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For the child borne of fire and blood shall be our ruin or our redemption. Bringing balance to the new world order, be it through peace or total annihilation.
Since the greatly exaggerated rumors of his death, he has taken a distant interest in the Order and in my quest to restore balance to the world.
“Is he aware of the girl? Of who she is?” I nod. “He has been watching her for many years.”
I take a deep breath and focus on my light once more, allowing it to send a wave of calming energy over me, and with another breath, I send the same wave over the boys
There is a war coming, and every magical being must choose a side. We will all face Lucian when the time is right, but until that time, you must be protected. For you are our greatest weapon.”
grounds?” “Witch and elementai magic are not as powerful on holy ground. It’s something to do with the sacred energy,”
Thucydides.
“You will never lose us, sweet girl. I will cling to this life for eternity for you. I will make all the bargains I am able to with Death himself before I leave you alone.”
Had someone told me even six short months ago that magic and witches and vampires were real, I would have told them they’d been reading too many fantasy novels. Had they told me I’d one day be soaring over the Himalayas on the back of a freaking dragon, I would have sat them down and called a doctor. But here I am, sitting on Ani’s back, which is surprisingly comfortable, his neck so vast that I have plenty of room.
Oh, shit. I’m gonna cry. Xavier sniffs. Has he already caved? “It was nothing.”
“No.” Alexandros’s tone is stern. “It was everything.” Then he presses his lips to my ear. “You really think I would kick you in the nuts for hugging me?” I shrug. “You are kind of hard to read.” He barks out a laugh.
enough that electric heat sears the base of my spine. “Oh, fuck!” I groan. His hand slides to the base of my shaft, and he glides it up and down, working me slowly and firmly while he feeds on me until I’m fucking whimpering with desperation. But I don’t give a single fuck. I would drop to my knees and beg him for a taste of what he’s offering right now. Our bond is already firmly back in place, so I know for certain this is no longer about that. It’s about me and him. It’s him choosing me. A sob ricochets through my chest. He stops feeding and looks into my eyes. Then he presses his forehead
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“That is my good boy. Open your throat nice and wide for me.” Sweet motherfucker. I have no idea how to do that, but I allow
“Sit, Ophelia. Do not squat. Do not hover. I am a vampire. I cannot suffocate—and even if I could, it would be a price worth paying. So sit your sweet fucking cunt all the way down on my face right now.”
He is swiftly followed by Malachi. “Yeah. Because with all due respect, sir, fuck that.”