~Godfrey's Point of View~ I barely slept this day, every possible thought running through my mind. Every possible scenario. If she awoke upset with me, it would end me. I couldn’t possibly go on with her hating me. I was never more terrified of anything, not even facing Ketet now for the second time. I completely took this blame on myself. I allowed myself to get distracted. While all the younger vampires attacked each other, Diana and I began dismembering Ketet. It was tricky, since she was wrapped in silver. With Etienne’s help, we had actually moved her a bit from the fighting, her stupid baby vamps didn’t even care. They didn’t even know enough to protect their maker at all costs. They were too excited to be on an island with humans. Too excited to be in a fight with vampires they thought they could take. Well, they did put up a hell of a fight. Baby vampires are incredibly strong and have no compass. Fighting, fucking and blood … that’s all they think about and want. But, ta
~Sunny’s Point of View~ The colors, the sounds, the smells, it was so overwhelming. I thought being a shifter was intense but this was off the rails! I was so glad Godfrey had spent so much time teaching me how to hunt, it made it much easier now. He was still so patient with me, and so excited when I did well. If you had told me before I met Godfrey that I would one day be a vampire, I never would have believed it, not in a million years. But seeing him now, with my new eyes, seeing him care for me … I could never have asked for anything better. He was my everything and I was his, for all eternity. We’d been hunting for hours, and I’d secretly been leading us back toward my parents’ lands, toward our magical waterfall. Well, magical for me anyhow. “When can I learn to fly,” I said, holding Godfrey’s hand and trying to levitate. Nothing was happening. “Oh my sweet girl, it all doesn’t come in one night, but we have nothing but time,” he said, kissing my cheek. We were now both e
~Godfrey’s Point of View~My sweet Sunny was so exhausted and already close to sleep by the time I got her home, to our own bed … in our own room. It seemed as if it had been an eternity since I could have us both together there. I tucked her in carefully and then went to leave a detailed note for Ash and the triplets. I needed to give Sunny something very special, something to let her know that she wasn’t the only one to lose Ember. She needed to grieve her, and that was important to me so I knew it would be to her as well. However, I still wasn’t quite sure I could just put her in a room with some humans and have everything work out. I left some of my plans open to their suggestions but I wanted to get this right. I also insisted that only her family be present, this was not something other creatures would really understand and appreciate anyhow.I checked on the wounded and got an update on those lost. My black heart sank when I saw that Diana was hurt terribly, silver poisoning.
~Two Weeks Later~~Sunny’s Point of View~Just when I thought I was starting to get the hang of things, I would have to start all over again. Being around humans was SO much harder than I ever imagined. I know Godfrey keeps saying that it will get easier, but I don't see that happening anytime soon.I used to get so annoyed with Godfrey when he would “dash” around as he called it, but I totally get it now. You just think to walk forward and then your body puts you at the destination, it’s the craziest thing! I’m making everyone dizzy but it’s kind of funny at the same time.I live for hunting way more than before, I swear I’m made for it! It’s the most exhilarating thing on the planet. I think of Ember when I’m going in for the kill, and I hope she’s watching over me.In less than an hour, I’m going to my parents’ house and I’m going to try feeding from a human for the first time. I’ve had many glasses of human blood, but I’m sure it’s nowhere near the same thing. My mom is somehow dem
~Tyson’s Point of View~“Here for my next assignment Shane, whatcha got,” I said, eager and ready to go. His desk was a mess and it was obvious he was busy.While I loved some downtime, I was anxious to see what else was going on in the world. I hoped actually for an easier task, something not quite as taxing. I certainly hoped for a break from guard duty.He looked up at me for a second and then back down to his computer.“Actually Quinn asked for a few bodies this week. Lemme see what it says. Hmm, looks like he needs two unmated shifters and a telepath for a week. He’s hosting a Tournament of Suitors and needs security since things will probably get out of hand. He wants unmated guys just in case you get fucked up,” Shane said, laughing.Unmated guys usually fought like they had nothing to lose, but nobody wanted to tell a Shadow’s widow they died in the line of duty either. Unmated guys were usually more likely to volunteer for reckless shit and since I had nothing much going for
This is book three of my Shadow Warriors series: The Warrior's Demon Mate. Please enjoy!~Livia’s Point of View~“I haven’t seen you in over three years and you summon me to dinner like I have nothing better to do, I’m not at your beck and call,” I snap, staring down my father.“And what exactly were you doing then, that was so very important, I’d love to know,” he retorts, crossing his arms in annoyance.“Believe it or not I am an adult with responsibilities. Just because I’m not married and have no children yet, doesn’t in any way mean I have nothing to do, I have this thing called a CAREER,” I pout, pushing the food around on my plate.I was in fact, not doing anything important but there was no way in hell I would admit that. My father was a pompous ass sometimes, hell bent on getting his way when he set his mind to something. The fact that he was insisting I meet him and mother for dinner was proof he was up to something. Anything else, he would have had his assistant email me. F
~Livia's Point of View~ It was the day before the suitors were going to start arriving. I had tried everything I could possibly think of to get out of it. But, the universe conspired against me. It wasn’t like they were humans and I could just morph into my demon form, scare the pants off them. They were all probably much scarier than me and my demon form would probably turn them on. I looked at legal avenues, I looked at running away. I looked at hiring a witch to send me to another dimension, but the few I inquired after knew who I was and immediately shot me down. Being a councilor’s daughter was a burden and a curse. “He can’t do this to me! I’d rather die than be stuck with someone I can’t stand,” I cry to my sister Carrisa. She was only a year older than me and we’d always been incredibly close. She squeezed me as I sobbed. “You know I don’t say this lightly but you’re being a bit dramatic, okay? Give it a chance, I mean what if you find the one,” she says, patting my hair
~Livia's Point of View~ Of course I would get volunteered to take the damn shifters around! OF COURSE mom would ask ME, not my father. Not any one of my siblings who wasn't doing anything. The blonde girl went with the kitchen staff, and suddenly I find myself sandwiched between a damn bear and wolf, roaming the gardens. I am beyond completely exhausted. Between trying to keep small talk and trying not to look at Tyson ...I am literally dead on my feet, longing for bed. But in all honesty, I have no clue how I'll get to sleep. I suddenly had knots of sexual tension like I'd never felt before. Would others hear me if I tried to relax myself? Ugh! “I think I’ll go take a little tour around the perimeter, let my bear have a little run to tire us out, thank you for the tour Livia,” Diego says, giving me a nod. I nearly beg him not to go but stop myself. That would sound absolutely nuts. As any good attorney would do, I shift my tactics. “Oh yes, you guys should go run, let off some s