~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
~Tyson’s Point of View~She was right here, in my arms and nestled with me. My mate, my everything, my reason for living. Slight problem ... she doesn’t know she’s my mate and she’s meeting three men tomorrow that are supposed to fight for her hand in marriage. Ohh, and she's Quinn's daughter of all people.Fuck me! Was this payback for what I’d done to Lilly years ago? The Goddess doesn't make mistakes but this is pretty nuts.Nothing could just be easy, like the fairy tales. I couldn’t just meet her, we’d fall into each other’s arms and live happily ever after. No, she had to be the daughter of a councilor no less, and I was just the lowly security guard.I had a bit of money tucked away, the Shadows paid well since the wealthy councilors personally funded us. I ate my meals at the headquarters all the time, I lived there so I didn't really spend my money. But I didn't have money like these people did, not like what Livia was used to. What could I have to offer her?I almost told her
~Livia’s Point of View~“Yes, Mr. and Mrs. Sampson, pleasure to see you,” I say, making small talk with the millionth boring couple. They all blend together.I'm just about asleep on my feet, bored as hell. If I have to have one more chat about nonsense, one more chat about how nice the weather is… Let’s just dodge over the fact that we’re here to witness me basically being sold off, me being forced into an arranged marriage. Yeah, let’s not talk about that!Damn it, here comes one of the douchebags now.“Livia, it’s an honor to meet you. I’m Shadrick Murray, I am very much looking forward to getting to know you better,” a man says, kissing my hand.I shudder visibly at his touch, I can't help it. He absolutely repulses me, even if he is perfectly gorgeous. Even if tons of females would giggle and blush at his gesture. Not ... me. He is a few inches taller than my 5’7 frame, but not much heavier. He is paper thin and he looks like I could fight him. His jet black hair is maybe six in
~Livia's Point of View~I was stuck in this heavy ass gown, uncomfortable heels and heavy jewelry for the rest of the evening and I hated it all. If I had to pee it was going to require some help. My parents lived in some fantasy world, my father always having to be in complete control. He kept giving me looks of approval and I wanted to punch that smug look off his face.“Here’s our seats,” Carrisa says, leading me to the front row of a makeshift arena that had been set up for the tournament. “Of course, we get a front row seat to the shitshow,” I whisper in her ear. She laughs right out loud and her husband immediately grips her hand and scolds her. Warning her not to embarrass him. Well we can’t have that now can we?Leonard strolls out, still wearing his black on black suit. There is no fixing him up and I can't understand how any creature finds him attractive. Yet, he never fails to have a pretty date on his arm.“Thank you all for coming. First up will be Shadrick and Erik. Th