glorious months have passed and I waddled away from my thousandth soul release. I fist pump the air at my personal accomplishment. I rub my baby bump happily and transport myself to my parent's place for my baby doctor appointment. I'm due to pop at any time. I've received several requests from my dear brother to visit his mound but I've declined each knowing that I have elves there wanting to sweep me off my feet. I was thankful that he never disclosed the address of my home. I had overheard Renee telling Jorge that a dark elf had been spotted in the reapers section and escorted off by my father's guard. I grinned slightly knowing it had to have been Salenis. I often thought of him and Luric as well but kept myself busy with work and with my growing twin boys when Rai or Sebastian brought them for a visit. I opened my parents door and headed inside calling for them. My mother runs towards me and gives a big hug, shocking me over he
Fun in the sun and growing bond with Salenis Thankfully Sebastian came and took the three of us to Hoka and his husband Kaimana's Island home located somewhere near the Hawaiian Islands in the pacific ocean. Salenis was wide eyed looking at the amazing place and Hoka was a wonderful host. I finally got to speak directly with Coral, the ocean nymph slash siren that had ensnared Ellis. We actually had some things in common. We were both princesses, had magic and unfortunately the same taste in men. Lucky for me Salenis was oblivious to her siren call and only had eyes for me which I found endearing. We have been staying with Hoka and his family for a month so far and were informed that an entire two years had passed in the other realm. I shrugged and glanced over at the brown skinned, blonde haired elf and winked when his purple eyes landed on me. Our relationship hadn't advanced physically but we flirted a lot with each other. Tonight Hoka was preparing a great feast for the
Our new rolesI held Salenis close to my body. I was content with my new elf mate, even though he was half Dökkálfar, I was pleased with him entirely."Luric is going to be super pissed," he mumbled I looked up at him presenting me with a stunning ring. I raised my hand for him to slide the ring onto my finger. I asked him his ring size and created a matching ring for him with my magic using the molecules of the ring he had given me."I truly don't care what Luric is. I love you not him," I replied, making Salenis grin happily."Once we leave this island our crowns will appear upon our heads," he added and I twirled my finger saying,"whoopee." I wasn't thrilled about being royalty. "I'm not even allowed within the forest of souls how am I supposed to govern over the elves of Alfheim," I questioned outright and Salenis chuckled telling me I worry too much over trivial matters."You carry elf blood, it matters not if it's Dökkálfar or Ljósálfar," he said sincere
Chapter 32Palace of Alfheim Salenis, Ravin and I appeared in the center of the great room bathed in bright shimmering colors. I narrowed my eyes as they adjusted to the intensity of the elves color palette. I saw Alya's white head heading towards us. Her blonde brow was creased and her silver eyes full of confusion."Brother, why are you here with our queen? Luric has announced that he is the rightful king but I see the crown is upon your head," she said quickly. Salenis explained the entire ordeal of what occurred with Lutic and Alya grew more concerned the further the story went."He's making his claim official by telling everyone that he is the true king. He's such a stubborn man," she growled angrily and I chuckled softly at her. Alya shook her head at me and frowned."This is a very serious problem my queen. Your king could be killed and replaced by Luric and no one would dispute it," she said sternly, causing me to swallow uncomfortably and look worriedly at Salenis as he held
Skye my change and discovering our exitI opened my eyes and squinted at the brightness. I could also feel my ear twitching from each little sound I heard. I looked around for Chance and listened attentively. I could hear mumbling and fussing along with suckling. I climbed out of the bed and stumbled a little and realized that I was taller. I bit my lip and compared myself to the doorway. I was only perhaps a half a foot shorter. I chuckled softly and continued down the stairs. My eyes widened seeing the full colors that filled our humble abode within the gray void. I stopped suddenly and gazed at Chance with our son and it hit me. Love was the answer and what would remove the void. My mother had been able to open it due to her caring about the people trapped but her spell didn't have love backing it. Chance saw me and smiled."You're an absolutely beautiful elf, my sweet Skye. I'm very happy that your heart is clear of rot and your black vein is also gone," he said sincerely and I gri
Chance and my sick mateI was laying on the bed next to Skye, lost in my thoughts as I recalled what had occurred to my mate. I wondered why Nyx told me this Torin fellow didn't have magic when he was the one responsible for the rot magic Skye was suffering from. Had he meant that he drained him and took from him whatever powers that remained? I figured that's what he had meant as I pulled Skye against my side. I could see her chest rising and falling with each of her quiet breaths. I checked on the black vein and noticed that it was moving up the side of her neck. I noticed movement out of the corner of my eye and saw the male spirit at the patio door. I rushed towards the patio practically tearing the glass door from the track. "Hey I forgot to ask for your name," I mumbled quickly. The ghost smiled and told me he was called Dalton. I nodded and realized that there was another person on the patio. It was an older woman. I glanced over at her and asked if she could help my queen. I e
My void visit and faulty heartEven though the damaged flesh had healed on the outside it felt strange internally. I looked up at Chance with concern."I need a full magic scan. I can still feel something dark coursing through my body," I mumbled sourly and he nodded and headed towards the unseelie king. I could feel the coldness and my reaper mist spread out around my entire body to retaliate causing my father to rush to my side along with Sebastian and Rai. "What's wrong Skye? Your irises are turning black," my father said in a panic. I felt my heart skip a beat then another and searched for Chance as I clenched my chest from the sudden burst of pain. My heart stopped completely and a tear rolled down my cheek as I fell down onto the floor in a heap."She will end up in the void and won't be able to leave because of her mother," Sebastian groaned uncomfortably. Chance ran to me and lifted my prone body into his arms."I must save her and our child," he said frantically and glanced o
No way Luric survived and my luckI was too shocked to weep over my parents. I turned and scanned the guests to find Sebastian. Rai was already at his side and looking pissed. Nyx and Keran approached the two Gods, overhearing what my brother had said."I saw him disintegrate with my eyes brother," I mumbled sourly at Liam. My brother sighed,"Ayla explained that Luric was very wise and knew a reanimation spell. Apparently it's also the spell that keeps the void alive and well after our mother destroyed it." I gritted my teeth and asked Ayla how we could permanently end her asshole brother if he was in fact still alive. She looked very nervous and shook her head. Keran approached Liam and asked to see the video. Liam pulled out his cell and handed it to Keran who watched the short clip critically. The unseelie king rubbed his eyes and cursed."That's not Luric, it's Turin, the brother of the former king that I personally destroyed. He's obviously come out of the shadows to confront me.
Plan to overthrow the powerful Luric Apparently I was to be the bait to bring out the crazy blonde or towhead elf. Sebastian insisted on being the one to properly dispose of him using his death God's powers. Chance had Sebastian swear to him that he would keep me safe. I was surprised by him putting his hand on my abdomen. I wondered if he also knew he had seeded me. I rubbed his hand and looked up at him with a knowing smile."You're absolutely stunning with your tan colored flesh. I don't know why I never noticed before how attractive your bone structure is. I'm sorry for being so off-putting," I told him as I gazed up at his attractive face. He chuckled and shook his head."Stop it woman or Sebastian's plan will have to work without you," he replied. I grinned slightly and rose to my tippy toes to give him a quick kiss before heading towards Sebastian. When I headed to his side he told me to call my reaper. I closed my eyes as the black tendrils whipped around me, cloaking my body.
My new chosen king Chance I woke up wrapped in warmth. I knew the cave was normally chilly. I turned my head to see Chance sleeping soundly with his arms wrapped possessively around me. I moved my leg up and down his smooth one. Elves had no body hair and only grew hair on their heads and faces. I looked at Chance's face and compared him to the other men I'd been with. If I were honest with myself I would admit that I found him the most attractive. I loved his black messy locks and brushed a wary strand from out of his face. His eyelids lifted and he instantly smiled at seeing me."I thought I'd been dreaming but you truly are in my bed," he said happily as his arms tightened around me."Don't squeeze too hard or I'll leak," I mumbled softly and he released me and told me to go to the restroom."Head around that boulder there, I made another bowl, only this one has its own flush. Plus there's a separate shower, " he said proudly and I smiled as I headed around the large rock and saw
Giving Chance a chance?I finished my beer and was wanting some cognac. The hob nodded his head at my request and hurried quickly to retrieve a bottle. Chance leaned back in the chair and crossed his arms across his bare chest. It was at that moment that I realized what he was wearing or lack thereof. A rabbit fur loin cloth covered his manly bits and I glanced at his crotch and up at his face."Why on earth aren't you fully clothed in elf leathers," I asked perplexed and he chuckled."I was in my den within the caves and this is what I wear when I'm in the wild sweetheart. You know this. Your father wears something similar," he replied respectively and ran his fingers through his shoulder length black hair. I watched as if in a trance. He looked at me and sighed."Please don't look at me like that dear or I'll take you to my den far away and make you my wife," he said firmly and I swallowed quickly. I looked up into his eyes and saw the truth in his words. His eyes were like an indig
Deception from the one you think you love After Luric's nod of his head I asked him what he did with Alya's corpse. He looked at me shocked."It's been put into the women's royal crypt," he said briskly and I eyed him oddly. Something wasn't right. I pushed out my energies and searched for Alya and found two female individuals inside a lower level room I wasn't aware even existed, i felt the energies of the elf guards making rounds and then I felt a female presence very near. The woman felt as if she were jealous. I used my magic to brush against Luric's aura and he turned quickly, eyeing me suspiciously. I rubbed my bruised neck and he turned away looking guilty. Luric was both physically and magically more powerful than I so I needed a plan that didn't incorporate the use of either of those two things. I reached out again to the woman. Was she a scorned lover? Surely Luric had female elf acquaintances, I thought and wondered if this was one. She was standing within the opposite room
Bad witches and annoying husbandsI spilled everything that had occurred at the Alfheim palace and Viktor listened attentively. My grandfather couldn't recall much about the vengeful witch. It was frustrating but there was nothing I could do about it. He asked about my new husband and I growled bitterly as I slumped into his couch. Thankfully I'd healed my broken toe pretty easily."If that's any indication, I'd say he's a definite keeper," Viktor said sarcastically. I rolled my eyes and petted the big fluffy cat that jumped onto my lap."Is this creature my uncle Javidan's pet," I asked curiously and my grandfather nodded saying that the cat's name was Monty as the feline purred."So dear, did you come for answers or to escape from your mate?" I looked aghast at him and shrugged as I sighed."I'm truly curious about Ethel and I'm very irritated with my overbearing husband. He thinks it's imperative to marry them both since the controlled version of Liam knocked up the princess," I mu