Levi’s POVLetting out a deep sigh I walk through the barrier separating me from my father and close to death cousin. Remiel looks up at me upon my entrance, a grimace on his face. My arms fold over my chest as I stare down at my wounded cousin. “Bet you wish you had stayed with us, huh cousin?”“Quit being an asshole Demon.” He growls, lifting his body to a seated position with the help of my father. “And get me out of here before you have to explain to our mate how you allowed me to bleed to death on your father’s bearskin rug.” He looks down at the rug with mild interest.“Trust me, you don’t want to know about the rug.” A shiver of disgust moves through me. Remiel lifts an eyebrow in question but decides against asking any questions about the questionable rug. Pushing the horrors of the rug out of my mind, I reach down and grasp Remiel’s shoulder. In an instant his wound stopped bleeding as his skin knitts back together. Remiel lets out a groan of pain at the increased speed of
Levi’s POV“Do you mind moving this conversation into the dining room?” I ask my father as I chant the words that will hide the cottage to the outside world. As we sit at the table a buffet of food appears of varying foods before us. My father’s eyes widen at the sight of all the different foods, Remiel lets out a moan of pleasure as he immediately dives into the feast spread out in front of him. “Thanks.” He grumbles around mouthfuls of food. Remiel will need food in order to help his body heal the rest of the way. When I healed his body with my power, I also allowed for his magic to work while being trapped in here with me and my father. So by the time we leave this place he should be back to one hundred percent. “How long have you been able to use your powers inside your prison?” I repeat my question from earlier that my father didn’t answer. “Since the beginning.” He tells me, settling into his seat at the table, grabbing some food and piling it onto a plate. “I’m going to ne
Lucifer’s POV“What does she even want?” Jamari asks, speaking up for the first time. Her eyes lock onto Levi’s as she speaks. “Why go through all that trouble to put a spell over Lucifer and trick him into unsealing the Fae Realm?”All eyes lock on her. “What are you talking about Red?” Levi asks her, a frown forming on his face.I always suspected that that vile woman had placed some kind of spell on me, is it possible that I was right?Surprise flits across her face before she glances around at everyone staring at her dumbfounded. “You mean you can’t sense it?” A frown crosses her features, as she nervously begins to fidget with her hands.Can she actually sense the spell that Eve had placed on me all of those years ago? “Sense what?” Levi sits back in his seat, grabbing Jamari’s hand in his, love shining brightly in his eyes.“The web from her spells are all around us, weaving around in an attempt to take back control.” All eyes in the room widen as they cautiously look around f
Jamari's POVMeeting Levi’s father was quite the shock to me, especially when his father is the bad guy in many horror flicks. But sitting here watching him try to make sense of everything happening around us, I get the feeling that there is more to him than what the movies portray, and more than what Levi knows about his father. A sniff test proved that he isn’t the man from the old Church Ruins, or the man that kidnapped me in the woods, not that that was really in question any longer, but it’s still good to be sure. The scent of the person responsible is all over Remiel though, swirling around him in angry waves. ‘It’s a spell swirling around him.’ Rieka says, unlocking herself from the room that she placed herself in earlier. A frown forms on my face. ‘What kind of spell?’Rieka goes silent once more, leading me to believe that she retreated back to her room. ‘It’s a spell of control.’ Confusion in her voice. ‘But I don’t think the spell is placed on Remiel.’ She takes a seat,
Remiel’s POVAll of those years wasted, hating my Uncle for every bad thing that happened to me, and to him, and none of it was his fault. Guilt wracks me at the harsh treatment I put him through instead of seeing that he wasn’t acting like himself. I should have known that something was wrong. I should have known that my Uncle wouldn’t behave in that way.And now, I face succumbing to the same spell that almost destroyed my Uncle a millenia ago. A thought crosses my mind at that.“Is it possible that Eve had placed my Father under the same spell as the one that Uncle Luc was under?”Realization dawns on Uncle Luc’s face as he leans back in his seat to think. “That would explain a lot actually.” His eyes meet mine. “My brother was acting unusual for a few weeks, almost destroyed his family when your mother found out about his obsession with another woman. That alone was highly unusual for my goody two-shoes brother. He was always such a party pooper as the kids say.”“Is it possible t
Remiel’s POV“What if he didn’t actually know about the spell that was cast on him and created the prison to keep her all to himself?” Kenji suggests, shrugging his shoulders like it made all the sense in the world. I stare at my fellow mate, dumbfounded. Could it be that simple? Uncle Luc did say that my Father was obsessed with Eve and wanted to keep her to himself. “It would explain why she was still able to use magic even while being trapped within the barrier.” Jamari frowns in concentration. “It’s not like she would have been able to teleport out of the Gardens even if she did have control of her powers.”“So my Mother summons my Father to the Garden under the guise of being trapped.” “To be fair, she actually was trapped within the walls of the Garden of Eden.” Kenji interrupts Levi, receiving a scowl from him, to which Kenji responds with a grin. Would I ever be as comfortable with our relationship as these two appear to be? I know I would do anything to make Jamari happy,
Levi’s POV I have learned more about my Father and his past today than I did in the hundred years that he was around after my birth. I have seen a completely different side to him, a side that I only ever caught glimpses of as a child. I will never forgive my Mother for taking this away from me. And for what? Power? What was her end goal? I glance up at Remiel’s still form. He’s also learned a lot about his parents today, things that will take time to digest and come to terms with. “My mother thought to smooth things over with Seraphina and her family by having her marry my brother instead. His agreement to the marriage is what hurt the most, but I’m sure he had his reasons.” A deep sigh moves past my Father’s lips. “My biggest regret is not mending things sooner with God, maybe I could have prevented a lot of bad things from happening.” “We all think like that at some point in our long lives.” Rieka leans over the table, extending her arm in front of me towards my Father who gr
Jamari’s POV“Before we go there is one more matter for you to attend to Red.” Levi says as he rises from the table. “Do you feel up to it?” A smile spreads across my face at the thought of becoming one with Remiel. I nod my head, snuggling further into Remiel’s arms.“You know where your bedroom is Levi.” Lucifer says, also rising from the table, taking a moment to stretch out his back. “I shall take my leave.” He turns his body in my direction, bowing slightly, his right hand over his heart. “Until we meet again my dear.”“I will find a way to set you free.” Determination in my voice as I make this vow.Lucifer smiles at me softly. “If anyone can do it, it is you.” Without missing a beat, he turns towards Levi, slapping him on the back before grabbing hold of his right shoulder. “It was good to see you son.” Emotions causing his voice to rise an octave.Levi reaches over, pulling his father into a tight hug. “You too Dad. I’m sorry…” Before he can finish, Lucifer cuts him off. “Let’
Dear Readers, Thank you all for supporting me and my first book Rise of the Alpha Queen. It has been a thrilling ride and I can't believe that I have reached the end of my first book! I love reading the reviews readers have left me about my book, even the ones that are less than positive. I take them in stride and try to be better for future books. So please continue to let me know what your thoughts are on the story. I will be spending the next month going back through and editing my chapters, something I didn't have as much time as I would have liked while writing with a deadline these past few months, and then I will start on book 2. I hope to have book 2 started by the end of September or begining of October. Thank you again for all of your support! I hope you have all enjoyed watching Jamari move into her role as the Alpha Queen. Heidi Monath :) **UPDATE** Book 2: Alpha Queen's Reluctant Mate is now available! Hope you all enjoy as we dive more into the Fae Realm.
Jamari’s POVAnxiety courses through my body as we prepare to depart for the Vampire Realm. Aside from my few visits to the Demon Realm and my visit to the Garden of Eden, I haven’t left the Human Realm often. What would the Vampire Realm be like? Would it be eternal darkness so the vampires don’t turn to dust in the sun?A chuckle of nervous energy escapes me at the thought. I doubt the vampires burst into flames in the sun like the movies portray. I’m pretty sure that Eve had some vampires with her when she was trying to get into the Church grounds last week.Another reason for my anxiety is the Vampire King. Lucern. A shiver passes through me at the thought of his name. The interest my body shows in just his name has me concerned for how I will react upon meeting him. If Levi and Kenji’s theory is correct, he could possibly be one of my mates as well. I don’t know if I am ready for another mate just yet. I finally have a working relationship with both Levi and Kenji, and I have Re
Kenji’s POV “When do we leave for the Vampire Realm?” I would love nothing more than to put off going to the Vampire Realm so I can keep Jamari between just Levi and I a little longer, but we need to release Remiel from his prison quickly. “I have had Ruth send word to Lucern that we are requesting an audience with him and Morgana.” Levi tells me distractedly. Levi has been quiet since we saw his mother outside of the Church yesterday afternoon. “What is troubling you Levi?” I ask him, worried that something might be wrong. “You have been quiet since we came back from the Church and that is not like you.” That was an understatement of course. Levi is the exact opposite of quiet and has been the whole time that I’ve known him. Levi glances in my direction, a frown on his face. “Something has been bothering me since we last spoke with my mother.” He tells me, moving to sit on the couch beside me. “This sounds serious.” I turn my body so I am facing Levi. “It could be a disaste
Eve’s POVIt’s been three days since I was last at the old Church ruins, unable to bring myself to come back here after the memories from long ago resurfaced. My eyes roam over the courtyard, as memories of happier times floods me, bringing tears to my eyes. We were supposed to get the rest of our lives together, or at least the rest of his life, instead our life together was cut short, shorter than even humans and their partners. There is no way that Shappa is still alive in the Fae Realm. Time moves differently over there making more time to have passed there than it has here. I let out a deep sigh as the weight of my grief once again threatens to weigh me down. I would give anything to at least get the chance to see my daughter again. Even if she is all grown up. A tear slides down my face. I pray to whichever God or Goddess that will listen that my Father was never able to get his hands on her and make her a part of his harem. Grandfathers shouldn’t have such thoughts. Magic sw
Jamari’s POVI’m not sure why Levi thinks the book will magically appear in the desk when it wasn’t here the first time that we checked, but if there is a chance that he could be right about the book being returned to the desk, I am willing to try it. Moving over to the desk, I take a seat in the chair behind the desk and look around. A feeling suddenly washes over me causing a look of surprise to appear on my face. My eyes snap up to where Kenji and Levi stand on the other side of the desk, their attention solely on me. I glance back down at the desk as I run my hand over the top with my palm facing down. Magic sizzles against my skin, surprising me. I jerk my hand back as I stare down at the empty space on the desk in bewilderment. “Do you guys feel that?” I ask, looking back up to Kenji and Levi. They put their hands over the top of the desk like what I had done, holding it there for longer than what I did, before pulling away and shaking their heads.A frown forms on my brow. M
Jamari’s POVA wholeness fills my mind the moment that Rieka returns back to her place at the forefront with me. The feel of her return wakes me from my sleep, the first restful sleep I have experienced in days. The dream that has plagued me since our run in with Eve thankfully didn’t haunt my dreams for once. ‘I’m sorry Mari, I didn’t mean to wake you.’ Rieka whispers in apology. A laugh moves through our link from me. ‘Why are you whispering? We’re talking inside my head.’ Fully awake now, I attempt to see the clock on the table beside Kenji, but his giant shoulder is blocking my view. I let out a quiet sigh, giving up on seeing what time it is so I don’t wake either of the men surrounding me. ‘She’s whispering because you tend to broadcast your conversations into our heads.’ Levi’s voice fills my mind as he pulls my body so I lay curved against his naked body. Interest begins to stir within me, the jump of his cock on my ass giving away his interest as well. ‘Sorry Handsome, I
Rieka’s POV‘I will need to search for her within your mind Mari.’ I tell Jamari, as I think of the best way to find and talk to Athena. Mari is right, searching through all of these books isn’t getting us any closer to finding the answer to releasing Remiel and Lucifer from their prison. Getting in contact with Athena is a long shot, but if it helps us find the book we’re searching for sooner, then it is worth trying, even if it will make me weak for a while after. I’ll just leave that part out though, Mari would tell me to forget it and continue to look through all of these books. I can’t let her do that though. ‘So does that mean that you will be gone again?’ Mari asks me, sadness coating her words.Both Kenji and Levi make a sound of surprise at Jamari’s words. ‘Gone again?’ They both ask at the same time, their wide eyes turning to look at Jamari. Guilt moves through me at the reminder that I disappeared for a couple of days. Jamari had called out to me many times during that t
Levi’s POVI glance up in surprise when I sense Jamari’s presence appearing within the library. Glancing at the watch wrapped around my left wrist, I realize that it has only been four hours since I sent Jamari away with Kenji to rest. Kenji walks through the portal behind Jamari, his hands raised in defense before I can question their quick return. Jamari stops to stare at me, a defensive look taking over her face. “Don’t start with me Levi.” She grumbles, making her way to the table scattered with books. “I couldn’t sleep so I might as well be of some use here.”I watch Jamari flip through books for a few minutes, my presence completely forgotten in her quest to find the spell to set Remiel free. I turn my attention back to Kenji, raising a brow in question. Averting his eyes, he pretends to be interested in the pile of books on the table beside him. ‘You weren’t supposed to return until she got at least six hours of rest.’ I berate through our link, my arms moving up to fold over
Jamari’s POVI jerk awake as my dream starts to fade from my mind. That was a weird dream. And far more vivid than any that I am used to having. I shake my head to clear my thoughts. All of the stress of the last few days must be catching up to me. Why else would the same dream be plaguing me everytime I close my eyes?I let out a tired sigh, my eyes wandering to the clock on the bedside table. 3:33 am. A yawn escapes me, reminding me that I only just went to bed two hours ago. Kenji begins to stir beside me, his arm searching for me in his sleep.None of us have gotten much sleep these past few days. All of us running around the clock with little breaks for rest and food in between. Despite searching through all of the books that we found with the words Forbidden Magic in the title, we still haven’t found what we are looking for.Two days have gone by since we first entered the hidden library, and we are still no closer to releasing Remiel from his prison than we were before we enter