Jamari’s POVRemiel’s angry eyes flick to mine as soon as he hears us enter the dungeon area hidden behind the wall. A crazed look appears on his face as he watches us move further into the room. His badly burnt body twists on the bed Levi provided him, making me wince in pain while he doesn’t show any signs that he feels any pain at all. “Let me out of here.” He growls, no remnants of the Remiel I know and love visible in his words or actions. “This is a good look for you cousin.” Levi taunts, a vicious smile spreading across his face. “I should have locked your santimonious ass up years ago.” I cast Levi a disappointed look to which he only shrugged, grinning in my direction.“Release me Demon so I can return to my master.” My heart broke at Remiel’s words, agony taking over me and nearly dropping me to my knees.A strong arm catches me before my legs could give out and drop me on my ass. ‘Do not show emotions or weakness in front of him.’ Levi’s soothing words fill my mind, givin
Jamari's POVI woke up snuggled between two male bodies with no idea how long I had been knocked out for. Power flows through my system in quantities I haven’t felt thus far. I guess my body did need rest to recharge. I open my eyes slowly to look around at my surroundings. Nothing looked familiar, causing me to frown slightly. Memories of what happened at Lucifer’s cabin comes crashing back into focus, sending my thoughts into a frenzy of movement. Seeing Remiel harm himself like that was heartbreaking. And knowing that he is in that situation because he performed a spell to keep me safe makes the guilt weigh down like a rock on my mind. Arms wrap around me from behind, pulling me closer to Levi’s soothing body as he places a loving kiss along my collar bone. “Nice to see you awake.” Levi tells me, nestling his nose into my neck. That’s an odd thing to say. Just how long have I been asleep for? As if reading my mind, Kenji’s voice breaks through the quiet. “You’ve been sleeping f
Jamari’s POV “I really don’t think we need to bring so many Demon’s with us to the old Church Ruins.” I say for the hundredth time since finding out Levi planned on bringing body guards with us to the Ruins. “My Mother has made an appearance twice while we have been here, I am not taking any chances with your safety Red.” Levi says over his shoulder as he gives orders to six mean looking Demons he has stationed outside the perimeter of the Ruins. Once he finished giving out orders the rest of us moved past the barrier warily. Levi had a hunch that we would be able to bring armed guards within the barrier of the Ruins, but we weren’t certain that the old Church wouldn’t send us all flying away. We all stand right inside the barrier silently for what felt like forever before Kenji lets out a deep breath he had been holding. “Looks like the Church is allowing us to bring our protection across with us.” Collective gasps of relief floats around us from the six Demons that were brave
Jamari’s POV“Stay here and watch the staircase from down here.” Levi’s orders break through my thoughts as I stare around at all of the shelves full of books. It could take weeks to go through all of the books in this room. “There are a lot of books in this room.” My eyes continue to roam over the many shelves of books, my shoulders sagging slightly. Maybe finding this book won’t be as easy as I first thought. “How do we know which book is the one we need?” Kenji asks the words that have been weighing on my mind.Levi turns to me, his eyes studying me intently. “Can Athena tell you which book we are looking for? She is the one that told you about the book afterall, so she must know which one we need.”My lip disappears between my teeth as I think. Athena hasn’t made her presence known to me since that one time back at the cabin. “I’m not sure if I can contact her.” I tell them. “She has only ever reached out to me to tell me about that book and that is it. Her presence isn’t like R
Levi’s POV‘Sire,’ Ivan’s voice fills my mind causing my body to go rigid at the sound. ‘We have detected movement along the border of the Church.” Jumping from my seat, I say, “Someone is here.” But the look on Jamari’s face makes me suspect that somehow she already knew that.“We can’t just leave.” Jamari says, her eyes becoming desperate as she looks at me. “We have to find the spell that sets Remiel free.”“We’ll bring the books back with us and come back another time to look at the rest.” Jamari was already shaking her head before I got halfway through my sentence, sending my eyebrows up on my face. “These books aren’t supposed to leave the protection of this hidden library.” Jamari says quietly.“Well we can’t just stay down here and wait for them to trap us beneath the surface.” My voice rises in pitch, frustration starting to rise in me at Jamari’s difficulty. Kenji sits by quietly, watching the two of us stare at each other in a showdown of wills. After a few moments of si
Levi’s POVThe scent of blood hits my nostrils once the blackness fades around my vision, drawing my attention to the barrier surrounding the old Church. Blood hangs in the air, dripping down the invisible barrier that is protecting us from the incoming army that is currently hurling themselves towards us.A mix of vampires, werewolves, demons, angels, giants, and maybe more continuously throw themselves at the barrier in search of a weak spot that will allow them entrance. The sound of thumping echoes all around the clearing, mixed with the angry growls from the creatures trying to get to us. Ivan makes his way over to me, the five other demons that were left to guard the perimeter following close behind him. Their eyes continue to scan the area surrounding the Church, their bodies jerking with every slap of a body hitting the barrier. Mangled bodies litter the ground all around the Church, the creatures that are left standing stepping over their downed comrades in order to get to
Jamari’s POV‘Levi is taking a long time up there, I hope nothing went wrong.’ I pull my lip between my teeth and bite gently in anxiety. I never should have sent Levi up there. Or I should have gone up there with him at least. ‘Levi is fine Mari.’ Rieka’s assuring voice soothes my frazzled nerves. ‘We would be able to feel if something was wrong with him.’ I contemplate her words without responding. Would I be able to feel if Levi was hurt? I suppose I would, I knew when something was wrong with Remiel and the bond I have with him is currently not as strong thanks to Eve.Anger bubbles up inside of me at the thought of Levi’s Mother. How can a woman care so little for her son? My brows draw together in a frown. What happened to the loving mother from the memory we saw buried deep in Levi’s mind? Does that woman no longer exist?I turn my eyes back to the book sitting in front of me, distracted once again from the task at hand. Remiel needs me to find the spell that we need to set hi
Eve’s POVMy son sure seems attached to that mortal woman of his. My eyes roll back in my head at the thought. Levi could be so much more if he would just hand that girl over to me and join my side. Together we could rule more than just the Demon Realm. I study my son standing on the other side of the barrier. The anger dripping off of him had startled me into taking a step back from him, a weakness I can’t afford to show right now. If I can’t get my hands on the key then I will never be able to return home. Something I have worked too hard, for too long, to get back to. “She really has you wrapped around that finger of hers doesn’t she?” My head tilts to the side as I study my son. “It’s a shame how far you have fallen over one female that spreads herself amongst two others.” If I could just get Levi to step over the barrier then I will be able to capture him. If the Wolf Queen won’t turn herself in to save her Angel lover, then maybe she will turn herself in to save Levi from his
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