“She said there are forces older and stronger than the gods. Life,” Thea thought. “Life is a cosmic force, like gravity, and it interceded with Xavier. It caused a lot of death, pain, and damage. I don’t trust it, and it’s inside me. The goddess said Life has to interact with something in order to a
KAI’S POV Thea and I went back to the bed and cuddled while letting the food we ate digest. “What do you like?” I said, combing my fingers through my mate’s beautiful, soft, chestnut hair. “What do you mean?” Thea said. “What makes you feel good? What do you want me to do to you? What do you li
“Can I show you something?” Thea said. “Sure. What?” “The first time I touched myself thinking about you.” I sat up. Thea laughed. I picked her up and put her on my lap, straddling me. “Okay, maybe I don’t remember the very first time, but I had recurring fantasies about you,” she said. “Tell
She accepted my apology, and we hugged to show there were no hard feelings. She felt my tear-soaked cheek against hers, pulled back, and asked me if I was okay. She tore off her boxing gloves, grabbed my arm, and took me to get fixed up while I hatched schemes in my mind. “You never said anything,”
Friday morning, Alaric and Conri entered the cottage to find Thea sleeping on Kai’s chest. Conri jumped onto the bed like a puppy, waking them up. Thea’s head popped up and took in her surroundings. “I couldn’t wait any longer,” Conri said, smiling because he was so happy to see her. Thea smiled
Xavier suppressed a smile. “Higher power then,” he said. “But whatever you want to call it is fine by me. I’m here to serve.” Thea rolled her eyes, and they both chuckled. “So, you think vampires were supposed to function like angels?” Xavier said. “That’s their higher purpose? I’m stronger than o
Allegra came back from visiting local witch covens on Sunday. She found Thea first thing. “The meetings went well,” Allegra said. “I feel good about the high priestesses and covens. We have plans for more meetings.” “That’s great news,” Thea said. “It is. They were open to talking about alliances
“Allegra mentioned you needed our kind of help with some things, Luna,” Ruby said. “Yes, if you’re willing,” Thea said. “Absolutely.” “I could use help learning how to utilize my gift fully. It’s Life magic. I try to make sense of things as I go, but I would be grateful for any guidance.” “We w